Terms of Service

Last Updated: June 10, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using The Brautigan Library website ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Description of Service

The Brautigan Library is a collection of unpublished manuscripts inspired by Richard Brautigan's vision. Our website provides information about our collection, allows browsing of our catalog, and facilitates manuscript submissions.

3. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Site to:

• Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or invasive of another's privacy
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
• Post or transmit any content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights
• Upload or transmit viruses or any other malicious code
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers or networks connected to the Site
• Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent

4. Intellectual Property

The content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of The Brautigan Library and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this content without explicit permission.

5. User Submissions

By submitting manuscripts to The Brautigan Library:

• You retain copyright ownership of your manuscript
• You grant The Brautigan Library permission to catalog, preserve, and make your work available to visitors
• You confirm that your submission is your original work and does not infringe on any third party's rights
• You understand that submissions are governed by our separate Submission Guidelines

6. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found at Privacy Policy.

7. Limitation of Liability

The Brautigan Library provides the Site on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Site or the information, content, materials, or products included on the Site.

To the full extent permissible by applicable law, The Brautigan Library disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

The Brautigan Library will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the Site, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

8. Modifications to Terms of Service

The Brautigan Library reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will post notifications of significant changes on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment and acceptance of the modified terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: