Legal Agreement

Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of the Mushila Writes website, digital bookstore, membership platform, professional services, donations, and all related products and services.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

Agreement Between You and Mushila Writes

These Terms establish the legal relationship between you and Mushila Writes whenever you use our platform.

Digital Publishing

Our books, articles, educational resources, and digital publications are protected by copyright and provided under these Terms.

Membership

Members receive access to features and services subject to these Terms and any applicable membership conditions.

Responsible Use

Users agree to use our platform responsibly, lawfully, and with respect for intellectual property rights.

About These Terms

These Terms & Conditions apply to every visitor, registered member, customer, donor, partner, contributor, and service user interacting with Mushila Writes.

They cover all services offered through the website including but not limited to:

  • Digital book purchases
  • Membership accounts
  • Professional writing services
  • Ghostwriting
  • Editing & proofreading
  • Publishing support
  • Website development services
  • Research & consultancy
  • Training & workshops
  • Donations and fundraising initiatives
  • Climate & Literacy Project

If you do not agree with these Terms, you should discontinue use of our website and services.

Accounts & Membership

User Accounts and Membership

Creating an account allows you to access books, manage purchases, track memberships, and use additional Mushila Writes services.

Account Registration

  • Provide accurate and complete information.
  • Keep your profile information updated.
  • Protect your username and password.
  • You are responsible for activities performed using your account.
  • Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.

Membership

Membership may provide additional benefits including access to exclusive content, promotions, events, newsletters, and future premium services offered through Mushila Writes.

Membership benefits may change as our platform grows.

Digital Book Purchases

Books purchased through Mushila Writes are licensed for your personal, non-commercial use only.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, purchasing a digital book grants you the right to read the content—it does not transfer ownership of the copyright or intellectual property.

When you purchase a digital book, you agree that:
  • The book is for your personal use only.
  • You will not reproduce or redistribute the content.
  • You will not upload the book to other websites.
  • You will not remove copyright notices.
  • You will not sell or commercially exploit the content.

Payments

Payments for books, memberships, services, workshops, and donations may be processed using approved payment methods such as M-Pesa, bank transfers, or other payment options introduced by Mushila Writes.

Prices displayed on the website are subject to change without prior notice unless otherwise agreed in writing.

You agree to provide accurate payment information and ensure that you are authorized to use the selected payment method.

Donations

Donations made to Mushila Writes support our literary, educational, environmental, and community initiatives, including the Climate & Literacy Project.

Unless otherwise stated by applicable law, donations are considered voluntary contributions and are generally non-refundable.

Transparency

We are committed to using donated funds responsibly in support of our stated mission and projects.

Where appropriate, updates may be shared with supporters regarding the progress and impact of funded initiatives.

Professional Services

Additional terms may apply to professional engagements.

Writing Services

Ghostwriting, editing, proofreading, and publishing support are provided under mutually agreed project terms.

Consultancy

Research, consultancy, and training engagements may be subject to separate service agreements or proposals.

Website Development

Website design and development projects follow agreed timelines, deliverables, and payment schedules.

Protect Your Account

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities carried out under your account.

Mushila Writes reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or compromise the security of the platform.

Copyright Protection

Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on Mushila Writes is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

Protected Content

Unless otherwise stated, the following materials are owned by Mushila Writes or used with appropriate permission:

  • Books and manuscripts
  • Poetry and literary works
  • Articles and blog posts
  • Research publications
  • Website design and graphics
  • Photographs and illustrations
  • Videos and audio recordings
  • Logos and branding materials
  • Course and workshop materials

Ownership

Purchasing a book or accessing content does not transfer ownership of any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.

All intellectual property remains the exclusive property of Mushila Writes or the respective copyright owner unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.

Digital Reading Licence

When you purchase a digital book through Mushila Writes, you receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and read that book for your personal use.

This licence does not permit redistribution, resale, republication, commercial use, or public sharing of the content.

Important: Read-only access does not grant permission to copy, reproduce, download for redistribution, or create derivative works from any publication without written authorization.

Prohibited Activities

To maintain a safe and professional platform, users must not engage in activities that misuse the website or its content.

You Must Not

  • Copy or reproduce books without permission.
  • Share purchased content with unauthorized users.
  • Circumvent website security measures.
  • Attempt unauthorized access to user accounts.
  • Upload malicious software or harmful code.
  • Use automated tools to scrape website content.
  • Impersonate another individual or organization.
  • Use the platform for unlawful purposes.

You Are Encouraged To

  • Respect authors' intellectual property rights.
  • Use purchased books responsibly.
  • Report suspected copyright infringement.
  • Help maintain a respectful community.
  • Protect your account credentials.
  • Comply with applicable laws.

Reader Reviews & Comments

Where users submit reviews, ratings, testimonials, or comments, they remain responsible for the content they publish.

Reviews should be respectful, truthful, and must not contain defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, or unlawful material.

Content Moderation

Mushila Writes reserves the right to review, edit, decline, or remove user-generated content that violates these Terms, infringes intellectual property rights, or negatively affects the integrity of the platform.

Suspension or Termination

Mushila Writes reserves the right to suspend or terminate user accounts, memberships, or access to services where there is reasonable evidence of:

  • Violation of these Terms & Conditions.
  • Copyright infringement.
  • Fraudulent payment activity.
  • Unauthorized sharing of digital books.
  • Abuse of other users or staff.
  • Attempts to compromise website security.
  • Use of the platform for unlawful purposes.

Where appropriate, users may be notified and given an opportunity to resolve the matter before permanent action is taken.

Purchases & Payments

Refunds & Cancellations

We aim to provide a fair purchasing experience while protecting our digital intellectual property.

Digital Books

Because digital books are delivered electronically and can usually be accessed immediately after purchase, completed purchases are generally non-refundable unless required by applicable law or where a technical issue prevents access and cannot be resolved.

If you experience difficulties accessing a purchased book, please contact our support team so we can assist you.

Professional Services

Refunds for consulting, writing, editing, publishing support, website development, training, or other professional services will be governed by the specific agreement entered into for that project.

Third-Party Services

Our website may integrate or link to trusted third-party services, including payment providers, bookstores, analytics providers, social media platforms, mapping services, and other external resources.

These services operate independently and are governed by their own terms, conditions, and privacy policies.

External Websites

Links to external websites are provided for convenience only. Mushila Writes does not control the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites and cannot accept responsibility for them.

Website Availability

We strive to keep Mushila Writes available and operating reliably. However, uninterrupted access cannot always be guaranteed.

Maintenance, software updates, server issues, internet disruptions, security incidents, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control may temporarily affect availability.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature, service, or part of the website where necessary.

Disclaimer

The information, books, articles, educational resources, and other content published by Mushila Writes are provided for general educational, informational, literary, and inspirational purposes.

While we make every reasonable effort to ensure accuracy and quality, we do not guarantee that all content will always be complete, current, error-free, or suitable for every purpose.

Readers should exercise their own judgment before relying upon information presented on this website.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Mushila Writes, its owner, employees, contributors, and partners shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of this website, digital publications, professional services, or related platforms.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.

Indemnification

By using Mushila Writes, you agree to be responsible for your own use of the platform and to indemnify and hold harmless Mushila Writes from claims arising from your breach of these Terms, misuse of the website, or violation of applicable law, to the extent permitted by law.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya.

Any dispute arising from the use of the Mushila Writes website or its services shall, where possible, first be resolved through good-faith discussions between the parties. If a resolution cannot be reached, the dispute shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Kenya.

Changes to These Terms

Mushila Writes may revise these Terms & Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal obligations, technology, or business operations.

The latest version will always be published on this page, and your continued use of the website after any changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Need Help?

Contact Mushila Writes

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, our services, or your use of the website, please contact us.

Email

info@mushilawrites.com

Phone

+254 722 711 684

Website

www.mushilawrites.com

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Effective Date

These Terms & Conditions take effect from the date they are published on the Mushila Writes website.

Effective Date: July 27, 2026

Last Updated

This document may be reviewed periodically to ensure it reflects our current services, operational practices, and legal requirements.

Last Updated: July 27, 2026

Acceptance of These Terms

By continuing to access or use Mushila Writes, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.

Thank you for supporting African literature, responsible publishing, and our mission to inspire, educate, and create lasting impact through books, storytelling, and innovation.