LEGAL NOTICE
WA Publishing – Terms, Rights & Protection**
Effective Date: 1 December 2025
This website (“the Site”) is operated by WA Publishing (“we”, “our”, “us”).
By accessing or using this Site, purchasing our ebooks, or engaging with any content related to THE WHITFIELD SAGA™, you agree to the following terms and conditions.
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1. Intellectual Property Rights
1.1 Copyright
All content on this Site is protected by UK copyright law and international copyright conventions. This includes, but is not limited to:
• All text, lore, characters, names, storylines, and world-building contained within THE WHITFIELD SAGA™
• All ebooks and digital publications
• All images, graphics, maps, concept art, covers, and visual material
• Website layout, structure, and design elements
• All future related works uploaded through this platform
All copyrights are owned solely by Wayne Philip Adams, trading as WA Publishing.
1.2 Trademark
THE WHITFIELD SAGA™ is a trademark owned by Wayne Philip Adams.
Unauthorised use of this mark, or any confusingly similar name, is strictly prohibited.
Additional trademarks may be applied for as the brand expands.
1.3 No Unauthorised Use
You may not, under any circumstances:
• Copy, distribute, upload, or reproduce any part of the ebooks, text, images, or website pages
• Use any names, titles, characters, or lore from THE WHITFIELD SAGA™ in your own works
• Use the WA Publishing brand or trademark in any commercial capacity
• Host, mirror, scrape, or archive this website or its content
• Claim authorship or ownership of any material originating from this Site
Permission must be sought in writing for any usage outside of personal reading or private reference.
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2. Website Use
2.1 Personal Use Only
All visitors may access and read the Site for personal, non-commercial use only.
Commercial use of any content is forbidden unless written permission is granted.
2.2 Prohibited Behaviour
Users must not:
• Attempt to reverse-engineer or extract files or digital assets
• Duplicate ebook files for distribution
• Circumvent DRM protections
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or copy the Site
• Upload, transmit, or share the Site’s content elsewhere
Any such action will result in immediate legal action.
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3. Enforcement of Rights
We reserve the right to enforce all intellectual property and trademark rights.
This may include, without limitation:
• Takedown notices under the DMCA and UK copyright law
• Cease-and-desist letters
• Claims for financial damages
• Legal proceedings in UK courts
We take infringement of THE WHITFIELD SAGA™ extremely seriously and will pursue all appropriate remedies.
If you believe your content has been misused, or if you need permission for use of WA Publishing material, contact us at:
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4. Liability Disclaimer
While we aim to maintain accurate and uninterrupted service, we do not guarantee:
• The continuous availability of the website
• Error-free content
• That digital products will function on all devices or platforms
WA Publishing shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from:
• Website downtime
• Lost data
• Third-party distribution platforms
• User misuse of digital files
Your use of the Site and ebooks is entirely at your own risk.
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5. Changes to These Terms
We may update or amend this Legal Notice at any time.
Continued use of the Site following modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
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6. Contact Information
For all legal, licensing, and publishing enquiries:
WA Publishing
Email: Wayne@wapublishing.co.uk
(Trading identity of author Wayne Philip Adams)
Privacy Policy – WA Publishing
Effective Date: 25 December 2025
WA Publishing (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website wapublishing.co.uk (“the Site”).
By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- General location data (region-level only)
- Cookies (as outlined below)
This information is collected to help improve website performance and security.
1.2 Cookies
The Site uses cookies for:
- Basic website functionality
- Security protection (e.g., anti-bot measures)
- Analytics to understand visitor usage
A notification banner appears when you visit the Site:
“This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you accept our use of cookies.”
You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
1.3 Voluntary Information
If you contact us directly (e.g., via email), we may receive:
- Name
- Email address
- Any other information you include in your message
This information is used only to respond to your enquiry.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Site
- To improve user experience and website performance
- To protect the Site from malicious activity
- To respond to user enquiries
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your information for marketing, profiling, or advertising.
3. Data Sharing
WA Publishing does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share limited technical data only with:
- Website hosting providers (e.g., GoDaddy)
- Security and analytics tools integrated into the hosting platform
These providers process data strictly in accordance with their own privacy and security obligations.
We may also disclose information if required by law, to enforce our legal rights, or to protect the security of the Site.
4. Data Storage & Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Internal access restrictions
We retain data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy.
5. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party retailers (e.g., Amazon Kindle, Google Books, Apple Books).
Once you leave our Site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
6. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
If you are located in the United Kingdom, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
For any data requests, contact:
We may require verification before fulfilling certain requests.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for individuals under 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
9. Contact Information
For all privacy, data protection, and legal enquiries:
WA Publishing
Email: Wayne@wapublishing.co.uk
(Trading identity of author Wayne Philip Adams)
