Content:
1. Terms of Service
2. Privacy Policy
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This statement was last updated on February 9th, 2026.
Terms of Service
These Website Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) shall
govern the use of all pages/use on this website (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Website”)
and any services, products, and content available on or through this website (hereinafter referred to as the “Services”) that are provided by Hot
Pants Romance, LLC, (hereinafter referred to as the “Company,” “we” or “us”).
These Terms and Conditions represent the whole agreement and understanding between the
Company and the individual or entity who subscribes to our Service(s) (hereinafter referred to as the
“Subscriber” or “you”)
1. ASSENT AND ACCEPTANCE.
By using this Website, the Subscriber agrees to comply with all of the terms and conditions
contained herein in full. If the Subscriber doesn't agree with any of the terms and conditions
mentioned herein, the Subscriber must not use this Website.
2. AGE RESTRICTION.
The Subscriber must be at least 18 year(s) of age to use this Website. By using this Website, the
Subscriber represents and warrants that the Subscriber is at least 18 year(s) of age and may legally
agree to this Agreement. This website is available only to individuals who are at least 18 years old.
3. LICENSE TO USE WEBSITE.
The Company shall provide the Subscriber with certain information as a result of using this Website
or its Services. Such information may include but is not limited to, documentation, data, or
information developed by the Company and other materials that may assist the Subscriber in the
use of the Website.
Subject to the terms and conditions contained herein in this Agreement, the Company authorizes
the Subscriber a non-exclusive, limited, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the
Company's materials solely in connection with its use of this Website.
4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.
The Company owns all rights to the intellectual property and materials contained in this Website,
and all such rights, titles, and interests are reserved. The Subscriber is provided a limited license
only for the purpose of viewing the material contained on this Website. The Subscriber
acknowledges that it won't use any intellectual property in a manner that violates any laws.
5. PRIVACY INFORMATION.
While using this Website, the Subscriber may provide the Company with certain information. The
Subscriber also authorizes the Company to use its information in the countries where the Company
may operate.
6. SUBSCRIBER RESTRICTIONS.
The Subscriber is emphatically restricted from doing the following activities while using this
Website:
(a) Publishing any of the Website content in any external media.
(b) Transferring usage rights or indulging in any monetary transaction against the Website.
(c) Damaging the Website in any form.
(d) Using this Website in any way that a ects user access to this Website.
(e) Usage of Website against the laws and regulations of the state of Florida.
(f) Using this Website to engage in any advertising or marketing.
(g) Extracting data or information while using this Website.
7. SUBSCRIBER CONTENT.
In this Agreement, the Subscriber Content shall mean any audio, video, text, images, or other
materials the Subscriber chooses to publish on this Website. By publishing the content on this
Website, the Subscriber authorizes the Company a non-exclusive, limited, non-transferable, and
revocable license to use or reproduce the content in any media.
8. SUBSCRIBER RESPONSIBILITY.
Any user ID and password the Subscriber may have created for this Website are confidential, and it
is the Subscriber's responsibility to safeguard its own ID and Password.
9. DATA LOSS.
The Company does not accept responsibility for the security of the Subscriber's account or content.
The Subscriber agrees to use the Website at its own risk.
10. ADVERTISING CONTENT.
The Website may show advertisements for or links to third-party websites, products, and/or
services (hereinafter referred to as the “Third-Party Ads”). The Company is not responsible for the
availability of these Third-Party Ads or the images, content, or any other materials contained therein.
11. SUPPORT.
The Company shall provide support under the following circumstances:
(a) Only a Website that is registered under the Company, unaltered by a third party, is eligible for
support.
(b) Support during the term of the Agreement and assistance in updates, upgrades, and bug fixes
during such term.
(c) Answer queries from the Subscriber regarding the operations of the Website, primarily via the
Company’s Support Portal and secondarily via telephone and e-mail.
(d) Use commercially reasonable efforts to correct any errors reported by the Subscriber and as
confirmed by the Company.
(e) Use commercially reasonable efforts to respond to each reported error according to the Support
Process section of the Company.
12. NO SURREPTITIOUS CODE.
(a) The Company agrees that, to the best of its knowledge, the Website does not contain any hacking
code or mechanism that collects personal information or maintains control of the system without
the Subscriber's permission or such action which may restrict the Subscriber's access to or use of
Company Data.
(b) The Subscriber warrants that it will not knowingly introduce, via any means, spyware, adware,
ransomware, rootkit, keylogger, virus, trojan, worm, or other code or mechanism designed to permit
unauthorized access to Subscriber Data, or which may restrict Company’s access to regulate the
deliverables granted to the Subscriber.
13. WARRANTIES.
The Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that the submission of any information is at the
Subscriber's sole risk, and to the maximum amount, the Company disclaims any and all liability to
you for any loss or liability relating to such information in any way.
The Company makes no warranties that the Website or Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or
secure.
14. TERMINATION.
The Subscriber is free to stop using this Website or Services at any time. The Company reserves the
right to terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason, with or without cause. The Company
further reserves the right to terminate this Agreement if the Subscriber violates any of the terms
outlined herein, including, but not limited to, violating the rights of the Company.
15. ARBITRATION.
In the event of any dispute arising in and out of this Agreement between the Parties, it shall be
resolved by arbitration. There shall be 3 arbitrator(s), who shall be appointed by the company. The venue of
arbitration shall be Florida, and the Seat shall be Florida. The arbitrators' decision shall be final and
binding on both Parties.
16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
In no event shall the Company be liable for any loss or damage that may occur to the Subscriber
arising out of or in any way connected with the Subscriber's use of this Website.
17. INDEMNIFICATION.
The Subscriber hereby indemnifies and holds the Company harmless from and against any and all
liabilities, legal claims, demands, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees)
arising out of or in any connection which may relate to the Subscriber's breach of this Agreement or
its use or misuse of the Website or Services.
18. NOTICES.
Any notices required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by certified
mail or courier to the mentioned address.
19. SEVERABILITY.
In the event any provision of this Agreement is deemed to be invalid or unenforceable, in whole or
part, that part shall be severed from the remainder of this Agreement, and all other provisions shall
remain in full force and e ect as valid and enforceable.
20. GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be governed following the laws of the Florida. If the disputes under this
Agreement cannot be resolved by arbitration, they shall be resolved by litigation in the courts of the
Lee County, FL., including the federal courts therein, and the Parties all consent to the jurisdiction of
such courts, agree to accept service of process by mail and hereby waive any jurisdictional or venue
defenses otherwise available to it.
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Additionally, we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone, at any reason, at any time.
Privacy Policy
Hot Pants Romance, LLC., operates www.ericaeaston.com. It is their policy to respect your privacy with
regard to any information that may be collected while operating this website.
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​The Privacy Policy ("policy") applies to www.ericaeaston.com and Hot Pants Romance, LLC ("company") and governs data collection and usage. The company's website is an author e-commerce website. By using this website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.
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​Last Updated: 2/10/2026
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Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or make a purchase.
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1. INFORMTION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following types of information:
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
When you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you:
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Purchase books or merchandise
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Sign up for our newsletter or mailing list
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Contact us through a form or email
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This may include; name, email address, mailing address, billing and shipping information, and payment details (processed securely through third-party providers (such as Square/Block, Inc.)
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NON-PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may automatically collect certain information, including but not limited to:
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browser type
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device information
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pages visited
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time spent on the website
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IP address
This information helps us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.
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2. HOW WE MAY USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information to:
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Process and fulfill orders
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Deliver products
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Send newsletters, updates, or promotional emails (only if you voluntarily provide the information and/or opt-in)
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Respond to inquiries or customer service requests
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Improve website performance and user experience
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Comply with legal obligations
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3. PAYMENTS AND THIRD-PARTY USERS
Payments are processed securely through third-party payment processers such as Square/Block, Inc., etc. We do not have access to your full payment details.
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We may also use trusted third-party services for email marketing, website and analytics, order fulfillment and shipping. These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your data.
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Hot Pants Romance, LLC. discloses the information described in this Privacy Policy only to contractors, employees, or affiliated organizations that either need to know the information to process it on the company's behalf or to provide services available through the website, and/or that have agreed not to disclose the information to others. The company may disclose user information in response to a court order, subpoena, or governmental request.
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4. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIIES
We may use cookies or similar technologies to:
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Improve website functionality
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Remember user preferences
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Analyze site traffic
**You can choose to disable website cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function properly.
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5. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
If you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list, you may receive book updates, release announcements, author updates, promotions, and/or exclusive content. You can unsubscribe by clicking unsubscribe at the bottom of the email or emailing hotpantsromance@yahoo.com with your written request.
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6. DATA SECURITY
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee or be responsible for absolute security. ​
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7. SECURITY
This website is intended for adults ages 18 and older.
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8. YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access the personal information we have about you
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Request corrections or deletions of your data
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Opt-out of marketing communications
To contact us, please email hotpantsromance@yahoo.com
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9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes, likely minor, will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" statement.
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10. CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
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11. COMPANY TRANSFERS
In the event that Hot Pants Romance, LLC. or all of its assets were acquired, or in the event that the company goes out of business or enters bankruptcy, user information could be transferred or acquired by a third party. By using this website, you acknowledge that the third party who acquired the user information may continue to use your personal information as outlined in this privacy policy.
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12. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and/or comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
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