The Zip Book \‘the-‘zip-buk\ n (2007) 1: Creative writing for a cause.

The Zip Book is a website designed to house a variety of writings, musings, photos, and commentary submitted by our readers for your entertainment. We are collecting a compilation of zips to eventually be published in a hard copy book, with the proceeds being donated to various non-profit organizations.

Submissions:

In submitting work to The Zip Book, you are agreeing to allow The Zip Book to publish your work on the internet or print under your own copyright. All work must be the original work of the author. Please avoid inappropriate or offensive language or content because we have readers of all ages.

You may submit by either pasting the text in an email or attaching it as a word document to Ian Goodnight and the editing team at submit@thezipbook.com. Please include your name and contact information along with the submission so we may contact you when your work is chosen. We respect your privacy. Information sent to The Zip Book is not shared with other organizations. If your work is chosen for the hardcopy book we will contact you with further instructions.

Zips which are deemed appropriate will become available for viewing on the site. The zips will then be judged by our readers to decide which zips shall be included in the hardcopy printed version of the zip book. First place carries a $3000 prize. Second, third and fourth place will earn a $1000 prize.

Terms of Use Agreement:

This Terms of Use Agreement ("Agreement") sets forth the legally binding terms for your use of the The Zip Book services. By using The Zip Book Services, you agree to be bound by this Agreement, whether you are a "Visitor" or you are an "Author" (which means that you have submitted work with The Zip Book).
TheZipBook.com may modify this Agreement from time to time and such modification shall be effective upon posting on the Website. You agree to be bound to any changes to this Agreement when you use the site.

1. Prohibited Content. In an effort to protect the interests of our readers, the Zip Book will not publish material which is deemed offensive, including but not limited to material which is:
1. offensive and promotes racism, bigotry, hatred or physical harm of any kind against any group or individual;
2. harasses or advocates harassment of another person;
3. exploits people in a sexual or violent manner;
4. contains nudity, violence, or offensive subject matter or contains a link to an adult website;
5. solicits personal information from anyone under 18;
6. promotes information that you know is false or misleading or promotes illegal activities or conduct that is abusive, threatening, obscene, defamatory or libelous;
7. promotes an illegal or unauthorized copy of another person's copyrighted work.
8. includes a photograph of another person that you have posted without that person's consent; or  
2. Copyright Policy. You may not post, modify, distribute, or reproduce in any way any copyrighted material, trademarks, or other proprietary information belonging to others without obtaining the prior written consent of the owner of such proprietary rights.
3. Disclaimers. The Zip Book is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate content posted on the website. It is the responsibility of the author to ensure originality, availability, and copywrite permission of postings. Submissions to thezipbook.com are not guaranteed to be published on the site.
4. Limitation on Liability. In no event shall thezipbook.com be liable to you or any third party for any indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, special or punitive damages arising from your use of the services.
5. Please contact us at: contact@thezipbook with any questions regarding this agreement.

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