Terms of Use

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of https://rankime.com (the “Website”), operated by Ran Kime and dlt Productions LLC, United States.

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms.

If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. Website Purpose

RanKime.com is an informational website showcasing books and creative works by Ran Kime.

The Website does not directly sell or fulfill products. Purchases are completed through independent third-party retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, IngramSpark distribution partners, and other bookstores.

Those retailers are responsible for transactions, payment processing, shipping, returns, and customer service related to purchases.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to:

Text
Stories
Essays
Blog posts
Images
Cover designs
Audio
Logos
Branding elements

is the property of Ran Kime and/or dlt Productions LLC and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not:

Reproduce
Distribute
Modify
Republish
Scrape
Use for commercial purposes

without prior written permission.

Limited quotation for review or commentary purposes is permitted with proper attribution.

3. External Links

This Website contains links to third-party retailers and external websites.

RanKime.com:

Does not control those websites
Is not responsible for their content
Does not guarantee their accuracy
Is not liable for transactions conducted on external platforms

Use of third-party websites is subject to their respective terms and policies.

4. No Professional Advice

Content on this Website is provided for informational and creative purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

RanKime.com makes no representations or guarantees regarding:

Accuracy
Completeness
Availability
Performance
Error-free operation

Use of the Website is at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ran Kime and dlt Productions LLC shall not be liable for any:

Direct
Indirect
Incidental
Consequential
Special damages

arising from use of the Website or reliance on its content.

This includes damages related to third-party retailer transactions.

7. User Conduct

You agree not to:

Attempt unauthorized access
Disrupt Website functionality
Use automated scraping tools
Post unlawful or abusive content

8. Changes to These Terms

These Terms may be updated periodically. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the applicable laws of the state in which dlt Productions LLC is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles.