Terms of Use

Updated: April 2026

Welcome

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of HRApprovedWays.com (the "Site"), operated by Halcyon Enterprise Inc. ("we," "us," or "our"), publisher of the HR Approved Ways book series by S.R. Brown.

By visiting or using this Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. We know that sounds formal for a website about surviving awkward conversations at work, but here we are.

What This Site Is

HRApprovedWays.com is an informational and e-commerce website supporting the HR Approved Ways book series. It provides:

• Information about our books and other products
• Bonus content and downloadable resources for readers
• Links to purchase the book through authorized retailers
• A review and feedback portal for readers

The Site is intended for general informational and entertainment purposes. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice, HR policy guidance, or professional consultation of any kind.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, downloadable resources, and the book content itself, is the property of Halcyon Enterprise Inc. and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

The book HR Approved Ways To Say (Almost) Anything To Coworkers is available in print, ebook, and audiobook formats and is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.

You may not reproduce, distribute, republish, display, transmit, or create derivative works from any content on this Site or from the book without our prior written permission, except in the case of brief quotations for review or commentary purposes, as permitted by copyright law.

Sharing the odd phrase with a coworker who desperately needs it? That is the whole point. Copying entire chapters and distributing them without permission? That is not.

Permitted Use

You may use this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. Specifically, you may:

• Browse the Site and access publicly available content
• Download materials we explicitly make available for download
• Share links to pages on this Site
• Purchase products through authorized channels
• Submit reviews or feedback as invited

Prohibited Use

You may not use this Site to:

• Copy, scrape, or systematically extract content for redistribution
• Reproduce or republish substantial portions of the book without permission
• Post false or misleading reviews or feedback
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation
• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Impersonate Halcyon Enterprise Inc. or S.R. Brown in any context

Bonus Content and Downloadable Resources

Certain resources on the Site, including downloadable phrase cards, cheat sheets, and supplemental materials, are made available exclusively for readers of the HR Approved Ways series. These materials are provided for your personal use only and may not be redistributed, resold, or published without permission.

User Submissions

If you submit a review, testimonial, comment, or other content to the Site, you grant Halcyon Enterprise Inc. a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and reproduce that content for promotional and operational purposes. This includes use on the Site, in marketing materials, and in connection with future editions of the book.

You represent that anything you submit is your own original content and does not infringe on the rights of any third party.

We reserve the right to remove any submitted content at our discretion.

Third-Party Links and Retailers

This Site contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon and other book retailers. These links are provided for your convenience. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms.

Your purchase of the book through a third-party retailer is governed by that retailer's terms and conditions, not ours.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

The communication strategies, phrases, and advice contained in the book and on this Site are provided for informational and entertainment purposes. Results vary. We make no guarantees that using any particular phrase will prevent conflict, satisfy HR, or save your job. That part is up to you.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Halcyon Enterprise Inc., its officers, employees, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this Site or the book, including but not limited to loss of employment, workplace conflict, or an HR complaint that did not go the way you planned.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Halcyon Enterprise Inc. and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your submission of content to the Site.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The "Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the applicable jurisdiction in which Halcyon Enterprise Inc. operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Want to request permission to use content? Reach out to us at hellohalcyon@icloud.com