Terms of Service for www.zacnorthup.com

Last Updated: 11/15/2025

Welcome to www.zacnorthup.com (the “Site”), the official website of Zac Northup (the “Owner”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site and its content, including but not limited to all text, graphics, images, and information (collectively, “Content”) and services offered.

Please read these Terms carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Site, you signify your agreement to these Terms. The Owner reserves the right to modify, add, or remove portions of these Terms at any time. It is your responsibility to check these Terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes will mean that you accept and agree to the changes.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All Content on this Site, including but not limited to text, articles, blog posts, graphics, logos, book titles, characters, excerpts, and the concept, materials, and design of “The Thevenin Cipher,” is the property of the Owner and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any Content from this Site without the Owner’s express prior written permission.

3. Limited License and Use of Site

The Owner grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only. You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could harm the Owner or the Site.

4. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
Scrape, data-mine, or harvest Content from the Site.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Site, the server on which the Site is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Site.
Use any manual or automated process to monitor or copy any of the material on the Site for any unauthorized purpose.
Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.

5. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services, such as Amazon, Substack, and social media platforms. These links are provided for your convenience only. The Owner has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those sites.

6. “The Thevenin Cipher” and Interactive Activities

The Site promotes “The Thevenin Cipher,” which is described as a real-world quest or scavenger hunt. Your participation in any such activity is voluntary and at your own sole risk. The Owner disclaims all liability for any personal injury, property damage, trespassing, or any other harm, loss, or damage you may incur while participating in or as a result of any information obtained from the Site related to such activities. You are solely responsible for ensuring your own safety, adhering to all laws, and respecting private property.

7. Purchases

The Site may link to third-party retailers (e.g., Amazon) for the purchase of books, audiobooks, or other merchandise. All transactions conducted through such third-party sites are governed by their respective terms of service and privacy policies. The Owner is not a party to these transactions and is not responsible for any issues related to your purchase.

8. User Content

If the Site allows you to post comments or other content (“User Content”), you grant the Owner a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your User Content in connection with the Site. You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to your User Content and that it does not violate these Terms or the rights of any third party. The Owner reserves the right to remove any User Content at any time for any reason.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its Content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The Owner does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event will the Owner, his affiliates, or licensors be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site, its Content, or any services or items obtained through the Site.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Owner from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

All matters relating to the Site and these Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of West Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of these Terms or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in West Virginia.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact the Owner at:

admin@zacnorthup.com