Terms of Use

Last updated: 21 April 2026

By using babylonalwaysfalls.com (the "Site"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. About us

The Site is owned and operated by Lourens Weyer, Cape Town, South Africa. Contact: hello@babylonalwaysfalls.com.

2. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site lawfully and not to:

Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its underlying systems
Use automated means (bots, scrapers) to extract content in a way that imposes an unreasonable load
Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information (including on the waitlist form)
Use the Site to transmit spam, malware, or other harmful code
Infringe any intellectual-property rights (see section 3)

3. Intellectual property

All content on the Site — including the book title, the text of Babylon Always Falls, the sample chapter, written copy, visual design, SVG illustrations, and trade marks — is the intellectual property of Lourens Weyer or the respective rights-holders, and is protected under South African and international copyright law.

You may:

Read the content on this Site for personal, non-commercial use
Share links to the Site
Quote brief excerpts from the sample chapter for review or discussion, with attribution

You may not:

Reproduce, distribute, or publish substantial portions of the content without written permission
Use the content for commercial purposes without a licence
Use the content to train machine-learning or AI models
Remove copyright, trade mark, or attribution notices

4. The waitlist and purchase

The waitlist is an expression of interest, not a contract of sale. The book will be sold through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and any sale is subject to Amazon's own terms. We make no guarantee of the launch date, pricing, or ongoing availability, and reserve the right to change any of these.

5. Religious and theological content

This Site and the book promote a specific Christian worldview and theological framework. The content is the author's opinion, faith, and interpretation of Scripture. Nothing on the Site constitutes medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice. If you are struggling with any of the issues discussed, please consult a qualified professional.

6. External links

The Site may link to third-party websites (including DikaFlow, ArkFlow, Herder Clothing Co., Amazon, and others). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of those sites. Linking does not imply endorsement of every aspect of those sites.

7. Disclaimer and limitation of liability

The Site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties including fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Lourens Weyer will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for fraud, death or personal injury caused by negligence, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

8. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lourens Weyer against any claims, losses, or expenses arising from your misuse of the Site or breach of these Terms.

9. Changes to the Site and these Terms

We may modify or discontinue the Site (or any part of it) at any time. We may update these Terms; material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa, save that consumers may also pursue claims in the courts of the country where they are resident, where local law so provides.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect.

12. Contact

Questions about these Terms: hello@babylonalwaysfalls.com