Terms of Service & Store Policies

Last Updated: August 2, 2026

Welcome to Peckles-Wood Shire.

We want you to enjoy your visit and love your Peckles-Wood Shire books, collectibles, and interactive experiences. By accessing this website or purchasing products through our store, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

1. Intellectual Property & Use of Content

All original content on this website—including stories, articles, illustrations, maps, original characters, original creatures, fictional locations, graphics, website design, interactive experiences, logos, and software elements—is the exclusive property of Lee Wimmer & Hightower Publications and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

Unless expressly permitted in writing, you may not:

Copy, reproduce, modify, publish, or redistribute website content.
Use any content for commercial purposes.
Scrape, harvest, or archive content from this website.
Use any portion of this website or its contents to train or improve artificial intelligence or machine learning systems.

Brief quotations used for reviews, educational discussion, criticism, or other uses permitted by applicable copyright law are welcome.

2. Website Availability

We work hard to provide a reliable and enjoyable experience. However, this website and its interactive features are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

While we take reasonable measures to maintain the security and availability of this website, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service or that the website will always be free from technical issues, malicious software, or other harmful components.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Lee Wimmer & Hightower Publications shall not be liable for interruptions, browser incompatibilities, temporary outages, data loss, or other technical issues arising from use of this website.

3. Historical Accuracy & Fiction

Peckles-Wood Shire combines authentic history with original storytelling.

Historical locations, customs, landmarks, and events are researched using reputable historical sources whenever practical. However, The Chronicles of Peckles-Wood Shire is a work of fiction.

The characters, creatures, adventures, and mythical elements are original creations woven into the real historical setting of Northumberland and Cumberland in 1885.

References to actual places and historical events are intended to enrich the storytelling and do not imply endorsement by, or affiliation with, any government agency, historical society, organization, or property owner.

4. Orders, Shipping & Returns

We want you to be delighted with every purchase.

Shipping, delivery estimates, returns, exchanges, and refunds are governed by our current store policies displayed at the time of purchase. If you have questions regarding an order, please contact us through our website before initiating a return whenever possible.

5. Privacy

Your privacy matters.

Information collected through this website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal information.

6. Changes to These Terms

These Terms of Service may be updated periodically to reflect changes to our website, products, or applicable laws.

The most current version will always be available on this page.

7. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service, copyright permissions, store policies, or an order, please contact us using the contact form on this website.

Thank you for visiting Peckles-Wood Shire. We hope your journey through 1885 brings wonder to every road you travel.