Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using flyingblindbook.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any updates or changes to these terms.

2. Website Content & Disclaimer

The content on this website reflects the personal account, recollections, and perspective of the author, Bryan Sims, regarding his experiences as a U.S. Navy veteran stationed at NAS Corpus Christi during 1988–89. This content is presented for informational purposes and to share one individual's firsthand account.

Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice, official military policy, or an official position of the United States Navy, Department of Defense, or any government agency. Names, events, and details are drawn from the author's personal recollection and may differ from other accounts or official records.

The information provided is offered "as is" without any representations or warranties, express or implied.

3. Presale & Orders

The presale signup on this website is a registration of interest only. Submitting your name and email does not constitute a binding purchase agreement and does not obligate you to buy the book.

When the book becomes available for purchase, transactions will be processed through third-party platforms (such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or other retailers). All payment processing, order fulfillment, and refund policies are governed by those platforms' respective terms of service.

The author and this website are not responsible for issues arising from third-party purchasing platforms, including but not limited to payment processing errors, shipping delays, or fulfillment disputes.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including but not limited to text, book excerpts, cover artwork, images, design elements, and the book title "Flying Blind: The Navy's Secret Scrap Yard" — is the intellectual property of Bryan Sims and is protected by applicable copyright laws.

No portion of this website or its content may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise used without the prior written permission of the author. Brief quotations for review or commentary purposes are permitted with proper attribution.

5. User Submissions

When you submit your name and email address through the presale signup form, that information is collected solely for the purpose of notifying you when the book is available for purchase and providing related updates.

Your information will never be sold, traded, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. It will be used exclusively for book release notifications and updates related to "Flying Blind."

6. Limitation of Liability

This website and all content are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. The author makes no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bryan Sims and flyingblindbook.com shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website, reliance on its content, or any issues related to third-party platforms used for book purchases or distribution.

7. Privacy

Your privacy is respected. Any personal information collected through this website (name and email via the presale form) is used solely for book release notifications and related updates.

Your data will never be sold to third parties. Email communications will be limited to book updates, and every message will include an option to unsubscribe.

This site does not use third-party tracking scripts or advertising cookies.

8. Dispute Resolution

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

In the event of any dispute arising from these terms or your use of this website, informal resolution is preferred. Please reach out through the contact methods on the main page before pursuing any formal action. Both parties agree to make a good-faith effort to resolve disputes amicably.

9. Severability & Changes to Terms

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

These terms may be updated from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact

For questions about these terms or anything related to the book, please visit the main page and use the contact form provided.