Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

WORKMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC. provides this Web site as a service to its customers. By using Web sites operated by Workman Publishing, you are agreeing to comply with the following terms of use. Workman Publishing is committed to respecting the privacy of all visitors to its Web sites.

What if I submit something to the site or to abby@askabbystokes.com?

All submissions made to this site or to abby@askabbystokes.com become the property of Abby Stokes/Workman Publishing and may be used on askabbystokes.com, in her books, or in the newsletters without further permission by the submitter and without compensation to the submitter. Your anonymity will be preserved if you request it. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not submit anything to askabbystokes.com or abby@askabbystokes.com.

What about privacy/submissions on the message board?

This site may have forums or message boards available to its users. All information submitted to these areas becomes public, so please use caution when deciding to post any personal information. Also, any and all submissions become the property of Abby Stokes/Workman Publishing and may be used on askabbystokes.com, in her books, or in the newsletters without further permission by the submitter and without compensation to the submitter.

Do I get to choose what information I disclose?

Yes, you can always choose whether or not to disclose information. An e-mail address is required for newsletter registration, but other information is optional and may be given at your discretion. We do not use "cookies" on any of our sites. We keep track of certain statistical information that helps us improve our site and understand our demographics.

Will my information be shared with others?

Information provided through Workman Publishing’s Web sites is not shared with companies or others who engage in marketing or promotion. We may however choose to share aggregate information to help define our visitors and thus enhance their future experiences at our Web sites. Additionally, offers from third parties may be included on the Web site or as part of the newsletter. E-mail addresses collected on the site will not be sold or rented to third parties.

Who can I contact if I have any questions regarding my privacy?

Should you have continued concerns about your privacy or that of your children, please feel free to contact: info@workman.com.

Using the information on this site:

The information on askabbystokes.com is intended to act as a supplement to Abby’s book, Is This Thing On?, and to tell you more about using the Internet and e-mail, Abby’s classes and tour schedule, and about Is This Thing On?. This Site, including its appearance and design as well as all of its content and other materials (including blogs, tutorials, photographs, pictures, and diagrams) is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. You are free to print anything on this site for your own personal, non-commercial use. Should you wish to use any of the content from this site on another site, you must contact info@workman.com. Materials may not otherwise be circulated, reproduced, or distributed without prior written permission from Abby Stokes or the third parties that provided it. Nothing contained in this site grants to you any other license or right to any of our affiliates’ intellectual or other property.