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Effective Date: September 24, 2026

Last Updated: September 24, 2026

Welcome to TheFirstToRise.com (the “Website”), the official website associated with Biagio Maffettone and the book The First to Rise.

The Website is intended to provide information about The First to Rise, its author, related writings and materials, and other content concerning the themes, ideas, and subject matter associated with the book.

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website. By accessing, browsing, or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, together with any policies or notices incorporated into these Terms by reference.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use the Website.

1. ABOUT THE WEBSITE

TheFirstToRise.com is an informational website relating to Biagio Maffettone and his book, The First to Rise.

The Website may include, among other things:

  • Information about the author;
  • Information about The First to Rise;
  • Excerpts, descriptions, quotations, or other materials relating to the book;
  • Author biographies and background information;
  • Articles, interviews, announcements, or other editorial content;
  • Media, photographs, videos, graphics, and other digital materials;
  • Links to retailers, publishers, social media platforms, and other third-party websites; and
  • Opportunities to contact the Website or submit information.

The Website itself does not sell or process purchases of The First to Rise unless expressly stated otherwise on a particular page.

Where the Website provides a link or button directing you to purchase The First to Rise through Amazon or another third-party retailer, the transaction takes place directly between you and that third party.

2. ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS

By accessing or using the Website, you represent that:

  • You have read and understood these Terms;
  • You agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations;
  • You will not use the Website for any unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, or unauthorized purpose; and
  • Any information you voluntarily provide through the Website is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and other persons who access or use the Website.

3. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We reserve the right to modify, revise, supplement, or replace these Terms at any time.

When material changes are made, the updated version may be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued access to or use of the Website after revised Terms are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

You are encouraged to periodically review these Terms.

4. PERMITTED USE OF THE WEBSITE

Subject to these Terms, you may access and use the Website for lawful, personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes.

You may view, read, and access publicly available content on the Website provided that you comply with these Terms and do not infringe the rights of the Website owner, the author, or any third party.

Nothing in these Terms grants you ownership of, or any proprietary interest in, any Website content.

5. PROHIBITED USES

You agree not to use the Website in any manner that:

  • Violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation;
  • Infringes, misappropriates, or violates the intellectual property, privacy, publicity, contractual, or other rights of any person or entity;
  • Copies, reproduces, republishes, distributes, sells, licenses, or commercially exploits Website content without authorization;
  • Uses automated systems, bots, crawlers, spiders, scrapers, data-mining tools, or similar technologies to access, collect, reproduce, or monitor Website content without prior written authorization;
  • Attempts to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its servers, databases, systems, or networks;
  • Introduces malware, viruses, malicious code, or other harmful or disruptive technology;
  • Interferes with or attempts to interfere with the proper operation, security, or availability of the Website;
  • Attempts to circumvent security measures or access restrictions;
  • Uses the Website to impersonate another person or entity;
  • Uses Website content to create a competing publication, website, database, service, or commercial product without authorization;
  • Uses content from the Website in a manner that falsely suggests endorsement, sponsorship, affiliation, or authorization; or
  • Engages in any activity that could reasonably damage the Website, its reputation, its users, the author, or any third party.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website where we reasonably believe these Terms have been violated.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and its contents are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, trade dress, intellectual property, and other laws.

This includes, without limitation:

  • The The First to Rise name and related branding;
  • Text and written content;
  • Original articles and editorial materials;
  • Photographs and images;
  • Graphics and visual materials;
  • Videos and audiovisual content;
  • Website design and layout;
  • Logos and trademarks;
  • Original compilations and arrangements of content; and
  • Other materials made available through the Website.

All rights, title, and interest in and to such materials are reserved by their respective owners.

Except as expressly permitted by these Terms or applicable law, you may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, publish, transmit, sell, license, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit Website content without prior written permission from the applicable rights holder.

7. LIMITED PERSONAL USE LICENSE

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, you are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable right to access and view publicly available Website content for your personal and lawful informational use.

This license does not transfer ownership of any content or intellectual property to you.

No rights are granted except those expressly stated in these Terms.

8. THE BOOK – THE FIRST TO RISE

The Website provides information about The First to Rise, authored by Biagio Maffettone.

Information presented on the Website regarding the book, including descriptions, excerpts, themes, author information, and related materials, is provided for informational and promotional purposes.

The Website does not represent that the book is appropriate for every reader or that every reader will agree with, benefit from, or achieve any particular result from the ideas, concepts, stories, or perspectives presented in the book.

Individual experiences and outcomes may differ.

9. THIRD-PARTY RETAILERS

The Website may contain links, buttons, references, or other mechanisms directing visitors to Amazon or other third-party retailers where The First to Rise may be available for purchase.

TheFirstToRise.com does not process or complete those transactions.

When you select a purchase link and leave the Website:

  • You are accessing a third-party website;
  • The purchase is subject to the third party’s terms and conditions;
  • The transaction is governed by the third party’s applicable policies;
  • Payment information is provided directly to the applicable third party; and
  • Shipping, delivery, returns, refunds, customer service, availability, pricing, taxes, and other transaction-related matters are governed by the applicable retailer.

TheFirstToRise.com does not control and is not responsible for the policies, practices, availability, content, products, services, or transactions of Amazon or any other third-party retailer.

Any dispute concerning a purchase made through Amazon or another retailer should be directed to that retailer in accordance with its applicable policies.

The inclusion of a third-party purchase link does not constitute a guarantee, representation, or warranty concerning that third party or its services.

10. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND LINKS

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, applications, social media accounts, retailers, publishers, or other external resources.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

A link to a third-party website does not necessarily constitute or imply:

  • An endorsement;
  • Sponsorship;
  • Approval;
  • Partnership;
  • Affiliation; or
  • Verification of the third party or its content.

Once you leave the Website, your use of the third-party website is governed by that third party’s terms, policies, and practices.

We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, products, services, advertisements, transactions, or policies.

You access third-party websites at your own discretion and risk.

11. USER SUBMISSIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

The Website may provide opportunities for visitors to contact us, submit comments, provide feedback, submit testimonials, or otherwise communicate with us.

You remain responsible for anything you voluntarily submit or transmit through the Website.

By submitting content to the Website, you represent and warrant that:

  • You own or otherwise have the necessary rights and permissions to submit the content;
  • The submission does not violate any applicable law;
  • The submission does not infringe or misappropriate the rights of another person or entity;
  • The submission does not contain unlawful, fraudulent, threatening, defamatory, harassing, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material; and
  • The submission does not contain malicious code, viruses, or other harmful material.

You should not submit confidential, proprietary, sensitive, or legally protected information through publicly accessible portions of the Website.

12. LICENSE TO USER-SUBMITTED CONTENT

To the extent you voluntarily submit content for publication, including reviews, testimonials, comments, photographs, or other materials, you grant the Website owner a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, publish, distribute, adapt, edit, and otherwise use that submission in connection with the Website, The First to Rise, related promotional activities, and associated media.

This license does not transfer ownership of your underlying intellectual property rights.

We may, but are not obligated to, review, edit, refuse, remove, or decline to publish any submitted content.

We reserve the right to remove submitted content at our discretion where we believe it violates these Terms or applicable law.

13. ACCURACY OF INFORMATION

We make reasonable efforts to present information on the Website accurately and in a timely manner.

However, Website content may occasionally contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, omissions, outdated information, or other errors.

We do not warrant or represent that:

  • All information is complete or current;
  • All information is accurate or error-free;
  • The Website will always be available;
  • The Website will operate without interruption;
  • Website content will satisfy every visitor’s requirements; or
  • Any particular result will be achieved through use of the Website or information contained on it.

We reserve the right to correct, update, modify, or remove Website content at any time without prior notice.

14. NO PROFESSIONAL OR PERSONAL ADVICE

The content presented on TheFirstToRise.com is provided for general informational, educational, literary, and promotional purposes.

Nothing on the Website should be interpreted as professional, legal, financial, investment, employment, psychological, medical, or other professional advice.

The Website and its content are not intended to establish a professional-client relationship between you and Biagio Maffettone, the Website owner, or any other person associated with the Website.

You should seek advice from an appropriately qualified professional regarding circumstances requiring professional advice.

15. NO GUARANTEE OF RESULTS

The First to Rise and related Website content may discuss personal experiences, perspectives, principles, goals, growth, achievement, perseverance, leadership, or other subjects.

Such discussions are intended to provide information and perspective.

No representation or guarantee is made that a reader will achieve any particular personal, professional, financial, business, educational, or other result by reading the book, accessing the Website, following any ideas discussed on the Website, or applying any information contained therein.

Results depend on numerous factors that differ from person to person.

16. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the website and all content, materials, information, features, and functionality made available through the website are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, accuracy, reliability, availability, and quiet enjoyment.

We do not warrant that the website or its content will be:

  • Accurate or complete;
  • Current or reliable;
  • Available at all times;
  • Secure or free from errors;
  • Free from viruses or other harmful components; or
  • Suitable for your particular purpose.

You assume responsibility for your use of the website and any decisions you make based on information found on the website.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any warranty, right, or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.

17. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, TheFirstToRise.com, Biagio Maffettone, and their respective owners, affiliates, representatives, agents, contractors, service providers, licensors, and contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to:

  • Your access to or use of the Website;
  • Your inability to access or use the Website;
  • Reliance on information presented on the Website;
  • Content or materials made available through the Website;
  • Third-party websites or services;
  • Your use of third-party retailer links;
  • Purchases or transactions made through third-party retailers;
  • Loss of data;
  • Loss of profits, revenue, business, or opportunities; or
  • Any other matter relating to the Website,

even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the total aggregate liability of the website owner and other covered parties arising out of or relating to your use of the website shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid directly to the website owner, if any, for access to the website during the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) one hundred U.S. dollars ($100).

Because the Website is primarily informational and does not itself process purchases of The First to Rise, no liability is assumed for transactions conducted directly with Amazon or another third-party retailer.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.

18. INDEMNIFICATION

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless TheFirstToRise.com, Biagio Maffettone, and their respective owners, affiliates, representatives, agents, contractors, service providers, licensors, and contributors from and against claims, demands, actions, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or relating to:

  • Your use or misuse of the Website;
  • Your violation of these Terms;
  • Your violation of applicable law;
  • Your violation or infringement of any third-party right.

Contact Information

TheFirstToRise.com

New York, United States

Email: Biagio@TheFirstToRise.com

We will review and respond to inquiries as appropriate and in accordance with applicable law.

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