Terms and Conditions
Welcome to BOOKWORMHAVEN.WORLD (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, www.bookwormhaven.world, and any related services, features, or content (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using our Services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on our website. We will notify you of material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date or through other reasonable means. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
3. Use of Services
3.1. Eligibility
- You must be at least 13 years of age (or 16 in certain jurisdictions, such as the EEA) to use our Services. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use the Services.
- You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating an account or using our Services.
3.2. Account Registration
- To access certain features of our Services, you may need to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
- You agree to notify us immediately at support@bookwormhaven.world if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.
3.3. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
- Upload, post, or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Services, including by introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, servers, or user accounts.
- Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access or collect data from the Services without our permission.
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or entity.
- Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws, regulations, or these Terms.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1. Ownership
- All content, materials, and features on the Services, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are owned by BOOKWORMHAVEN.WORLD or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.
- You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or exploit any part of the Services without our prior written consent, except as expressly permitted by these Terms.
4.2. Limited License
- We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.
- This license does not include the right to modify, reproduce, or create derivative works of the Services, except as expressly permitted.
4.3. User-Generated Content
- If you submit reviews, comments, or other content (“User Content”) to the Services, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display such content for the purpose of operating and promoting the Services.
- You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit User Content and that it does not violate the rights of any third party.
5. Purchases and Payments
5.1. Orders
- When you place an order through our Services, you agree to provide accurate and complete payment and billing information.
- All orders are subject to acceptance and availability. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order for any reason, including pricing errors or suspected fraud.
5.2. Pricing and Payment
- All prices are listed in [Insert Currency, e.g., USD] and are subject to change without notice.
- You agree to pay all applicable fees, taxes, and shipping costs associated with your order.
- Payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors. We do not store your payment information, except as necessary to process transactions or comply with legal obligations.
5.3. Refunds and Returns
- Our refund and return policies are outlined in our [Insert Link to Refund Policy, if applicable]. Please review these policies before making a purchase.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. We are not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of these third parties. Your interactions with third-party services are governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.
7. Termination
7.1. Termination by You
- You may terminate your account or stop using the Services at any time by contacting us at support@bookwormhaven.world.
7.2. Termination by Us
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in illegal or harmful activities.
- Upon termination, your right to use the Services will cease, and any outstanding obligations (e.g., payment for orders) will remain in effect.
8. Disclaimers
- As-Is Basis: The Services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
- No Guarantee: We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
- Accuracy of Information: While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Services.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- BOOKWORMHAVEN.WORLD and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of the Services.
- Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or the Services will not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, for the Services in the 12 months preceding the claim.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BOOKWORMHAVEN.WORLD and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of:
- Your use of the Services.
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights.
- Any User Content you submit to the Services.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
11.1. Governing Law
- These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction, e.g., the State of California, USA], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
11.2. Dispute Resolution
- Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Services will be resolved through binding arbitration in [Insert Location, e.g., San Francisco, CA], in accordance with the rules of [Insert Arbitration Body, e.g., the American Arbitration Association (AAA)].
- You waive the right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against us.
- Notwithstanding the foregoing, we may seek injunctive or equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect our intellectual property rights or prevent harm.
12. Miscellaneous
12.1. Entire Agreement
- These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and BOOKWORMHAVEN.WORLD regarding the Services.
12.2. Severability
- If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
12.3. Waiver
- Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
12.4. Assignment
- You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.
12.5. Force Majeure
- We will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of war, or technical failures.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
- Email: support@bookwormhaven.world