Terms of use
Who we are
Welcome to our online book readers community and book-sharing platform ("Libraryoftheworld.com"). Our website address is https://libraryoftheworld.com. The following terms and conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Platform and the services offered herein. By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to comply with these Terms. Please read them carefully before using the Platform.
Membership Eligibility
- To use the Platform, you must be at least 13 years old or have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
- If you are younger than 18 years old, you can only use the Service if you have legal consent from your parent or guardian and have the ability to fully understand and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement. Additionally, you must be capable of complying with the obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in this Agreement and abide by its terms.
- You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
- Membership is non-transferable.
Book Listings
- Members can list their books to share, rent, sell, donate, borrow, or buy from other members.
- By listing a book, you confirm that you have the legal right to share, rent, sell, or donate the book.
Rental Terms
- Members offering books for rent shall specify the monthly rental fee and a security deposit for each book listed.
- The security deposit will be paid to the Platform at the time of borrowing the book and will be refunded to the borrower upon the book's return in its original condition, as verified by the book owner.
- Members are requested not to write, draw, mark, or damage the borrowed book in any way.
Transactions:
- All transactions conducted on the Platform are secured by SSL encryption.
- The Platform is not responsible for the condition, quality, or delivery of books listed on the platform.
- Members agree to resolve any disputes arising from transactions directly with the other party.
Book Sharing and Borrowing
- Borrowers agree to treat borrowed books with care and return them in the same condition as received.
- Borrowed books should be returned within the agreed-upon timeframe; failing to do so will result in late fees being charged.
Book Sales and Donations
- Sellers and donors are responsible for accurately describing the condition of the book.
- Donated books should be in good condition unless otherwise specified.
Modifications to the Services & Prices
- Prices for our services are subject to change without notice.
- We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part or content thereof) without notice at any time.
- We shall not be liable and are not required to notify you or to any third-party for any modification, price change, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.
Paid Services
- Billing Policies: Some aspects of the Service may incur charges, as outlined on the website. By opting for paid features, you agree to adhere to the pricing, payment, and billing guidelines provided on the site. Libraryoftheworld reserves the discretion to introduce new services with additional fees or modify charges for existing services at any time.
- No Refunds: While you have the liberty to cancel your membership at any point, there will be no reimbursements for cancellations. Libraryoftheworld retains the right to suspend or terminate your Account, end this Agreement, or deny present or future usage of the Service without notice, refund, or liability, at its discretion, for any reason or without reason. Should Libraryoftheworld suspend or terminate your Account or this Agreement, you acknowledge and agree that you won't receive refunds or exchanges for any unused subscription time, license or subscription fees, content, data associated with your Libraryoftheworld Account, or any other aspect. You recognize that Libraryoftheworld holds the perpetual and irreversible authority to delete any or all of your content and data from its servers and the Service, intentionally or unintentionally, without liability to you or any other party, for any reason or without reason.
Copyright Complaints:
If you suspect that your copyrighted material has been unlawfully replicated and is accessible through the Service, kindly forward the following details to contact@libraryoftheworld.com:
- An electronic or physical signature from an individual authorized to represent the copyright owner.
- Information outlining the copyrighted work allegedly infringed upon.
- Details specifying the material claimed to be infringing and its location on the Service.
- Your address, telephone number, and email address.
This process is exclusively intended for notifying Libraryoftheworld and its affiliates about the infringement of your copyrighted material.
Third-Party Websites, Advertisers, or Services
- Within Libraryoftheworld, there might be links to third-party websites, advertisers, or services that aren't owned or managed by Libraryoftheworld. Libraryoftheworld lacks control and does not take responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. When you access a third-party website from Libraryoftheworld, you do so at your own risk, understanding that this Agreement and the Libraryoftheworld Privacy Policy do not govern your usage of those sites. You explicitly release Libraryoftheworld from any liability arising from your utilization of any third-party website, service, or third-party-owned content.
- Moreover, any interactions or involvement in promotions offered by advertisers on Libraryoftheworld, such as payment, delivery of goods, or other associated terms (like warranties), are solely between you and those advertisers. You agree that Libraryoftheworld holds no responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from your engagements with such advertisers.
- We strongly advise you to take note when you exit the Service and to review the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of any third-party website or service you visit.
User Conduct
- Members agree to use the Platform responsibly and not engage in any unlawful or prohibited activities.
- You agree not to upload any content that infringes on the rights of others or contains offensive material.
- You shall not use our platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose nor may you, in the use of the Service, violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws).
- You must not transmit any code of a malicious nature.
- A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your membership and services.
- You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service or any contact on the website through which the service is provided, without explicit written permission by us.
Privacy Policy
- We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
Intellectual Property
- Members retain ownership of the content they upload to the Platform.
- By uploading content, you grant the Platform a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content.
Accuracy, Completeness and Timeliness of Information
- We are not responsible if information made available on this site is not accurate, complete or current. The material on this site is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, more complete or more timely sources of information. Any reliance on the material on this site is at your own risk.
- This site may contain certain historical information. Historical information, necessarily, is not current and is provided for your reference only. We reserve the right to modify the contents of this site at any time, but we have no obligation to update any information on our site.
Termination of Membership
- The Platform reserves the right to suspend or terminate any member's account for violating these Terms or for any other reason deemed necessary.
Modification of Terms
- The Platform reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Disclaimer of Warranties
- The Platform provides services "as is" and makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Platform.
Limitation of Liability
- The Platform shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of the Platform.
Governing Law
- These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the jurisdiction of the courts located in Gautam Buddha Nagar, India, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Contact Information
- Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at contact@libraryoftheworld.com
By using our Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Platform.