Terms and Conditions for Authors
Introduction
Welcome to Books.by. By using our platform to create, print, and sell your books, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please review these terms carefully. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use our platform.
1. Definitions
- Books.by: Refers to the platform provided by our company for the creation, printing, and sale of books.
- Author: The individual or entity using Books.by to publish and sell books.
- Reader: The individual or entity purchasing books from an Author's Books.by store.
- Content: Any material, including text, images, and data, uploaded by the Author to Books.by.
2. Account Creation
- Authors must provide accurate and complete information during the account creation process.
- Authors are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account information and password.
- Authors agree to notify Books.by immediately of any unauthorized use of their account.
3. Content Ownership and Rights
- Authors retain all rights to the content they upload to Books.by.
- By uploading content, Authors grant Books.by a non-exclusive, worldwide license to print, distribute, and sell the content as directed by the Author.
4. Printing and Shipping
Books.by will print and ship books on demand when an order is placed by a Reader. Authors will be notified of each sale and will have the ability to track the delivery status of each order.
5. Royalties and Payments
- Authors will earn royalties on each sale after the deduction of printing and shipping costs.
- Payments will be made daily to the Author's designated bank account.
- Books.by does not take retail commissions, allowing Authors to retain more of their earnings.
6. Return Policy
All book sales are final. Returns will only be accepted for books that are defective or deemed not fit-for-sale. If a book is defective or not fit-for-sale, please contact Books.by customer support for assistance.
7. Use of Platform
- Authors agree to use Books.by for lawful purposes only.
- Authors must not upload any content that is illegal, offensive, or violates the rights of others.
- Books.by reserves the right to remove any content that violates these terms or is deemed inappropriate.
8. Termination
- Books.by reserves the right to terminate an Author's account at any time for any reason, including violation of these terms.
- Upon termination, the Author's access to their account and content will be revoked.
9. Limitation of Liability
Books.by is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the platform. The total liability of Books.by for any claims arising out of or related to the platform shall not exceed the amount paid by the Author to Books.by in the preceding twelve months.
10. Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Books.by operates.
Terms and Conditions for Readers
Introduction
Welcome to Books.by. By purchasing books from our platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please review these terms carefully. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not purchase books from Books.by.
1. Definitions
- Books.by: Refers to the platform provided by our company for the sale of books directly from Authors.
- Author: The individual or entity selling books through Books.by.
- Reader: The individual or entity purchasing books from an Author's Books.by store.
2. Account Creation
- Readers must provide accurate and complete information during the account creation process.
- Readers are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account information and password.
- Readers agree to notify Books.by immediately of any unauthorized use of their account.
3. Purchasing Books
Books are printed on demand when an order is placed. Payment must be made in full at the time of purchase. Readers will receive a confirmation email with order details upon successful purchase.
4. Shipping and Delivery
Books.by will print and ship books within the time frame specified at the time of purchase. Delivery times may vary based on the shipping destination. Readers will be able to track the delivery status of their order.
5. Return Policy
All book sales are final. Returns will only be accepted for books that are defective or deemed not fit-for-sale. If a book is defective or not fit-for-sale, please contact Books.by customer support for assistance.
6. Use of Platform
- Readers agree to use Books.by for lawful purposes only.
- Readers must not engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the platform.
7. Termination
- Books.by reserves the right to terminate a Reader's account at any time for any reason, including violation of these terms.
- Upon termination, the Reader's access to their account will be revoked.
8. Limitation of Liability
Books.by is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the platform. The total liability of Books.by for any claims arising out of or related to the platform shall not exceed the amount paid by the Reader to Books.by in the preceding twelve months.
9. Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Books.by operates.
By using Books.by, both Authors and Readers agree to these terms and conditions. For any questions or concerns, please contact our support team.