Terms of service

Terms of Service

OVERVIEW

This website is operated by Heart & Spine Books. Throughout the site, the terms “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Heart & Spine Books. Heart & Spine Books offers this website, including all information, tools, and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies, and notices stated here.

By visiting our site and/or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service,” “Terms”), including those additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/or contributors of content.

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any services. If these Terms of Service are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms of Service.

Any new features or tools which are added to the current store shall also be subject to the Terms of Service. You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and/or changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Our store is hosted on Shopify. They provide us with the online e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products and services to you.

SECTION 1 - ONLINE STORE TERMS

By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your province or territory of residence or that you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.

You may not use our products 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 worms or viruses or any code of a destructive nature.

A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your Services.

SECTION 2 - GENERAL CONDITIONS

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

You understand that your content (not including credit card information) may be transferred unencrypted and involve (a) transmissions over various networks, and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices. Credit card information is always encrypted during transfer over networks.

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 express written permission by us.

SECTION 3 - 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.

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. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to our site.

SECTION 4 - MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND PRICES

Prices for our products 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.

We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

SECTION 5 - PRODUCTS

Certain products may be available exclusively online through the website. These products may have limited quantities and are subject to return or exchange only according to our Return Policy.

We have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the colors and images of our products. We cannot guarantee that your computer monitor's display of any color will be accurate.

We reserve the right to limit the sales of our products to any person, geographic region, or jurisdiction. We reserve the right to limit quantities of any products that we offer. All descriptions of products or pricing are subject to change at any time without notice. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time.

SECTION 6 - ACCURACY OF BILLING AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to refuse any order you place with us. We may, in our sole discretion, limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, household, or order. In the event of changes to or cancellation of an order, we will attempt to notify you using the contact details provided at the time of purchase.

You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases. You agree to promptly update your account and other information, including your email address and payment details, so we can complete your transactions and contact you as needed.

SECTION 7 - THIRD-PARTY TOOLS AND LINKS

We may provide you with access to third-party tools or links that we do not monitor or control.

You acknowledge and agree that access to such tools or links is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any issues arising from your use of third-party tools or links.

SECTION 8 - USER COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK

If you submit creative ideas, suggestions, or other materials, you agree that we may use, edit, copy, and publish them without restriction. We are not obligated to maintain confidentiality, pay compensation, or respond to submissions.

You are responsible for ensuring that your submissions do not violate any third-party rights or contain unlawful content. We are not liable for content posted by you or others.

SECTION 9 - PERSONAL INFORMATION

Your submission of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. To view our Privacy Policy, visit [LINK TO PRIVACY POLICY].

SECTION 10 - ERRORS, INACCURACIES, AND OMISSIONS

Occasionally, there may be errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in product descriptions, pricing, promotions, and availability. We reserve the right to correct these errors and cancel orders if necessary.

SECTION 11 - PROHIBITED USES

You may not use the site for unlawful purposes or to violate any laws. Prohibited uses include harassment, spamming, spreading malware, and infringing intellectual property rights. Violations will result in termination of access.

SECTION 12 - DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. Products and services are provided “as is” without warranties. Heart & Spine Books is not liable for damages arising from your use of the site or products.

SECTION 13 - INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold Heart & Spine Books harmless from claims arising from your breach of these Terms or your violation of any law or rights of a third party.

SECTION 14 - GOVERNING LAW

These Terms and any disputes are governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada.

SECTION 15 - CHANGES TO TERMS OF SERVICE

You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting.

SECTION 16 - CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions about the Terms of Service can be sent to us at heartandspinebooks@gmail.com