Welcome to UpBooks! By accessing or using our website, purchasing downloadable eBooks, or interacting with our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. These terms govern your use of our website and services, including all purchases made through our PayPal gateway. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.
1. General Terms
1.1 Agreement to Terms: By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use and any applicable laws and regulations governing the website. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you are prohibited from using the website or purchasing eBooks from us.
1.2 Right to Change Terms: UpBooks reserves the right to modify, update, or change these Terms at any time. Any such changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the last update will be reflected at the top of the page. By continuing to use the site after any changes, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms.
2. Use of the Website
2.1 Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to make a purchase on our website. By using this website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
2.2 License to Use the Website: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not use the website or its content for any illegal purpose or in violation of these Terms of Use.
2.3 Account Information: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including any login credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any security breach related to your account.
3. Purchase of eBooks
3.1 Payment Processing via PayPal: All purchases of eBooks on UpBooks are processed through PayPal, a third-party payment gateway. When you make a purchase, you are redirected to PayPal to complete your payment securely. UpBooks does not store your payment information (such as credit card details) but receives confirmation from PayPal once your transaction is successfully completed.
3.2 Pricing and Availability: All prices for eBooks are listed on our website. Prices are subject to change at any time without notice. In the event of an error in pricing, we reserve the right to correct the error and adjust the final purchase price.
3.3 Digital Products: All products sold on our website are digital eBooks. After payment is completed through PayPal, you will receive a link to download the eBook(s) immediately, or within a reasonable time. You are responsible for ensuring that your device is compatible with the file format of the eBook.
3.4 Refunds and Cancellations: Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final. Once an eBook has been downloaded, we cannot offer refunds or exchanges. Please ensure that the eBook you are purchasing is compatible with your device and that you are satisfied with the description before completing the transaction.
4. License to eBooks
4.1 Personal Use Only: When you purchase an eBook from UpBooks, you are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to download and use the eBook for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not redistribute, resell, or share the eBook with others unless explicitly permitted by UpBooks.
4.2 Copyright: All eBooks and content available on UpBooks are protected by copyright law. You may not modify, reproduce, or exploit the content without the express written permission of the copyright holder.
5. Restrictions on Use
You agree not to:
- Copy, modify, or distribute any part of the website or its content without express permission.
- Use our website or services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
- Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise interfere with the operation of the website.
- Use any automated means (such as robots or scrapers) to access or collect data from the website.
- Upload or transmit any harmful, malicious, or unlawful content through our website.
6. Privacy and Data Security
6.1 Data Collection: When you make a purchase on UpBooks, we collect your personal information, such as your name and email address, to process your order. We also collect information via PayPal to complete your transaction.
6.2 Privacy Policy: For detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
6.3 Third-Party Payment Processor: As mentioned, all transactions are processed through PayPal. PayPal’s terms and privacy policies apply to transactions made through their platform.
7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
7.1 Disclaimer of Warranties: UpBooks makes no warranties or representations about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content on the website. The eBooks and other content are provided “as is” and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
7.2 Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, UpBooks is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the website or your purchase of eBooks. Our total liability for any claim arising out of or related to these Terms of Use will not exceed the total amount paid by you for the product giving rise to the claim.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless UpBooks, its affiliates, employees, and agents from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the website, your purchase of eBooks, or any violation of these Terms of Use.
9. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Country/State], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding related to these Terms shall be brought in the appropriate court in [Your Location], and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
10. Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be modified to reflect the parties’ intention as closely as possible.