Terms of service

Terms of Service for Book Treasures

(https://book-treasures.com/)

Effective Date: June 27, 2025

Welcome to Book Treasures! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Book Treasures website, located at "https://book-treasures.com/" (the "Website"), and the services provided by Book Treasures (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, making a purchase, or otherwise accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, including any future modifications. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Book Treasures.

2. Definitions

  • "Book Treasures," "we," "us," or "our": Refers to the operator of the "https://book-treasures.com/" website.

  • "User," "you," or "your": Refers to any individual or entity accessing or using the Service.

  • "Website": Refers to "https://book-treasures.com/".

  • "Service": Refers to the website, its content, products, and any related services offered by Book Treasures.

  • "Books" or "Products": Refers to the used books and other items offered for sale on the Website.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use our Service and make purchases. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.

4. Account Registration

  • Account Creation: To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

  • Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account password and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify Book Treasures immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

  • Responsibility: Book Treasures will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.

5. Product Descriptions and Condition of Used Books

  • Nature of Products: Book Treasures primarily sells used books. As such, all products are sold "as is" and may show signs of wear and tear, including but not limited to, minor creases, faded covers, slight discoloration, previous owner's markings (e.g., names, inscriptions, or light highlighting/underlining), or minor shelf wear.

  • Accuracy of Descriptions: We strive to provide accurate and detailed descriptions, including photographs, of the condition of each book. However, minor imperfections inherent to used items may not always be explicitly detailed. By purchasing from us, you acknowledge and accept the used nature of our products.

  • Variations: While we make every effort to display the colors and images of our products as accurately as possible, we cannot guarantee that your computer monitor's display of any color will be accurate.

6. Pricing and Payment

  • Pricing: All prices displayed on the Website are in Egyptian Pounds (EGP) unless otherwise stated and are subject to change without notice. Prices do not include applicable taxes, shipping, or handling charges, which will be added to your total at checkout.

  • Payment Methods: We accept various payment methods as indicated on our Website. You agree to provide valid payment information and authorize us to charge your chosen payment method for all purchases made through your account.

  • Billing Accuracy: 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, per household, or per order.

7. Order Acceptance and Shipping

  • Order Confirmation: Your receipt of an electronic or other form of order confirmation does not signify our acceptance of your order, nor does it constitute confirmation of our offer to sell. Book Treasures reserves the right at any time after receipt of your order to accept or decline your order for any reason.

  • Shipping: We will ship products to the address provided by you during the checkout process. Shipping costs and estimated delivery times will be displayed at checkout. Delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Book Treasures is not responsible for delays caused by shipping carriers or customs.

  • Risk of Loss: The risk of loss and title for all products purchased from Book Treasures pass to you upon our delivery to the shipping carrier.

8. Returns and Refunds

Please refer to our dedicated Return & Refund Policy for detailed information on eligibility, procedures, and conditions for returning products and receiving refunds. This policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in any way that might harm, disrupt, or impair the Service or its users. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Violating any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.

  • Infringing upon or violating our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others.

  • Uploading or transmitting viruses or any other type of malicious code.

  • Collecting or tracking the personal information of others.

  • Spamming, phishing, pharming, pretexting, spidering, crawling, or scraping.

  • Interfering with or circumventing the security features of the Service.

10. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and data compilations, is the property of Book Treasures or its content suppliers and protected by Egyptian and international copyright laws. The compilation of all content on this site is the exclusive property of Book Treasures.

11. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE AND ALL PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE. BOOK TREASURES DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL BOOK TREASURES, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SERVICE OR ANY PRODUCTS PURCHASED.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Book Treasures, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that such parties may incur as a result of or arising from your (or anyone using your account's) violation of these Terms.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Arab Republic of Egypt, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Cairo, Egypt.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates and changes to our Website. It is your responsibility to check our Website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our Website or the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

16. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service.

17. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.