Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using the Elite Book Store website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

2. Description of Service

Elite Book Store is an educational resource platform that provides:

• Curated book recommendations and reviews
• Educational content about books and reading
• Links to third-party book retailers
• Information about authors and book categories

Important: We do not sell, distribute, or publish books directly. All book purchases are made through third-party retailers.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You may not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated tools to scrape or harvest content
• Interfere with the website's operation or other users' experience

4. Intellectual Property

The content on Elite Book Store, including text, graphics, logos, and design elements, is owned by Elite Book Store or used with permission. You may:

• View and browse content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our content on social media
• Quote brief excerpts for educational or review purposes with attribution

You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without explicit permission.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website contains links to third-party book retailers and other external websites. We are not responsible for:

• The content, policies, or practices of third-party websites
• Transactions between you and third-party retailers
• The quality, availability, or pricing of products on external sites
• Customer service issues with third-party services

6. User Content

If you submit content to us (through contact forms, feedback, or suggestions), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display such content for our business purposes. You represent that:

• You own or have rights to the content you submit
• Your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
• Your content is accurate and not misleading

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.

8. Disclaimers

Elite Book Store provides educational content and book recommendations for informational purposes only:

• No Professional Advice: Our content does not constitute professional, financial, legal, or medical advice
• Educational Purpose: All recommendations are for educational and informational purposes
• No Guarantees: We make no guarantees about the outcomes of reading recommended books
• Third-Party Content: Book content and availability are controlled by publishers and retailers

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Elite Book Store and its affiliates shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from third-party websites or services
• Technical issues, website downtime, or data loss
• Any damages exceeding $100 in aggregate

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Elite Book Store from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of our website
• Your violation of these terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you submit to us

11. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our service
• Update our book recommendations and content
• Change website features and functionality
• Restrict access to certain users or regions

12. Termination

We may terminate or restrict your access to our website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these terms. Upon termination, your right to use the website ceases immediately.

13. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois and the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Chicago, Illinois.

14. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated terms.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us: