Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your use of BookChequer. By using our service, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using BookChequer ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service may be updated by us from time to time without notice to you. We will post the most current version on our website, and by continuing to use the Service, you agree to be bound by such modifications.

2. Description of Service

BookChequer provides an online marketplace platform that enables users to buy and sell used books. The Service includes features such as book listing, search functionality, payment processing, and communication tools between buyers and sellers.

BookChequer acts as an intermediary platform and is not responsible for the actual transaction between buyers and sellers, the quality of books, or the fulfillment of orders.

3. User Accounts

Registration

To use certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding the password and all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify BookChequer of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

Account Termination

BookChequer reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms of Service.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Upload, post, or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
  • Upload, post, or transmit any content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights of any party
  • Upload, post, or transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail," "spam," or any other form of solicitation
  • Upload, post, or transmit any material that contains software viruses or any other computer code designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
  • Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation

5. Book Listings and Sales

Seller Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate descriptions and photos of books
  • Ensure books are in the condition described
  • Ship books promptly after receiving payment
  • Respond to buyer inquiries in a timely manner
  • Comply with all applicable laws regarding sales and shipping

Buyer Responsibilities

  • Pay for purchases promptly
  • Provide accurate shipping information
  • Communicate any issues with orders in a timely manner
  • Treat sellers with respect and professionalism

Prohibited Items

Users may not list books that are stolen, counterfeit, significantly damaged, contain illegal content, or violate intellectual property rights.

6. Payment and Fees

BookChequer may charge fees for certain services. All applicable fees will be clearly disclosed before you incur any charges. Fees are non-refundable except as expressly stated in these Terms.

Payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors. By using our payment services, you agree to the terms and conditions of our payment processors.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of BookChequer and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not use our trademarks or trade dress without our prior written consent.

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.

9. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. BOOKCHEQUER MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THE SERVICE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, OR PRODUCTS INCLUDED ON THE SERVICE.

BOOKCHEQUER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, AND BOOKCHEQUER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INTERRUPTIONS OR ERRORS.

10. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL BOOKCHEQUER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF, OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH, YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BookChequer from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
[email protected]

Last updated: April 2025

These terms are effective as of the last updated date and replace any prior versions.