Terms of Service

1. Introduction and Acceptance These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of ritukumarbooks.com (the "Website"), operated by Ritu Kumar ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website. These Terms were last updated on July 11, 2025.

2. Intellectual Property Rights All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, illustrations, book covers, designs, logos, and the author's bio, is our intellectual property or the property of our licensors (e.g., your publisher, illustrator) and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for your personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content from this Website without our express prior written permission.

3. Use of the Website You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Website. Prohibited conduct includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any other user, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the Website. You must not engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party's use of the Website. Unauthorized access attempts, using automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the site without permission, and using the site for spamming or malicious purposes are strictly prohibited.

4. Links to Other Websites Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us (e.g., links to online book retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble). We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties The Website and its content 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. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

6. Limitation of Liability In no event shall [Your Name] or its affiliates, partners, agents, suppliers, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Website; (iii) any content obtained from the Website; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.

7. Indemnification You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Ritu Kumar and its licensees and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of (a) your use and access of the Website; (b) your breach of these Terms; or (c) your violation of any rights of a third party, including intellectual property rights.

9. Governing Law These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in British Columbia, Canada.

10. Changes to Terms We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Website.

11. Contact Information If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us via our contact form on the home page.