Terms and Conditions

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Book Vault ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Book Vault is an online bookstore platform that provides access to classic literary works sourced from Project Gutenberg. Our Service allows users to browse, purchase, and download digital books in various formats.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your password
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. Purchases and Payments

All purchases made through the Service are subject to the following:

• Prices are displayed in US Dollars (USD) and are subject to change without notice
• Payment must be completed at the time of purchase via available payment methods
• You are responsible for providing valid and accurate payment information

5. Refund Policy

We offer refunds within 14 days of purchase under the following conditions:

• If you experience technical issues that prevent you from accessing or downloading purchased content, and we are unable to resolve the issue
• If a duplicate or erroneous charge was made
• If the content delivered is materially different from what was described

To request a refund, please contact us at support@bookvault.com within 14 days of your purchase date with your order details. Refunds will be processed to the original payment method within 5–10 business days.

6. Digital Content and Downloads

Upon successful purchase and payment confirmation, you will receive access to download digital copies of the purchased books. Downloaded content is for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not redistribute, resell, or share purchased content with third parties.

7. Intellectual Property

The books available on Book Vault are sourced from Project Gutenberg and are in the public domain. However, the Service itself — including its design, logo, graphics, and underlying code — is the property of Book Vault and is protected by intellectual property laws.

8. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service's infrastructure
• Use automated tools or bots to scrape or interact with the Service
• Impersonate another person or entity

9. Limitation of Liability

Book Vault is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the Service's reliability, accuracy, or availability. In no event shall Book Vault be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Service. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at support@bookvault.com.