Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: June 10, 2025

Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using the abibliophile.com website (the “Website”) and purchasing or accessing any products or services. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you are prohibited from using the Website and must discontinue use immediately.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“you” or “user”), and A Bibliophile (“we,” “us,” or “our”) regarding your access to and use of the Website and our products and services.

2. Products and Services

As of now, abibliophile.com offers the following products and services:

  • Digital eBooks (PDF Format): Users may browse, download, and read digital books in PDF format, either for free (where indicated) or available for purchase. These are for personal, non-commercial use only.
  • Audiobooks: Select titles are offered in audio format for streaming or download, either for free or via purchase.
  • Content and Resources: The Website provides access to book descriptions, author biographies, reader reviews (where implemented), and other literature-related resources.

Note: Physical book sales are not currently available. We plan to expand to include physical book offerings in the future, at which point this section and relevant policies will be updated accordingly.

3. User Accounts

  • Account creation may be required for purchases or accessing certain features.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
  • You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information, and to update it when necessary.
  • You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our sole discretion.

4. Ordering and Purchasing

  • Orders placed are offers to purchase, subject to acceptance by us.
  • We may refuse or cancel orders for reasons including unavailability, pricing errors, or suspected fraud.
  • For physical books, you must provide accurate shipping and billing information.
  • Prices are subject to change without notice. The price at the time of order applies.
  • Payments are processed by third-party gateways. You agree to their terms.

5. Digital eBook Access and Usage

  • Upon purchase (or for free eBooks), you receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the eBook for personal, non-commercial use.
  • You may not reproduce, share, or modify any part of the eBooks except as allowed by copyright law.
  • Unauthorized use may result in legal action.
  • We may implement digital rights management (DRM) technologies.

6. Physical Book Sales and Shipping

  • Availability is subject to inventory and may change without notice.
  • If your selected book is unavailable, we will notify you and issue a refund or suggest alternatives.
  • Shipping costs and delivery estimates will be shown at checkout and are governed by our Shipping Policy.
  • Risk of loss transfers to you upon delivery to the shipping carrier.
  • Delivery timelines are estimates only.

7. Returns and Refunds (Physical Books)

  • Returns are only accepted as per our Return Policy, which covers defective, damaged, or incorrect items.
  • Refunds are processed in accordance with the Return Policy.
  • Please review the Return Policy before making a purchase.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

  • The Website and its original content (text, graphics, logos, etc.) are the property of A Bibliophile or its licensors.
  • You may not use our branding, trademarks, or proprietary materials without written permission.
  • All eBook and physical book content is protected by copyright laws.

9. User-Generated Content

  • If you submit reviews or comments, you retain ownership but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, modify, and display that content.
  • You warrant that your submissions do not infringe on any third-party rights or violate any law.
  • We may remove or edit user content at our discretion.

10. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website for unlawful or fraudulent activities.
  • Attempt unauthorized access to accounts or systems.
  • Interfere with the Website’s functionality or security.
  • Use scraping, bots, or similar tools without permission.
  • Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code.
  • Reproduce or distribute our eBooks without authorization.
  • Share account credentials or bypass DRM protections.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all content and services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all express or implied warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, A Bibliophile and its affiliates will not be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or goodwill

Total liability for any claims shall not exceed the amount paid by you in the 12 months prior to the claim

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold A Bibliophile and its affiliates harmless from any claims, damages, or legal fees arising from your use of the Website, content submissions, or violation of these Terms.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Punjab, Pakistan.
Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Punjab.

15. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will take effect upon posting.
Your continued use of the Website indicates acceptance. Please review this page periodically.

16. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access at any time without notice.
Provisions that survive termination include: ownership, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification.

17. Severability

If any provision is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Terms shall remain in full force.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Shipping Policy, and Return Policy, constitute the full agreement between you and A Bibliophile.

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us.

By using abibliophile.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.