BookTrade
Terms of Service
Overview
This website is operated by Book Trade Ltd (NZBN 9429053578747). Throughout the site, the terms we, us, and our refer to Book Trade Ltd and the BookTrade service.
By visiting our site or purchasing something from us, you engage in our Service and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, including additional terms and policies referenced here or available by link.
These Terms apply to all users of the site, including browsers, customers, vendors, merchants, and contributors of content. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access the website or use the Service.
Related policies: Privacy Policy, Shipping and Returns.
Section 1: Online Store Terms
By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your place of residence, or that you are the age of majority and have given consent for any minor dependents to use this site.
You may not use our products or services for any illegal or unauthorised purpose, and you must not violate any laws in your jurisdiction, including copyright laws.
You must not transmit worms, viruses, or any code of a destructive nature. A breach or violation of these Terms may result in immediate termination of your access to the Service.
Section 2: General Conditions
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.
BookTrade uses encrypted connections to protect information in transit. Card details are entered on Stripe's hosted checkout and are handled by Stripe and the relevant payment providers rather than stored by BookTrade.
You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service without express written permission from us.
Section 3: Accuracy, Completeness, and Timeliness of Information
The material on this site is provided for general information only and should not be relied on as the sole basis for making decisions. Any reliance on material on this site is at your own risk.
This site may contain historical information. Historical information is not current and is provided for reference only. We reserve the right to modify the contents of this site at any time, but we have no obligation to update information on our site.
Section 4: Modifications to the Service and Prices
Prices for our products are subject to change without notice.
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service, or any part of it, without notice at any time. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.
Section 5: Products or Services
Certain products may be available exclusively online through the website. These products may have limited quantities and are subject to return or exchange only according to our Returns Policy.
We have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the colours, images, conditions, and descriptions of products that appear on the store. We cannot guarantee that your device display will be accurate.
We reserve the right to limit the sales of our products or services to any person, geographic region, or jurisdiction. We may exercise this right on a case-by-case basis.
All product descriptions and prices are subject to change at any time without notice. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time.
Section 6: Billing and Account Information
We reserve the right to refuse any order you place with us. We may limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, per household, or per order.
If we make a change to or cancel an order, we may attempt to notify you using the email address or account information provided at the time of order.
You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made at our store, and to promptly update your account information so we can complete transactions and contact you as needed.
Section 7: Optional Tools and Third-Party Links
We may provide access to third-party tools over which we have no control. These tools are provided as available and at your own risk.
Certain content, products, and services available through our Service may include materials from third parties. Third-party links may direct you to websites that are not affiliated with us.
We are not responsible for examining or evaluating third-party content or accuracy, and we are not liable for harm or damages related to third-party websites or services.
Section 8: User Comments, Feedback, and Submissions
If you send us comments, ideas, suggestions, proposals, plans, or other materials, you agree that we may use those comments without restriction unless we have agreed otherwise in writing.
We may monitor, edit, or remove content that we determine is unlawful, offensive, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable, or that violates intellectual property rights or these Terms.
You are responsible for the comments you make and their accuracy. We take no responsibility and assume no liability for comments posted by you or any third party.
Section 9: Personal Information
Your submission of personal information through the store is governed by our Privacy Policy.
Section 10: Errors, Inaccuracies, and Omissions
Occasionally there may be information on our site or in the Service that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions relating to product descriptions, pricing, offers, shipping charges, transit times, or availability.
We reserve the right to correct errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, and to change or update information or cancel orders if information in the Service is inaccurate at any time without prior notice, including after you have submitted an order.
Section 11: Prohibited Uses
You are prohibited from using the site or its content for any unlawful purpose, to violate laws or regulations, to infringe intellectual property rights, to harass or discriminate, to submit false or misleading information, to transmit malicious code, to collect or track personal information of others, to spam or scrape, or to interfere with security features.
We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service or any related website for violating any prohibited use.
Section 12: Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
We do not guarantee, represent, or warrant that your use of the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
The Service and all products and services delivered through it are provided as is and as available, except as expressly stated by us.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, BookTrade and Book Trade Ltd will not be liable for indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service or any products procured through it.
Section 13: Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BookTrade, Book Trade Ltd, and our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, service providers, and suppliers from any claim or demand arising from your breach of these Terms or your violation of any law or third-party rights.
Section 14: Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision will be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law, and the unenforceable portion will be deemed severed from these Terms.
Section 15: Termination
These Terms are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Services, or by ceasing to use our site.
If we believe you have failed to comply with any term or provision, we may terminate this agreement at any time without notice and may deny you access to the Service.
Section 16: Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service and any policies or operating rules posted by us on this site constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us and govern your use of the Service.
Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms will not be construed against the drafting party.
Section 17: Governing Law
These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand.
Section 18: Changes to Terms of Service
You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service on this page. We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates and changes to our website.
Your continued use of or access to the website or Service following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Book Covers
Cover images are used as a guide only. They may come from catalogue data or public book databases, and the exact copy for sale may have different cover art, edition details, printing, or wear.
Always check the listing title, author, ISBN, condition, seller notes, and any edition or cover details before buying. If no reliable cover image is available, BookTrade shows a cover placeholder instead.
Contact Information
Questions about these Terms should be sent to support@booktrade.co.nz.