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Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 15, 2023

Welcome to Impaspesta Books! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Impaspesta Books website at impaspesta.com (the "Site") and all related services.

Please read these Terms carefully before using our Site. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use our Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated herein by reference.

We reserve the right to change these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Site and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use our Site. By using our Site, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 16 years of age
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
  • You will use our Site in accordance with these Terms

If you are using the Site on behalf of a company, organization, or other entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms, and you agree to be bound by these Terms on behalf of such entity.

3. Account Registration

Some features of our Site may require you to register for an account. When you register, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update this information to maintain its accuracy.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided during registration or thereafter proves to be inaccurate, not current, or incomplete.

4. Products and Purchases

4.1 Product Information

We strive to provide accurate product information, including descriptions, pricing, and availability. However, we do not warrant that product descriptions or other content on the Site are accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.

4.2 Pricing and Payment

All prices are shown in Canadian dollars (CAD) and do not include applicable taxes unless otherwise specified. We reserve the right to change prices at any time without notice.

By providing a credit card or other payment method, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the designated payment method and authorize us to charge your payment method for the total amount of your order (including taxes and shipping charges).

4.3 Order Acceptance and Fulfillment

Your receipt of an order confirmation does not constitute acceptance of your order. We reserve the right to accept or decline your order for any reason up until the time of shipment.

In the event we are unable to fulfill your order, we will contact you and either offer a replacement product or cancel the order and issue a refund.

4.4 Shipping and Delivery

Shipping and delivery dates are estimates only and are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for delays in shipping or delivery due to circumstances beyond our control.

5. Returns and Refunds

For information on returns and refunds, please refer to our Returns and Refunds Policy, which can be found on our Site or requested by contacting our customer service team.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Site Content

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, text, images, graphics, logos, button icons, and audio/video content), are owned by Impaspesta Books, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

6.3 Restrictions

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Site, except as permitted by these Terms.
  • Use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences, or any graphics separately from the accompanying text.
  • Delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from copies of materials from the Site.
  • Access or use the Site for any commercial purposes.

6.4 Trademarks

The Impaspesta name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Impaspesta Books or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission.

7. User-Generated Content

7.1 User Contributions

The Site may contain features that allow users to post reviews, comments, and other content ("User Contributions"). All User Contributions must comply with the Content Standards set forth in these Terms.

7.2 License Grant

By posting User Contributions on the Site, you grant us and our affiliates a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such User Contributions throughout the world in any media.

7.3 Representations and Warranties

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or control all rights in and to your User Contributions.
  • All of your User Contributions comply with these Terms.
  • You understand and acknowledge that you are responsible for any User Contributions you submit or contribute, and you, not us, have full responsibility for such content.

7.4 Content Standards

User Contributions must not:

  • Contain any material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Promote sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
  • Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property rights of any person.
  • Violate the legal rights of others or contain any material that could give rise to civil or criminal liability under applicable laws.
  • Be likely to deceive any person.
  • Promote any illegal activity or advocate, promote, or assist any unlawful act.
  • Impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization.
  • Involve commercial activities or sales, such as contests, sweepstakes, and other sales promotions, barter, or advertising.
  • Give the impression that they emanate from or are endorsed by us or any other person or entity, if this is not the case.

7.5 Monitoring and Enforcement

We have the right (but not the obligation) to:

  • Remove or refuse to post any User Contributions for any reason.
  • Take any action with respect to User Contributions that we deem necessary or appropriate, including if we believe that such User Contribution violates these Terms, infringes any intellectual property right or other right, threatens the personal safety of users of the Site or the public, or could create liability for us.
  • Disclose your identity or other information about you to any third party who claims that material posted by you violates their rights, including their intellectual property rights or their right to privacy.
  • Take appropriate legal action, including without limitation, referral to law enforcement, for any illegal or unauthorized use of the Site.

8. Prohibited Uses

You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Site:

  • In any way that violates any applicable federal, provincial, local, or international law or regulation.
  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent, including any "junk mail," "chain letter," "spam," or any other similar solicitation.
  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Impaspesta Books, a company employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
  • To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site, or which may harm Impaspesta Books or users of the Site or expose them to liability.

Additionally, you agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the site or interfere with any other party's use of the Site.
  • Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Site for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material on the Site.
  • Use any manual process to monitor or copy any of the material on the Site or for any other unauthorized purpose without our prior written consent.
  • Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Site.
  • Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Site, the server on which the Site is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Site.
  • Attack the Site via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack.
  • Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Site.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Impaspesta Books. 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 third-party 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.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER IMPASPESTA BOOKS NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH IMPASPESTA BOOKS MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SITE.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER IMPASPESTA BOOKS NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH IMPASPESTA BOOKS REPRESENTS OR WARRANTS THAT THE SITE WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, ERROR-FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT THE SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT THE SITE WILL OTHERWISE MEET YOUR NEEDS OR EXPECTATIONS.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, IMPASPESTA BOOKS HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY WARRANTIES THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL IMPASPESTA BOOKS, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Impaspesta Books, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site, including, but not limited to, your User Contributions, any use of the Site's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms, or your use of any information obtained from the Site.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or related to them, their subject matter, or their formation (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of the Province of Ontario, although we retain the right to bring any suit, action, or proceeding against you for breach of these Terms in your country of residence or any other relevant country. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

14. Waiver and Severability

No waiver by Impaspesta Books of any term or condition set out in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of Impaspesta Books to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Cookie Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Impaspesta Books regarding the Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Site.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions or comments about these Terms, please contact us at:

Impaspesta Books
123 Book Street
Toronto, ON M5V 2K9
Canada

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 (416) 555-1234

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