Terms of Use
Last Updated: February 5, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using LuvemBooks ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use the Website.
2. Description of Service
LuvemBooks is a book review website that provides comprehensive reviews, recommendations, and reading guides. We offer editorial content, book ratings, affiliate links to purchase books, and community features to help readers discover their next great read.
3. User Registration
To use certain features of the Website, you may need to:
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Promptly update any changes to your information
- Be at least 13 years old to create an account
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
4. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Post false, misleading, or defamatory content
- Submit spam, advertisements, or promotional content without permission
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users or our staff
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Use the Website for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to access restricted areas of the Website
- Interfere with the proper operation of the Website
- Scrape or collect data without permission
5. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website, including but not limited to reviews, articles, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of LuvemBooks or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our explicit written permission.
6. User-Generated Content
By submitting any content to the Website (including comments, reviews, and ratings), you:
- Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute such content
- Represent that you own or have the right to share such content
- Agree that your content does not violate any third-party rights
- Understand that we may edit or remove content at our discretion
7. Book Reviews and Ratings
Our reviews represent the opinions of our editorial team. Ratings and recommendations are subjective and should be considered as one factor among many when making reading decisions. We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee that all information is error-free.
8. Affiliate Links and Purchases
The Website contains affiliate links to book retailers such as Amazon and Bookshop.org. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. This does not affect the price you pay. All purchases are subject to the terms and conditions of the respective retailers.
9. Newsletter and Communications
By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails about new reviews, book recommendations, and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to:
- Suspend or terminate your account for violations of these terms
- Modify or discontinue any part of the Website at any time
- Remove any content that violates these terms or is otherwise objectionable
- Block access from certain IP addresses or regions
11. Disclaimers
The Website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:
- Uninterrupted or error-free service
- Accuracy of all book information or review content
- Availability of specific features or content
- That the Website will meet your specific requirements
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, LuvemBooks shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LuvemBooks and its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these terms.
14. Changes to Terms
We may modify these terms at any time by posting the revised terms on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.
15. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved in the courts of the United Kingdom.
16. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at legal@luvembooks.com.