Terms of Service
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the QuBooks website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
2. Description of Service
QuBooks provides professional book-related services including:
- Rare book appraisals and valuations
- Literary consulting and collection development
- Custom book collection curation
- Book restoration and preservation services
- Educational consultations and expertise
3. User Responsibilities
As a user of our services, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information when requested
- Use our services only for lawful purposes
- Respect intellectual property rights
- Not interfere with or disrupt our services
- Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
4. Service Terms and Conditions
Consultations and Appointments
- Consultations are scheduled by appointment only
- Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance
- Late arrivals may result in shortened consultation time
- We reserve the right to reschedule appointments when necessary
Appraisals and Valuations
- All appraisals are based on current market conditions and available information
- Appraisal values may fluctuate based on market changes
- Written appraisal reports are provided for formal valuations
- Appraisals are for informational purposes and do not guarantee sale prices
5. Payment Terms
- Payment is due upon completion of services unless otherwise agreed
- We accept various payment methods as specified during booking
- Prices are subject to change with reasonable notice
- Refunds are provided in accordance with our refund policy
6. Intellectual Property
The content, organization, graphics, design, compilation, magnetic translation, digital conversion and other matters related to the QuBooks website are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks and other proprietary rights.
7. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of our services, to understand our practices.
8. Limitation of Liability
QuBooks shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, 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.
9. Professional Standards
Our services are provided by qualified professionals who adhere to industry standards and ethical practices. However, all opinions and recommendations are based on professional judgment and available information at the time of service.
10. Disclaimers
- Services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
- We do not guarantee specific outcomes or results
- Market values and conditions may change without notice
- We are not responsible for decisions made based on our recommendations
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold QuBooks harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of our services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
14. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
16. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
17. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
QuBooks
425 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Email: legal@qubooks.org