Terms & Privacy Policy

Legal Terms and Privacy Information

Last Updated: October 22, 2025
GDPR Compliant: This policy complies with EU General Data Protection Regulation

TERMS OF SERVICE

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing and using bibliowoods (the "Service"), 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. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

COMPLETE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

  • NO WARRANTIES: This service is provided "AS IS" without any warranties, express or implied.
  • NO LIABILITY: Under no circumstances shall the website owner, operators, or contributors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
  • USER RESPONSIBILITY: You use this service entirely at your own risk.
  • CONTENT ACCURACY: We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on this platform.

3. USER RESPONSIBILITIES

As a user of this service, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information
  • Not use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Not transmit any malicious software, viruses, or harmful code
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Not engage in harassment, spam, or abusive behavior

4. CONTENT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

User-Generated Content:
  • You retain ownership of content you create
  • You grant us a license to display your content
  • You are responsible for your content's legality
  • We may remove content without notice
Website Content:
  • All website design and functionality is protected
  • Book information may be from public sources
  • We respect copyright and fair use principles
  • Report copyright violations to us

5. PROHIBITED USES

The following uses are strictly prohibited:

  • Commercial use without permission
  • Automated data scraping or crawling
  • Creating fake accounts or impersonation
  • Sharing copyrighted material without permission
  • Attempting to reverse engineer the platform
  • Using the service to distribute malware

6. SERVICE AVAILABILITY

We make no guarantees about:

  • Uptime: The service may be unavailable at any time
  • Data Preservation: We are not responsible for data loss
  • Continuity: We may discontinue the service without notice
  • Performance: Service speed and reliability may vary

7. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the website owner, operators, and contributors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the service
  • Your violation of these terms
  • Content you submit or share
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

8. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms. Users are responsible for regularly reviewing these terms.

9. TERMINATION

We may terminate or suspend your access to the service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately.

10. CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TERMS

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the website's contact form or email.

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE

BY USING THIS SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the service provider regarding the use of this website.

PRIVACY POLICY

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Personal Information:
  • Name and username
  • Email address
  • Reading preferences
  • Profile information you provide
Automatic Information:
  • IP address and location data
  • Browser and device information
  • Usage patterns and interactions
  • Cookies and similar technologies

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

  • Provide Services: Account management, personalization, recommendations
  • Communication: Service updates, notifications, support responses
  • Improvement: Analytics, bug fixes, feature development
  • Security: Fraud prevention, abuse detection, account protection

3. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We DO NOT sell your personal information.

We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree
  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our service
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or legal process
  • Safety: To protect rights, property, or safety
  • Business Transfer: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale

4. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Essential Cookies:
  • Authentication and security
  • Service functionality
  • User preferences
Optional Cookies:
  • Analytics and performance
  • Personalization
  • Marketing (with consent)

Cookie Control: You can manage cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preferences center.

5. DATA SECURITY AND PROTECTION

Security Measures We Implement:

  • Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Access Control: Restricted access to personal data
  • Regular Updates: Security patches and monitoring
  • Data Minimization: We collect only necessary information
  • Incident Response: Procedures for data breach notification

6. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES (GDPR RIGHTS)

Access & Control:
  • Right to Access: Request copies of your data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
Data Processing:
  • Right to Portability: Export your data
  • Right to Restrict: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to Object: Opt out of certain processing

To exercise these rights: Contact us through our website or email with your request. We will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for:

  • Active Accounts: While your account remains active
  • Legal Requirements: As required by applicable laws
  • Legitimate Interests: Security, fraud prevention, dispute resolution
  • Consent-Based Processing: Until you withdraw consent

Deletion: When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure adequate protection through:

  • European Commission adequacy decisions
  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Other appropriate safeguards

10. POLICY UPDATES

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will:

  • Post the updated policy on our website
  • Update the "Last Modified" date
  • Notify you of significant changes via email or website notice
  • Obtain consent for material changes where required by law

11. NO LIABILITY FOR DATA BREACHES

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:

While we implement reasonable security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge that:

  • No method of internet transmission is 100% secure
  • Data breaches may occur despite our security efforts
  • You use our service at your own risk regarding data security
  • We are not liable for any damages resulting from data breaches

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

For any questions, concerns, or requests:

You can send us an email by using our contact form. We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.

Note: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if needed.

YOUR CONSENT

BY USING OUR SERVICE, YOU CONSENT TO THE COLLECTION AND USE OF YOUR INFORMATION AS DESCRIBED IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or deleting your account.

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