Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions - the basics
1. Acceptance of Terms By using the Site, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old or have the permission of a legal guardian, and that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.
2. Site Use You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others, restrict or inhibit their use, or cause harm. You may not use the Site to transmit harmful content, spam, or any material that violates intellectual property laws.
3. Intellectual Property All content on this Site, including text, images, logos, and graphics, is the property of The Brunch Book Klub or its licensors. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on the Site without our express permission.
4. User-Generated Content If you post, comment, or share content on the Site or through associated platforms (e.g., forums, book reviews, social media), you retain ownership of your content but grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute it as part of our community engagement.
5. Membership and Event Registration Certain features of The Brunch Book Klub, including event registration and membership, may require you to provide personal information. You agree to provide accurate, complete information and to keep your account details secure. The Brunch Book Klub reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access if we suspect misuse of your account.
6. Disclaimer The Brunch Book Klub provides general information and discussions for educational and entertainment purposes. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information shared on the Site, in events, or in materials. Your use of this information is at your own risk.
7. Limitation of Liability The Brunch Book Klub shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the Site or participation in events, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation applies to any damages related to loss of data, interruption of service, or other issues arising from Site use.
8. Privacy Our use of your information is governed by our [Privacy Policy](insert link to privacy policy), which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions. By using the Site, you consent to our collection and use of personal information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
9. External Links The Site may contain links to third-party websites. The Brunch Book Klub is not responsible for the content, practices, or privacy policies of these external sites, and your use of these sites is at your own discretion.
10. Modification of Terms We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective upon posting on this page, and your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
11. Governing Law These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in California for any disputes arising out of or related to your use of the Site.
What to include in the T&C document
Generally speaking, T&C often address these types of issues: Who is allowed to use the website; the possible payment methods; a declaration that the website owner may change his or her offering in the future; the types of warranties the website owner gives his or her customers; a reference to issues of intellectual property or copyrights, where relevant; the website owner’s right to suspend or cancel a member’s account; and much much more.
To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Terms and Conditions Policy”.