Welcome to LitLounge! These Terms & Conditions govern your use of
our website and participation in our online book club and discussion
groups.
1. Acceptance of TermsBy accessing or using LitLounge’s website
and services, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions
and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any
part of these terms, you may not access the website or participate in
our services.
2. Membership and ParticipationMembership in LitLounge’s online
book club and discussion groups is open to individuals aged 18 years
or older. By becoming a member, you agree to engage respectfully with
other members, adhere to our community guidelines, and contribute
positively to discussions.
3. Content and User ContributionsLitLounge may provide
opportunities for users to contribute content, such as comments,
reviews, or discussions. By submitting content to LitLounge, you grant
us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to
use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your
content in any medium.
4. Conduct and Community GuidelinesUsers of LitLounge are
expected to conduct themselves in a manner that respects the opinions
and rights of others. Harassment, hate speech, or disruptive behavior
will not be tolerated. LitLounge reserves the right to moderate
content and remove any material that violates these Terms &
Conditions or our community guidelines.
5. Intellectual PropertyAll content and materials on LitLounge’s
website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images,
and software, are the intellectual property of LitLounge or its
licensors. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or transmit any
content without prior written consent.
6. Limitation of LiabilityLitLounge shall not be liable for any
direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive
damages arising out of or in connection with your use of our website
or participation in our services, even if advised of the possibility
of such damages.
7. Governing LawThese Terms & Conditions are governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario, Canada. Any disputes
arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the courts in Ontario.
8. Changes to This PolicyLitLounge reserves the right to update
or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior
notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our
website. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically
for updates. Your continued use of our website and participation in
our services after the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of
those changes.
9. Contact UsIf you have any questions or concerns regarding
these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at
[email protected].
10. Termination of MembershipLitLounge reserves the right to
terminate or suspend your membership and access to our services, with
or without cause, at any time and without prior notice. Upon
termination, your right to use the website and participate in our
online book club and discussion groups ceases immediately. LitLounge
may also remove or delete any user-generated content associated with
your account.
11. IndemnificationYou agree to indemnify and hold LitLounge,
its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless
from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and
expenses, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting
fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or
use of our website, services, or violation of these Terms &
Conditions.