Terms and Conditions for Tidal Tome Bookstore

Welcome to Tidal Tome! These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and services offered by Tidal Tome, a bookstore specializing in new and used books, local author events, a reading club, rare book selection, and literary gifts. By accessing or using our online platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website, placing an order, or participating in our events, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services.

2. Use of Our Service

Our website and services are intended for personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to use our platform for any unlawful purpose or in any way that might harm, disable, overburden, or impair our website.

• You may browse our inventory of new and used books, rare books, and literary gifts.
• You may register for local author events and participate in our reading club.
• You may place online orders for books and other products for delivery or in-store pickup.
• You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the service, use of the service, or access to the service without express written permission by us.

3. Online Orders and Payments

When you place an order through our online platform, you are offering to purchase a product subject to these Terms. All orders are subject to availability and confirmation of the order price.

• Pricing: Prices for our products are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue any product without notice at any time.
• Payment: We accept various payment methods as indicated on our website. You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made at our store.
• Order Confirmation: After placing an order, you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your order. This email does not constitute acceptance; it merely confirms our receipt of your order. A contract for the purchase of the goods will not be formed until your payment has been approved and we have debited your credit or debit card.
• Shipping and Delivery: Shipping costs and estimated delivery times will be provided at checkout. We endeavor to dispatch orders promptly, but we are not responsible for delays caused by third-party shipping carriers.

4. Returns and Refunds

We want you to be delighted with your purchase from Tidal Tome. Our return and refund policy is as follows:

• New books may be returned for a full refund within 14 days of purchase, provided they are in their original, resalable condition with proof of purchase.
• Used books and rare books are generally sold "as-is." Returns for these items are at our discretion and would typically only be accepted if the item was significantly not as described.
• Literary gifts may be returned within 14 days if unused and in original packaging with proof of purchase.
• Items purchased as part of a special promotion or sale may be subject to specific return conditions, which will be specified at the time of purchase.

5. Intellectual Property

All content included on our online platform, such as text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Tidal Tome or its content suppliers and protected by international copyright laws.

• You may not use any content from our site for commercial purposes without our express written consent.
• The trademarks, service marks, and logos used and displayed on our service are registered and unregistered trademarks of Tidal Tome and others. Nothing on our service should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark displayed on our service.

6. User Conduct

You agree to use our services responsibly and respectfully. Misconduct, including but not limited to, disruptive behavior at events, discriminatory comments, or attempts to damage our online platform, will result in immediate termination of access to our services and potential legal action.

7. Limitation of Liability

Tidal Tome will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses resulting from (i) the use or the inability to use the service; (ii) the cost of procurement of substitute goods and services resulting from any goods, data, information, or services purchased or obtained or messages received or transactions entered into through or from the service; (iii) unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data; (iv) statements or conduct of any third party on the service; or (v) any other matter relating to the service.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tidal Tome, its owners, employees, agents, and affiliates, from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and costs arising from your use of our services or your breach of these Terms.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms and Conditions by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: