Terms of Service

1. Definitions

• User (“you”) — any person or organization using the Services.
• Account — a registered profile to access certain features.
• Catalog — a collection of links created by a User (may be private, shared by link, or public).
• User Content — links, titles, descriptions, tags, comments, and any material you submit or upload.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old (or the minimum age required by your jurisdiction) and have the legal capacity to accept these Terms.

3. Accounts & Security

• You may need an Account to use certain features. Provide accurate information and keep it updated.
• You are responsible for safeguarding your credentials and for all activities under your Account.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breach.
• We may suspend or terminate Accounts that violate these Terms or present security risks.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Services to:

• Upload, post, or link to illegal content; infringe intellectual property; or violate privacy or publicity rights.
• Distribute malware, spyware, phishing, scams, or engage in fraud or deceptive practices.
• Harass, abuse, or promote hate, violence, or discrimination.
• Circumvent security, rate limits, quotas, or access non-public areas.
• Scrape or harvest data except as permitted by applicable law and our explicit written permission.
• Overload, disrupt, or interfere with the Services or connected networks.
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation.

5. User Content & Catalogs

• You retain ownership of User Content. You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, and display your Content as necessary to provide and improve the Services.
• Catalog visibility is controlled by you (private, shared by link, public). Public or shared Catalogs may be accessible to others and indexed by search engines.
• You are solely responsible for the links you add and for ensuring they are safe and lawful.
• We may (but are not obligated to) moderate, remove, or restrict Content that violates these Terms or the law.
• We may generate aggregate or de-identified analytics related to link performance and Catalog usage.

6. Plans, Payments & Taxes

• Some features require a paid subscription (“Plan”). Plan details and pricing are listed on /pricing.
• Payments are processed by third-party providers; we do not store full payment card details.
• Fees are billed in advance. Taxes (e.g., VAT/GST/HST) may apply based on your location and will be added where required.
• We may change Plan features or prices with prior notice; changes take effect on your next renewal.

7. Trials, Renewals, Cancellations & Refunds

• Trials/Promotions: If offered, trial terms will be stated at sign-up and convert to a paid Plan unless you cancel before the trial ends.
• Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each billing cycle unless cancelled via your account settings.
• Cancellations: You may cancel at any time; access continues until the end of the current paid period.
• Refunds: Fees are non-refundable except where required by law or expressly stated by us in writing.

8. Intellectual Property

• The Services, software, design, and trademarks are owned by or licensed to LBook LLC and protected by law.
• Except as permitted by these Terms, you may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Services.

9. Third-Party Services

The Services may integrate with third-party sites or platforms (e.g., SSO, analytics, sharing). We are not responsible for third-party terms, policies, or actions. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.

10. Beta Features

We may offer features labeled as “beta”, “preview”, or “experimental”. Such features are provided “as is”, may change without notice, and may be discontinued at any time.

11. Availability & Maintenance

We strive to keep the Services available but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. We may perform maintenance, implement changes, or suspend access (e.g., for security) without liability.

12. Copyright/DMCA Notices

If you believe material on the Services infringes your copyright, send a notice including: (a) your contact info; (b) identification of the copyrighted work; (c) identification of the infringing material and its location; (d) a statement of good-faith belief; (e) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized; and (f) your physical or electronic signature.

13. Disclaimers

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE SECURE, ERROR-FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED.

14. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LBOOK LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID BY YOU TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LBook LLC, its officers, employees, and partners from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your User Content, your use of the Services, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.

16. Governing Law & Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of South Dakota, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Exclusive jurisdiction and venue lie in the state or federal courts located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, unless prohibited by law.

17. Dispute Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting legal@lbook.work. If not resolved within 30 days, either party may proceed in court. To the extent permitted by law, you and we waive any right to participate in a class action or class-wide proceeding.

18. Miscellaneous

• Export & Sanctions: You represent that you are not subject to embargoes or sanctions and will comply with export laws.
• Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign to an affiliate or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• Severability: If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.
• Waiver: Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of the right to do so later.
• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any Plan terms, constitute the entire agreement between you and us.
• Force Majeure: We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond our reasonable control.

19. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the updated Terms at /terms with a new Effective Date. Material changes may also be communicated via email or in-app notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

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