Effective Date: March 1st, 2020
Welcome to Shelf and Story. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, located at shelfandstory.com (“Website”). By accessing or using our Website, you (“User,” “You,” or “Your”) agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please immediately cease use of the Website.
1. Cookies
Use of Cookies:
Shelf and Story employs cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and to deliver tailored content. By using this Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by a web server. These files do not contain harmful code, are not executable, and do not carry viruses. They are unique to your web browser and can only be accessed by the server that created them.
Purpose of Cookies:
We use cookies to:
- Collect statistical and analytical data to improve Website performance.
- Enhance and personalize your Website experience.
- Support our marketing efforts through targeted content and advertisements.
- Enable core functionality such as shopping carts and login sessions.
Cookie Consent:
You may manage and modify your cookie preferences directly through your browser settings. Disabling or blocking certain cookies may limit the functionality of the Website. Essential cookies required for the basic functioning of the Website cannot be disabled.
Third-Party Cookies:
By using this Website, you also consent to the use of third-party cookies placed by services like YouTube, Google Analytics, or advertising networks embedded in our content.
2. Intellectual Property
Ownership of Content:
All content available on this Website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, audio, video, trademarks, software, and other materials, are the property of Shelf and Story or its licensors and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Usage Restrictions:
You are granted a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to access and use the Website solely for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:
- Copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce any content on the Website without prior written consent from Shelf and Story.
- Use any content for commercial purposes without proper authorization.
- Reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of any software related to the Website.
3. User Comments and Submissions
User-Generated Content:
Our Website may allow users to post comments, feedback, or other forms of content (“User Content”). You are solely responsible for the User Content you submit.
Responsibilities:
By posting User Content, you agree that your content:
- Does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.
- Is not unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or harmful in any way.
- Does not violate the privacy or rights of any third party.
License to Use User Content:
By submitting User Content, you grant Shelf and Story a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, adapt, reproduce, distribute, and display your content in connection with our business operations. You waive any rights to approval or compensation related to such content.
4. Hyperlinking to Our Content
Permitted Links:
Certain organizations, including government agencies, news outlets, search engines, and online directories, may link to the Website without prior approval, provided that the link:
- Is not misleading or deceptive.
- Does not imply false endorsement or affiliation with Shelf and Story.
- Is consistent with the context and content of their Website.
Approval Requests:
Other entities, including charitable organizations, educational institutions, and business directories, must obtain written permission to link to our Website. Shelf and Story reserves the right to grant or deny permission at its sole discretion.
Trademark Use:
The use of Shelf and Story trademarks or other brand elements requires prior written permission. Unauthorized use of our trademarks, logos, or brand elements is prohibited.
5. Content Liability and Third-Party Links
Third-Party Content:
Shelf and Story is not responsible for the content of any third-party websites that link to or from our Website. Any such links are provided solely for convenience, and we do not endorse or guarantee the content, accuracy, or reliability of these external websites.
Indemnification:
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shelf and Story, its affiliates, and their respective officers, employees, and agents, from any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising from the use of third-party links on your Website or the content you submit.
6. Reservation of Rights
Link Removal:
Shelf and Story reserves the right to request the removal of any links to our Website that we deem inappropriate, offensive, or damaging to our reputation. You agree to comply with such requests within a reasonable timeframe.
Policy Updates:
Shelf and Story may amend or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time, and such updates will be posted on the Website. The revised Terms will apply to all orders and use of the Website after the update is effective.
7. Removal of Links
Requesting Removal:
If you encounter any offensive, misleading, or inappropriate links on our Website, please contact us. We will evaluate the request, but we are under no obligation to remove links unless necessary to comply with applicable laws or regulations.
8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
No Warranties:
The Website and its content are provided “as is,” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability:
In no event shall Shelf and Story be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website, including any damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, even if Shelf and Story has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Free Services Disclaimer:
If any part of the Website or service is offered for free, Shelf and Story shall not be held responsible for any losses or damages arising from such free services, including but not limited to interruptions or errors in the provision of services.
9. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or further clarification regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
Address:
142 Bentworth Avenue
Toronto (Yorkdale-Glen Park)
Ontario M6A 1P7, Canada
Email: support@shelfandstory.com
Phone: +1 (647) 795-3212
Contact Form: Get in Touch
10. Customer Service Hours
Our customer support team is available to assist you during the following hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Eastern Time
By accessing and using Shelf and Story, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions. We appreciate your business and thank you for choosing Shelf and Story.