1. Data we collect. To create and operate your Buymeabook account we collect and process: your name, email address, phone number, password (stored hashed, never in plain text), address (where provided), and standard technical data (IP address, browser/device information, timestamps, log data) generated through your use of the marketplace. Sellers may additionally provide payout/listing details required to sell on the platform.

2. Why we process it. This data is processed on the basis of your explicit, informed consent, given by accepting these terms, for the purposes of: account creation and authentication, enabling you to buy or sell books on the marketplace, order fulfilment and communication, security and fraud prevention, customer support, and legally required record-keeping. You may withdraw consent at any time by closing your account, subject to data we are legally required to retain (e.g. transaction/order records).

3. Cookies. We use only strictly necessary cookies required for the marketplace to function — session/login cookies and CSRF protection. We do not use these cookies for advertising, third-party marketing, or cross-site tracking. Because these cookies are essential to providing the service you are signing up for, they are set automatically and do not require a separate cookie-consent banner; by accepting these terms you acknowledge their use.

4. No warranty — "as is" basis. This marketplace, and any content or listings on it, is provided strictly on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, or uninterrupted/error-free operation.

5. Marketplace role. Buymeabook operates as a platform connecting independent sellers with buyers. We are not the seller of record for listings created by third-party sellers, and are not responsible for the accuracy of a listing, the condition of a book, or a seller's fulfilment of an order, except as required by applicable consumer-protection law.

6. Security & no guarantee. We apply reasonable technical and organizational security measures. However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure, and no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed completely secure. You acknowledge this inherent risk and confirm you are creating and using this account entirely of your own free will, choice, and informed judgment.

7. Your responsibility. You are solely responsible for: the accuracy of data you enter, maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials, all activity under your account, and (for sellers) the accuracy of your own listings. We are not responsible for any loss arising from your failure to do any of the above.

8. Limitation of liability. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the organization providing this marketplace, its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive, or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or loss of business, whether arising from use or inability to use this marketplace or reliance on any listing. Our aggregate liability to you shall not, in any event, exceed the total fees actually paid by you to us in the three (3) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or INR 1,000, whichever is lower.

9. Indemnity. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the organization providing this marketplace from any claim, demand, loss, or damage (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the marketplace, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any third-party right (including, for sellers, intellectual-property rights in listed content).

10. Governing law & disputes. These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute shall first be attempted to be resolved amicably; failing which it shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at the organization's registered location, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

11. Grievance Officer. For any data-related queries, correction requests, or complaints, please contact the Grievance Officer / support contact listed on our website.

12. Changes to these terms. These terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the marketplace after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Severability: if any clause is held invalid, the remaining clauses continue in full force.

13. Eligibility. By signing up you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and legally capable of entering into a binding contract.

14. No SLA / no uptime guarantee. We do not guarantee any specific uptime, availability, or response time, and shall not be liable for any downtime or service interruption, however caused, including maintenance, hosting/infrastructure failures, network outages, or third-party service failures.

15. Misuse, suspension & permanent deletion. "Misuse" includes, without limitation: violation of these terms, fraudulent or illegal use (including listing counterfeit or infringing books), attempts to breach or circumvent security, or any use we, in our sole discretion, deem harmful. We reserve the right — without prior notice or liability — to suspend, restrict, or permanently delete your account and associated data.

16. Dispute resolution & class-action waiver. To the fullest extent permitted by law, any dispute arising out of or relating to these terms shall be resolved by arbitration on an individual basis, and you waive any right to bring or participate in any class, collective, or representative action against us.

17. Assumption of risk. You acknowledge that use of any online marketplace carries inherent risk (including but not limited to transaction disputes, data loss, and service errors), and you knowingly and voluntarily assume that risk in full by proceeding with this signup.

By clicking "I Accept" below, you confirm you have read and understood the above, you consent to the data processing described, and you agree that you are creating and using this account voluntarily, at your own discretion and own risk.