Terms and Conditions - Nile Books

Terms and Conditions

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Welcome to Nile Books ("we," "us," or "our"). By visiting our website www.nilebooks.com and/or purchasing books from us, you engage in our "Service" and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions ("Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully before accessing or using our website.

1. General Conditions By agreeing to these Terms, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

2. Orders and Pricing

  • Acceptance: All orders are subject to acceptance and availability. We reserve the right to limit the sales of our books to any person, geographic region, or jurisdiction.
  • Pricing: Prices for our books are subject to change without notice. All prices are listed in US Dollars (USD).
  • Accuracy: We make every effort to display the colors, covers, publication dates, and descriptions of our books accurately. However, we do not warrant that product descriptions or other content are error-free.

3. User Information If you wish to become a Registered User, you must provide true and correct information (User Registration Information), which may include your email, name, address, and telephone number. When purchasing products, Nile Books will request payment and billing details. By providing contact details, you agree to the Nile Books contacting you regarding the Website or Services.

4. Shipping and Delivery

  • Timeframes: We comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Mail, Internet, or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule. We will ship your order within the timeframe stated at checkout. If no timeframe is provided, we will ship the books within 30 days of receiving a properly completed order.
  • Delays: If there is an unexpected delay and we cannot ship within the promised timeframe (or 30 days), we will notify you and give you the option to consent to a delay or cancel the order for a full and prompt refund.
  • Risk of Loss: The risk of loss and title for books pass to you upon our delivery to the carrier.

5. Fair-Go Cancellation Policy We operate a "Fair-Go" policy for cancellations, meaning we want to treat our customers reasonably and fairly when mistakes happen.

  • Pre-Shipment Cancellations: If you change your mind or make an error, you may cancel your order for a full refund with no penalties, provided the order has not yet been processed for shipping. Please contact us immediately at [Email Address/Phone Number] to request a cancellation.
  • Post-Shipment: Because our fulfillment processes are fast, we cannot guarantee cancellation once an order has been placed. If your order has already been handed over to the shipping carrier, it can no longer be cancelled. You will need to receive the package and follow our Returns policy below.

6. 30-Day Returns Policy We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If you are not, we offer a 30-day return window from the date of delivery.

  • Condition of Return: To be eligible for a return, the book(s) must be in perfect, unread, and resalable condition. Spines must remain uncreased, and pages must be free of marks, folds, or tears. Any digital redemptions must not have been used or tampered with.
  • Process: To initiate a return, please contact [Email Address]. Please include your order number and the reason for the return.
  • Return Shipping: Customers are responsible for paying the shipping costs for returning non-defective items. We recommend using a trackable shipping service.
  • Refunds: Once your return is received and inspected, we will notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. If approved, a credit will automatically be applied to your original method of payment within [Number] business days. Original shipping fees are non-refundable.

7. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items (Consumer Guarantee)

  • Under US consumer protection laws, goods sold must be of merchantable quality and match the provided description.
  • If a book arrives damaged in transit, is misprinted (e.g., missing pages, upside-down printing), or is not the title you ordered, please contact us within [Number, e.g., 7] days of receipt.
  • We will require photographic evidence of the damage or defect.
  • Upon verification, we will provide a replacement copy at no additional cost to you, or issue a full refund (including all shipping costs), at our discretion.

8. Intellectual Property All content included on this site, such as text, graphics, logos, images, and the compilation thereof, is the property of Nile Books or its suppliers and protected by United States and international copyright laws. The books sold remain the intellectual property of their respective authors and publishers; purchasing a book does not transfer copyright to the buyer. Members of Nile Books's Affiliate Program are granted a licence to download specifically created banners and links via Partnerize.

9. Submitted Materials If you submit User Material (e.g., reviews), you must have the right to post it. It must not infringe intellectual property, deceive, impersonate, or be illegal, defamatory, or obscene. Nile Books may edit, delete, or commercially use your User Material. You grant Nile Books an irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, and publish the User Material.

10. Prohibited Activities You must not upload software viruses or code designed to harm or limit the functionality of the Website. You must not interfere with the servers or networks connected to the Website, impersonate any other person, or conduct yourself in an offensive, illegal, or immoral manner.

11. Linking and Other Websites Users must not link to this Website from another website without prior written consent, except for members of the Affiliate Program following explicit instructions. Framing or embedding the Website is prohibited. Nile Books is not responsible for the policies of external websites you may access via links on our Website.

12. Cessation of Services Nile Books may modify, restrict, prevent, or withdraw your access to the Website for any reason (or no reason) without notice, including for breaches of these Terms.

13. Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by law, Nile Books shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of our service or the purchase of our products. Our maximum liability to you for any single event will not exceed the amount you paid for the product(s) giving rise to the claim.

14. Indemnity You must indemnify and hold harmless Nile Books (and its officers/employees) against all losses, liabilities, and costs sustained as a result of your breach of these Terms or violation of any laws or third-party rights.

15. Force Majeure Nile Books will not be liable for any failure or delay in providing the Website or Services caused by events or circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

16. Assignment You must not assign, transfer, or sub-contract your rights or obligations under these Terms. Nile Books may assign or transfer its rights and obligations at any time.

17. Changes to these Terms of Use Nile Books may from time to time amend or update these Terms of Use at its sole discretion. We will endeavour to notify all Registered Users of any material changes via email. However, the applicable Terms of Use are the current version displayed on the Website at the time of access. Continuing to use the Website means you are deemed to agree to be bound by such changes.

18. General Provisions

  • Waiver: No failure or delay by Nile Books in exercising a right acts as a waiver.
  • Invalidity: If any provision is deemed illegal or unenforceable, the remainder of these Terms shall not be affected.

19. Governing Law 

  • These Terms and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
  • 20. Contact Information Questions about the Terms and Conditions should be sent to us at:
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Mailing Address: Apollo Online Corp, 1079 Entry Drive, Bensenville, Illinois 60106