Terms and Conditions for Lumina Reads
Welcome to Lumina Reads! These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our online platform and the services offered by Lumina Reads. By accessing or using our site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using our online platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, which constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Lumina Reads. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our service.
2. Services Provided
Lumina Reads provides:
- New book sales: A curated selection of new publications available for purchase.
- Used book trade-in: A program to exchange your pre-loved books for store credit.
- Author readings and signings: Information and booking for events featuring local and visiting authors.
- Book club hosting: Resources and space for book clubs to meet.
- Literary events: A calendar of various literary gatherings and workshops.
- Cafe services: Details regarding our in-store cafe offerings.
- Online orders: Facilitating the purchase of books through our website.
3. Online Orders and Payments
- Pricing: All prices for books and services are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are subject to change without prior notice.
- Availability: While we strive to ensure accurate stock levels, all orders are subject to availability. If an item is out of stock after an order is placed, we will notify you and offer an alternative or a full refund.
- Payment: We accept various payment methods as indicated on our online platform. By submitting an order, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the designated payment method.
- Order Confirmation: Upon successful order placement, you will receive an email confirmation. This email does not signify our acceptance of your order, but rather confirms that we have received it. A separate email confirming shipment will constitute acceptance of your order.
4. Used Book Trade-In Policy
Our used book trade-in service is subject to the following conditions:
- Books must be in good, readable condition, free from excessive damage, mould, or strong odors.
- Lumina Reads reserves the right to refuse any book for trade-in without explanation.
- Trade-in value is determined solely by Lumina Reads based on condition, demand, and current inventory.
- Trade-in value is issued as store credit only and cannot be exchanged for cash.
5. Event Bookings and Cancellations
For author readings, book club hosting, and other literary events:
- Event bookings may require pre-payment or registration.
- Cancellation policies for paid events will be specified at the time of booking.
- Lumina Reads reserves the right to cancel or reschedule events due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, full refunds will be issued for paid events.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Lumina Reads or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content from our online platform without express written permission from Lumina Reads.
7. User Conduct
When using our site, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
- Infringe on the rights of others, including intellectual property rights.
- Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software.
- Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the functionality of our online platform.
8. Limitation of Liability
Lumina Reads provides its services on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not warrant that our online platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Lumina Reads shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, arising from your use of or inability to use our services.
9. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of any significant changes. Your continued use of our services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Lumina Reads
234 Clarke Street,
Northcote, Victoria, 3070
Australia