TERMS OF USE
These terms and conditions (the "Terms and Conditions") govern the use of www.bardopoetry.com (the "Site"). This Site is owned and operated by Bardo Publishing and Bardo Poetry. This Site is not an ecommerce website.
By using this Site, you indicate that you have read and understand these Terms and Conditions and agree to abide by them at all times.
Intellectual Property
All content published and made available on our Site is the property of Bardo Poetry and the Site's creators. This includes, but is not limited to images, text, logos, documents, downloadable files and anything that contributes to the composition of our Site.
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Acceptable Use
As a user of our Site, you agree to use our Site legally, not to use our Site for illegal purposes, and not to:
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Harass or mistreat other users of our Site;
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Violate the rights of other users of our Site;
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Violate the intellectual property rights of the Site owners or any third party to the Site;
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Hack into the account of another user of the Site;
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Act in any way that could be considered fraudulent; or
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Post any material that may be deemed inappropriate or offensive.
If we believe you are using our Site illegally or in a manner that violates these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to limit, suspend or terminate your access to our Site. We also reserve the right to take any legal steps necessary to prevent you from accessing our Site.
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Sale of Goods And Services
These Terms and Conditions govern the sale of goods and services available on our Site.
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The following goods are available on our Site:
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Poetry Books.
These Terms and Conditions apply to all the goods and services that are displayed on our Site at the time you access it. This includes all products listed as being out of stock. All information, descriptions, or images that we provide about our goods and services are as accurate as possible. However, we are not legally bound by such information, descriptions, or images as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all goods and services we provide. You agree to purchase goods and services from our Site at your own risk.
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We reserve the right to modify, reject or cancel your order whenever it becomes necessary. If we cancel your order and have already processed your payment, we will give you a refund equal to the amount you paid. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor your payment instrument to verify receipt of any refund.
Third Party Goods and Services
Our Site may offer goods and services from third parties. We cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of goods and services made available by third parties on our Site.
If you provide us with your payment information, you authorize our use of and access to the payment instrument you have chosen to use. By providing us with your payment information, you authorize us to charge the amount due to this payment instrument.
If we believe your payment has violated any law or these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to cancel or reverse your transaction.
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Shipping and Delivery
When you purchase goods from our Site, the goods will be delivered through one of the following methods:
- Standard Delivery or Media Mail in the Continental United States.
Delivery usually takes 5-7 days, but depends on carrier constraints. Bardo Poetry is not liable for delivery delays. Delivery outside the Continental United States will incur an additional cost and will usually take two (2) to six (6) weeks due to carrier constraints and customs delays. Tracking numbers may be available depending on the type of service. Please contact us with any questions.
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Delivery will take place as soon as reasonably possible, depending on the delivery method selected. Delivery times may vary due to unforseen circumstances. Please note that delivery times do not include weekends and statutory holidays.
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You will be required to pay delivery charges in addition to the price for the goods you purchase.
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If you purchase goods from us for delivery to a destination outside the United States your purchase may be subject to import duties and taxes applied by the destination country. You are responsible for paying any such duties or taxes. Please contact your local customs office for more information before making a purchase. We are not responsible for the payment of any such duties or taxes and are not liable for any failure by you to pay them.
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You are required to provide us with a complete and accurate delivery address, including the name of the recipient. We are not liable for the delivery of your goods to the wrong address or wrong person as a result of you providing us with inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Refunds for Goods
Refund requests must be made within 30 days after receipt of your goods.
We accept refund requests for goods sold on our Site for any of the following reasons:
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Good is broken.
Refunds do not apply to the following goods:
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Custom Poems cannot be returned. One (1) revision will be provided for Custom Poems. Revision requests for Custom Poetry must be make within thirty (30) days.
Refunds for Services
All services sold on our Site are non-refundable.
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Returns
Returns can be made by mail. To return a good by mail, follow the following procedure:
Returns may be requested through the original supplier of the item(s) purchased. Revisions to Custom Poems may be requested by contacting Bardo Poetry.
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Guarantees
The following guarantees apply to our Site:
- No warranties or guarantees are implied.
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Consumer Protection Law
Where any consumer protection legislation in your jurisdiction applies and cannot be excluded, these Terms and Conditions will not limit your legal rights and remedies under that legislation. These Terms and Conditions will be read subject to the mandatory provisions of that legislation. If there is a conflict between these Terms and Conditions and that legislation, the mandatory provisions of the legislation will apply.
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Links to Other Websites
Our Site contains links to third party websites or services that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third party website or service linked to on our Site. It is your responsibility to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of these third party websites before using these sites.
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Limitation of Liability
Bardo Poetry and our directors, officers, agents, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates will not be liable for any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses including legal fees from your use of the Site.
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Indemnity
Except where prohibited by law, by using this Site you indemnify and hold harmless Bardo Poetry and our directors, officers, agents, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates from any actions, claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses including legal fees arising out of your use of our Site or your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
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Applicable Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
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Dispute Resolution
Subject to any exceptions specified in these Terms and Conditions, if you and Bardo Poetry are unable to resolve any dispute through informal discussion, then you and Bardo Poetry agree to submit the issue first before a non-binding mediator and to an arbitrator in the event that mediation fails. The decision of the arbitrator will be final and binding. Any mediator or arbitrator must be a neutral party acceptable to both you and Bardo Poetry. The costs of any mediation or arbitration will be paid by the unsuccessful party.
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Notwithstanding any other provision in these Terms and Conditions, you and Bardo Poetry agree that you both retain the right to bring an action in small claims court and to bring an action for injunctive relief or intellectual property infringement.
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Severability
If at any time any of the provisions set forth in these Terms and Conditions are found to be inconsistent or invalid under applicable laws, those provisions will be deemed void and will be removed from these Terms and Conditions. All other provisions will not be affected by the removal and the rest of these Terms and Conditions will still be considered valid.
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Changes
These Terms and Conditions may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to the way we operate our Site and the way we expect users to behave on our! Site. We will notify users by email of changes to these Terms and Conditions or post a notice on our Site.
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Contact Details
You can contact us through the contact form available on this site.
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Effective Date: 1st day of January, 2023.