Terms of Service

Account Creation

• You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
• You must provide accurate and complete information during registration
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
• You must verify your email address to activate your account
• One person may not maintain more than one account

Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• You must keep your contact information current and accurate
• You may not transfer your account to another person

Acceptable Use

You agree to use our platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these "Terms". You agree NOT to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Spam or send unsolicited communications
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated tools to access our service

Book Listings

• You must own or have permission to share the books you list
• Book descriptions must be accurate and honest
• You may not list prohibited items (damaged beyond use, illegal content, etc.)
• You are responsible for the condition and availability of your listed books

Lender Responsibilities

• Ensure books are in the condition described
• Respond promptly to borrowing requests
• Arrange safe and convenient pickup/delivery methods
• Communicate clearly about lending terms and expectations

Borrower Responsibilities

• Treat borrowed books with care and respect
• Return books in the same condition as received
• Adhere to agreed-upon return dates
• Communicate any issues or delays promptly
• Pay for replacement if a book is lost or severely damaged

Dispute Resolution

While we facilitate connections between users, we are not responsible for disputes between lenders and borrowers. We encourage users to communicate openly and resolve issues amicably. For serious disputes, we may provide mediation assistance.

Our Content

The Community Library platform, including its design, features, and content, is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission.

User Content

You retain ownership of content you post on our platform. However, by posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with our service.

Service Availability

We strive to maintain service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend service for maintenance, updates, or other operational reasons.

User Interactions

We are not responsible for the actions, content, or conduct of our users. We do not verify the identity of users or the accuracy of their listings. Use caution when interacting with other users and meeting in person.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Community Library shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising from your use of our service.

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature. Upon termination, your access to the service will cease, but these Terms will continue to apply to your prior use.

Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms, illegal activity, or other reasons we deem necessary. We will provide notice when possible, but reserve the right to terminate immediately in serious cases.