Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to Thetopbok, an online bookstore operated by Buytopo LLC (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of thetopbok.com and any related services (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

Contact Information

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to create an account and make purchases. By using the Service you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements and that any information you provide is true and accurate.

Account Registration and Security

Account: Some features require creating an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep it updated.

Security: You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or security breach.

Termination: We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or as required by law.

Purchases, Pricing, Payment, and Taxes

Products and Orders: We sell physical books, and related products. All orders are subject to product availability and acceptance by us.

Pricing: Prices are displayed on the website. We reserve the right to change prices, correct errors, and modify product descriptions at any time without prior notice. In the event of a pricing error, we may cancel or refuse orders.

Payment: Payment methods accepted will be shown at checkout. By submitting payment you authorize us to charge the payment method you provide.

Taxes and Duties: You are responsible for any applicable sales tax, VAT, customs duties, or other governmental fees associated with purchases. We will collect taxes where required by law and display tax amounts at checkout when applicable.

Shipping, Delivery, and Returns

Shipping and Delivery: Shipping policies, carriers, estimated delivery times, and fees are provided at checkout and on our Shipping Policy page. Delivery dates are estimates only.

Returns and Refunds: Our Returns & Refunds Policy (available on the website) explains eligibility, timeframes, and procedures for returns, refunds, and exchanges. For defective or incorrect items, please contact us promptly at info@thetopbok.com.

Intellectual Property

Ownership: All content on the Service, including text, graphics, logos, images, page layouts, and software, is owned or licensed by Buytopo LLC and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or otherwise use any content except as expressly permitted.

Trademarks: “Thetopbok” and related logos are trademarks of Buytopo LLC. You may not use them without our prior written permission.

User Content

Definition: “User Content” means reviews, comments, images, or other content you submit through the Service.

License: By submitting User Content you grant Buytopo LLC a worldwide, nonexclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display the content in connection with the Service.

Guidelines and Prohibitions: You agree not to submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, infringing, obscene, harassing, or otherwise objectionable. We may remove User Content at our discretion.

Prohibited Uses You must not use the Service to:

Violate any law, regulation, or third-party rights.

Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code.

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data.

Interfere with the Service’s operation or disrupt other users’ access.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

No Warranty: The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, nor that any products will meet your expectations.

Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, Buytopo LLC, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and suppliers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, data, or goodwill arising from your use of the Service. Our total aggregate liability for direct damages will not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim (or $100 if you made no purchases).

Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, so some of the above may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Buytopo LLC and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your breach of these Terms, your misuse of the Service, or your violation of law or third-party rights.

Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and disclose personal information. By using the Service you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Sites and Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. We do not control or endorse these third parties and are not responsible for their content, practices, or policies. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and that third party.

Modifications to the Service and Terms

We may modify or discontinue the Service (or any part) at any time without notice. We may also revise these Terms. If changes are material, we will provide notice (for example, via email or a prominent notice on the website). Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These Terms and any disputes arising hereunder will be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Informal Resolution: If you have a dispute, please contact us at info@thetopbok.com so we may try to resolve it informally.

Arbitration and Class Action Waiver: To the maximum extent permitted by law, disputes not resolved informally will be resolved by binding arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act. You and we each waive the right to a jury trial and to participate in a class action or class-wide arbitration. Arbitration procedures and opt-out rights (if any) will be described in a separate arbitration agreement presented with these Terms where required. If arbitration is not enforceable, disputes will be resolved in state or federal courts in Fayette County, Kentucky.

International Use and Export Controls

The Service is intended for users located in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the U.S., you are responsible for compliance with local laws. You agree not to export or re-export any content in violation of U.S. export laws and regulations.

Notices

We may provide notices by posting on the Service, emailing the account email address, or by regular mail to the address provided. Legal notices must be sent to: Buytopo LLC, 1020 N Limestone, Lexington, KY 40505, United States, Attn: Legal.

Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted and the remaining provisions will remain in full force. Failure by us to enforce any right or provision will not constitute a waiver.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or policies posted on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and Buytopo LLC regarding the Service.

Additional Consumer Rights

Certain consumers may have additional statutory rights under applicable consumer protection laws. Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit those rights where prohibited by law.

By using thetopbok.com, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms of Service.