Terms of Service

Welcome to Book Cafés! These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of our website and services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating a profile, using the "Book Cafes Near Me" feature, participating in public meetings, or purchasing advertising on BookCafes.com, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

2. Services Provided

BookCafes.com offers the following services:

• Directory listing and profile management for book cafes across multiple countries and regions
• Interactive map-based search with geolocation features
• Public meeting organization and participation at book cafes
• Invitation management system to arrange meetings with other users
• Region-specific book cafe discovery
• Advertising opportunities to promote events and special offers

3. Pricing and Payment

Details of pricing for our services can be found on our Pricing Page. Payments must be made in advance for the chosen service period. We accept payments via secure payment processors, and all transactions are encrypted for your security.

4. User Responsibilities

Users are responsible for:

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date information in their profiles
• Ensuring the accuracy of geographic location data
• Respecting the privacy of other users during public meetings
• Not posting any illegal or inappropriate content
• Using the geolocation features responsibly and in accordance with local laws

5. Location Data and Privacy

When using the "Book Cafes Near Me" feature:

• You consent to the collection of your geographic location data for the sole purpose of finding nearby book cafes
• Your location data is not stored permanently unless you explicitly save it to your profile
• We do not share your precise location with other users or third parties

6. Public Meetings

When organizing or participating in public meetings:

• Organizers are responsible for the accuracy of meeting details
• Participants attend meetings at their own risk
• BookCafes.com is not responsible for the conduct of individuals at meetings
• Users must respect the policies of the host cafe during meetings

7. Regional Content

Our regional directories are provided for informational purposes:

• We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee that all information is current
• Users should verify details directly with book cafes before planning visits
• Regional descriptions are subjective and based on available information

8. Termination

BookCafes.com reserves the right to terminate any profile or advertisement without notice for the following behaviors:

• Posting illegal, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Providing false or misleading information about cafes or meetings
• Misusing the geolocation or meeting features
• Engaging in fraudulent activities
• Violating any part of these Terms of Service

9. Disclaimer

The materials on Book Cafés' website are provided on an 'as is' basis. Book Cafés makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

10. Limitations

In no event shall Book Cafés or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Book Cafés' website, even if Book Cafés or a Book Cafés authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. We are not liable for:

• The accuracy of cafe information or geographic data
• The conduct of users at public meetings
• Any issues arising from the use of the geolocation features
• Content posted by users in public meeting descriptions

11. International Use

BookCafes.com is available worldwide, but users must comply with all local laws when using our services. Some features may not be available in all regions due to legal restrictions.

12. Modifications

Book Cafés may revise these terms of service for its website at any time without notice. By using this website you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service. We will notify users of significant changes via email or site notifications.

13. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at info@bookcafes.com.