Terms of Use

Welcome to Lighthouse Lane Books. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, lighthouselanebooks.com (the "Website"), and any purchases you make through the Website. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

Please read these Terms carefully before using our Website. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Website.

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Website.

These Terms apply to all users of the Website, including browsers, customers, and contributors of content.

2. CHANGES TO TERMS

We reserve the right to modify, update, or change these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the Terms were last revised.

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

3. USE OF THE WEBSITE

Permitted Use

You may use our Website for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes, including:

  • Browsing content and product information

  • Making purchases

  • Reading blog posts and articles

  • Contacting us with questions

Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms

  • Impersonate any person or entity

  • Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, servers, or networks

  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, spiders) to access the Website without permission

  • Interfere with or disrupt the Website's functionality

  • Collect or harvest information about other users

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from Website content without permission

  • Frame or mirror any part of the Website

  • Engage in any activity that could harm our reputation or business

 

 

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Ownership

All content on this Website is owned by Lighthouse Lane Books or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes:

  • Text, graphics, logos, images, and photographs

  • Book covers, titles, and content

  • Website design, layout, and functionality

  • "Dance with Angels" and all related materials

  • Lighthouse Lane Books name, logo, and branding

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal purposes. This license does not include:

  • The right to reproduce, distribute, or publicly display content

  • The right to modify or create derivative works

  • The right to use our trademarks or branding

  • Any commercial use without written permission

Copyright Infringement

If you believe content on our Website infringes your copyright, please contact us at support@lighthouselanebooks.com with:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work

  • Identification of the infringing material

  • Your contact information

  • A statement of good faith belief

  • A statement under penalty of perjury

  • Your electronic or physical signature

 

 

5. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION

If we offer account creation in the future:

  • You must provide accurate and complete information

  • You are responsible for maintaining account confidentiality

  • You must not share your account credentials

  • You are responsible for all activity under your account

  • You must notify us immediately of unauthorized use

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

 

 

6. PURCHASES AND PAYMENTS

Product Availability

  • All products are subject to availability

  • We reserve the right to limit quantities

  • We may refuse or cancel orders for any reason

  • Product descriptions and pricing are subject to change without notice

Pricing

  • All prices are in U.S. dollars (USD) unless otherwise stated

  • Prices do not include applicable taxes or shipping costs (unless specified)

  • We reserve the right to correct pricing errors

Payment

  • Payment is required at the time of purchase

  • We accept major credit cards and other payment methods as displayed at checkout

  • Payment processing is handled securely by third-party processors (Shopify Payments, PayPal, Stripe)

  • By providing payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method

Order Acceptance

  • Your receipt of an order confirmation does not constitute our acceptance of your order

  • We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order for reasons including:

    • Product unavailability

    • Pricing errors

    • Suspected fraud or unauthorized transactions

    • Geographic restrictions

Taxes

You are responsible for any applicable sales taxes, VAT, or other taxes based on your location.

 

 

7. DIGITAL PRODUCTS

License Grant

When you purchase digital products (eBooks):

  • You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license for personal use

  • You may download and read on compatible devices

  • You may not share, distribute, resell, or publicly display digital products

  • Digital products are licensed, not sold

Delivery

  • Digital products are delivered electronically via email (typically through BookFunnel)

  • Delivery is typically immediate after payment confirmation

  • Check your spam folder if you don't receive delivery within 15 minutes

Refund Policy for Digital Products

  • All sales of digital products are final once access has been granted

  • No refunds will be issued for digital products after download or access

  • If you experience technical issues accessing your digital product, contact us at support@lighthouselanebooks.com

 

 

8. PHYSICAL PRODUCTS

Shipping

See our Shipping & Returns policy for detailed information about:

  • Processing and delivery times

  • Shipping rates and methods

  • International shipping

  • Lost or damaged shipments

Returns and Refunds

See our Shipping & Returns policy for information about:

  • Return eligibility and process

  • Refund processing times

  • Damaged or defective items

  • Non-returnable items

 

 

9. USER-GENERATED CONTENT

Submissions

If you submit content to our Website (reviews, comments, testimonials, emails):

  • You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display such content

  • You represent that you own or have rights to the content

  • You agree not to submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or infringes on rights of others

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

  • Monitor, edit, or remove any user-generated content

  • Refuse to post content for any reason

  • Remove content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate

No Obligation

We have no obligation to post, maintain, or compensate you for submitted content.

 

 

10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources (social media, book retailers, partner sites). These links are provided for your convenience.

We are not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites

  • Any transactions or interactions you have with third parties

  • The privacy policies of external sites

Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk. We encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies.

 

 

11. DISCLAIMERS

Website "As Is"

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

No Warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose

  • Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free

  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content

  • Warranties that defects will be corrected

Use at Your Own Risk

You use the Website at your own risk. We do not warrant that:

  • The Website will meet your requirements

  • The Website will be available at all times

  • Results from use of the Website will be accurate or reliable

  • The quality of products or services will meet your expectations

 

 

12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

No Liability for Damages

LIGHTHOUSE LANE BOOKS, ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

  • Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages

  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities

  • Personal injury or property damage

  • Damages arising from use or inability to use the Website

  • Damages arising from unauthorized access to your information

  • Damages from errors, omissions, interruptions, or delays

Maximum Liability

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS LESS.

Exclusions

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

 

 

13. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lighthouse Lane Books, its owners, employees, affiliates, and service providers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Website

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your violation of any rights of another party

  • Your submission of content

  • Any fraudulent or illegal activity

 

 

14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Informal Resolution

If you have a dispute with us, please contact us first at support@lighthouselanebooks.com. We will work in good faith to resolve the issue.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of California, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction and Venue

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts.

Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

 

 

15. TERMINATION

Our Right to Terminate

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without notice

  • Refuse service to anyone for any reason

  • Remove or disable content at our discretion

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Website immediately ceases

  • Provisions that by their nature should survive will remain in effect (liability limitations, indemnification, governing law)

 

 

16. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

 

 

17. WAIVER

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision. No waiver shall be effective unless made in writing.

 

 

18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Shipping & Returns policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lighthouse Lane Books regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

 

 

19. ASSIGNMENT

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms to any affiliate or successor without restriction.

 

 

20. HEADINGS

Section headings in these Terms are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

 

 

21. AGE REQUIREMENT

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Website and make purchases. By using this Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.

 

 

22. FORCE MAJEURE

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or governmental actions.

 

 

23. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions, concerns, or disputes regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Lighthouse Lane Books
Email: support@lighthouselanebooks.com

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry within a reasonable time frame.

 

 

24. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BY USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF USE.