Terms of Service
Effective date: September 1st, 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Mason and Books ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a company organized under the laws of the State of New York with its principal place of business in New York, New York ("the Site"). By accessing or using masonandbooks.com (the "Site") or any services offered through it (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use the Site.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement and that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
3. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. Changes are effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the Site after any revisions take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
4. Use of the Site
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any part of the Site, the server on which it is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Site.
- Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device to access the Site for any purpose without our express written consent.
- Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or otherwise exploit any portion of the Site without express written permission.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
The Site and all content, features, and functionality (including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design) are owned by Mason and Books, its licensors, or other providers of such material, and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any content from the Site without our prior written consent, except as permitted by these Terms.
6. User Content
If the Site allows you to submit, upload, or post content ("User Content"), you retain ownership of your User Content. By submitting User Content, you grant Mason and Books a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content in connection with operating and promoting the Site and Services. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to the User Content you submit and that it does not infringe the rights of any third party.
7. Purchases and Payment (if applicable)
If the Site offers goods or services for purchase, you agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information. All prices are listed in U.S. dollars and are subject to change without notice. You are responsible for all applicable taxes. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order at our discretion, including in cases of suspected fraud or error.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Mason and Books. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. You access such links at your own risk.
9. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our [Privacy Policy], which describes how we collect, use, and disclose information about you. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, Mason and Books, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ARISING OUT OF YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SITE. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID, IF ANY, TO Mason and Books IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Mason and Books and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
13. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to them or the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
15. Dispute Resolution / Arbitration (optional clause)
[OPTIONAL: Include if you want to require arbitration instead of court litigation, e.g.: "Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in New York, New York, rather than in court, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for infringement of intellectual property rights."]
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid 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
No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
18. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Mason and Books regarding your use of the Site.
19. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Mason and Books
Email: ztroost@masonandbooks.com
