Terms and Conditions for Stellar Reads

Welcome to Stellar Reads. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and services, including the purchase of new and used books, astronomy literature, telescopes, stargazing event tickets, and participation in author readings. By accessing or using our online platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using our online platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our services.

2. Services Provided

Stellar Reads provides an online platform for:

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of нашего сайта, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password, and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify Stellar Reads immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Orders and Payments

4.1. Product Availability and Pricing

All products and services offered on our online platform are subject to availability. Prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are subject to change without prior notice. While we strive for accuracy, errors may occur. In the event of an error in pricing, we reserve the right to cancel or refuse any orders placed at the incorrect price.

4.2. Order Confirmation

Upon placing an order, you will receive an email confirmation. This confirmation does not signify our acceptance of your order, but rather confirms that we have received it. We reserve the right to accept or decline your order for any reason.

4.3. Payment Methods

We accept various payment methods as indicated on our online platform. By submitting your payment information, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the designated payment method and authorize us to charge your payment method for the total amount of your order.

5. Shipping and Delivery

Shipping costs and estimated delivery times will be calculated and displayed during the checkout process. We strive to deliver products within the estimated timeframe, but we are not responsible for delays caused by unforeseen circumstances such as carrier delays or customs processing. Risk of loss and title for items purchased from Stellar Reads pass to you upon our delivery to the carrier.

6. Returns and Refunds

Please refer to our dedicated Returns Policy, available on our website, for detailed information regarding returns, exchanges, and refunds for books, merchandise, and event tickets. This policy outlines the conditions under which returns are accepted.

7. Event Tickets

Tickets purchased for stargazing events and author readings are generally non-refundable unless otherwise stated or if an event is cancelled by Stellar Reads. In the event of a cancellation, full refunds will be issued. Stellar Reads reserves the right to change event details (e.g., date, time, location, speaker) if necessary, and will endeavor to provide reasonable notice to ticket holders.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on our online platform, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Stellar Reads or its content suppliers and protected by Australian and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content without our express written permission.

9. User Conduct

You agree to use our online platform only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of it. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any other user, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our online platform.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our online platform and all content, products, and services provided are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Stellar Reads does not warrant that our online platform will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that our online platform or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Stellar Reads, its directors, employees, and agents will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use our online platform; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on our online platform; (iii) any content obtained from our online platform; and (iv) unauthorized access, use or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence) or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Stellar Reads, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that such parties may incur as a result of or arising from your (or anyone using your account's) violation of these Terms and Conditions.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Victoria, Australia, for the resolution of any disputes.

14. Changes to Terms and Conditions

Stellar Reads reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. Your continued use of our online platform after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: