Terms of service

Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to First Street Books. By accessing our website or placing an order with us, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using our store.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or place an order.

First Street Books 850 College Ave #850, Kentfield, CA 94904, United States Email: contact.firststreetbook@gmail.com Phone: +1 (415) 456-8770

2. About Our Store

First Street Books is an online used and secondhand bookstore serving customers in the United States. We sell pre-owned books in various conditions, which are described individually on each product listing. Our store is hosted and operated through the Shopify platform.

3. Eligibility

By using our website and placing an order, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age, or are using the store under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian
  • You are a resident of the United States or are otherwise legally permitted to purchase from our store
  • You are providing accurate, current, and complete information when submitting an order

4. Product Listings and Descriptions

We sell secondhand and pre-owned books. Each listing includes a description of the item's condition to the best of our ability. Please note:

  • All items are used unless explicitly stated otherwise
  • Condition descriptions (such as Good, Very Good, Like New, etc.) reflect our honest assessment of the item at the time of listing
  • Minor wear, shelf marks, or previous owner inscriptions may be present and will be noted in the listing when applicable
  • Cover images are for reference only and may not represent the exact copy you receive, though the edition and condition will match the listing

If you have questions about a specific item before purchasing, please contact us at contact.firststreetbook@gmail.com and we will be happy to provide additional details or photos.

5. Pricing

All prices are listed in US dollars (USD). We reserve the right to change prices at any time without prior notice. The price charged for an order will be the price displayed at the time the order was placed.

We are not responsible for pricing errors. In the event of a pricing error, we reserve the right to cancel the order and issue a full refund, notifying you promptly by email.

6. Orders and Payment

By placing an order, you are making an offer to purchase the listed item at the stated price. We reserve the right to accept or decline any order at our discretion.

Payment is processed securely through Shopify Payments. We accept all major credit and debit cards supported by Shopify Payments. By submitting your payment information, you confirm that:

  • You are authorized to use the payment method provided
  • The payment information you submit is accurate and complete
  • You authorize us to charge the full order amount to your payment method

Orders are confirmed once payment has been successfully processed. You will receive a confirmation email with your order details.

7. Shipping and Delivery

We offer free standard shipping on all orders within the United States.

  • Estimated Delivery: 3 to 8 business days from the date of shipment
  • Shipping times are estimates and are not guaranteed. Delays may occur due to carrier issues, weather, or other circumstances beyond our control
  • We ship to addresses within the United States only
  • We are not responsible for delays or non-delivery resulting from incorrect or incomplete addresses provided at checkout

Once your order has shipped, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking information where available.

8. Returns and Refunds

We offer a 30-day return policy. Full details are outlined in our Return and Refund Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference. By placing an order, you agree to the terms of that policy.

In summary:

  • Returns must be requested within 30 days of delivery
  • Items must be returned in the condition received
  • Refunds are issued to the original payment method upon inspection of the returned item
  • Return shipping costs are the buyer's responsibility unless the return is due to our error

9. Cancellations

Orders may be cancelled before shipment. To request a cancellation, contact us as soon as possible at contact.firststreetbook@gmail.com or by phone. Once an order has been shipped, it cannot be cancelled and must go through the return process.

10. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and product descriptions, is the property of First Street Books or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content from our website without our prior written permission.

11. Prohibited Uses

When using our website, you agree not to:

  • Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its related systems
  • Submit false or misleading information when placing an order
  • Engage in any conduct that could damage, disable, or impair the website or interfere with other users
  • Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to extract data from our website without permission

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

  • The website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components
  • The information on the website is always accurate, complete, or current
  • Any errors will be corrected

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, First Street Books shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of our website or your purchase of our products, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your order shall not exceed the total amount paid by you for the item giving rise to the claim.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless First Street Books and its owners, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of our website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

15. Third-Party Services

Our store is powered by Shopify. By using our store, you also agree to be bound by Shopify's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy where applicable. We are not responsible for the practices or content of any third-party services linked from our website.

16. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Marin County, California.

17. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website, with the updated date reflected at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website or placement of an order after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

We encourage you to review this page periodically.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

First Street Books 850 College Ave #850, Kentfield, CA 94904, United States Email: contact.firststreetbook@gmail.com Phone: +1 (415) 456-8770