Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 14, 2025

Welcome to Reference Book. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the referencebook.site website (the "Site"), operated by Reference Book ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this Site, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Use of the Site

Permitted Use

You may use our Site for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Site:

• In any way that violates any applicable federal, provincial, or local law or regulation
• To transmit or procure the sending of any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate us, our employees, another user, or any other person or entity
• To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site
• To introduce any viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other harmful material
• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or any other systems or networks

User Accounts

If you create an account on our Site, you are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or remove or edit content at our sole discretion.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality, including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof, are owned by Reference Book and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

• Modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products, or services obtained from the Site
• Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from the Site
• Use any automated system, including robots, spiders, or scrapers to access the Site
• Frame or utilize framing techniques to enclose any trademark, logo, or other proprietary information

User-Generated Content

If you submit content to our Site, including comments, feedback, or other materials, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to the content you submit and that the content does not violate any third-party rights.

Third-Party Links and Content

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

Disclaimers

No Warranties

The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected. We make no warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the content on the Site.

Health and Nutrition Information

The health, nutrition, and lifestyle information provided on our Site is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Reference Book 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, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Site
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site
• Any content obtained from the Site
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

In no event shall our aggregate liability exceed the amount you paid, if any, for accessing the Site.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Reference Book and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada and the province in which Reference Book operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within Canada for the resolution of any disputes.

Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Canadian Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Canada, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent under law.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Reference Book regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

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.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of these Terms and posting the new Terms on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact Information

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

Email: contact@referencebook.site
Website: https://referencebook.site/contact.html

Acknowledgment

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them.