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Effective Date: July 22, 2016
Last Updated: May 30, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to www.BookFlow.in (“BookFlow” / “Site”). These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the Site (hereinafter referred to as the “Acceptable Use Policy” or “AUP”). By accessing BookFlow through the website or any electronic device, you acknowledge, accept, and agree to be bound by the terms of this AUP, which are structured to ensure a secure and efficient platform for all users. This AUP is effective immediately upon your first interaction with or login to BookFlow. By accepting this AUP, you explicitly agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy and Listing Policy.

2. Using BookFlow

You acknowledge and understand that BookFlow is an internet-enabled electronic platform that acts as a venue to facilitate communication for advertising and distributing information pertaining to books, goods, and/or related services. You further agree and understand that we do not endorse, market, or promote any of the listings, postings, or user information, nor do we at any point come into physical possession of, or engage in the transaction or distribution of, any goods or services listed on our Site.

While interacting with other users regarding any posting or exchange, we strongly encourage you to exercise reasonable diligence, common sense, and caution just as you would in traditional offline channels before completing any intended sale, purchase, or exchange of information. We highly recommend reviewing our Safety Tips before conducting any transaction on the Site.

“Your Information” is defined as any data, text, or images you provide to us or other users during registration, ad posting, listing, messaging, or through any feedback/discussion forum. You represent that you are the lawful owner holding all rights, title, and interest in Your Information. You agree that you are solely responsible and accountable for Your Information, and that BookFlow acts as a mere passive conduit for your online distribution and publication.

You explicitly agree that your listings, postings, and information:

  • Shall not be fraudulent, misrepresentative, misleading, or pertain to the sale of illegal, counterfeit, or stolen goods/services.
  • Shall not pertain to goods or services of which you are not the lawful owner or do not have explicit authority and consent to list.
  • Shall not infringe upon any third-party intellectual property, trade secrets, proprietary rights, or rights of publicity or privacy.
  • Shall not consist of material that expresses bigotry, racism, or hatred based on age, gender, race, religion, caste, nationality, or lifestyle preference, and shall not be derogatory or slanderous to any third party.
  • Shall not contain obscenity, pornography, or any “indecent representation of women” within the meaning of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986.
  • Shall not distribute spam, multiple/chain letters, pyramid schemes, or malicious tracking elements.
  • Shall not distribute viruses or any other technologies that may harm BookFlow, its infrastructure, or the property and interests of other BookFlow users.
  • Shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, trade, or attempt to trade in any goods or services whose dealing is prohibited or restricted under the provisions of any applicable law, rule, or regulation in force in the Republic of India.
  • Shall not be placed in an incorrect category, area, or city outside of your actual location.

3. Account Security and Authorization

If you register on the Site, you are solely responsible for maintaining the strict confidentiality of your User ID, password, and registered email address, as well as restricting unauthorized access to your computer or mobile networks. You agree to accept full responsibility for all activities that occur under your account credentials. If you access the platform without registration, this AUP remains fully applicable to you in the same manner as a registered user.

4. Eligibility

Use of BookFlow is available only to individuals who are Citizens of the Republic of India, 18 years of age or older, and fully competent to enter into a legally binding contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872. If you are accessing BookFlow on behalf of a corporate legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the lawful authority to bind that entity to this AUP, and you accept individual accountability for all information placed on the Site under that entity.

5. Platform Content and Intellectual Property

The Site contains a mix of content belonging to users, proprietary information from BookFlow, and third-party materials. You agree not to copy, scrape, modify, or distribute such content, BookFlow copyrights, or trademarks. By submitting Your Information or posting content on the Site, you grant BookFlow a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sub-licensable license to use, host, reproduce, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content across our platform and associated networks. We reserve the absolute right to remove any content suspected of violating this AUP, our Listing Policy, or third-party rights.

6. Limitation of Liability

You agree not to hold BookFlow, its creators, or its officers responsible for listings, items, or communications posted by various users. Most postings are user-generated directly, and we do not exercise prior editorial control over the substance of the listings. We do not guarantee the absolute accuracy, quality, safety, or legitimacy of any listings.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, BookFlow is not liable for any loss of money, goodwill, reputation, or any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use of our platform or your transactions with third-party buyers or sellers. We exclude all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness, quality, or continuous secure access to our services.

7. Premium Subscription Packages

BookFlow offers optional paid premium/featured packages that users can purchase to highlight their listings and gain more visibility. You agree that all purchases of premium packages are final, static, and completely non-refundable under any circumstances once the service or placement is activated.

8. Third-Party Content and Services

BookFlow may contain external web links to websites operated by independent entities. If you choose to visit any linked site, you do so at your own risk, subject to that site’s terms and privacy policies. Interactions with organizations or individuals found on or through our service, including payments or physical deliveries, are solely between you and those parties. You must perform any necessary verification before proceeding with any online or offline transaction with third parties.

9. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BookFlow, its founders, subsidiaries, successors, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, demands, liabilities, or legal expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) made by any third party due to or arising out of content you submit, your breach of this AUP, your misuse of our services, or your violation of any applicable laws or rights of a third party.

10. Governing Law and Exclusive Jurisdiction

This Acceptable Use Policy, along with the Privacy Policy, shall be governed by, interpreted, and construed strictly in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. You explicitly agree that any legal matters, claims, or disputes arising out of or in connection with the use of BookFlow shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located at Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

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