Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Textlooper ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using this platform.

2. User Accounts

Eligibility:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be enrolled in or affiliated with a college/university (for student verification)
• Must provide accurate and truthful information

Account Responsibilities:

• Maintain confidentiality of your password
• Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• One account per person

3. Listing Rules

What You Can List:

• Textbooks you own or have rights to rent
• Books in good, usable condition
• Items with accurate descriptions and pricing

Prohibited Listings:

• ❌ Counterfeit or pirated materials
• ❌ Stolen books
• ❌ Books you don't own
• ❌ Damaged books not disclosed as such
• ❌ Illegal or prohibited content

4. Rental Agreements

Renter Responsibilities:

• Return books by agreed-upon date
• Maintain books in similar condition
• Pay for any damage beyond normal wear
• Communicate promptly with book owner

Owner Responsibilities:

• Provide books as described
• Make books available on agreed dates
• Respond to rental requests promptly
• Process returns fairly

5. Payments & Fees

Additional Fees:

• Sponsored listings: $1.99 - $5.99 per week
• Instant payout: $1.49 per transaction
• Insurance (optional): $1.99 - $3.99 per rental
• Late return fees: As determined by owner

Refunds:

Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis. Valid reasons include: book not as described, cancelled rental, or platform error. Refund requests must be made within 48 hours of transaction.

6. Prohibited Activities

Users may not:

• ❌ Engage in fraudulent transactions
• ❌ Create multiple accounts to game the system
• ❌ Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
• ❌ Manipulate reviews or ratings
• ❌ Scrape or copy platform content
• ❌ Attempt to circumvent fees
• ❌ Violate any applicable laws

Violation may result in account suspension or termination.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on Textlooper (design, code, logos, text) is owned by Textlooper or its licensors and protected by copyright laws.

User-generated content (listings, reviews, photos) remains the property of the user but you grant Textlooper a license to use it on the platform.

8. Liability Limitations

Textlooper is a marketplace platform connecting users. We are not responsible for:

• Quality or condition of books listed
• Actions or conduct of platform users
• Lost, damaged, or stolen books
• Disputes between renters and owners
• Third-party services or affiliate links

Maximum Liability: Our total liability to you for any claims arising from use of the platform shall not exceed the fees you paid to Textlooper in the past 12 months.

9. Dispute Resolution

In case of disputes between users:

• Contact us at nick@textlooper.com
• We'll mediate and attempt resolution
• Final decisions are at Textlooper's discretion
• Serious disputes may result in account suspension

10. Affiliate Disclosure

Textlooper participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on affiliate links (Amazon, Chegg, etc.), we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help us maintain and improve the platform.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [Your State/Jurisdiction].

13. Contact Information