Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Last updated: [November 28, 2025]

Welcome to Thornbook (“we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website located at
https://thornbook.com (the “Site”) and any content, features, or services offered through it (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using Thornbook, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Site

You agree to use Thornbook only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict or inhibit anyone else’s use of the Site.

You agree that you will not:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, accounts, or systems.
  • Use the Site to transmit spam, malicious software, or other harmful content.
  • Copy, scrape, or systematically download large portions of the Site without our permission.

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms.

2. Content and Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and other content on Thornbook (collectively, the “Content”) are owned by Thornbook or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View and read the Content for your personal, non-commercial use.
  • Share links to our pages on social media or via email.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, republish, redistribute, or exploit any Content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.
  • Remove copyright, trademark, or other notices from the Content.

Book titles, authors’ names, book cover images, and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Thornbook is not affiliated with or endorsed by any author, publisher, or rights holder unless expressly stated.

3. Educational and Informational Use

Thornbook provides book summaries, commentary, and related information for educational and informational purposes only. Our summaries and articles are independent interpretations and are not official versions of any book.

We encourage readers to support authors and publishers by purchasing and reading the full works.

Nothing on the Site should be considered professional, legal, financial, or academic advice. You are responsible for how you use the information provided.

4. User Contributions

If the Site allows comments, reviews, or user-submitted content (“User Content”), you are responsible for any content you post.

By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the right to use the content you post.
  • Your content does not violate any laws or the rights of others.

You grant Thornbook a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content in connection with the Site and our Services.

We reserve the right (but are not obligated) to remove any User Content that we consider inappropriate, unlawful, or in violation of these Terms.

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosure

Thornbook may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services (for example, links to buy books on Amazon or other retailers). These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

From time to time, Thornbook may participate in affiliate programs. This means that we may earn a small commission if you click on certain links and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Any such relationships will be disclosed where required.

6. No Warranties

The Site and all Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

We do not make any guarantees or warranties, express or implied, regarding:

  • The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any Content.
  • The availability or uninterrupted operation of the Site.
  • The suitability of the Site for any particular purpose.

You use Thornbook at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Thornbook and its owners, employees, and partners will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site or reliance on any Content.

This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of data, loss of profits, or interruption of business, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Thornbook, its owners, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your use of the Site,
  • Your violation of these Terms, or
  • Your violation of any rights of another person or entity.

9. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes means you accept the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you should stop using the Site.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the courts located in New York, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://thornbook.com

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