Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your use of the website located at https://nanasbookseries.com and any related services provided by NANA'S BOOKS.

By accessing https://nanasbookseries.com, you agree to abide by these Terms of Service and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these Terms of Service, you are prohibited from using or accessing this website or using any other services provided by NANA'S BOOKS.

We, NANA'S BOOKS, reserve the right to review and amend any of these Terms of Service at our sole discretion. Upon doing so, we will update this page. Any changes to these Terms of Service will take effect immediately from the date of publication.

These Terms of Service were last updated on 1 January 2024.

Limitations of Use

By using this website, you warrant on behalf of yourself, your users, and other parties you represent that you will not:

modify, copy, prepare derivative works of, decompile, or reverse engineer any materials and software contained on this website;
remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from any materials and software on this website;
transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server;
knowingly or negligently use this website or any of its associated services in a way that abuses or disrupts our networks or any other service NANA'S BOOKS provides;
use this website or its associated services to transmit or publish any harassing, indecent, obscene, fraudulent, or unlawful material;
use this website or its associated services in violation of any applicable laws or regulations;
use this website in conjunction with sending unauthorized advertising or spam;
harvest, collect, or gather user data without the user's consent; or
use this website or its associated services in such a way that may infringe the privacy, intellectual property rights, or other rights of third parties.

Intellectual Property

The intellectual property in the materials contained in this website are owned by or licensed to NANA'S BOOKS and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law. We grant our users permission to use these materials for personal, non-commercial transitory use; no permission to download or duplicate by any means (electronic or otherwise) is given or implied. Community use is granted on a year-to-year basis via licensing agreement with NANA'S BOOKS,LLC (CT). Failure to secure a community license and to use NANA'S BOOKS, LLC's resources without a license or with a personal account will result in account termination.

This constitutes the grant of a license, not a transfer of title. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions or the Terms of Service, and may be terminated by NANA'S BOOKS at any time.

Liability

Our website and the materials on our website are provided on an 'as is' basis. To the extent permitted by law, NANA'S BOOKS makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property, or other violation of rights.

In no event shall NANA'S BOOKS or its suppliers be liable for any consequential loss suffered or incurred by you or any third party arising from the use or inability to use this website or the materials on this website, even if NANA'S BOOKS or an authorized representative has been notified, orally or in writing, of the possibility of such damage.

In the context of this agreement, "consequential loss" includes any consequential loss, indirect loss, real or anticipated loss of profit, loss of benefit, loss of revenue, loss of business, loss of goodwill, loss of opportunity, loss of savings, loss of reputation, loss of use and/or loss or corruption of data, whether under statute, contract, equity, tort (including negligence), indemnity or otherwise.

Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

Accuracy of Materials

The materials appearing on our website are not comprehensive and are for general information purposes only. NANA'S BOOKS does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on this website, or otherwise relating to such materials or on any resources linked to this website.

Links

NANA'S BOOKS has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, approval or control by NANA'S BOOKS of the site. Use of any such linked site is at your own risk and we strongly advise you make your own investigations with respect to the suitability of those sites.

PUBLIC DOMAIN AND FAIR USE DISCLOSURE

'These nostalgic works are derived from public domain sources, foreign and domestic, and have been meticulously vetted by NANA'S BOOKS, LLC (CT) for fair use. Attribution is given on all written and artistic works, except in cases where none exists, and/or the work pre-dates 1924. 'Found' photos, cabinet cards, daguerreotypes, greeting cards, photo-booth images are often unmarked, and therefore, unattributed. Vintage military propaganda is in the public domain and attributed, either on the work itself, in the manuscript, or both. In the unlikely event that work outside/within these parameters is found to infringe on any artist, living or dead, contact info@nanasbookseries.com for removal. NANA'S BOOKS, LLC (CT) retains the right to have any material in question independently evaluated by counsel.'

RIGHT TO TERMINATE

We may suspend or terminate your right to use our website and terminate these Terms of Service immediately upon written notice to you for any breach of these Terms of Service.

Severance

Any term of these Terms of Service which is wholly or partially void or unenforceable is severed to the extent that it is void or unenforceable. The validity of the remainder of these Terms of Service is not affected.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Connecticut. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that State or location.

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Definitions and Interpretation
Acceptance of Terms
Intellectual Property Rights
Public Domain Declaration
User Rights and Restrictions
Community Licensing
Privacy and Data Protection
Limited Liability and Disclaimers
Indemnification
Term and Termination
Dispute Resolution
General Provisions

1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

1.1 Defined Terms

In these Terms of Service ("Terms"), unless the context requires otherwise:

"Company" means NANA'S BOOKS, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company.

"Content" means all materials, works, data, and information available through the Service, including but not limited to:

Literary works and adaptations
Visual artworks and illustrations
Historical photographs and images
Musical compositions and arrangements
Digital enhancements and compilations
Software and code
Website design elements
Text and graphics
Audio and visual elements

"Intellectual Property Rights" means all rights in and to any copyright, trademark, trading name, design, patent, know-how (trade secrets) and all other rights resulting from intellectual activity in the industrial, scientific, literary or artistic field and any application or right to apply for registration of any of these rights.

"Service" means the website located at https://nanasbookseries.com and all associated services, platforms, and materials provided by the Company.

"User" or "you" means any person who accesses or uses the Service.

1.2 Interpretation

In these Terms:

Words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa
References to sections, clauses, and sub-clauses are to sections, clauses, and sub-clauses of these Terms
Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation
"Including" means "including but not limited to"
References to any law include amendments and successors to that law

2. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

2.1 Binding Agreement

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the Company regarding your use of the Service. By accessing or using the Service, you:

Accept and agree to these Terms
Represent that you have the capacity to be bound by them
Consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy

2.2 Modifications

The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time by:

Posting updated Terms on the Service
Updating the "Last Updated" date above
Providing any additional notice required by applicable law

Your continued use of the Service following any modification constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2.3 Eligibility

You represent and warrant that you:

Are at least 18 years of age
Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
Are not prohibited from receiving the Service under applicable law
Will use the Service only for lawful purposes

3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

3.1 Ownership

All right, title, and interest in and to the Service and Content, including all Intellectual Property Rights therein, are owned by or licensed to the Company. These rights include but are not limited to:

3.1.1 Copyright

Original works of authorship
Derivative works and compilations
Digital enhancements and adaptations
Website design and architecture
Software and code
Documentation and text

3.1.2 Trademarks

Company name and logo
Product names and marks
Service names and marks
Trade dress and visual elements

3.1.3 Trade Secrets

Business methods and processes
Technical specifications
Proprietary information
Know-how and methodologies

3.1.4 Patents and Patent Applications

Technical innovations
Methods and processes
Systems and architectures

3.2 License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, the Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to:

Access and view Content for personal, non-commercial use
Print single copies of Content for personal reference
Cache Content as necessary for viewing
Use the Service as intended and permitted

3.3 License Restrictions

You shall not:

Copy, modify, or create derivative works
Decompile or reverse engineer
Remove copyright or proprietary notices
Transfer or sublicense rights
Use for commercial purposes
Circumvent technical protection measures
Extract or scrape Content
Create competing services
Exceed authorized access

4. PUBLIC DOMAIN DECLARATION

4.1 Source Material Status

The Company expressly declares that:

4.1.1 Verification Process

All source materials have undergone rigorous verification including:

Historical research
Copyright status investigation
Chain of title review
Public domain confirmation

4.1.2 Categories of Works

Public domain materials include:

Works published before 1924
Government works
Works with expired copyrights
Uncopyrightable works
Abandoned or forfeited works

4.1.3 International Compliance

Materials have been vetted for public domain status under:

United States copyright law
Berne Convention requirements
Applicable international treaties
Country-specific term requirements
Public domain rules by jurisdiction

4.2 Attribution Standards

4.2.1 Attribution Policy

The Company provides attribution for:

Known authors and creators
Original publications
Previous rights holders
Historical sources
Contributing institutions

4.2.2 Exceptions

Attribution may be unavailable for:

Pre-1924 works
Anonymous works
Orphan works
Found photographs
Ephemeral materials

4.3 Quality Control

4.3.1 Vetting Standards

Materials undergo:

Legal review
Historical authentication
Source verification
Rights clearance
Documentation review

4.3.2 Dispute Resolution

For contested materials:

Immediate review initiated
Independent evaluation conducted
Legal counsel consulted
Prompt remediation if required
Claimant notification process

5. USER RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS

5.1 Authorized Uses

5.1.1 Personal Use

You may:

View Content online
Print single copies
Save temporary copies
Share links to Content
Use as intended for personal purposes

5.1.2 Educational Use

Permitted activities include:

Research purposes with written permission
Academic citation

5.2 Prohibited Uses

5.2.1 Technical Restrictions

You shall not:

Circumvent security measures
Introduce malicious code
Interfere with operation
Exceed access limitations
Attempt unauthorized access

5.2.2 Content Restrictions

Prohibited activities include:

Commercial exploitation
Mass downloading
Systematic copying
Public display or performance
Creation of derivatives
Re-creation, distribution or monetization of any kind

5.2.3 Network Restrictions

You may not:

Overload systems
Launch attacks
Monitor traffic
Scan for vulnerabilities
Interfere with service

6. COMMUNITY LICENSING

6.1 License Types

6.1.1 Individual License

Personal use only
Single user access
Non-transferable
Annual renewal required
Usage limitations apply

6.1.2 Community License

Organizational use
Multiple user access
Geographic restrictions
Annual contract required
Usage monitoring

Community use is finite and non-transferable

6.1.3 Educational License

Academic/ Residential institutions/ Public Libraries
Student/ Patron access included
Teaching purposes only
Term-based renewal
Resource limitations

6.2 License Terms

6.2.1 Duration

Annual terms
Renewal requirements
Termination provisions
Grace periods
Extension options

6.2.2 Geographic Scope

Territory restrictions
Location requirements
Access limitations
IP address verification
Usage boundaries

6.2.3 Usage Limitations

User numbers
Access frequency
Download volumes
Storage restrictions
Feature availability

7. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

7.1 Data Collection

We collect:

Account information
Usage data
Technical information
Communication records
Payment details

7.2 Data Use

Information is used for:

Service provision
Account management
Communications
Legal compliance
Service improvement

7.3 Data Protection

We implement:

Security measures
Access controls
Encryption standards
Monitoring systems
Breach protocols

8. LIMITED LIABILITY AND DISCLAIMERS

8.1 Warranty Disclaimers

THE SERVICE AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

8.1.1 General Warranties

Merchantability
Fitness for purpose
Non-infringement
Title
Quiet enjoyment

8.1.2 Service Warranties

Availability
Reliability
Security
Accuracy
Performance

8.1.3 Content Warranties

Completeness
Currency
Quality
Authenticity

8.2 Limitation of Liability

8.2.1 Excluded Damages

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

Direct damages
Indirect damages
Special damages
Incidental damages
Consequential damages
Punitive damages
Lost profits
Lost revenue
Lost data
Business interruption
Personal injury
Property damage

8.2.2 Maximum Liability

Total aggregate liability limited to:

Fees paid in previous 12 months
$500 USD, whichever is less

8.2.3 Basis of Bargain

These limitations are:

Fundamental elements
Material considerations
Essential terms
Bargained-for provisions
Independent obligations

9. INDEMNIFICATION

9.1 Scope

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its:

Officers
Directors
Employees
Contractors
Agents
Licensors
Suppliers

9.2 Covered Claims

Indemnification covers:

Third-party claims
Regulatory actions
Investigations
Proceedings
Demands

9.3 Covered Losses

Including all:

Damages
Liabilities
Costs
Expenses
Legal fees
Settlement amounts

10. TERM AND TERMINATION

10.1 Term

These Terms remain effective until terminated.

10.2 Termination Rights

10.2.1 By Company

Immediate termination for:

Terms violation
License breach
Payment default
Security threats
Illegal activity

10.2.2 By User

You may terminate by:

Discontinuing use
Closing account
Providing notice
Canceling subscription
Removing content

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

Access rights cease
Licenses terminate
Content use prohibited
Fees due immediately
Data may be deleted

11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

11.1 Governing Law

Connecticut law applies
Exclusive jurisdiction
Venue requirements
Choice of law binding
Conflict rules

11.2 Dispute Process

Notice requirement
Good faith negotiation
Mandatory arbitration
Judicial proceedings
Emergency relief

11.3 Class Action Waiver

Individual claims only
No class proceedings
No representative actions
No consolidated claims
No mass arbitrations

12. GENERAL PROVISIONS

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute:

Complete understanding
Exclusive terms
Prior agreements superseded
Integrated contract
Full expression

12.2 Severability

If any provision is invalid:

Remainder survives
Maximum enforcement
Reformation permitted
Essential terms preserved
Separate covenants

12.3 Force Majeure

No liability for:

Natural disasters
War or terrorism
Government actions
Network failures
Events beyond control

12.4 Assignment

Company may assign
User may not assign
Successors bound
Notice required
Rights preserved

12.5 Waiver

No implied waiver
Writing required
Specific instances only
Rights preserved
Cumulative remedies

13. CONTACT INFORMATION

Legal notices to:
info@nanasbookseries.com
NANA'S BOOKS, LLC
Connecticut, United States

NANA'S BOOKS TERMS OF SERVICE