Term and Conditions

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1. Our Mission and Your Experience

Since 1966, New Beacon Books has been dedicated to celebrating the global Black experience through literature. These terms are designed to protect both our community of readers and our mission to preserve Black literary heritage across generations.

2. User Responsibilities

2.1 Account Integrity

When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and current information
• Maintain confidentiality of your login credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account use

2.2 Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use our site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to access other users’ information
• Disrupt site functionality through automated systems
• Reproduce or distribute our content without permission

3. Products and Services

3.1 Literary Offerings

We specialize in:

• Children’s literature (5-12 years)
• Teen & Young Adult books
• African, African American, Black British, and Caribbean literature
• Fiction, Non-Fiction, Cookery, and Self-Help/Wellbeing titles
• Cultural stationery (calendars, diaries, notebooks)

3.2 Product Descriptions

We strive for accuracy in:

• Book summaries and cultural context
• Age-range classifications
• Author background information

Minor variations in cover designs or editions may occur.

4. Ordering and Payment

4.1 Order Process

Our literary journey together begins when:

• You complete checkout and receive an order confirmation
• We verify payment (typically within 1-2 business days)
• Your order status changes to “Processing”

4.2 Accepted Payment Methods

We welcome:

• Visa
• MasterCard
• JCB
• PayPal

4.3 Pricing and Currency

All prices are in USD and include applicable taxes unless noted. We reserve the right to adjust prices for cultural market conditions.

5. Shipping and Delivery

5.1 Global Reach

We ship worldwide except to certain Asian and remote areas. Delivery options:

• Standard Shipping ($12.95): DHL/FedEx, 10-15 business days after dispatch
• Free Shipping (orders over $50): EMS, 15-25 business days after dispatch

5.2 Delivery Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Provide accurate shipping information
• Be available to receive packages
• Inspect deliveries promptly

6. Returns and Cultural Preservation

6.1 Return Policy

To preserve our literary heritage, we accept returns within 15 days of delivery when:

• Items are unused and in original condition
• Original packaging is included
• Proof of purchase is provided

6.2 Non-Returnable Items

To protect cultural integrity, we cannot accept returns of:

• Calendars, diaries, or notebooks with personal entries
• Accessed digital downloads
• Personalized or signed copies

6.3 Return Process

Email [email protected] with:

• Order number
• Item details (title/ISBN)
• Reason for return
• Preferred resolution

7. Intellectual Property

All content on our site, including:

• Book recommendations and curated lists
• Cultural commentary and author profiles
• Website design and functionality

are protected by copyright as part of our Black literary heritage preservation efforts.

8. Limitation of Liability

New Beacon Books shall not be liable for:

• Minor delays in culturally significant deliveries
• Customs fees or import restrictions
• Incorrect shipping information provided by customers
• Cultural content interpretations

9. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by Indiana law, honoring our Indianapolis roots since 1966.

10. Contact Our Literary Community

New Beacon Books
2686 Clay Street
Indianapolis, IN 46214
United States
Email: [email protected]