Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 21, 2025

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in Great Ideas Publishing (“Publisher,” “we,” or “us”) and our website at https://greatideaspublishing.com & https://greatideasbooks.com. These Terms of Service are a legally binding contract between you and the Publisher regarding your use of the Service.

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY.

BY CLICKING “I ACCEPT” OR BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICE, YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS, INCLUDING OUR PRIVACY POLICY (COLLECTIVELY, THE “TERMS”). IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS, YOU MAY NOT USE THE SERVICE.

1. Overview of Services

We offer a website where you can purchase merchandise, digital products, and memberships (“Memberships”), collectively referred to as “Products.”

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that:

  • you are at least 13 years of age

  • you have not been suspended or removed from the Service

  • your use complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

If you are accepting these Terms on behalf of an organization or entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. Accounts and Registration

To access Memberships or certain Services, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate information and keep it up to date. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account. Notify us immediately at support@greatideasbooks.com if you suspect unauthorized use.

4. Payment Terms

  • Pricing. We reserve the right to determine pricing for all Products and Memberships. Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars and are subject to change with prior notice.

  • Authorization. You authorize us and our third-party payment processors to charge your selected payment method for all purchases and subscriptions, including applicable taxes. We may seek pre-authorization to confirm your payment method is valid.

  • Membership Billing. Memberships may renew automatically. By subscribing, you authorize recurring charges until cancellation. You will be billed on the “Membership Billing Date.” You can cancel at any time through your profile’s billing section or by emailing support@greatideasbooks.com.

5. Returns and Refunds

We accept returns for defective Products within 30 days of purchase and will issue a full refund, including return shipping costs. We do not accept returns or provide refunds for non-defective Products.

6. Shipping and Delivery

Shipping details are provided at checkout. You are responsible for all applicable shipping fees. Products will be shipped to the address you provide.

7. Licenses

  1. Limited License. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Service and access Membership content for your personal, non-commercial use during your subscription term.

  2. License Restrictions. You may not:

  • Copy, distribute, or publicly perform the Service

  • Modify or reverse engineer the Service

  • Circumvent security features

  • Use the Service in violation of the law

8. Feedback

If you provide feedback or suggestions, we may use them without restriction or obligation. You grant us a royalty-free, perpetual license to use and incorporate feedback into our Services and offerings.

9. Intellectual Property

All materials on the Service, including text, images, code, and design, are owned by us or licensed to us. You may not use our content without written permission, except as permitted in these Terms.

10. Prohibited Conduct

By using the Service, you agree not to:

  • Use it for unlawful purposes

  • Infringe third-party rights

  • Interfere with security or functionality

  • Distribute harmful software

  • Access another user’s account without permission

  • Impersonate any person or organization

  • Transfer or resell your access to the Service

11. Termination

We may modify or terminate access to the Service at any time, with or without notice. You may cancel your account by contacting us. Upon termination:

  • Your license ends immediately

  • You must cease use of the Service

  • All outstanding payments remain due

Sections related to payment, ownership, warranties, and disputes will survive termination

12. Changes to the Service or Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect means you accept the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically.

13. Disclaimers

The Service and all content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees about accuracy, performance, or availability. You use the Service at your own risk. Our platform provider is not responsible for these Terms or any Services or Products you purchase.

14. Indemnity

You agree to defend and indemnify Great Ideas Publishing, its parent company, sister companies, officers, directors, employees, consultants, affiliates, subsidiaries, and partners, against any third-party claims, damages, or legal fees resulting from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or any dispute you have with another user.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts located in San Francisco County, California.

16. Privacy

Your use of the Service is subject to our PRIVACY POLICY, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

17. Additional Terms

You may be subject to additional posted policies or guidelines depending on the features or services used.

18. Electronic Communications

By using the Service, you agree to receive communications from us electronically and that all communications satisfy legal requirements for written notice.

19. Contact

For questions or concerns, please contact:

Great Ideas Publishing

Email: support@greatideasbooks.com

20. California Residents

Under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, you may contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs in order to resolve a complaint regarding the Service or to receive further information regarding use of the Service at:

1625 N. Market Blvd., Suite S-202
Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: (800) 952-5210