Last Updated: October 12, 2025
Welcome to The Book World (“we,” “us,” “our”). By accessing our website at thebookworld.uk (the “Site”) and purchasing books from us, you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.
1. Agreement to Terms By using our Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and agree to these Terms. If you are using the Site on behalf of a business, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
2. Privacy Policy Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, is incorporated into these Terms. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.
3. Account Registration To make a purchase, you may need to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details and for all activities that occur under your account.
4. Products and Pricing
- Product Information: We strive to display all products, including their descriptions, availability, and prices, as accurately as possible. However, we do not guarantee that all information is error-free.
- Pricing: All prices are listed in British Pounds Sterling (£) and include VAT where applicable. Prices are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for typographical errors regarding price.
- Availability: All products are subject to availability. We may limit the quantities of books available for purchase. If a product is out of stock after you place an order, we will notify you and cancel the item from your order.
5. Orders and Payment
- Order Acceptance: Your order constitutes an offer to purchase. We reserve the right to accept or decline your order for any reason, including but not limited to product availability, errors in the product or price description, or issues identified by our fraud detection systems.
- Payment: You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate payment information for all purchases. We use third-party payment processors, and you agree to their terms by completing your transaction.
6. Shipping and Delivery Shipping times and costs are estimates and are not guaranteed. Please see our dedicated Shipping Policy page for detailed information on delivery times, shipping methods, and associated costs.
7. Returns, Refunds, and Cancellations
- Your Right to Cancel (Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013): You have the right to cancel your order for any reason within 14 days from the day you receive the goods. To meet the cancellation deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right to cancel before the cancellation period has expired.
- Returns Process: To exercise your right to cancel, you must inform us of your decision using the contact details at the bottom of this page. Please see our Returns & Refunds Policy for a detailed explanation of the process, conditions, and timeframes for returns and refunds.
8. Intellectual Property All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of The Book World or its content suppliers and is protected by United Kingdom and international copyright laws.
9. User Conduct You agree not to use the Site:
- For any unlawful purpose.
- To submit false or misleading information.
- To upload or transmit viruses or any other malicious code.
- To interfere with or disrupt the security or functionality of the Site.
10. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by UK law, The Book World shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Site or any products purchased through the Site.
11. Indemnification You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Book World and its affiliates from any claim or demand, including reasonable legal fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms.
12. Governing Law These Terms and any separate agreements whereby we provide you services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. You irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
13. Changes to Terms of Service We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. We will post the revised Terms on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
14. Contact Us If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
TheBookWorld
Email: support@thebookworld.uk
Phone: +44 1604 986058
Address: 40 Hanover Ave, Woodhouse, Leeds LS3 1BQ, United Kingdom
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm (GMT/BST)