Terms of Service

1. What Ketab Gardesh Is

Ketab Gardesh is a free, peer-to-peer book circulation network. It connects people who want to share Persian-language books with people who want to read them. We do not sell books, handle money, store books, or act as a shipping carrier. We are a directory and coordination tool only.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years oldto create an account or use Ketab Gardesh. By registering, you represent that you are 18 or older. If we become aware that a user is under 18, we will delete their account without notice. The “Children’s” book category on the platform refers to book content — it is intended for adults purchasing or sharing books for minors, not for minor users.

3. Your Account

We use passwordless, magic-link authentication. Your email address is your identity on the platform. You are responsible for keeping access to your email account secure. You may not create accounts on behalf of others or operate multiple accounts to circumvent platform limits.

4. Listing Books

When you list a book, you represent that you own it and are willing to ship it once a request is approved. You are responsible for accurately describing the book's condition. Listing books you do not own, or listing items that are not books, is prohibited.

5. The Exchange Process

When a request is submitted, the book is reserved for 72 hours pending the owner's response. If the owner approves:

• The requester purchases a prepaid USPS Media Mail shipping label and sends it to the owner.
• The owner packages the book and ships it using that label.
• The requester confirms receipt on the platform.
• Either party may then leave a rating.

Ketab Gardesh is not a party to this exchange. All arrangements are between users. We do not guarantee that exchanges will be completed, that books will arrive in the described condition, or that either party will follow through.

6. Shipping — USPS Media Mail

USPS Media Mail is a discounted postage class restricted to qualifying media: books, sound recordings, recorded video, printed music, and similar educational materials. The following are not permitted inside a Media Mail package:

• Personal letters or notes of any kind
• Advertising inserts or catalogs
• Non-media merchandise (gifts, stickers, etc.)
• Any item not qualifying as media under USPS rules

USPS may open and inspect Media Mail packages at any time without notice. Packages found to contain non-qualifying items may be returned to the sender, delivered with postage-due charges collected from the recipient, or seized. Users are solely responsible for complying with USPS Media Mail regulations. Ketab Gardesh is not liable for surcharges, rejected packages, or delays resulting from non-compliance.

7. Address Privacy

A user's full mailing address is only shared with the counterparty after an exchange has been explicitly approved — never before. We strongly recommend using a PO Box or similar non-residential address. Once an address is disclosed as part of an approved exchange, we cannot control how the other party stores or uses it.

8. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the platform for any commercial purpose or to sell books.
• Harass, threaten, or deceive other users.
• Submit false book listings or misrepresent book conditions.
• Approve an exchange with no intent to ship.
• Manipulate ratings or reviews.
• Attempt to circumvent platform limits or access controls.
• Use the platform in any way that violates applicable law.

Violations may result in account suspension or permanent removal from the platform.

9. Ratings and Reviews

After a completed exchange, both parties may leave a star rating and optional comment. Ratings must be honest and relate to the exchange experience. We reserve the right to remove ratings that are abusive, fraudulent, or unrelated to the exchange.

10. Termination

You may delete your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, at our sole discretion, with or without notice. Upon termination, your listings will be removed. Exchange history may be retained for the other party's records.

11. Disclaimers

Ketab Gardesh is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind. We do not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. We make no guarantees regarding the quality, condition, or delivery of any book exchanged through the platform.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ketab Gardesh and its operators are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform, including lost or damaged books, failed exchanges, or disputes between users. Our total liability for any claim is limited to zero dollars, as no fees are charged.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of Ketab Gardesh after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We will note the effective date at the top of this page when updates are made.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes will be resolved in the jurisdiction where the platform operator is located.

15. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to legal@ketabgardesh.com.