• Searching by ISBN is the fastest, most accurate way to find your textbook. The ISBN may be 10 or 13 digits. You can obtain the ISBN from your instructor or syllabus.
• Access codes should ONLY be ordered by ISBN since titles may be similar.
• When searching by keyword:
  • Use single words; complex phrases can limit your results.
  • Remove punctuation like quotation marks or apostrophes.
  • Search by author's last name only; if there is more than one author, try using only the first author's last name.

• Stains
• Water damage
• Missing, loose or torn pages/cover
• Excessive writing
• Broken spine
• Torn or damaged binding

Used textbooks range in quality from a book owned only once before to one that's comfortably worn. You can expect minor signs of wear and tear, such as:

• Writing
• Highlighting (from a little to a lot)
• Rounded or dog-eared corners
• Minor scrapes or scratches
• Faded cover art
• Creased pages

Please contact us within 30 days if your book is not up to these conditions.

• If additional components - such as workbooks, study guides, etc. - are included with your textbook, they'll be listed in the title.
• Used textbooks do come with CDs, if it is listed in the title. If you order a used textbook that comes with a CD, you'll receive the CD with your shipment.
• Only new textbooks come with access codes, if it is listed in the title. If you want to receive a one-time use access code with your textbook, you must order your textbook "new".
• Used textbooks do NOT come with access codes. You may be able to purchase the access code separately from Textbooks.com, or you can buy one directly from the publisher.
• Rental textbooks do NOT come with access codes.

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Textbooks.com does not collect and remit sale or use tax in all states. We do collect sales tax on orders shipped to Pennsylvania, California, Georgia and Missouri.

We're required to notify Textbooks.com customers with orders shipping to Oklahoma, South Dakota and Vermont of the following:

• Your purchase is subject to state use tax unless specifically exempt.
• Making your purchase by remote means (over the internet, by catalogue, etc.) does not exempt it from taxation.
• Oklahoma, South Dakota and Vermont require purchasers to report any untaxed purchase and to pay use tax on that purchase.
• Use tax forms and instructions are available on the websites of each taxing jurisdiction:
  • Oklahoma Tax Commission
    
  • South Dakota Department of Revenue and Regulation
    
  • Vermont Department of Taxes

On Marketplace orders

The Textbooks.com Marketplace is powered by Barnes & Noble, Inc. When appropriate, Barnes & Noble, Inc. collects sales tax on Marketplace orders (and refunds sales tax on returned Marketplace orders).

On Rental orders

Rental order transactions on Textbooks.com are powered by Chegg, Inc. Depending on your state, Chegg, Inc. may charge a rental tax, sales tax and/or use tax. Tax rates vary by state.

FREE but not
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• UPS 2nd Day Air and UPS Next Day Air Orders placed before 12pm CST Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) ship same day. Orders placed after 12pm CST will ship on the next business day.
• Orders with free shipping and UPS Ground will ship within one business day.
• Orders ship to APO/FPO/DPO boxes and PO boxes via USPS.

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& trackabls.

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• Rental orders do not qualify for free shipping.
• Rental orders cannot be shipped outside of the US. This includes APO/FPO/DPO addresses.
• Orders must be placed by 9am CST to ship same day. Orders place after 9am CST will ship on the next business day.

Rental shipping to AK/HI

• Marketplace orders do not qualify for free shipping.
• Orders will ship 2 business days after the vendor accepts your order.
• Orders ship directly from the vendor, not from Textbooks.com. Your vendor may or may not provide tracking info and/or delivery confirmation.
• Same rates and timeframes apply to residents of AK/HI/PR.

• Free shipping does not apply.
• Orders ship to APO/FPO/DPO boxes and PO boxes via USPS Priority Mail.
• Shipping rates are calculated based on weight and location.

• All orders are subject to verification prior to shipping.
• Shipping times are only estimates and vary by location.
• Signature may be required upon delivery at the driver's discretion. You can request that your package be left by leaving a note for the driver.
• Neither Textbooks.com nor our shipping partners guarantee delivery of packages due inclement weather. We do not offer shipping refunds for resulting delays.

You're welcome to return your textbook for a full refund within 30 days from the date of purchase.

In order to receive your Textbooks.com refund

• Book must be in the same condition in which we shipped it to you. We're not responsible for any damage incurred during transit. When preparing your package for shipment, you may choose to purchase insurance for your package from any UPS store or your post office.
• For new books, access codes and CDs/DVDs must be unused/unopened.
• All components (workbooks, study guides, CDs/DVDs, etc.) must be returned.

Mail your Textbooks.com returns to:

Textbooks.com refund guidelines

• Shipping charges are nonrefundable.
• We will credit you once your book arrives and is inspected (typically takes 2-4 business days).
• Please allow up to 2 weeks to receive your refund.
• Refund will be issued to the original form of payment.
• Refused packages and COD payments will not be accepted.
• Textbooks sold in new condition that are returned in used condition will be valued at their current "used" price.

Late returns to Textbooks.com

• Items must be received in our warehouse within 30 days of the shipment date on your packing list. Items received after 30 days will be reimbursed at current buyback value.

To sell your late return back to Textbooks.com, click here.

Returning damaged items

• In the rare event that you should receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately so we can take corrective action. We cannot be held responsible for damaged items after 30 days from the date on your receipt.

You're welcome to return your rental textbook for a full refund within 21 days from the date of purchase.

For instructions on how to return your rental textbook at the end of its rental period, click here.

In order to receive your rental refund

• Returns must be made using the prepaid label in your Textbooks.com account.
• Book must be in the same condition in which it was shipped to you.
• For new books, access codes and CDs/DVDs must be unused/unopened.
• All components (workbooks, study guides, CDs/DVDs, etc.) must be returned.

Rental refund guidelines

• There is a fee of $5.00 per book ($10.00 maximum) for books returned within the 21 day return policy. Books returned after 21 days will not be eligible for refund.
• New books that have been unwrapped are eligible only for a 75% refund.
• Shipping charges are nonrefundable.
• Please allow up to 2 weeks to receive your refund.
• Refund will be issued to the original form of payment.
• Refused packages and COD payments will not be accepted.

You're welcome to return your Marketplace textbook for a full refund within 30 days from the date of purchase.

In order to receive your Marketplace refund

• You must return your book directly to the authorized seller from whom you purchased it. The seller's address and contact information can be found on the packing slip. We are not responsible for books returned to the wrong seller.
• Book must be in the same condition in which it was shipped it to you by your Marketplace seller.
• Marketplace vendors are not responsible for any damage incurred during transit, so you may choose to insure your package; insurance can be purchased from UPS stores or your post office.
• For new books, access codes and CDs/DVDs must be unused/unopened.
• All components (workbooks, study guides, CDs/DVDs, etc.) must be returned.

Marketplace refund guidelines

• Original shipping charges are non-refundable.
• You are responsible for return shipping fees.
• Marketplace vendors will credit you once your book arrives and is inspected (typically takes 8-14 business days).
• Please allow up to 2 weeks to receive your refund.
• Refund will be issued to the original form of payment.
• Refused packages and COD payments will not be accepted.

Late or damaged Marketplace returns

• Late or damaged returns to Marketplace vendors will not be accepted.

You may return an unactivated eTextbook for a full refund within 30 days from the date of purchase.

Upon activation, your eTextbook is NON-RETURNABLE.

To return an eTextbook, contact Textbooks.com Customer Service toll-free at (877) 292-6442 or email eBooks@textbooks.com.

Search for your textbook as usual, and then select the "Rental" option. You'll pay to use that textbook only for the rental period indicated. Once the rental period ends, you send your book back.

Before you place your order, take note of when your textbook is due - the due date is listed on the textbook's product page and also in checkout. NOTE: The "due date" is the date by which your return must be postmarked and shipped.

To check the due date of a textbook that you're currently renting, log into your account. On the "Books I've Rented" tab, click on the title of your rental textbook and look under "Return Information".

Semester guarantee

If your semester is longer than the rental period (125 days), just provide documentation from your school and we'll give you an extension. This guarantee does not cover two terms.

1. Log into your account at Textbooks.com.
2. Click your name in the upper-right-hand corner and you'll see a drop-down menu. From this menu, select "Books I've Rented".
3. If a window appears regarding internet content security, you will need to select "No." At this point, you will see your rental item.
4. Select the return button next to the item(s).
5. Print your return label and packing slip.
6. Include the packing slip with your return.
7. Affix your shipping label to the outside of your box.
8. Drop off your package at a UPS location on or before the due date. NOTE: The "due date" is the date by which your return must be postmarked and shipped.

NOTE: When returning your rental textbook, you must use the pre-paid shipping label found in your Textbooks.com account. It's addressed to the Chegg warehouse and already includes tracking and insurance.

Can I track my return shipment?

Yes! Just take note of the tracking number on your pre-paid shipping label.

Have you received my return shipment?

Log into your account and click the "Books I've Rented" tab. The status of received returns is "Return Acknowledged". Please allow 1-3 business days for processing after your book is received. We'll send you an email once your return has been processed.

If you know for sure that your rental return is going to be late, call us at 877-292-6442 on or before your rental textbook's return due date and we'll extend it by 15 days. Be sure to call because if we don't hear from you by your due date, we'll automatically extend the rental period by 15 days and extension fees will apply. Extensions are nonrefundable.

If we still haven't received your book by the end of the 15-day extension period, you'll be charged a replacement fee and your book's status will change to "Purchased".

You can sell your purchased textbooks back to us if you don't need them.

Click here to view Rental Terms of Use.

The Textbooks.com Marketplace is a community of over 10,000 independent sellers authorized to sell their books through Textbooks.com. Textbooks in the Marketplace ship from their respective authorized sellers, and sellers process their own orders and returns.

Though all sellers are carefully vetted to meet our standards of quality and reliability, we recommend that for the best service and fastest delivery, you order your textbooks direct from Textbooks.com.

NOTE: Customer service for Marketplace orders is provided directly from the seller you choose and not from Textbooks.com.

Search for your textbook as usual, and then scroll down until you see the Marketplace section. It's a list of sellers carrying your book in varying conditions at varying prices.

Before purchasing a textbook from the Marketplace, please check its condition and the location from which it ships, as location may impact how long it takes for your book to arrive. The book you purchase will ship directly from that Marketplace seller and not from Textbooks.com.

The following payment methods are accepted in the Marketplace:

• Visa
• American Express
• MasterCard
• Discover

PayPal is not accepted for Marketplace orders or for orders containing a Marketplace textbook. So, for example, if you order three textbooks and two are direct from Textbooks.com and one is from the Marketplace, your entire order is ineligible for PayPal.

To pay with PayPal, please order your textbooks direct from Textbooks.com.

Diners Club is also not accepted for Marketplace orders or for orders containing a Marketplace textbook.

Marketplace authorization hold

Marketplace transactions place an authorization hold on your credit/debit account until each seller has accepted their portion of the order, at which time the actual charges are placed against your account. This may result in charges that temporarily exceed the amount of your order. Authorization charges will drop off of your credit/debit card within 72 business hours from order placement. Please contact your bank or credit card provider for further information on how they handle these situations.

For your planning and convenience, we display an estimated sales tax amount when orders are placed. The exact sales tax will be calculated and charged at the time your order is shipped.

Barnes & Noble sales tax

The Textbooks.com Marketplace is powered by Barnes & Noble. In accordance with applicable law, Barnes & Noble collects sales tax in all states.

• Sales tax is applied to the total amount of the order and is based on the shipment's destination state and local sales tax rates.
• States that impose sales tax collection on Shipping & Handling expenses require that sales tax be applied to Shipping & Handling when the item that is being shipped is subject to sales tax.
• Tax credits can only be applied after the order has already been billed - customers must email their request for credit to taxes@book.com.

Marketplace sellers are allowed 2 business days for processing after your order is accepted. Therefore, please leave yourself an additional 2 business days on top of the estimated shipping time to receive your textbook.

Checking the status of your Marketplace order

To check the status of your Marketplace order, contact the seller sending your book. You can find your seller's contact information in your order confirmation email.

You can find your seller's contact information in your order confirmation email as well as on your shipment's return address label and packing slip.

If you're having difficulty communicating with your Marketplace seller, please email us at marketplace@textbooks.com and we'll assist. Textbooks.com does not provide customer service by phone for Marketplace orders.

You're welcome to return your Marketplace textbook for a full refund within 30 days from the date of purchase.

In order to receive your Marketplace refund

• You must return your book directly to the authorized seller from whom you purchased it. The seller's address and contact information can be found on the packing slip. We are not responsible for books returned to the wrong seller.
• Book must be in the same condition in which it was shipped to you by your Marketplace seller.
• Marketplace vendors are not responsible for any damage incurred during transit, so you may choose to insure your package; insurance can be purchased from UPS stores or your post office.
• We strongly recommend that you use a shipping method with tracking for your return.
• For new books, access codes and CDs/DVDs must be unused/unopened.
• All components (workbooks, study guides, CDs/DVDs, etc.) must be returned.

Marketplace refund guidelines

• Original shipping charges are non-refundable.
• You are responsible for return shipping fees.
• Marketplace vendors will credit you once your book arrives and is inspected (typically takes 8-14 business days).
• Please allow up to 2 weeks to receive your refund.
• Refund will be issued to the original form of payment.
• Refused packages and COD payments will not be accepted.

Late or damaged Marketplace returns

• Late or damaged returns to Marketplace vendors will not be accepted.

Here are our tips for getting the most cash back for your used textbooks:

• Buy books labeled "Guaranteed Cash Back". All over Textbooks.com, thousands of best-selling textbooks are marked as "Guaranteed Cash Back" at the time of purchase. That means that when you buy this textbook and sell it back to us in good condition at the end of the semester, you're guaranteed to get 50% cash back of what you paid for it. It's like getting your textbook for half off!
• Buy your textbooks somewhere else? No matter where you bought them, we want your used textbooks!
• Keep your textbooks in good condition. We have very high quality standards for our used textbooks. For more information on good condition, click here.

Follow these steps to get cash for your books on Textbooks.com:

1. Click here or on the "Sell Textbooks" link on top of the page.
2. Enter the ISBN of the book(s) you want to sell.
3. Lock in your cash offer by clicking "Finalize This Quote".
4. Enter or verify your address.
5. Choose your payment method: we can either mail you a check or deposit directly into your PayPal account.
6. Print your packing slip.
7. Print your FREE UPS shipping label. Write down the tracking number so that you can keep tabs on your shipment while it's in transit.
8. Pack your textbooks securely, being sure to include any original supplementary materials (CDs/DVDs, study guides, workbooks, etc.) Textbooks returned without their supplemental materials are not eligible for full credit.
9. Be sure to include a copy of your quote in the box.
10. Affix the pre-paid shipping label to your package and drop it off at any UPS location.
11. Get your cash back! You'll receive a PayPal deposit within 1-2 weeks or a check in the mail in 2-4 weeks.

Tips for sending in your used textbooks:

• Pack your textbook shipment carefully. We're not responsible for any damage incurred during transit. Use a sturdy box suitable for shipping and tape it up securely.
• Write down the tracking number. There's a tracking number on your prepaid UPS shipping label. Jot it down so you can keep tabs on your textbook shipment.
• Include a copy of your quote with your shipment.
• Insuring your shipment. The prepaid shipping label provided with your quote does not include insurance on your shipment. If you want to insure your shipment, you can purchase separate shipping and insurance from the shipper of your choice.
• Textbooks.com is not responsible for books that are lost or damaged in transit.

In order to receive full credit for a textbook you're selling to Textbooks.com, it must meet all of the following criteria:

1. The textbook must be in good condition.
2. All original components (CDs/DVDs, study guides, etc.) listed on the quote must be included.
3. The textbook cannot be an international or teacher's edition.

What is "good condition"?

Before you sell a textbook, please inspect it to ensure that it's in good condition. Though it can display minor signs of wear and tear, a textbook in "good condition" is always free from:

• Stains
• Water damage
• Missing, loose, or torn pages/cover
• Excessive writing
• Broken spine
• Torn or damaged binding
• Any other significant damage or disfigurement

A textbook can still be in good condition if it shows regular signs of use, such as:

• Some writing
• Highlighting (from a little to a lot)
• Rounded or dog-eared corners
• Minor scrapes or scratches
• Faded cover art
• Creased pages

Rejected textbooks

Decisions regarding the condition of textbooks rest solely with Textbooks.com. All decisions are final. If we receive your textbook and decide that it doesn't meet our quality standards, it will be recycled responsibly.

Including all textbook components

Textbooks returned without their original CDs/DVDs, study guides, workbooks, or other supplemental items listed on the quote are not eligible for full credit. Some items may have no value if the listed components are missing.

International and teacher's editions

We do not accept international editions or teacher's editions and will not grant credit for any that we receive.

You can choose from the following cash back payment methods:

To track the status of your cash back

Log into your account and click on the "Books I've Sold" tab. You'll see when your shipment is received and when it has been processed. If we have any questions concerning your shipment, we'll contact you at the email address you provided when you created your quote.

What are eTextbooks?

eTextbooks are digital versions of traditional printed textbooks. When you buy an eTextbook, you download it to your computer - you can either read it from there or load it onto an e-reader, tablet, or other portable electronic reading device.

Why choose eTextbooks over physical textbooks?

• Instant access
• Reduced price
• Less weight to lug around
• Enhanced features like built-in highlighting and notetaking
• Environmental sustainability: eTextbooks don't consume any paper or create any waste

Do eTextbooks expire?

Expiration rules vary by publisher. Log into your account and click on the "Digital Bookshelf" to view the digital rights of your eTextbook.

Can I print from my eTextbook?

Yes. Printing rules can vary by publisher. Check the publisher's guidelines before printing.

Can I share my eTextbook with my classmates?

No. eTextbooks are designed as a one-time download to a single personal computer. There are Encoded Digital Rights Management rules in place that disallow sharing eTextbooks.

Can I make a back-up copy of my eTextbook, in case my computer crashes?

With the exception of Adobe eTextbooks, your eBook is stored online to prevent loss of data. For Adobe eTextbooks, you may store back-ups on removable media (CD or DVD) or copy it to an external drive. In the event of a computer crash, you may reinstall your eTextbook on the same computer to which it was originally downloaded.

If you need help re-downloading your textbook, contact us at 877-292-6442 or eBooks@textbooks.com.

Follow these simple steps to purchase an eTextbooks from Textbooks.com:

1. Make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements.
2. Search or browse our digital inventory.
3. Download and install the required reader software.
4. Check out normally. You'll get two emails from us: an order confirmation and, once your order is approved, an email with your eTextbook's download info.
5. To download your eTextbook, click the link in the email or log in to your account.

To return your eTextbook, contact us at eBooks@textbooks.com or 877-292-6442 before you activate. eTextbooks are non-returnable upon activation.

For inactivated textbooks, returns are accepted within 30 days from the date of purchase.

You'll need to download one of the following free reader software programs in order to access your eTextbook:

• Textbooks.com Bookshelf Reader
• VitalSource Bookshelf eTextbook Reader
• Adobe Digital Editions*
  *Adobe Digital Editions is compatible with screen reading software JAWS, NVDA or Window-Eyes on Windows and VoiceOver on Mac OS
  

Which reader software do I need?

The reader software you need depends on the format of the eTextbook that you purchased. Before purchasing, this info is available on the eTextbook's product page under "View eBook Requirements". Also, after your order is processed, we'll email you instructions on how to download your free reader software.

General system requirements for all reader software:

• Personal (non-shared, non-lab) computer. eTextbooks are designed to be downloaded to one computer and accessed by only one user. If you download your eTextbook to a public computer and then try to access it on your personal computer later, you may not have permission to re-download it.
• High-speed Internet connection. A wired or wireless high-speed Internet connection (cable modem, DSL, LAN) is required for download stability and speed. Download time will vary based on the size of the eTextbook. Once your eTextbook is successfully downloaded, you do not need to be online to access it.

Specific system requirements for each reader software program:

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  • Site Optimization and Usage Tracking. In order to assure your visits to our websites are completely satisfactory, our system automatically identifies which browser you are using, the IP (Internet Provider) you used for access, and your Operating System. We do not collect any personal information from your hard drive. We also track user traffic patterns throughout our website. We use tracking information to determine which areas of our site users like and don't like based on traffic to those areas, as well as the kinds of products that most interest our customers. We do not track what individual users read, but rather how well each page performs overall. This helps us continue building a better site for you. To do this, we use web beacons and cookies (discussed below). We contract with third parties to help manage and optimize our Internet business and communications. If you do not want to help us learn how to improve our site, products, offers and marketing strategy, you can "opt out" of our ability to analyze such data by clicking the following link and following the instructions provided.

  • Collection of Information from Children. We do not seek information from children. If you are under 18 you should not provide us with any information without the involvement of a parent or guardian.

  How Is Your Personal Information Protected?

  Textbooks.com maintains reasonable security procedures and practices appropriate to the nature of the Personal Information to protect against unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. To further secure your Personal Information:

  • We have instituted measures to help protect your Personal Information from being intercepted and read as it is transmitted over the Internet.

  • We cross check an email address with the submitted password to validate access to any Textbooks.com customer account.

  • We do not allow any email address to access more than one Textbooks.com account. When a new Textbooks.com account is created, we require you to submit an email address that is not associated with an existing Textbooks.com account.

  • We encourage you to use a password that is not easily determinable (e.g., don't use your name or street name). Keep your password secure; do not share it with anyone. The password is the "key" to your account; anyone who gets this "key" can, along with your email address, gain access to your account.
    • If you forget your password, go to the My Account log in page and click on the "Forgot your password?" link, and then type in the email address of the account you would like to open. A message will be sent to your email address with instructions on how to access your account and change your password.

    • If you want to change your password or other account information, simply log onto your account and follow the instructions.

  • We encourage you to remember to sign out. To further prevent unauthorized access to your account, remember that after you sign in, you should sign out once you have (i) completed your transaction, (ii) completed managing your account, or (iii) decided to step away from your computer. Anyone who accesses your computer after you have signed in but before you have either signed out or your session has timed-out can access your account.

  In the event that your Personal Information is accessed and acquired by an unauthorized individual, we will conduct an investigation to determine if there is a reasonable possibility that your Personal Information has been, or will be, misused. In the event that we determine that misuse is reasonably possible, or that state or federal law requires that we issue a consumer notification, we will notify you of the unauthorized access unless a law enforcement agency believes that such notification may interfere with a criminal investigation. Notification of such an event may be given to you by e-mail, writing, or phone.

  How Can You Access Your Personal Information?

  To access, correct, or delete your Personal Information stored by Textbooks.com, please log in to the My Account page and update your information.

  How Will You Know If We Change Our Privacy Policy?

  This policy was last revised on September 19, 2010.

  Textbooks.com may, but is not required to, update this policy from time to time. Accordingly, you should periodically check this website for any changes.

  If You Have Any Questions About This Privacy Policy:

  Please contact us at privacy@textbooks.com. For all other inquiries, please contact Customer Service.
  
  

Terms of Use

Welcome to the Textbooks.com website (the 'Site').

The terms and conditions stated below, along with the policies and guidelines located throughout the Site (collectively, the 'Terms of Use'), identify what users of the Site (each a 'User') can expect from Textbooks.com Providers (as defined below) and the Site and what we expect from Users. By visiting or viewing any area of the Site, or making a purchase or other transaction via the Site or using any other feature of the Site, a User is deemed to have accepted the Terms of Use.

I. ONLINE CONDUCT

User agrees to use the Site only for lawful purposes in accordance with these Terms of Use.

Textbooks.com may disclose any electronic communication of any kind (i) to satisfy any law, regulation, or government request; (ii) if such disclosure is necessary or appropriate to operate the Site; or (iii) to protect the rights or property of Textbooks.com, Textbooks.com's affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, third-party content providers, merchants, sponsors, and licensors (collectively, ' Textbooks.com Providers'), or any other User.

Textbooks.com reserves the right to prohibit or restrict conduct or communication that Textbooks.com deems in its sole discretion to be harmful to any User, Textbooks.com Provider, the Site, or any third party, or to violate any applicable law.

II. LICENSES AND RESTRICTIONS

Textbooks.com grants the User a limited, nonexclusive, revocable license to access and make personal, non-commercial use (except to the extent User has a business relationship with Textbooks.com) of the Site.

Textbooks.com further grants the User a limited, nonexclusive and revocable right to create a hyperlink to the home page of Site so long as the link does not portray Textbooks.com, its affiliates, or their respective products or services in a false, misleading, derogatory, or otherwise offensive matter.

The foregoing licenses do not include any rights to:

• modify, download (other than page caching), reproduce, copy, or resell the Site, the Content (as defined below) or any portion or derivative thereof;
• commercially use the Site, the Content or any portion or derivative thereof (except to the extent User has a business relationship with Textbooks.com);
• copy or download any User's account information for the benefit of any third party;
• enable high volume, automated, electronic processes that apply to the Site or its systems;
• use any robot, spider, data miner, scraper or other automated means to access the Site or its systems for any purpose;
• interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Site or others' use and enjoyment of the Site;
• bypass any Textbooks.com measures used to prevent or restrict access to any portion of the Site;
• frame or utilize framing techniques to enclose any Content, trademark, logo, or other proprietary information (including images, text, page layout, or form) of Textbooks.com;
• use Textbooks.com's name, trademarks, services marks, or logos in any meta tags, advertising keywords, or any other 'hidden text;' or
• compile, repackage, disseminate, or otherwise extract data from the Site.

The foregoing are expressly prohibited; the right to do any of the foregoing shall require Textbooks.com's express written consent (which may include a written agreement signed by an authorized representative of Textbooks.com). Any unauthorized use of the Site, the Content, or any portion or derivative thereof shall terminate any license or permission granted by Textbooks.com.

III. TRADEMARKS

'Textbooks.com' and all other trademarks or service marks appearing on the Site are trademarks of Textbooks.com or its licensor. All rights are reserved. These and other intellectual property of Textbooks.com and its licensors used on the Site may not be used without prior written consent of Textbooks.com or its licensor, as the case may be. Without limiting the foregoing, no Textbooks.com trademark or trade dress may be used in connection with any product or service that is not Textbooks.com's, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among Users, or in any manner that disparages or discredits Textbooks.com.

IV. CONTENT

'Content' is defined as any book, information, data, software, photographs, graphs, videos, typefaces, graphics, music, sounds, and other material posted on the Site.

User acknowledges that the Site contains Content that is protected by copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, or other proprietary rights, and that these rights are valid and protected in all forms, media, and technologies existing now or hereinafter developed. All Content is copyrighted as a collective work under the U.S. copyright laws, and Textbooks.com owns a copyright in the selection, coordination, arrangement, and enhancement of such Content. User may not modify, remove, delete, augment, add to, publish, transmit, participate in the transfer or sale of, create derivative works from, or in any way exploit any of the Content, in whole or in part. If no specific restrictions are displayed, Users may make copies of select portions of the Content, provided that the copies are made only for User's personal use and that User maintains any notices contained in the Content, such as all copyright notices, trademark legends, or other proprietary rights notices. Except as provided in the preceding sentence or as permitted by the fair use privilege under the U.S. copyright laws (see, e.g., 17 U.S.C. Section 107), User may not upload, post, reproduce, or distribute in any way Content protected by copyright or other proprietary right without obtaining permission of the owner of the copyright or other propriety right. In addition to the foregoing, use of any software Content shall be governed by the software license agreement accompanying such software.

V. EXPORT

The U.S. export control laws regulate the export and re-export of technology originating in the United States. This includes the electronic transmission of information and software to foreign countries and to certain foreign nationals. User agrees to abide by these laws and their regulations -- including but not limited to the Export Administration Act and the Arms Export Control Act -- and not to transfer, by electronic transmission or otherwise, any Content derived from the Site to either a foreign national or a foreign destination in violation of such laws and regulations.

VI. PRICES

The price for an item on the Site may differ from the price shown in a User's shopping cart -- it is possible that such price may increase or decrease between the time the item is placed in a shopping cart and the time that the purchase is actually made. On rare occasions, an item may be priced incorrectly on the Site. If the price for such an item on the Site is incorrect as shown and the actual price is higher than the price shown at the time of purchase, then, at its sole discretion, Textbooks.com may either (i) contact the User for instructions before shipping the item or charging the User for the item; (ii) cancel the order for the item and notify the User of such cancellation; or (iii) ship the item at the incorrect price to the benefit of the User.

Please note that this policy regarding prices applies only to items sold and shipped by Textbooks.com.

VII. RISK OF LOSS

The risk of loss and title for all items purchased via the Site pass to the User upon delivery of the item to the shipping carrier.

VIII. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The items offered for sale on the Site contain descriptions that are provided directly by the publisher, manufacturer, or distributor of such item. Textbooks.com does not represent or warrant that the description of such items are accurate or complete. IF A USER PURCHASES AN ITEM FROM TEXTBOOKS.COM THAT IS NOT AS DESCRIBED ON THE SITE, THE USER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO RETURN THE ITEM IN AN UNUSED CONDITION FOR A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE.

IX. AGE OF USERS

Textbooks.com does not intend the Site to be used by any individual under the age of 18 (a 'Minor') without the supervision of a parent or guardian 18 years of age or older (a 'Guardian'). Textbooks.com relies upon Guardians to determine if any Content or items available on the Site are appropriate for the viewing, access, or purchase by such Minors. If a User is a Minor, such Minor may use the Site only under the supervision of a Guardian.

X. TERMINATION OF USAGE

Textbooks.com may issue a warning, temporarily suspend, indefinitely suspend, or terminate any User's right to use or access all or any part of the Site, including any account thereon, without notice, for any reason in Textbooks.com's sole discretion, including without limitation Textbooks.com's belief that such access would violate any applicable law or would be harmful to the interests of, or potentially cause financial loss or legal liability to, Textbooks.com, any Textbooks.com Provider or another User.

XI. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

User represents and warrants to Textbooks.com that: (i) User has the full power and authority to enter into and perform User's obligations under these Terms of Use; (ii) User's assent to and performance of User's obligations under these Terms of Use do not constitute a breach of or conflict with any other agreement or arrangement by which User is bound, or any applicable laws, regulations, or rules; (iii) these Terms of Use constitute legal, valid, binding, and enforceable obligations on User; (iv) User's use of the Site will not infringe the patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, right of publicity, or other intellectual property or proprietary right of any third party; and (v) User will comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations in User's use of the Site.

XII. INDEMNITY

User agrees to indemnify and hold each Textbooks.com Provider harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of User's breach of the Terms of Use or User's use of the Site in a manner that violates any law or the rights of a third party.

XIII. PASSWORD AND ACCOUNT SECURITY

Every User that has an account on the Site is responsible for (i) keeping his or her account password confidential and secured, (ii) restricting access to such User's computer; and (iii) keeping the e-mail address associated with that account current. User acknowledges that it is important to keep the e-mail address associated with his or her account current because although the User may be able to log into his or her Textbooks.com account using an old e-mail address, such User will not receive important messages from Textbooks.com about his or her orders and inquiries or other matters.

User accepts full responsibility for all activities that occur within such User's Textbooks.com account.

XIV. NOTICES

User consents to receive electronic communications from Textbooks.com, whether addressed to the e-mail address associated with such User's Textbooks.com account or posted on the Site. User acknowledges and agrees that any communication via e-mail or by postings on this Site satisfies any legal requirement that such communication be made in writing and that such communications shall be deemed received upon sending or posting.

XV. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

THE SITE IS PROVIDED BY TEXTBOOKS.COM ON AN 'AS IS' AND 'AS AVAILABLE' BASIS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, EACH TEXTBOOKS.COM PROVIDER DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NO TEXTBOOKS.COM PROVIDER MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED: (i) AS TO THE OPERATION OF THE SITE, OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, OR PRODUCTS INCLUDED THEREON; (ii) THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE; (iii) AS TO THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR CURRENCY OF ANY INFORMATION, CONTENT, SERVICE, OR MERCHANDISE PROVIDED THROUGH THE SITE; OR (iv) THAT THE SITE, ITS SERVERS, OR E-MAILS SENT FROM OR ON BEHALF OF TEXTBOOKS.COM ARE FREE OF VIRUSES, SCRIPTS, TROJAN HORSES, WORMS, OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

TEXTBOOKS.COM DOES NOT GUARANTEE CONTINUOUS, UNINTERRUPTED OR SECURE ACCESS TO THE SITE OR ANY RELATED SERVICES. THE OPERATION OF THE SITE MAY BE INTERFERED WITH BY NUMEROUS FACTORS OUTSIDE THE CONTROL OF TEXTBOOKS.COM.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL ANY TEXTBOOKS.COM PROVIDER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RELIANCE BY A USER ON ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE SITE OR THAT RESULT FROM MISTAKES, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, DELETION OF FILES OR E-MAIL, ERRORS, DEFECTS, VIRUSES, DELAYS IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION, OR ANY FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, WHETHER OR NOT RESULTING FROM ACTS OF GOD, TERRORISM, FIRE, COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE, THEFT, DESTRUCTION, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO TEXTBOOKS.COM'S RECORDS, PROGRAMS, OR SERVICES. USER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL APPLY TO ALL CONTENT, MERCHANDISE, AND SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE.

NO TEXTBOOKS.COM PROVIDER SHALL ASSUME LIABILITY FOR ANY ACTION OR INACTION WITH RESPECT TO CONDUCT, COMMUNICATION, OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SITE.

NO TEXTBOOKS.COM PROVIDER WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE SITE OR THE PURCHASE OF ANY PRODUCT THEREFROM, EVEN IF SUCH TEXTBOOKS.COM PROVIDER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL TEXTBOOKS.COM'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE GREATER OF THE VALUE OF GOODS PURCHASED THROUGH THE SITE BY USER OR $100.

CERTAIN STATE LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO A USER, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS, EXCLUSIONS, OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO SUCH USER, AND SUCH USER MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.

XVI. SEVERABILITY

The provisions of these Terms of Use are intended to be severable. If for any reason any provision of these Terms of Use shall be held invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part in any applicable jurisdiction, such provision shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability without in any manner affecting the validity or enforceability thereof in any other jurisdiction or the remaining provisions hereof in any jurisdiction.

XVII. APPLICABLE LAW; JURISDICTION

The Site is created and controlled by Textbooks.com in the State of Missouri. The laws of the State of Missouri will govern the Terms of Use, without giving effect to any principles that would cause the application of the law of any other State.

Each Textbooks.com Provider and User agrees to submit to the nonexclusive personal jurisdiction of the courts located within the State of Missouri and waives any objection to the laying of venue of any litigation in said courts.

XVIII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

For any claim or controversy at law or equity that arises out of the Terms of Use, the Site or any Textbooks.com service (each a 'Claim') where the total amount of the award sought is less than $10,000 (excluding Claims for injunctive or other equitable relief), User or Textbooks.com may elect to resolve the dispute through binding arbitration conducted by telephone, on-line or based solely upon written submissions where no in-person appearance is required. In such cases, the arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules (including without limitation the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes, if applicable), and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

Alternatively, any Claim (including Claims for injunctive or other equitable relief) may be adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction located in Boone County, Missouri or in the United States county where the defendant is located (in the case of Textbooks.com, Boone County, Missouri, and in the User's case either in the county of such User's home address or principal place of business, or if such address is not located in the United States, then in Boone County, Missouri).

XIX. FRAUD

Textbooks.com actively reports and prosecutes actual and suspected credit card fraud.

We may require further authorization from you such as a telephone confirmation of your order and/or other information. Our decision to require further authorization is at our discretion. Textbooks.com reserves the right to cancel, delay, refuse to ship, or recall from the shipper any order if fraud is suspected.

Textbooks.com captures certain information during the order process, including time, date, IP address, and other information that will be used to locate and identify individuals committing fraud. If any Textbooks.com order is suspected to be fraudulent, all records will be submitted with or without a subpoena to all law enforcement agencies and to the credit card company for fraud investigation. Textbooks will cooperate with authorities to prosecute offenders to the full extent of the law.

XX. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

User agrees to comply with any additional policies and guidelines located throughout the Site, including without limitation the following, which are incorporated into these Terms of Use:

• Intellectual Property Rights Policy
• Privacy and Security Policy
• Buyback Policy

XXI. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By visiting or viewing any area of the Site, making a purchase or other transaction via Textbooks.com or using any other feature of the Site, a User is deemed to have accepted the Terms of Use. The Terms of Use, including all documents referenced herein, represents the entire understanding between User and Textbooks.com regarding User's relationship with Textbooks.com and supersedes any prior statements or representations. Headings used in the Terms of Use are for reference only and shall not affect the meaning of any terms.

XXII. MODIFICATION

Internet technology and the applicable laws, rules and regulations change frequently. Accordingly, Textbooks.com reserves the right to make changes to the Site, posted policies, and Terms of Use at any time without notice. User's continued use of the Site constitutes assent to any new or modified provision of these Terms of Use that may be posted on the Site.

Rental Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

Intellectual Property Policy

Textbooks.com has adopted the following policy toward intellectual property infringements:

"Textbooks.com will block access to and/or remove any material submitted to our site that we believe in good faith infringes a copyright or other intellectual property right."

This policy shall cover all aspects of Textbooks.com.

Procedure for Reporting Intellectual Property Infringements:
If you are the owner of an intellectual property right that you believe is being infringed by material on the Textbooks.com site, please submit a formal Notice of Copyright Infringement containing the following information:

• A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
• Identification of each copyrighted, trademarked or otherwise protected work claimed to have been infringed.
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity, including information reasonably sufficient to permit Textbooks.com to locate the material on the Textbooks.com site.
• Your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address.
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the rights owner, its agent or the law.
• A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

Send the Notice of Infringement to the following designated Intellectual Property Rights Agent for Textbooks.com to Corrections@Textbooks.com.