TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Consent to be Bound by Terms and Conditions
These “Terms and Conditions” shall provide the terms and conditions of use of, and access to, any “Services” (as defined below) provided by www.bookscan.ro (Bookscan), its website (the “Site”) at http://bookscan.ro and information, text, graphics, or other materials appearing on the Site created and/or provided by bookscan (the “Content”). These Terms and Conditions shall limit bookscan’s liability and obligations to you, and your access to, or use of, the Services, the Site and/or the Content shall constitute your explicit agreement with these Terms and Conditions and consent to be bound thereby.
2. Your account
You have to create and manage a bookscan Account by yourself in order to use our Services. Sharing your account with others is strictly prohibited. You are responsible for the security of your own password.
a. Use of our services
Your access to, and use of, the Services, the Site and/or the Content shall be permitted explicitly and strictly conditioned upon your compliance with these Terms and Conditions. Bookscan shall specifically reserve the right to change, modify, limit, suspend or terminate your access to and use of the Services, the Site and/or the Content in its sole discretion.
b. No Sharing, No Distribution
Your access to, and use of, the Services, the Site and/or the Content are permitted only to you. The sharing of your user account with another person, and distribution of the scanned file to another person, are strictly prohibited.
c. Use at your own Risk
Your use of the Services shall be at your own risk. Bookscan shall have no responsibility for any harm or damage to your computer system, loss or corruption of data, or any other harm that results from your access to or use of the Services.
d. Termination
If you violate any of these Terms and Conditions, your permission to use the Services, Site and Content shall automatically terminate. Bookscan shall reserve the right to revoke your access to and use of the Services, Site and Content at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Bookscan also reserves the right to cease providing or to change the Services, Site and Content at any time and without notice. Bookscan shall reserve the right to terminate your account at any time, with or without notice upon its sole discretion.
3. Services Provided by Bookscan
Bookscan shall receive documents in various media formats, scan and convert them into electronic digital formats, and return them to you as outlined below (the “Services”):
a. Media Formats We May Accept
- Business Documents
- Business cards
- Books
- Photographs
- Greeting Cards
- Large format documents
b. Pricing
Scanning:
A4 = 0.1 EUR
A3 = 0.2 EUR
A2 = 0.40 EUR
Pricing for OCR (Optical Character Recognition):
1 Set = 1 EUR
1-100 pages rounds up to 1 Set.
101-200 pages rounds up to 2 Sets.
101-201 201–300 pages rounds up to 3 Sets. etc.
Include files on DVD = 10 EUR
Photo scanning:
Any photograph no larger than A4 = 0.45 EUR
Large format scanning up to A0+:
Black and white = 3.3 EUR square meter
Color = 5.4 EUR square meter
Additional Charge May Apply
After the package arrival from you, we carefully investigate and count papers. If there is any discrepancy between the actual count and your payment, we will send a notification email and additional charge invoice through PayPal.
4. Scope and Limitation of Services
a. General Limitations
- You must be at least 13 years old or older to receive the Services.
- Please be aware that some media (e.g., glossy photo-print paper) may not be able to be scanned despite of Bookscan’s best effort. Those documents that were not accepted will be returned to you.
- The original documents will NOT be returned after scanned unless specifically requested to be returned. Return process fee and actual shipping cost to be borne by the customer.
i. Business Documents
- The documents will NOT be accepted if staples, sticky notes (e.g., Post-it® notes) or any other removable objects are attached to media.
- All sheets must be unfolded.
- Every set of document needs to distinguishable from one another. Please use paper clips or binder clips or rubber band (anything that is quickly removable) but NO adhesive or staple, please.
ii. Business cards
- Only regular-size business cards (i.e., 5 cm x 9 cm) will be accepted.
iii. Books
- In order to use our services, you must agree that your use of PDF is permissible under the Fair Use Policy. Otherwise, you must either: 1) be the owner of the copyright; or 2) have obtained permission from the copyright holder. You must provide Bookscan with a signed declaration (pdf/user_agreement.pdf) with the book to scan, a copy of which will be inserted at the last page of each scanned file.
- We accept MAGAZINES.
- We do not scan the cover of Hard-covered books and the dust-covers without any specific request from customers. It needs extra charge, please contact us.
- Books should have ISBN number, otherwise would be considered as "Business Documents".
- Will NOT be accepted if staples, sticky notes (e.g., Post-it® notes) or any other removable objects are attached.
- The books with many "Dog ears"(the folded down corner of a book page) will NOT be acceptable. Please put the "Dog ears" back to the original position.
- For requesting OCR for non-English books, users need to specify the language by making a note (or Post-it® note) on those books.
iv. Photographs
- All photographs must be removed from a photo album or photo books.
- Some large size photographs may not be accepted.
v. Greeting cards
- Any greeting cards with “frills” or “pop-ups” will NOT be accepted.
5. Cancellation Policy
a. Refund
You may cancel the order by sending email to www.bookscan.ro with the Order Number within 10 days from the Scan Start date;
- Before sending package: Full amount of order.
- After scanning: No refund - All the works are done at this point.
b. Re-scan
While Bookscan offers high quality of works, you must acknowledge there are certain risks in the scanning process and Bookscan will NOT accept any re-scan or refund request due to following issues:
- Scanned products may have some fold marks, line marks, or marks of adhesive residues.
- Marks or writings on the original documents appear on the files.
- OCR accuracy has a limitation. It is not 100%.
- Some tilting unavoidable with scanning.
6. Ordering Procedure
a. Books
i. Subscription Process:
- Visit www.bookscan.ro and create an account.
- Sign in at www.bookscan.ro
ii. Order Process:
- User doesn't need to write the order number on the box.
- Wait for an email notification to download the digital files from bookscan.ro
b. Documents
- Visit www.bookscan.ro and create an account.
- Sign in at bookscan.ro
- Place an order at "Place Order"
- Confirm your order and proceed to checkout.
- After checkout, Bookscan will send an email receipt with order number.
- Print out the email receipt.
- Place all the documents you want Bookscan to process in a box, and pack it with a copy of the receipt enclosed.
- Write the order number on the box, and ship it to us.
- Wait for an email notification to download the digital files from bookscan.ro
c. Other media formats (Business Documents, Business cards, Photographs, Greeting Cards)
- Visit www.bookscan.ro and create an account.
- Sign in at bookscan.ro.
- Request pricing.
- Place an order at "Place Order"
- Confirm your order and proceed to checkout.
- After checkout, bookscan.ro will send an email receipt with order number.
- Print out the email receipt.
- Place all the documents you want bookscan.ro to process in a box, and pack it with a copy of the receipt enclosed.
- Write the order number on the box, and ship it to us.
- Wait for an email notification to download the digital files from bookscan.ro.
d. Process Time
- The standard processing time will be 3-5 weeks from Bookscan 's receipt of the original; however, it may change depending on conditions and volume of the originals.
7. Retention
a. Original Documents/Material You Send bookscan.ro
The original documents/business cards/books/photographs /greeting cards you sent to Bookscan will be stored for two weeks after the scan is complete during which you must send a request for re-scan, if there are any issues with the digital file you downloaded. After this two-week period, the original material will be returned.
b. Digital Files You Download
Your digital files will be stored for one (1) month after the scan is completed during which you must download onto your PC or servers.
8. Intellectual Property Right
a. Directive 2001/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 22 May 2001.
Bookscan respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the DIRECTIVE 2001/29/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 22 May 2001 on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights, the text of which may be found on the http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legalcontent/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32001L0029&qid=1512479053795&from=EN Bookscan shall respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement committed using the Service, Site and/or Content if such claims are reported to Bookscan identified in the sample notice below. If you are a copyright owner, authorized to act on behalf of one, or authorized to act under any exclusive right under copyright, you shall immediately report any alleged copyright infringements taking place on or through the Site by notice with information and delivering it to Bookscan. Upon receipt of such Notice, Bookscan shall take whatever action, in its sole discretion, it deems appropriate, including but not limited to, removal of the alleged infringing content from the Site.
b. No Claim of Copyright by Bookscan
Bookscan does not claim any rights in the original documents/business cards/books/photographs /greeting cards you sent to bookscan.ro, or the digital files created by scanning such which you download from bookscan.ro.
c. NO-SCAN Policy
Bookscan will not scan if misuse of our Services and/or actual copyright infringement is discovered. Furthermore, Bookscan will suspend or forfeit customer 's accounts for repeat offenders at its sole discretion. If Bookscan gains knowledge of actual infringement, or becomes aware of facts or circumstances from which infringing activity is apparent, Bookscan will take remedial actions as appropriate, including suspension or termination of your account.
9. Indemnity
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Bookscan, its officers, directors, employees and agents, harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys ' fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with: (i) your access to or use of the Services; (ii) your violation of these Terms and Conditions; or (iii) your violation of any third party right, including without limitation any intellectual property rights, including but not limited to right of attribution, publicity, confidentiality, property or privacy right.
10. Disclaimer
THE SERVICES, SITE AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, Bookscan EXPLICITLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT USE OF THE SERVICES, SITE AND CONTENT MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED RESULTS, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA OR COMMUNICATIONS, PROJECT DELAYS, OTHER UNPREDICTABLE DAMAGE OR LOSS, OR EXPOSURE OF YOUR DATA TO UNINTENDED THIRD PARTIES. Bookscan MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICES, SITE AND CONTENT WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR BE AVAILABLE ON AN UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE BASIS. Bookscan MAKES NO WARRANTY REGARDING THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, OR INFORMATION PURCHASED OR OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICES, SITE AND CONTENT, OR THE ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, TRUTHFULNESS, COMPLETENESS OR RELIABILITY OF ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICES, SITE AND CONTENT. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED FROM Bookscan OR THROUGH THE SERVICES, SITE AND CONTENT, WILL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY MADE HEREIN.
11. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT WILL Bookscan BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF USE, DATA, BUSINESS OR PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, OR FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SERVICES, SITE AND/OR CONTENT, OR FOR ANY ERROR OR DEFECT IN THE SERVICES, SITE OR CONTENT, WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY ARISES FROM ANY CLAIM BASED UPON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT Bookscan HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE, EVEN IF A REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT Bookscan SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF OTHER USERS OR THIRD PARTIES AND THAT THE RISK OF INJURY FROM THE FOREGOING RESTS ENTIRELY WITH YOU. FURTHER, Bookscan SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO YOU OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY THIRD PARTY CONTENT UPLOADED ONTO OR DOWNLOADED FROM THE SITE OR THROUGH THE SERVICES AND/OR THE FILES, OR IF YOUR DATA IS LOST, CORRUPTED OR EXPOSED TO UNINTENDED THIRD PARTIES.
12. General Provisions
a. Severability
The invalidity of any one or more provisions hereof or of any other agreement or instrument given pursuant to or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall not affect the remaining portions of these Terms and Conditions or any such other agreement or instrument or any part thereof; and in the event that any provision of this Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid or ineffective by any court with competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be stricken in the way to affect the smallest degree possible to other provisions of these Terms and Conditions.
b. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions and any action related thereto shall be governed by the laws of the European Union without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
c. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions shall constitute the entire and exclusive agreement between Bookscan and you regarding the Services, Site and Content, and shall integrate any prior and contemporaneous discussions, understanding and agreements between bookscan.ro and you regarding the Services, Site and/or Content.
d. Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. You acknowledge and agree that bookscan.ro is not responsible or liable for: (i) the availability or accuracy of such websites or resources; or (ii) the content, products, or services on or available from such websites or resources. Links to such websites or resources do not imply any endorsement by Bookscan of such websites or resources or the content, products, or services available from such websites or resources. You acknowledge sole responsibility for and assume all risk arising from your use of any such websites or resources.