Terms of Service

Welcome to Behelo

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Behelo digital library platform ("Service") operated by Behelo ("us", "we", or "our"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Our Mission

Behelo is dedicated to preserving and sharing cultural heritage through digital resources. We provide a platform for authors, researchers, and cultural keepers to distribute books, documents, and educational materials, with special focus on underrepresented cultures and languages.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

User Accounts

Account Creation

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must be at least 16 years old to create an account
• One person may not maintain multiple accounts

Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Keep your contact information up to date

Purchases and Payments

Digital Resources

• All sales are final unless otherwise stated
• You receive a license to download and use purchased resources for personal use
• Commercial use requires explicit permission from the content author
• You may not share, redistribute, or resell purchased content

Pricing and Payment

• Prices are displayed in USD and may include applicable taxes
• We reserve the right to change prices at any time
• Payment processing is handled by secure third-party providers
• Refunds are subject to our refund policy

Content and Intellectual Property

User Content

• You retain ownership of content you submit to our platform
• By submitting content, you grant us license to display and distribute it
• You represent that you have the right to submit and distribute your content
• You are responsible for ensuring your content does not infringe third-party rights

Cultural Sensitivity

• We respect the cultural significance of traditional knowledge
• Content involving sacred or sensitive cultural information requires community approval
• We work with cultural communities to ensure appropriate representation
• Authors must have proper authorization to share cultural materials

Prohibited Content

You may not submit content that:

• Violates laws or regulations
• Infringes intellectual property rights
• Contains hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
• Is pornographic, violent, or otherwise inappropriate
• Misrepresents cultural traditions or appropriates cultural heritage

Author Terms

Content Submission

• Authors must verify their identity and qualifications
• All content is subject to our review and approval process
• Authors must provide accurate descriptions and metadata
• Authors are responsible for the accuracy of their content

Revenue Sharing

• Authors receive 70% of net revenue from their content sales
• Payments are processed monthly for balances over $25
• Authors are responsible for their own tax obligations
• We may withhold payments for disputed or fraudulent content

User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for illegal or unauthorized purposes
• Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Harvest or collect user information without consent

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Service, you consent to our data practices as described in our Privacy Policy.

Copyright and DMCA

Copyright Policy

• We respect intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same
• We respond to valid DMCA takedown notices
• Repeat copyright infringers will have their accounts terminated

Filing a DMCA Notice

To report copyright infringement, contact us at:

• Email: dmca@behelo.com
• Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

• We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features
• Maintenance may temporarily affect service availability

Content Accuracy

• We do not guarantee the accuracy of user-submitted content
• Cultural and historical information should be verified independently
• Authors are responsible for the accuracy of their content

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Behelo shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

Termination

Termination by You

• You may terminate your account at any time
• Downloaded content may remain accessible per your license
• Some information may be retained per our Privacy Policy

Termination by Us

• We may terminate accounts for violation of these Terms
• We may suspend service for maintenance or legal reasons
• We will provide notice when reasonably possible

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where Behelo is incorporated. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in that jurisdiction.

Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or platform notification. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact Information

Questions about these Terms? Contact us:

• Email: legal@behelo.com
• Subject: Terms of Service Inquiry