Terms of Use

Last updated: January 2024

These Terms of Use govern your use of the hollow-kestrel website and services. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our website or services.

About Us

hollow-kestrel provides literary consultancy services including personalised book recommendations, reading habit coaching, book club facilitation, and related services. We are based in London, United Kingdom.

Use of Our Website

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You must not use our website:

• In any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• In any way that is unlawful or fraudulent
• To transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material
• To knowingly transmit any data or material that contains viruses or other harmful programmes

Our Services

The literary consultancy services we provide are intended for informational and recreational purposes. Our book recommendations and reading guidance:

• Are based on our professional judgement and experience
• Are not intended as academic, therapeutic, or professional advice
• May not suit every individual's tastes or circumstances
• Should be considered as suggestions rather than prescriptions

We do not guarantee that you will enjoy every book we recommend or that our services will achieve specific outcomes.

Bookings and Payments

When you book a service through our website:

• You agree to provide accurate and complete information
• You agree to pay the fees stated at the time of booking
• Cancellations made more than 48 hours before a scheduled session will receive a full refund
• Cancellations made within 48 hours may be subject to a cancellation fee
• We reserve the right to reschedule sessions with reasonable notice

Intellectual Property

The content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of hollow-kestrel or our content suppliers and is protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content from our website without our prior written consent.

Personalised reading lists and consultation notes provided to you are for your personal use only and may not be commercially exploited or shared publicly without our permission.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We exclude all implied warranties, conditions, and other terms that might otherwise be implied by statute or common law
• We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Our total liability for any claim arising from our services shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of these websites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

hollow-kestrel
14 Bloomsbury Way
London, WC1A 2SL
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]