Terms of service.

Effective Date: September 20th, 2025

Welcome to the Banned Books Initiative (“BBI,” “we,” “our,” “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, services, and content. By visiting our website or engaging with BBI, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

Eligibility & Acceptable Use: You agree not to use the site for unlawful purposes, post or submit harmful, defamatory, or discriminatory content, or attempt to hack, disrupt, or misuse our systems. We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access if these rules are violated. Intellectual Property: All original content, including text, graphics, logos, and design elements, is owned by BBI unless otherwise credited. You may share our content non-commercially for advocacy or educational purposes, provided proper attribution is given. Use of our name, logo, or branding implying endorsement requires written consent. User-Generated Content: By submitting essays, art, stories, or media, you grant BBI a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and share your content on our platforms. You are responsible for ensuring submissions are your own or that you hold rights to share them. We reserve the right to edit or decline submissions at our discretion. External Links: Our website may link to third-party sites such as authors, libraries, or ice cream companies. BBI is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those external sites. Donations & Merchandise: All donations are final and non-refundable. Merchandise is provided “as is,” with additional refund or return details posted when applicable. Disclaimers & Liability: The site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free content, or accuracy of information. To the fullest extent permitted by law, BBI is not liable for damages resulting from use of our site or services. Privacy: We value your privacy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we manage your information. Modifications: These Terms may be updated at any time. The “Effective Date” will indicate when changes occur. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.