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Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 26/02/2025

These are the terms and conditions on which we supply products to you. Please read these terms carefully before placing an order via this site.

These terms tell you what you need to know about purchasing products from us. We may make changes to these Terms and Conditions of Sale without notice by posting the new terms on this Site.  The terms and conditions posted on the Site at the time you place your order will govern that purchase.

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1. Your Details

When you create an account with Horizon Bookstore, you will be required to choose a contact email address and password. You are responsible for all sessions and transactions taken under these details. You should keep your password safe and not disclose it to anyone. You should change it immediately if you feel it has been compromised.

 You can update your details by signing into your account on the Horizon Bookstore website and updating the relevant section.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and all activities that occur under your account.

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

When using Horizon Bookstore, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions and all applicable laws and regulations. You agree not to:

  • Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could harm Horizon Bookstore or its users.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems.
  • Transmit any viruses or other malicious code.
  • Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the website’s functionality.
  • Scrape or collect data from the website without our express permission.

2. The Contract Between Us

Any contract for purchases made through the website will be with Horizon Bookstore.

Horizon Bookstore must receive payment of the whole of the price for the goods that you order before your order can be accepted, and the contract formed. Payment is not taken until the point of dispatch of the goods to you. Once payment has been received Horizon Bookstore will send an order confirmation by email, this is simply that we have received your order, and not that it is guaranteed for shipment. The shipment email will include your name, the order number and the total price. Horizon Bookstore’s acceptance of your order brings into existence a legally binding contract between us on these terms. Any term sought to be imposed by you in your order will not form part of the contract.

Horizon Bookstore is entitled to withdraw from any contract in the case of obvious errors or inaccuracies regarding the goods appearing on our website. If an error or inaccuracy is discovered with regards to the advertised price of the goods that you have ordered, we will contact you as soon as possible by email. This will be to inform you of the correct price of the goods, and to ask you if you wish to continue with the order at the amended price, or to cancel the order altogether.

We accept payment via major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), PayPal, and Amazon Pay. All payments are processed securely through encrypted connections.

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order if fraud or an unauthorized or illegal activity is suspected.

3. Fulfilling Orders via Amazon Dropshipping

Horizon Bookstore operates using a dropshipping model, with order fulfillment provided by Amazon. This means that when you place an order with us, it is processed and shipped directly from Amazon’s warehouses. While we strive to ensure a smooth and reliable service, please be aware of the following:

  • Shipping: Shipping is handled by Amazon and their chosen couriers. As such, Horizon Bookstore is not directly responsible for shipping times or delivery issues, which are subject to Amazon’s policies and the courier’s performance. Please refer to Amazon’s Shipping Policies $$Link to Amazon Shipping Policies]
  • Amazon’s Terms: Your purchase is also subject to Amazon’s terms of sale and shipping policies, which may apply in addition to these Terms and Conditions.
  • Customer Service: For questions about your order, delivery issues, or returns, please initially contact Horizon Bookstore. We will liaise with Amazon to resolve the issue.

Horizon Bookstore is not responsible for errors or omissions made by Amazon in the fulfillment process.

4. Withdrawal By You From the Contract

If you are an individual and are not buying goods on behalf of a business, there are certain circumstances in which you may withdraw from the contract and these are set out here. This right to withdraw does not apply to business buyers.

You may withdraw your order for goods at any time up to the end of the thirtieth working day after you have received the goods. You do not need to give Horizon Bookstore any reason for withdrawing your order nor will you have to pay any penalty.

You may return products within 30 days of receipt. Please refer to our $$Returns Policy](link to returns policy page) for detailed instructions on how to return your order and what you can return. Returns must be in their original condition, with all original packaging and tags intact. As your order is fulfilled by Amazon, returns will be processed by Amazon according to their return policy. Please note that returns are subject to Amazon’s return policy as well as our own. You may be responsible for shipping costs associated with returns, please refer to the third parties shipping and returns terms for full clarity. Any refunds will be issued to the original payment method within 30 days of your order, in line with Amazons terms. This excludes any downloadable products or products with a seal when removed.

To withdraw your order you must notify Horizon Bookstore via the contact page or contact@horizonbookstore.com
If you have received the goods before you withdraw your order then, unless you have lost your right to withdraw because you have taken the goods out of their sealed package, you must send them back to the address provided by Horizon Bookstore customer support. Please refer to our $$Returns Policy](link to returns policy page) for detailed instructions on how to return your order., unless the goods were supplied faulty or damaged. If you withdraw your order but Horizon Bookstore has already processed the goods for delivery, and you have received them, you must not unpack the goods when they are received by you, and you must send the goods back to Horizon Bookstore at your own cost and risk as soon as possible.

Once you have notified Horizon Bookstore that you are withdrawing your order, any sum debited to Horizon Bookstore from your credit card will be re-credited to your account as soon as possible and, in any event, within 30 days of your order.

Digital Products: Due to the nature of digital products (e.g., eBooks, audiobooks), we generally do not offer returns or refunds for these items once they have been downloaded or accessed. If you experience technical issues, please contact our customer support.

5. Availability of Goods You Order

In some circumstances, we may limit the number of copies of a particular book or product or series of books or products you can order. This may, for example, be where we have limited stocks of a particular book or product, whether caused by limitations placed on us by our suppliers, where a book is signed by an author or otherwise. When we are aware of this, we will notify you before an order is made. Whether or not we have notified you before you have placed an order, if Horizon Bookstore has insufficient stock to deliver some or all of the goods ordered by you, or where you have ordered or sought to order (whether in one transaction or multiple transactions, and whether from one or more customer accounts) goods in excess of any quantity limits we have imposed, we will notify you as soon as possible of which parts of your order we will accept and which we will reject. 

Sums debited (if any) by Horizon Bookstore from your debit or credit card or any other source of payment for goods we are unable or unwilling to supply to you will be re-credited to your account. Horizon Bookstore will notify you by email at the address you gave in your order form of which orders have been satisfied and which have been rejected. Any refund will be made as soon as possible and within 30 days of your order. Horizon Bookstore will not be obliged to offer additional compensation for disappointment suffered… Please also note: in furtherance of the above provisions, we endeavor to bring our customers the best value we can by running special offers, but please remember stocks are limited at the special offer price and subject to availability, which is subject to change without notice. We update our website as quickly as we can to minimize disappointment. Updating the website when goods have sold out at promotional prices can take a few hours to update. Please note that the prices of the goods offered for tender are displayed in the shopping basket. Rest assured, your debit or credit card will only be debited as your order or individual items from your order are dispatched.

Gift cards and vouchers are non-refundable unless required by law.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about our products, we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information.

6. Multi-buy Offers

Prices exclude postage and packing. Promotions apply to listed titles only, which are subject to change and availability. If you choose to purchase a product from a multi-buy offer, but do not purchase enough products to qualify for the special discount, the product will be charged at the normal price. Please note that on 3 for 2 promotions (and other multi-buy offers), the lowest priced title will always be the ‘free’ item. $$Link to specific offer terms and conditions (if applicable)]

7. Delivery of Goods to You

Horizon Bookstore utilizes Amazon’s fulfillment services for order processing and shipping. This means Amazon handles the packaging and delivery of your order, selecting the appropriate courier for your location. We currently deliver to Germany, USA, Australia, and the UK.

  • Shipping Times & Costs: Delivery times and costs are determined by Amazon and will be displayed during the checkout process.
  • Amazon’s Policies: Please note that Amazon’s shipping policies apply to your order.
  • Loss or Damage: In the event of a lost or damaged package, please contact Horizon Bookstore customer support at contact@horizonbookstore.com, and we will work with Amazon to resolve the issue however our responsibility will lie with any communications, and Amazon is responsible with the delivery..

8. Customs Charges

If you are ordering goods for delivery outside of the UK, please note that your consignment may be subject to VAT (Value Added Tax), other taxes, customs duties and/or fees levied by the destination country. Any such charges levied in relation to customs clearance must be borne by you. You are solely responsible for all customs charges, including any fees incurred if you refuse to accept the shipment. It is accepted by you that Horizon Bookstore has no control over additional charges in relation to customs clearance. Horizon Bookstore recommends that you check with your local customs officials or post office for more information regarding importation taxes/duties that may be applicable to your online order.

9. Liability

This is as follows:

(a) If the goods Horizon Bookstore delivers are not what you ordered or are damaged or defective or the delivery is of an incorrect quantity, Horizon Bookstore shall have no liability to you unless you notify Horizon Bookstore of the problem, in writing via the contact page or contact@horizonbookstore.com within 10 working days of the delivery of goods in question.

(b) If you do not receive goods ordered by you within 30 days of the date on which they were dispatched to you, Horizon Bookstore shall have no liability to you unless you notify Horizon Bookstore in writing at the Horizon Bookstore contact address of the problem within 40 days of the date on which the goods were dispatched to you.

(c) If you notify a problem to Horizon Bookstore under this condition, Horizon Bookstore’s only obligation will be, at its option, to make good any shortage or non-delivery; to replace or repair any goods that are damaged or defective; or to refund to you the amount paid by you for the goods in question to the original method of payment, unless such method is no longer valid in which case Horizon Bookstore e-coupons will be issued to the value of the refund due.

(d) Horizon Bookstore will not be liable to you for any indirect or consequential loss or damage arising out of any problem you notify to Horizon Bookstore under this condition and Horizon Bookstore shall have no liability to pay any money to you by way of compensation other than to refund to you the amount paid by you for the goods in question under paragraph (c) above.

(e) Nothing in this condition is, however, intended to limit any rights you might have as a consumer under applicable local law that may not be excluded nor in any way to exclude or limit Horizon Bookstore’s liability to you for any death or personal injury resulting from its negligence.

(f) Nothing in this contract creates any right which is enforceable by any person not a party to the contract. Our products are only intended for the sole use of the customer

(g) If you receive a damaged or defective item, please get in touch with our customer support team within seven days of delivery. We will provide instructions on returning the item and arrange for a replacement or refund.

10. Events beyond our control

Horizon Bookstore shall have no liability to you for any failure to deliver goods you have ordered or any delay in doing so or for any damage or defect to goods delivered that is caused by any event or circumstance beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, strikes, pandemics, government regulations, or actions or inactions of Amazon or its delivery partners.

11. Invalidity

If any part of these conditions is unenforceable (including any provision in which Horizon Bookstore excludes its liability to you) the enforceability of any other part of these conditions will not be affected.

12. Complaints

Horizon Bookstore operates a complaints handling procedure which is used to try to resolve disputes when they first arise. If you have a complaint, please contact us via the contact page or contact@horizonbookstore.com. We will acknowledge receipt of your complaint within 10 business days.

13. Governing Law

The contract between us shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with English law, and the English courts shall have jurisdiction to resolve any disputes between us.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with the current Horizon Bookstore website prices, delivery details and Horizon Bookstore contact details, set out the whole of our agreement relating to the supply of the goods to you by Horizon Bookstore. These Terms and Conditions cannot be varied except in writing signed by a director of Horizon Bookstore. In particular nothing said by any sales person on behalf of Horizon Bookstore should be understood as a variation of these Terms and Conditions or as an authorized representation of the nature or quality of any goods offered for sale by Horizon Bookstore. Horizon Bookstore shall have no liability for any such representation being untrue or misleading.

15. Disclaimer

The nature of Internet communications means that your communications may be susceptible to data corruption, interception and delays. Horizon Bookstore shall not be responsible for any detrimental reliance you place on this website or its contents.

Horizon Bookstore is providing this site and its contents (including any downloadable data or software) on an ‘as is’ basis and makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to this site or its contents and disclaims all such representations and warranties, whether express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. In addition, Horizon Bookstore makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose of the information and related graphics published in this site or that any software or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

The information contained in this site may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. All liability of Horizon Bookstore howsoever arising for any such inaccuracies or errors is expressly excluded to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Neither Horizon Bookstore nor any of its Directors, employees or other representatives will be liable for damages arising out of or in connection with the use of this site in any way. This is a comprehensive limitation of liability that applies to all damages of any kind, including (without limitation) compensatory, direct, indirect or consequential damages, loss of data, income or profit, loss of or damage to property and claims of third parties.

Our website may contain hyperlinks. These hyperlinks connect you to sites of other organizations which are not our responsibility. We have used our reasonable endeavors in preparing our own website and the information included in it is done so in good faith. However, we have no control over any of the information you can access via other websites. Therefore, no mention of any organization, company or individual to which our website is linked shall imply any approval or warranty as to the standing and capability of any such organizations, company or individual on the part of Horizon Bookstore.

17. User Generated Content

Horizon Bookstore may allow users to post reviews, comments, ratings, images, videos, and other content (“User Content”) on our website. By posting User Content, you agree to comply with the following guidelines and conditions:

17.1 Acceptable Use

You agree that your User Content will:

  • Be accurate, honest, and reflect your genuine opinion.

  • Be respectful of others and not contain any abusive, defamatory, harassing, threatening, or discriminatory language.

  • Not contain any hate speech, or promote violence or illegal activities.

  • Not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party (e.g., copyrighted material, trademarks).

  • Not contain any spam, advertising, or promotional material.

  • Not contain any personal information about yourself or others (e.g., addresses, phone numbers).

  • Not be misleading or deceptive.

  • Not violate any applicable laws or regulations.

Horizon Bookstore reserves the right to remove any User Content that violates these guidelines.

17.2. Content Moderation

Horizon Bookstore may, but is not obligated to, monitor, review, and moderate User Content. We employ the following moderation practices:

  • Post moderation: User Content is typically posted immediately and may be reviewed by moderators afterward.

  • Reporting mechanisms: Users can report User Content that violates these guidelines by using the “Report” or “Flag” button (if available) or by contacting us at contact@horizonbookstore.com.

  • Removal of content: We reserve the right to remove or edit any User Content that violates these guidelines or that we deem inappropriate, offensive, or harmful.

  • Account suspension / termination: We may suspend or terminate the accounts of users who repeatedly violate these guidelines.

We strive to respond to reports of inappropriate content in a timely manner. However, we do not guarantee that all User Content will be reviewed or removed.

17.3 Rights to use content

By posting User Content on Horizon Bookstore, you grant Horizon Bookstore a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content in any media, for any purpose, including commercial purposes.

You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all the rights to your User Content and that the use of your User Content by Horizon Bookstore will not infringe upon the rights of any third party.

17.4 Disclaimer

Horizon Bookstore is not responsible for User Content posted by users on our website. The views and opinions expressed in User Content are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Horizon Bookstore. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any User Content.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Horizon Bookstore disclaims all liability for any User Content posted by users on our website.

By integrating this User-Generated Content section, you establish clear guidelines and protect your business from liability associated with user-generated content on your website. Always ensure a legal professional reviews the final draft for compliance with all relevant laws.

18. Affiliate disclosure

Horizon Bookstore may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means that we may earn a commission when you purchase products through links on our website.

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

We are committed to transparency and will clearly disclose when we use affiliate links. However, you should assume that any links to third-party products or services on our website are affiliate links and that we may receive a commission if you click on them and make a purchase.

Your support through purchasing via these links helps us maintain and improve our website. We only promote products or services that we believe in and that are relevant to our audience. Your decision to purchase through an affiliate link is entirely voluntary.

19. Class action waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You expressly waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against Horizon Bookstore.

20. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Horizon Bookstore, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your use of our website, your violation of these Terms and Conditions, or your violation of any rights of another.

21. Third party beneficiaries

You acknowledge and agree that Amazon is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms and Conditions, with respect to provisions relating to shipping, returns, and liability arising out of or relating to Amazon’s fulfillment of your order.

22. Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent possible, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

The failure of Horizon Bookstore to enforce any provision of these Terms and Conditions will not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce that provision in the future.

23. Choice of forum

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law, and the courts of London, England, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions or your use of our website.

24. Limitation on time to file claims

Any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions or your use of our website must be filed within one year after the cause of action accrues, or such claim is permanently barred.

25. GDPR and CCPA Compliance

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, and delete your personal data. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information about your rights and how to exercise them.

26. Termination

Horizon Bookstore reserves the right to terminate your account or restrict your access to the website for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms and Conditions. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

27. Promotional Discount Codes

We may occasionally offer discount codes to customers.

Discount codes are exclusive of online postage and packaging and can only be used once per person with one discount code to be used per transaction. Discount codes cannot be used with any other voucher, coupon or offer. Discount codes can only be used at time of purchase and not retrospectively. Discount codes can only be used on HorizonBookstore.com and not in any physical stores (if applicable). Discounts do not apply to Gift cards, eGifts. We also reserve the right to withdraw codes at any time.

All discount codes are subject to their own Terms and Conditions.

28. Amendments

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will notify you of any changes to these Terms and Conditions by posting the updated terms on our website and/or by sending an email to your registered email address. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified terms.

All design, text, graphics and the selection or arrangement thereof are the copyright of Horizon Bookstore, or of other copyright owners. Permission is granted to electronically copy and print in hard copy portions of this site for the sole purpose of placing an order with Horizon Bookstore, or using this site as a shopping resource. Any other use of materials on this site (including reproduction for purposes other than those noted above and modification, distribution, or republication) without the prior written permission of Horizon Bookstore is strictly prohibited.

30. Trade Marks

Horizon Bookstore and the Horizon Bookstore logo are trademarks belonging to Horizon Bookstore. All other trademarks, product names and company names or logos used in this site are the property of their respective owners. We acknowledge that third-party trademarks are used for identification purposes only and do not imply endorsement or affiliation.

31. Third Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that we do not own or control. We assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

32. Contact Information

Email our support team at Contact@horizonbookstore.com or fill in our contact form here!