Welcome to Vanock.com ("Vanock", "Company", "we", "our", or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Vanock website, mobile applications, products, services, Readers Reward System, referral program, book sponsorship and book-development opportunities, e-commerce services, and all related features provided by Vanock.
By accessing, registering, purchasing books or other products, sponsoring a book, participating in the Readers Reward System or referral program, or otherwise using any part of the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not access or use the Platform. Vanock reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to any user who violates these Terms, provides false or misleading information, engages in fraudulent or unlawful activities, or otherwise engages in conduct that may harm Vanock, its customers, members, authors, sponsors, partners, or community.
For purposes of these Terms, the following definitions apply: Account means a registered user profile created on Vanock. Book means any physical or digital book, publication, or other reading material made available for purchase or participation through Vanock.
Book Development means activities associated with the creation, development, production, publication, marketing, or promotion of selected books and book projects.
Book Project means a book or proposed book project identified by Vanock for development, publication, production, marketing, or related activities.
Book Sponsorship means a program through which eligible participants may support selected book projects in accordance with the applicable sponsorship terms and conditions.
Digital Products include digital books, educational materials, training resources, downloadable content, software, and other digital products or services offered through the Platform.
Member means a person who has successfully registered an account with Vanock. Platform means Vanock.com and any associated applications, software, services, communication channels, websites, and digital infrastructure operated or authorized by Vanock. Readers Reward System means Vanock's program through which eligible customers or members may receive rewards based on purchases, referrals, and other activities specified by Vanock.
Referral Program means Vanock's program that allows members to introduce other people to Vanock and receive applicable rewards or commissions in accordance with the applicable program rules and compensation structure.
Reward means any reward, commission, benefit, incentive, or other value made available through the Readers Reward System or Referral Program.
Sponsorship Plan means a specific book sponsorship option offered by Vanock, including its applicable amount, duration, benefits, terms, and conditions.
By creating an account or using any Vanock service, you confirm that:
Your continued use of the Platform constitutes ongoing acceptance of these Terms and any future amendments.
To use Vanock, you must:
Participation in certain Vanock programs, including book sponsorship, book-development opportunities, or specific reward programs, may be subject to additional eligibility requirements.
Vanock reserves the right to verify a user's identity at any time and may request identification, proof of address, payment information, or other documentation where reasonably necessary for account verification, fraud prevention, security, or legal and regulatory purposes.
Accounts containing false information, duplicate registrations, fraudulent identities, misleading documentation, or other prohibited information may be suspended or permanently terminated.
Users located in jurisdictions where Vanock's services or particular programs are prohibited or restricted by applicable law may not access or participate in those services or programs.
Vanock may revise, modify, or update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in applicable laws, business operations, technology, products, programs, or services.
Updated Terms become effective upon publication on the Platform unless otherwise stated.
Your continued use of Vanock after updated Terms are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
If you do not agree with any revised Terms, you must discontinue use of the Platform and may close your account in accordance with Vanock's applicable account-closure procedures.
By using Vanock, you acknowledge that you have carefully read these Terms and agree to be legally bound by them.
To access Vanock's services and member features, you must create a personal account through the Platform.
By registering an account, you agree to:
Each individual may maintain only one (1) personal account unless Vanock expressly authorizes otherwise in writing.
Vanock may reject, restrict, suspend, or terminate an account where the registration information is false, misleading, incomplete, fraudulent, or otherwise violates these Terms.
Vanock may require identity verification where necessary to protect the Platform, prevent fraud, process certain transactions, or comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Depending on the service or program involved, verification may include:
If requested verification is not completed within the specified timeframe, Vanock may restrict access to certain account features or services until verification is completed.
Submitting forged, altered, stolen, or misleading documents is strictly prohibited and may result in account suspension or termination and, where required, referral to the appropriate authorities.
Vanock is committed to preventing the Platform from being used for unlawful financial activities. Users must not use Vanock to facilitate or participate in:
Vanock may monitor account activity and transactions where reasonably necessary for security, fraud prevention, compliance, or other legitimate purposes.
Vanock may delay, restrict, refuse, or cancel transactions that raise security or compliance concerns. Where legally required, information concerning suspected unlawful activity may be provided to relevant authorities.
You are responsible for taking reasonable steps to protect your account and access credentials.
You agree to:
Vanock will not be responsible for losses resulting from the user's failure to take reasonable measures to protect their account, including compromised credentials, phishing, malware, or unauthorized access resulting from user negligence.
Vanock may accept Tether (USDT) as a payment method for eligible products, services, sponsorship plans, and other transactions made available through the Platform.
Where you choose to pay using USDT:
Vanock is not responsible for losses resulting from incorrect wallet addresses, unsupported networks, incorrect payment amounts, or other user errors.
A USDT payment will be considered received once the transaction has been successfully detected, verified, and sufficiently confirmed on the applicable blockchain network.
Processing may be delayed due to:
Access to a product, sponsorship plan, reward, or other service dependent on payment may not be activated until the payment has been successfully confirmed.
Prices for books, merchandise, sponsorship plans, digital products, and other services may be displayed in USDT or another currency for convenience.
Where currency conversions are displayed:
Users are responsible for any exchange-rate differences, conversion costs, or third-party fees associated with their chosen payment method.
Because blockchain transactions may be irreversible, refunds for USDT payments are subject to Vanock's applicable refund policy and the specific terms of the product or program involved.
Where a refund is approved:
Certain products, digital products, sponsorships, or other transactions may have specific refund conditions. Users should review the applicable terms before completing a transaction.
Vanock may temporarily restrict or suspend access to an account, payment service, reward feature, sponsorship program, or other Platform functionality where reasonably necessary to:
Where circumstances require immediate action, Vanock may implement a suspension or restriction without prior notice. Access may be restored when the relevant issue has been resolved or the required review has been completed.
Vanock provides opportunities for members and sponsors to participate in selected book development and sponsorship projects, subject to the availability and specific terms of each project.
These projects may include, but are not limited to:
Book projects may be developed by Vanock, its authors, publishing partners, or other approved collaborators. The projects available through the Platform may vary over time.
Vanock may offer Sponsorship Plans that allow eligible participants to support selected book projects.
Depending on the specific plan, sponsorship may contribute toward activities such as:
Each Sponsorship Plan is governed by its own terms, including the applicable sponsorship amount, duration, benefits, and any associated participation or payment arrangements.
Unless expressly provided in a separate written agreement, purchasing a Sponsorship Plan or participating in a Vanock program does not automatically grant legal ownership, copyright, publishing rights, or intellectual-property rights in any particular book, manuscript, character, title, or other creative work.
Any ownership, licensing, revenue-sharing, or other rights will be governed exclusively by the specific written agreement or program terms applicable to that opportunity.
Book development and publishing involve commercial, creative, and operational risks.
By participating in a book sponsorship or development opportunity, you acknowledge that:
Vanock does not guarantee a specific level of:
Any projections, examples, forecasts, testimonials, or illustrative figures presented by Vanock are provided subject to the applicable program terms and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of future results.
Each participant is responsible for reviewing the information and terms associated with a Sponsorship Plan or book-development opportunity before participating.
Information provided through Vanock is intended to help users understand the relevant book project and its applicable terms. Participants should carefully consider their own circumstances and, where appropriate, seek independent professional advice before entering into arrangements involving financial commitments.
Vanock or its appointed authors, publishers, contractors, and partners may manage different aspects of selected book projects.
Management activities may include:
The specific activities and responsibilities may vary from one project to another.
Where a Sponsorship Plan provides for financial distributions, rewards, or other benefits, such benefits will be provided in accordance with the specific terms governing that plan.
Any applicable distributions or benefits may depend on factors including:
No distribution or benefit will be provided unless expressly included in the applicable program terms.
Book projects may require different periods of development, production, publication, and commercialization.
Participants acknowledge that:
The completion and timing of each project will depend on its individual circumstances and governing terms.
Vanock reserves the right to:
Such changes may arise from creative, commercial, operational, legal, regulatory, publishing, or market considerations.
Vanock will use reasonable efforts to communicate material changes to affected participants where appropriate.
Vanock operates a Referral and Readers Reward Program designed to recognize members and customers for sharing Vanock with others and participating in activities offered through the Platform.
The program supports the growth of the Vanock reading community by encouraging members to introduce others to Vanock's books, products, services, and available opportunities.
Participation in the program is voluntary and is governed by the applicable Vanock reward structure, policies, and program rules.
A new member may identify a sponsoring member during registration.
The sponsoring member becomes the new member's direct sponsor within the Vanock referral structure once the registration process has been completed.
Once sponsorship has been recorded, changes will generally not be permitted except where Vanock determines that a correction is necessary, including in cases involving:
Vanock retains final authority over the administration and correction of sponsor placements.
Rewards, commissions, bonuses, incentives, recognition, membership levels, and other benefits available through the Vanock Referral and Readers Reward Program are governed by the applicable Vanock Compensation Plan and program rules.
Vanock may periodically update the program to reflect changes in its products, services, business operations, or applicable requirements.
Such updates may include:
Any changes will apply in accordance with the updated program terms communicated by Vanock.
Members may receive rewards or commissions through purchases, referrals, network development, and other activities included in the Vanock Compensation Plan.
The amount and type of rewards available to an individual member may depend on factors including:
Vanock does not represent that every member will earn a particular amount of money or achieve a specific level of rewards. Results may vary between members.
Members must not present Vanock as a guaranteed-income or "get rich quick" opportunity.
Members participating in the Referral and Readers Reward Program agree to:
Members participate independently and are not employees, agents, partners, franchisees, or legal representatives of Vanock.
Members may not enter into contracts or make commitments on behalf of Vanock unless expressly authorized in writing.
Members must promote Vanock in a truthful, accurate, and responsible manner.
Members must not:
Members should use Vanock-approved promotional materials where required by Company policy.
The following activities are prohibited:
Violations may result in suspension, adjustment or forfeiture of rewards, termination of membership, or other action permitted under these Terms and applicable law.
Members may promote Vanock's approved products and services, including:
Members must provide accurate information and must not make claims about any product, program, reward, or opportunity that have not been authorized or supported by Vanock.
Members may promote Vanock in other countries only where permitted by applicable laws and regulations.
Members are responsible for complying with the requirements applicable to their activities, including:
Vanock may restrict promotional activities or access to particular programs in jurisdictions where applicable requirements cannot reasonably be met.
Vanock may withhold, adjust, reverse, or recover rewards or commissions where:
Where appropriate, Vanock may notify the affected member of a reward or commission adjustment.
Vanock may suspend or terminate a member's participation in the Referral or Readers Reward Program where the member:
Following termination, Vanock may:
Termination does not affect rights or obligations that accrued before the termination date, except where adjustment is permitted under these Terms or applicable law.
Vanock operates an online marketplace focused primarily on books and related educational and informational products. Products available through the Platform may include:
Product availability may vary by country and is subject to stock availability, supplier capacity, publishing arrangements, digital access requirements, import regulations, and applicable laws.
Vanock reserves the right to discontinue, replace, or modify products offered through the marketplace at any time.
Vanock strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information about its books, merchandise, digital products, and other offerings, including descriptions, images, specifications, formats, editions, and pricing.
However:
Vanock does not guarantee that product images or descriptions will exactly represent every aspect of the product ultimately delivered or made available.
Prices displayed on the Platform may be quoted in USDT or shown in local currency equivalents for convenience.
Unless expressly stated otherwise:
Vanock reserves the right to correct pricing, listing, or display errors.
If an incorrect price has been published due to a technical or human error, Vanock may cancel the affected order and refund any payment received, subject to applicable terms and law.
Submitting an order constitutes a request to purchase a product and does not by itself guarantee acceptance.
An order may be accepted after Vanock has:
Vanock reserves the right to reject or cancel an order where:
Where physical products are purchased, delivery times provided by Vanock are estimates only.
Actual delivery may be affected by:
Customers are responsible for providing accurate delivery information and complying with applicable delivery and import requirements.
Risk of loss or damage will be determined in accordance with applicable law and the terms applicable to the relevant order.
Customers should inspect physical products promptly after delivery.
Claims relating to:
should be reported to Vanock within the timeframe specified in the applicable returns or customer support policy.
Failure to report an issue within the applicable period may affect the availability of replacement, refund, or other remedies, subject to applicable law.
Vanock aims to provide customers with books, merchandise, and other products that meet the descriptions and terms presented at the time of purchase.
Returns and refunds are subject to the nature of the product, the applicable Vanock policy, and applicable consumer protection laws.
Where returns are permitted, products may be required to:
Certain products may be excluded from returns where permitted by law, including:
Approved refunds may be processed through the original payment method or another method determined by Vanock where permitted.
Applicable shipping costs, customs charges, taxes, processing fees, or blockchain transaction fees may be deducted where permitted by the applicable terms or law.
Vanock may offer digital products and resources, including:
Unless otherwise stated, purchasing a digital product provides the customer with a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the content for its intended purpose.
Customers may not, without Vanock's written permission:
Unauthorised distribution or misuse of digital products may result in restriction or termination of access and may lead to further action where appropriate.
Where a physical product is covered by a manufacturer's or publisher's warranty, the applicable warranty remains subject to the relevant manufacturer's or provider's terms.
Except where prohibited by applicable law, Vanock does not provide additional warranties beyond those expressly stated for the relevant product or service.
Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes any consumer rights, statutory warranties, or other protections that cannot legally be excluded or restricted.
Customers agree to:
Vanock is not responsible for losses or delivery problems resulting from inaccurate information supplied by the customer or misuse of products after delivery.
Vanock may update its catalogue and product offerings from time to time.
Products may be:
Vanock does not guarantee that any particular book, edition, merchandise item, digital product, or other offering will remain available for a specific period.
Where a product becomes unavailable after an order has been placed, Vanock may, where appropriate:
Customers will be informed where reasonably practicable.
Books, digital publications, educational materials, training content, product images, designs, logos, branding, catalogues, software, documents, and other materials made available through the Platform may be protected by copyright, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights belonging to Vanock, authors, publishers, licensors, or other rights holders.
Purchasing a product does not transfer ownership of the underlying intellectual property unless expressly stated in a separate written agreement.
Customers and members may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, resell, commercially exploit, or otherwise use protected Vanock or third-party content beyond the rights expressly granted with the relevant product or under applicable law.
Unauthorised use of intellectual property may result in restriction of access, account action, and other remedies available under applicable law.
Vanock respects the privacy of its members, customers, sponsors, referral partners, authors, and visitors and is committed to handling personal information responsibly.
Use of the Platform is subject to Vanock’s Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and processed.
Where these Terms conflict with the Privacy Policy on matters specifically relating to privacy or personal data processing, the Privacy Policy will apply to those matters.
Depending on how you use the Platform, Vanock may collect information such as:
Vanock does not require or store private cryptocurrency wallet keys.
Where members participate in Vanock’s referral or rewards programs, Vanock may collect information relating to:
Vanock may use personal information to:
Vanock will process personal information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.
Vanock may disclose personal information where reasonably necessary to provide its services, operate the Platform, or meet legal obligations, including to:
Vanock does not sell personal information to third parties.
Where third-party service providers process information on Vanock’s behalf, Vanock expects them to apply appropriate safeguards consistent with their contractual obligations and applicable law.
Vanock may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser or device settings. Some Platform functions may be affected when certain cookies are disabled.
Vanock may communicate with users regarding:
Where required by applicable law, users may opt out of promotional communications. Essential service, security, and account-related communications may continue where necessary.
Vanock retains personal information for periods appropriate to the purposes for which it was collected, including where necessary to:
Information may remain stored after an account is closed where retention is required or permitted by applicable law.
Subject to applicable law, users may have rights relating to their personal information, including the right to:
Requests may be subject to identity verification and applicable legal requirements. Vanock may retain or process information where required or permitted by law.
The Platform and its content may contain intellectual property owned by or licensed to Vanock, its authors, publishers, partners, or other rights holders, including:
Except where permitted by law or expressly authorised in writing, users may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, sell, or commercially exploit protected content belonging to Vanock or its licensors.
Users may have opportunities to submit reviews, comments, testimonials, photographs, videos, or other content through the Platform.
By submitting content, users grant Vanock a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, display, publish, adapt, and distribute that content for legitimate business, marketing, promotional, and educational purposes, subject to applicable law.
Users confirm that they have the necessary rights and permissions to submit the content.
Vanock may remove or restrict content that:
Vanock aims to maintain reliable access to the Platform but does not guarantee that the Platform or all of its features will always be available.
Access may occasionally be affected by:
Vanock may temporarily restrict access where necessary to maintain security, perform maintenance, or protect the Platform and its users.
Users agree that Vanock may communicate with them electronically in connection with their accounts, transactions, products, programs, and use of the Platform.
Electronic communications may include:
Where permitted by applicable law, electronic communications may satisfy requirements for notices or communications to be provided in writing.
Users acknowledge that electronic records may be maintained by Vanock in connection with account activity, orders, payments, program participation, and other transactions.
Where permitted by applicable law:
Vanock may retain electronic records for the periods required or permitted under applicable law.
Vanock provides its Platform, products, services, Readers Reward System, referral program, book sponsorship opportunities, book-development programs, educational materials, and digital content on an “as is” and “as available” basis, except where otherwise required by applicable law.
While Vanock makes reasonable efforts to provide reliable information and services, it does not warrant or guarantee that:
Users acknowledge that participation in Vanock products, programs, and services involves circumstances and risks that may be outside Vanock’s control.
Information made available through Vanock, including:
is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.
Nothing provided through the Platform constitutes:
Users should obtain independent professional advice where appropriate before making decisions involving financial commitments, taxation, legal matters, or other professional considerations.
Vanock does not guarantee any particular level of:
Examples, illustrations, testimonials, projections, case studies, or other representations regarding potential earnings or benefits are provided for informational or illustrative purposes and do not constitute guarantees of individual results.
Actual results may vary depending on factors including individual participation, purchases, referrals, network activity, customer demand, program terms, book-project performance, market conditions, and other circumstances.
Past results do not guarantee future results.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Vanock and its directors, shareholders, officers, employees, contractors, agents, affiliates, licensors, suppliers, and service providers shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or similar losses arising from or relating to the use of the Platform or participation in Vanock programs.
This may include, where legally permitted:
Where permitted by applicable law, Vanock’s liability for a specific claim may be limited to the amount paid by the user for the particular product or service giving rise to the claim.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
You agree, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to indemnify and hold harmless Vanock and its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, contractors, licensors, and representatives from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and reasonable legal expenses arising from or relating to:
This obligation continues after termination of your account to the extent applicable to events occurring before or after termination.
Vanock will not be responsible for failure or delay in performing its obligations where the failure or delay results from circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
Such circumstances may include:
Affected obligations may be suspended for the duration of the relevant event, subject to applicable law.
Vanock may suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the Platform or relevant programs where a user:
Following termination or suspension, Vanock may, where permitted:
Termination does not automatically extinguish rights or obligations that accrued before termination.
Vanock encourages users to contact its Customer Support team to attempt to resolve disputes before commencing formal proceedings.
Where appropriate, the parties may seek to resolve an unresolved dispute through good-faith discussions or mediation before court proceedings are initiated.
This requirement does not prevent either party from seeking urgent, interim, or injunctive relief where appropriate or where permitted by applicable law.
These Terms and any dispute arising from or relating to the Platform shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of The Federal Republic of Nigeria, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
Subject to applicable law and any applicable dispute-resolution process, the Federal High Court shall have non-exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising under these Terms.
Users are responsible for determining whether their use of Vanock’s products, services, programs, payment methods, and other Platform features is permitted under the laws applicable to them.
Vanock does not represent that all products, services, book sponsorship opportunities, referral programs, or payment methods are available or lawful in every jurisdiction.
Users must not participate in any Vanock activity where doing so would violate applicable local laws or regulations.
Vanock may amend these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in applicable law, business operations, technology, products, services, programs, or Platform functionality.
Where appropriate, material amendments will be published on the Platform together with an updated Effective Date.
Continued use of the Platform after amended Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms, subject to applicable law.
If any provision of these Terms is determined by a court or competent authority to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.
The affected provision may be modified or interpreted to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving its intended purpose as far as legally possible.
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Compensation Plan, Refund Policy, Cookie Policy, and any other policies or agreements expressly incorporated into them, constitute the agreement between Vanock and its users regarding use of the Platform and participation in applicable Vanock programs.
They replace prior agreements, communications, or understandings concerning the same subject matter, except where a separate written agreement expressly states otherwise.
Questions or enquiries regarding these Terms and Conditions may be directed to Vanock through the official contact details published on Vanock.com.
Official communications may be submitted through:
Vanock will make reasonable efforts to respond to enquiries within an appropriate timeframe.
By creating an account, purchasing products, participating in the Readers Reward System or referral program, sponsoring a book, participating in a book-development opportunity, making a payment through an available payment method, or otherwise using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.
You further acknowledge that participation in Vanock’s programs and use of its Platform may involve commercial, operational, digital, cryptocurrency, and other risks, and that you are responsible for using the Platform in accordance with these Terms, applicable policies, and applicable laws.
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