Terms of Service – Tales of the Animal World by C. Victory

Effective: November 05, 2025

Thank you for visiting our site. These Terms of Service outline the rules for using our website and services. We aim to provide a clear and supportive experience for families and young readers.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using our website at www.victorycbooks.com, or engaging with our content, you agree to these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and any updates. Our Privacy Policy, incorporated by reference, explains how we collect and use your information. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Data Collection and Privacy

C. Victory is committed to protecting your privacy. We handle personal data responsibly and with care. We may collect data when you interact with our site, such as registering an account, submitting forms, or leaving comments.

For full details on our data practices, please review our Privacy Policy.

We use cookies and tracking technologies to improve our services. See our Privacy Policy for more on these.

Privacy Practices Highlights:

Secure Handling: We use industry-standard encryption to protect your data.
Trusted Partners: Payments are processed securely by providers like Google, Apple, Stripe, and PayPal.
Ongoing Protection: We maintain access controls and perform regular security audits.

For complete information, refer to our Privacy Policy.

General Terms of Use

By using this website, you agree to the following terms:

Age Requirement: Users must be at least 13 years old to use the site independently. Children under 13 require parental or guardian supervision and cannot create accounts or provide personal information without consent. Users under 19 need parental consent for accounts or purchases.
Accurate Information: Provide truthful, up-to-date details when registering or purchasing.
Account Security: You are responsible for keeping your account information confidential and for all activities under your account.
Appropriate Use: Do not use the site for illegal or prohibited activities.
Compliance: Follow all applicable laws and regulations.
Family-Oriented: This site is designed for children and their parents or guardians. We recommend supervision to ensure safe use.

Products and Services

Our site offers digital products like e-books, audiobooks, and activity materials for children. Purchases provide immediate digital access. We also support in-store physical book sales through our QR checkout system at locations like the GG Unisex African and Caribbean Store, offering convenient pickup options.

By purchasing, you agree to:

Sales Policy: Digital sales are final, with no refunds except as noted in the “Refunds” section. For physical books via QR checkout, see our Refund Policy.
License: A non-exclusive, non-transferable license for personal, non-commercial use only.
Restrictions: Do not share, distribute, or resell products to others.
As Provided: Products are offered “as is” without warranties, including merchantability, fitness for purpose, or non-infringement.

User Accounts

Accounts are optional but offer benefits like order tracking, personalized recommendations, faster checkout, exclusive offers, and easier commenting. Guests have full access without an account.

Order Tracking: View purchase history easily.
Personalized Experience: Get tailored content and suggestions.
Faster Checkout: Save details for future use.
Exclusive Offers: Receive promotions and discounts.
Easy Commenting: Engage with the community seamlessly.

By creating an account, you agree:

To keep your information confidential and monitor account activity.
To provide accurate registration details.
To report unauthorized use immediately.
Purchased digital products remain accessible even if your account is closed, as long as you have downloaded them.

Payment Methods

We accept credit cards, PayPal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay, processed securely by third-party providers. By paying, you agree:

To authorize charges for your total purchase amount.
To provide accurate payment information.
That we are not responsible for issues with payment providers.
To follow the terms of those providers.
We do not store sensitive payment data; it’s handled by gateways.

Intellectual Property Rights

All site content, including text, images, audio, video, and software, is owned by C. Victory or its licensors and protected by British Columbia and international laws. By using the site, you agree:

To use content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
Not to copy, modify, distribute, or create derivatives without written permission.

We respect others’ rights; contact us for infringement concerns.

User Conduct

Use the site responsibly and lawfully. You agree:

To be responsible for your uploaded or posted content.
Not to post harmful, illegal, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or invasive material.
Not to share others’ personal information without consent.
To comply with all laws.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The site is provided “as is” without warranties. We strive for reliability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted, error-free service or protection from viruses. You use it at your own risk:

No assurance of constant availability or security.
Content accuracy is not warranted; verify as needed.
While we secure data, absolute safety cannot be promised.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, C. Victory is not liable for any damages from site use, including indirect or consequential losses. Liability is limited to amounts paid by you in the past 12 months.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify C. Victory against claims arising from your breach of these terms or violation of laws/rights.

Termination

We may terminate access at any time for violations, without notice. Purchased products remain available if downloaded.

Modification

We may update these terms. Continued use after changes means acceptance. Check periodically.

Governing Law

Governed by British Columbia and Canadian federal laws. Disputes resolved in British Columbia courts.

Refunds

Digital products are final sales, non-refundable except:

Access issues: Contact within 48 hours for possible refund.
Unauthorized minor purchases: Same 48-hour review.

Downloads available immediately. For QR physical books, see Refund Policy.

International Payments

Accepted worldwide via secure gateways. Note:

Possible extra fees for international transactions.
Exchange rates vary.
You handle local taxes/duties.

Policy on Minors

Services requiring accounts or personal data are not for children under 13 without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect such data and will delete it if discovered.

Parental Notification: If your child under 13 has shared info, contact us for removal.
User Confirmation: You affirm you are 13+ or have consent. Under 19 requires approval for accounts/purchases.
Further Details: See Privacy Policy.

Contact

For questions about these terms:

Email: writing4thekids@victorycbooks.com

Phone: 604-617-9902

Address: 13624 108 Ave, Unit A, Surrey, BC V3T 2K5

Hours: Mon-Fri: 10AM-6PM, Sat-Sun: 11AM-5PM