Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using Catholic Reads or placing an order.
Last updated: July 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Catholic Reads website and online bookstore ("Service"). By browsing the site or placing an order, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Service.
Using Our Website
Eligibility
By using Catholic Reads, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old, or are accessing the site under the supervision of a parent or guardian. You agree to provide accurate information when creating an account.
Your account
You are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. If you suspect unauthorised access, contact us immediately.
Prohibited conduct
You agree not to use the site for any unlawful purpose, to impersonate others, to submit false orders, or to attempt to interfere with the site's operation. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
Orders & Payments
Order acceptance
Placing an order constitutes an offer to purchase. We reserve the right to cancel any order at our discretion — for example, if a product is out of stock, if there is a pricing error, or if we suspect fraud. You will be notified and refunded promptly if your order is cancelled.
Pricing
All prices are listed in Indian Rupees (₹) and are inclusive of applicable taxes. Shipping charges are calculated at checkout based on your delivery location and order weight. We reserve the right to update prices at any time; the price at the time of order placement is the price you pay.
Payment
Payments are processed by Razorpay, a PCI-DSS compliant payment gateway. We accept UPI, debit/credit cards, net banking, and supported wallets. By completing a purchase you agree to Razorpay's terms of service.
GST & invoicing
A GST-compliant invoice is generated for every order via Zoho Books and sent to your registered email address.
Returns & Refunds
Policy
Returns and refunds are governed by our Returns & Refunds Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.
Intellectual Property
Our content
All content on this website — including text, images, logos, and design — is the property of Catholic Reads or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.
Book content
Books sold on this platform are the intellectual property of their respective authors and publishers. Purchase of a book grants you the right to read it for personal use only; it does not grant any rights to reproduce, scan, or distribute the content.
Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
As-is basis
This website and its contents are provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Catholic Reads shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site or from any purchase made through it. Our total liability to you shall not exceed the amount paid for the order in question.
Third-party links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from your use of this website or from purchases made on it shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.
Dispute resolution
We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any dispute informally. If a resolution cannot be reached, disputes shall be referred to binding arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
Questions About These Terms?
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please get in touch.