Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Essential Book Path website (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

Essential Book Path is a book discovery and recommendation platform operated by Essential Book Path Company. We provide curated book recommendations, reviews, and educational content across various categories including business, economics, technology, productivity, and personal development.

3. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials on Essential Book Path's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

  • modify or copy the materials
  • use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial)
  • attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the website
  • remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials

4. User Responsibilities

As a user of our Service, you agree to:

  • Use the Service only for lawful purposes
  • Not interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
  • Provide accurate information when contacting us
  • Respect intellectual property rights

5. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service contains links to third-party websites and services, including book retailers such as Amazon, Audible, and Google Books. We are not responsible for:

  • The content, policies, or practices of third-party sites
  • Transactions conducted on external platforms
  • The availability or accuracy of external links
  • Any damages resulting from your use of third-party services

6. Book Recommendations Disclaimer

Our book recommendations are provided for informational and educational purposes only. We do not:

  • Guarantee specific outcomes from reading recommended books
  • Sell or distribute books directly
  • Receive compensation for specific book recommendations
  • Warrant the accuracy of all book descriptions or summaries

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Essential Book Path Company and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.

9. Disclaimers

The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Essential Book Path Company:

  • Excludes all representations and warranties relating to this website and its contents
  • Disclaims all liability for damages arising from the use of this website
  • Does not warrant that the website will be constantly available or error-free

10. Limitations of Liability

In no event shall Essential Book Path Company or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Essential Book Path's website, even if Essential Book Path Company or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Essential Book Path Company from and against any claims, actions, or demands, including reasonable legal fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or your violation of any law or rights of a third party.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Essential Book Path Company regarding the use of our Service.