Last Updated: August 25, 2023
OVERVIEW
Welcome to https://www.thamesandhudsonusa.com (the “Site”) operated by Thames & Hudson, Inc. (“Thames & Hudson”). These terms of use (the “Terms of Use”) govern your use of the Site, as well as any content, features, functionality, products, and services offered by or through the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy Policy which is incorporated by reference into these Terms of Use.
Please note that these Terms of Use may be revised and reissued without notice at any time by
updating this posting. You should visit this page regularly to review the current Terms of Use. Your continued use of the Site will be deemed as irrevocable acceptance of any revisions.
How to Contact Us
Please forward any comments or complaints about the Site to bookinfo@thames.wwnorton.com
Online Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. To better protect your privacy, we provide a policy explaining our online information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used at this Site. To review this notice, which forms part of these Terms of Use, please go here: Privacy Policy
Trademarks and Copyrights
The Site and materials incorporated on the Site are protected by copyrights, patents, trade secrets or other proprietary rights. Some of the characters, logos or other images incorporated on the Site are also protected as registered or unregistered trademarks, trade names and/or service marks owned by Thames & Hudson, its affiliates, or others. Thames & Hudson respects the intellectual property rights of others and asks users of the Site to do the same.
Your Use of the Site
You may use the Site for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to use the Site: (a) in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local or international law or regulation; (b) for the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way by exposing them to inappropriate content, asking for personally identifiable information or otherwise; (c) to transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any “junk mail,” “chain letter,” “spam,” or any other similar solicitation; (d) to impersonate or attempt to impersonate Thames & Hudson, the Site, a Thames & Hudson employee, another user, or any other person or entity; (e) to engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Site, or which, as determined by us, may harm the Site or users of the Site, or expose them to liability.
Security
Usernames and passwords used for the Site (if any) are for individual use only. You shall be responsible for the security of your username and password (if any). Thames & Hudson shall be entitled to monitor your username and password and, at its discretion, require you to change it. If you use a username and password that Thames & Hudson considers insecure, Thames & Hudson will be entitled to require it to be changed and/or may terminate your account. You are prohibited from using any services or facilities provided in connection with the Site to compromise security or tamper with system resources and/or accounts. The use or distribution of tools designed for compromising security (e.g., password guessing programs, cracking tools, or network probing tools) are strictly prohibited. If you become involved in any violation of system security, Thames & Hudson reserves the right to release your details to system administrators at other sites in order to assist them in resolving security incidents.
Our Use of Content
By posting, uploading or emailing any content to the Site and/or to Thames & Hudson and/or providing any communication or material to Thames & Hudson (“User Content”), you automatically and irrevocably: (a) grant Thames & Hudson a royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive, unrestricted, worldwide license to any and all rights in the User Content sufficient to enable the reproduction, distribution, modification, publishing and/or other exploitation of such User Content by Thames & Hudson and/or by any person authorized by Thames & Hudson, by any means and in all media now known or hereafter devised, without payment or other reference to you or any other person, and to advertise and promote such exploitation, in perpetuity; (b) waive all moral rights in the User Content which may be available to you in any part of the world and confirm that no such rights have been asserted; (c) warrant that you are the owner of the User Content; (d) confirm that, subject to our Privacy Policy no such User Content will be subject to any obligation, of confidence or otherwise, to you or any other person and that Thames & Hudson shall not be liable for any use or disclosure of such User Content.
Proposal Guidelines; Submissions and Solicitations
To submit a proposal by email, please paste the text of your query letter and/or proposal into the body of the email message and send the email to bookinfo@thames.wwnorton.com. Please keep your proposal under six pages, and do not send attachments. Please note that Thames & Hudson cannot and will not accept manuscripts via email. Additionally, we cannot and will not open packages that are unsolicited or that do not have a return address. In any event, subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy any material you send to us will not be treated as confidential.
Errors, Inaccuracies and Omissions
Occasionally there may be information on the Site that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may relate to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, and/or offers. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, and to change or update information if any information is inaccurate at any time without prior notice. Thames & Hudson undertakes no obligation to update, amend or clarify information on the Site, including without limitation, pricing information, except as required by law. No specified update or refresh date should be taken to indicate that all information on the Site has been modified or updated.
Third-Party Links
Certain content, available via the Site may include materials from third parties. Third-party links on this site may direct you to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy and we do not warrant and will not have any liability or responsibility for any third-party materials or websites, or for any other materials, products, or services of third-parties. We are not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with any third-party websites. Please review carefully the third-party’s policies and practices and make sure you understand them before you engage in any transaction. Complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party products should be directed to the third-party.
Local Regulations
Thames & Hudson makes no representation that the Site, or any content available on or through the Site, are appropriate or available for use outside the United States, its territories, possessions, and protectorates. If you choose to access the Site from other locations, you do so on your own initiative and at your own risk. You are responsible for complying with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable. You specifically agree to comply with all applicable laws concerning the transmission of technical data exported from the United States or the country you reside in.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR TITLE. THAMES & HUDSON DOES NOT GUARANTEE, REPRESENT, OR WARRANT THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SITE OR THE SERVER(S) THAT MAKES THE SITE AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT WILL THAMES & HUDSON, ITS AFFILIATES OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OFFICERS OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE, ANY OR ANY CONTENT OR SERVICES MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Thames & Hudson and its officers, directors, employees, agents, distributors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, costs or expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Site, any Products, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.
Applicability of Laws; Disputes
These Terms of Use will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Website shall be brought exclusively in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction in New York County, New York.