1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website of LES AMIS DE LA FLORE (hereinafter referred to as "we," "our," "us," or "the Association"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. About Our Services

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free literacy education and study resources. Our website offers:

• Free access to book searches via the Open Library API
• Educational content, study guides, and literacy resources
• Information about our programs and volunteer opportunities
• Contact forms for inquiries and partnership requests

All resources provided on this website are completely free of charge. We do not sell any products or services.

3. User Responsibilities

When using our website, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information when using contact forms
• Use the website only for lawful purposes
• Respect the intellectual property rights of the Association and third-party content providers
• Not attempt to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Not use our website to transmit harmful code, malware, or spam

4. Third-Party Services – Open Library

Our website integrates the Open Library API (https://openlibrary.org), which is provided by the Internet Archive. Please note:

• Book searches and results are powered by Open Library, a third-party service
• We do not host, control, or guarantee the availability of any books or content accessed through Open Library
• When you click on a book link, you will be redirected to Open Library's website, and their Terms of Service will apply
• We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or availability of content on Open Library

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, and original educational materials — is the property of LES AMIS DE LA FLORE and is protected by French and international copyright laws.

You may:

• Download or print content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our pages with proper attribution

You may NOT:

• Republish our content for commercial purposes without written permission
• Modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our original content
• Remove any copyright or attribution notices

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• That the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• That search results will be accurate, complete, or current

We do not guarantee that any specific book or resource will be available through Open Library at any given time.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, LES AMIS DE LA FLORE shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or services, including but not limited to:

• Inability to access or use the website
• Reliance on any information obtained through the website
• Interruption, delay, or errors in service
• Any content obtained from third-party services like Open Library

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including Open Library, Google Maps, and other educational resources. We do not control or endorse these third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of use.

9. Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will become effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Lyon, France.

12. Contact Information

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

LES AMIS DE LA FLORE
18 RUE CLAUDE PROTIÈRE
42140 CHAZELLES SUR LYON, FRANCE
Email: info@lesamisdelaflore.org

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and LES AMIS DE LA FLORE regarding your use of our website.