Terms of service

<h2>Terms of service</h2>

<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>This website is operated by TheGuideShelf. By visiting theguideshelf.com and/or purchasing a guide, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.</p>

<h3>What you're buying</h3>
<p>Every product on TheGuideShelf is a digital PDF guide for personal use. When you complete checkout, you receive a download link to the PDF you purchased. You're paying for one personal-use copy.</p>

<h3>What you can do with it</h3>
<ul>
<li>Read it on as many of your own devices as you want</li>
<li>Print one personal copy</li>
<li>Share it informally with one immediate family member</li>
</ul>

<h3>What you can't do with it</h3>
<ul>
<li>Resell, sublicense, or distribute the guide</li>
<li>Post the PDF publicly online</li>
<li>Use the content to build a competing product</li>
<li>Train AI models on the content</li>
</ul>

<h3>Not professional advice</h3>
<p>The guides on TheGuideShelf share practical experience and information for general educational purposes. They are not a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, mental health, or career advice. For specific situations, consult a qualified professional.</p>

<h3>Refunds</h3>
<p>See our <a href="/policies/refund-policy">Refund Policy</a>. Short version: if a guide didn't deliver value, email us within 14 days and we'll refund you.</p>

<h3>Liability</h3>
<p>To the maximum extent permitted by law, TheGuideShelf is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site or any guide. The guides are provided "as is."</p>

<h3>Changes</h3>
<p>We may update these terms from time to time. The current version always lives at this URL.</p>

<h3>Contact</h3>
<p>Questions: <a href="mailto:hello@theguideshelf.com">hello@theguideshelf.com</a>.</p>

<p><em>Last updated: 2026-05-13.</em></p>