Effective Date: August 3, 2026
Welcome to GutCheckBooks.com (“Website”), owned and operated by Gut Check Books (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this Website, including the purchase of products offered through the Website.
By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this Website.
You must be at least 18 years of age or have the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian to use this Website or purchase products.
Our Website is intended for parents, guardians, educators, librarians, and other adults purchasing children’s books and educational materials.
Gut Check Books offers printed books and other educational products for sale through this Website.
We strive to ensure all product descriptions, images, pricing, and availability are accurate. However, we do not warrant that descriptions, photographs, colors, pricing, or other content are complete, current, or error-free.
We reserve the right to correct errors and update product information without prior notice.
All prices are displayed in U.S. Dollars (USD) unless otherwise indicated.
Prices, promotions, and discounts may change without notice.
We reserve the right to correct pricing errors, even after an order has been submitted. If a pricing error materially affects your order, we will notify you before processing the order.
Applicable sales tax will be calculated and collected where required by law based on the shipping destination and applicable tax regulations.
We accept payment methods offered during checkout.
By submitting an order, you represent and warrant that:
Orders will not be processed until payment has been successfully authorized.
Receipt of an order confirmation email does not constitute acceptance of your order.
We reserve the right to refuse, limit, or cancel any order for reasons including, but not limited to:
If an order is canceled after payment has been processed, any authorized charges will be refunded to the original payment method.
Orders may be canceled before they enter fulfillment.
Once an order has been processed for shipment, it generally cannot be canceled.
If you need to request a cancellation, please contact us as soon as possible. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request when feasible.
Orders are typically processed within 2–5 business days, excluding weekends and holidays, unless otherwise stated.
Delivery times vary depending on the shipping method selected and carrier performance.
Estimated delivery dates are provided for convenience only and are not guaranteed.
Customers are responsible for providing accurate shipping information. Additional shipping charges may apply if an order must be reshipped due to an incorrect address provided by the customer.
Once an order has been transferred to the shipping carrier, the carrier becomes responsible for delivery.
If a package is delayed, lost, or marked as delivered but cannot be located, customers should first contact the shipping carrier.
Gut Check Books will reasonably assist customers in filing carrier claims but cannot guarantee reimbursement for carrier-related delivery issues.
Customer satisfaction is important to us.
If your order arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, please contact us within 14 days of delivery.
If approved, we may provide:
Proof of purchase and photographs of damaged items may be required.
Unless the product was shipped incorrectly or is defective, return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.
Personalized products, downloadable products, gift cards, and other non-returnable items (if offered) are generally not eligible for return unless required by law.
If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts used in violation of these Terms.
All Website content is owned by Gut Check Books or its licensors and is protected by U.S. and international intellectual property laws.
This includes, but is not limited to:
No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, displayed, published, or otherwise used without prior written permission.
Gut Check Books respects the intellectual property rights of others.
If you believe copyrighted material appearing on this Website infringes your rights, please provide a written notice containing:
We will investigate and respond in accordance with applicable law.
You agree not to:
Violation of these Terms may result in suspension or termination of your access to the Website.
Gut Check Books is committed to providing an accessible online experience.
We continually work to improve the usability and accessibility of our Website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or require assistance accessing any content, please contact us and we will make reasonable efforts to assist you.
This Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience.
Gut Check Books is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites.
Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.
This Website and all products and services are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Gut Check Books disclaims all express and implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, and uninterrupted availability.
We do not guarantee that the Website will operate without interruption or be free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Gut Check Books shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Website or purchase of products.
Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of the Website or any purchase shall not exceed the amount you paid for the applicable order.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so portions of this section may not apply to you.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Gut Check Books, its owners, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of:
Gut Check Books shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, severe weather, fire, labor disputes, internet outages, governmental actions, pandemics, supply chain disruptions, transportation delays, or other events of force majeure.
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any legal action arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of this Website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located within the State of Michigan, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.
Before initiating legal action, both parties agree to make a good-faith effort to resolve any dispute through informal discussions.
If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, either party may pursue any remedies available under applicable law in the courts identified above.
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Gut Check Books reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.
Changes become effective immediately upon posting on this Website. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
The Effective Date at the top of this page indicates the latest revision.
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, an order, or any of our policies, please contact Gut Check Books using the contact information provided on GutCheckBooks.com.
By accessing or using this Website, creating an account, or purchasing products, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.