Terms of Service

Welcome to 99 Library. We are a non-profit initiative founded in 2014 with the vision to empower public libraries with necessary tools, consultations, and guidance for digitalization. Our primary offering is a Cloud Application, provided free of charge, that automates end-to-end library management using cutting-edge technology and AI. These terms and conditions outline the guidelines for the use of 99 Library's Website, located at 99library.com (and its subdomains), and our Cloud Application services (collectively, "Services"). 99 Library is not a registered company, but operates as a non-profit initiative.

By accessing this website and using our free Services, you acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions stated on this page, please do not use 99 Library's Services.

1. Definitions

  • User, You, Your: Refers to you, the person accessing this website and using our free Services.
  • The Organization, Ourselves, We, Our, Us: Refers to 99 Library.
  • Party, Parties, Us: Refers to both the User and ourselves.

2. Use of Our Services

  • Our Services are provided free of charge for lawful purposes only.
  • You agree to use our Services in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Services.
  • Prohibited behavior includes transmitting offensive content or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our Services.
  • Our Cloud Application is designed to automate end-to-end library management.
  • If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

Other than the content you own (such as data inputted into the Cloud Application), 99 Library and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all materials on this Website and our Cloud Application. This material is provided for your use of the Services as intended. You are granted a limited license only for purposes of viewing the material and using our free Services.

4. User Content

“Your Content” shall mean any data or material you input into our Cloud Application. By inputting Your Content, you grant 99 Library a non-exclusive, worldwide, irrevocable, sub-licensable license to use, reproduce, adapt, and display this content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the free Services. Your Content must be your own and must not infringe on any third-party’s rights.

5. Service Availability and Modifications

As a non-profit initiative providing free services, we strive to ensure our Services are available but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to suspend, withdraw, or restrict the availability of all or any part of our Services for operational reasons or otherwise, without notice. We may also add or remove functionalities or features, or suspend or stop a Service altogether, at our discretion.

6. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties, express or implied. 99 Library, as a non-profit initiative providing free services, along with its volunteers and contributors, shall not be held liable for anything arising out of or in any way connected with your use of this Website or our Services. This includes any indirect, consequential, or special liability. We do not warrant that the service will be error-free or uninterrupted.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify 99 Library to the fullest extent from and against any liabilities, costs, demands, causes of action, damages, and expenses arising out of your breach of any of these Terms, understanding that the service is provided free of charge and on an as-is basis.

8. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid under any applicable law, such provisions shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions herein.

9. Children's Use

Our website (www.99library.com) is not directed to anyone under the age of 13. However, we recognize that our Cloud Application may be used by libraries that serve patrons of all ages, including children.

  • Children under 13 may only access and use our Cloud Application with verified parental/guardian consent.
  • Parents/guardians are responsible for supervising children's use of our Services.
  • Libraries implementing our Cloud Application must ensure they have appropriate consent mechanisms in place for child users.
  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website without parental consent.

For more details about how we handle children's information, please see our Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to Terms

99 Library is permitted to revise these Terms at any time as it sees fit. By using this Website, you are expected to review these Terms periodically. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms of Service on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the applicable jurisdiction. 99 Library operates as a non-profit initiative, not a registered company. Any disputes arising from the use of these free services will be subject to the jurisdiction of the applicable courts, to the extent permitted by law for a non-profit initiative providing free services.

12. Contact Information

If you have any queries regarding any of our terms, please contact us at hello@99library.com.