Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

The Literary does not collect, use, or share any data that this website may generate. The only information we collect is your email address and only if you sign up for our newsletter voluntarily. We do not sell, or share any information collected for the administration of our newsletter and you can unsubscribe at any time. We protect your informat to the best of our ability using standard safety measures available through our web providers. 

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The Literary uses cameras throughout the premises for security reasons. The cameras do not record sound and signs are placed at the main entrance of our building to let you know that cameras are active.

We use cameras for the following reasons:

• Safety: To protect the safety of our customers, visitors, and employees.

• Security: To prevent and deter theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access.

• Investigation: To provide evidence to law enforcement if a security incident occurs.

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How We Store and Protect Your Data

• Retention: We automatically delete or overwrite footage after 90 days.

• Exception: We only keep footage longer if it is needed for a legal or security investigation.

• Security: We store all footage on  encrypted cloud servers.

• Access: Only authorized management can view the footage.

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Sharing Your Information

• Law Enforcement: We only share footage with third parties if required by law or a subpoena.

• No Marketing: We never sell, rent, or use security camera footage for any reason.

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By entering the premises you agree to recording according to this policy.

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Terms and Conditions of Use

Last Updated: June, 2026

 

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Literary ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at literarybookbar.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Site.

 

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, we own the intellectual property rights for all material on the Site. This includes, but is not limited to, text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may view and print pages from the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use, subject to the restrictions set out in these Terms.

You must not:

• Republish material from the Site.

• Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the Site.

• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from the Site.

• Redistribute content from the Site.

 

3. User Accounts

If you create an account on our Site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer or device. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders at our sole discretion.

 

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You must not use the Site:

• In any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.

• To transmit, or procure the sending of, any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material (spam).

• To knowingly introduce viruses, trojans, worms, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.

• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, the server on which the Site is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Site.

 

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company, its directors, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site. This includes, but is not limited to, reliance on any information obtained from the Site, mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion of files, errors, defects, or viruses. The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind.

 

6. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Company. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that the Company shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services.

 

7. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to revise and update these Terms at any time without prior notice. All changes are effective immediately when we post them. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

 

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding related to your access to, or use of, the Site shall be instituted in a court located in Champaign, Illinois.

 

9. Contact Information

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

• Email: hello@literarybookbar.com