Terms of Service
Last updated: 17 October 2025
1. Who we are
Raries is an online service for custom book printing, templated book creation, and related design and publishing support. Raries is operated by Almond Books (OPC) Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India.
If you have any questions about these Terms, email support@raries.com.
2. What these Terms cover
These Terms govern your access to and use of our website and services, including ordering custom printed books, using our templates, requesting design services, and using our business solutions such as dropshipping. By using Raries, you agree to these Terms.
We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make changes, we will change the date at the top. Your continued use of the site means you accept the revised Terms.
3. Our services
We provide:
Custom book printing with multiple formats and finishes.
Templated books that our team can tailor to your content.
Design and production services, including cover design, layout and typesetting, proofreading and light editing, illustration, scanned PDF cleaning, and print and finish consultation.
Business solutions, including dropshipping and listing support.
We also offer worldwide shipping.
4. Your account
You are responsible for keeping your account credentials secure and for all activity under your account. Tell us immediately if you suspect unauthorised access.
5. Orders, pricing, and payment
5.1 Placing orders
Orders are placed through our website. An order is accepted when we send an order confirmation.
5.2 Pricing and taxes
Prices are shown on the site and may vary by currency. Applicable taxes, duties, and shipping charges are shown at checkout, where available, or are otherwise your responsibility.
5.3 Payment
We accept the payment methods listed at checkout. Your order will be scheduled for production after successful payment authorisation.
5.4 Quotes and volume savings
Instant quotes and volume savings may be available on the site. These are estimates until an order is confirmed.
6. Files, content, and proofs
6.1 Your content and rights
You retain all rights in the content you upload or supply to us, including text, images, and designs.
6.2 Licence to print
You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to reproduce, adapt, and otherwise use your content only as needed to provide the services you request, including printing, finishing, packaging, and shipping your books, and providing any design services you have ordered.
6.3 Your promises to us
You confirm that:
You own or have all necessary permissions to use and print the content you supply.
Your content does not infringe third party rights, break any law, or contain unlawful, hateful, or offensive material.
Your content complies with export and import rules in all relevant countries.
6.4 Pre-press checks and proofs
We may run automated or manual pre-press checks to prepare files for print. You are responsible for reviewing and approving digital proofs. We will not print until you approve the final proof, unless you explicitly authorise us to proceed.
6.5 Colour and print tolerances
Minor colour variation can occur between on-screen previews and printed output, and between print runs, due to device calibration and manufacturing tolerances. Minor trim, alignment, and bind variance within industry norms may occur. These do not constitute defects.
6.6 Right to decline
We may refuse or cancel an order that appears to violate these Terms or applicable law, or that we reasonably consider unsafe or impractical to produce.
7. Design and template services
7.1 Templates
If you use a Raries template, you receive a licence to use that template for the book you order from us. Except for your own supplied content, the template design and assets remain our intellectual property.
7.2 Bespoke work
For cover design, layout, illustrations, and other services, we grant you a licence to use the delivered design in the book printed by us. If you need broader usage rights, let us know before we begin.
8. Production timelines
Lead times depend on product type, quantity, finishing, and your timely approvals. Timelines shown on the site are estimates and not guarantees.
9. Shipping and delivery
9.1 Shipping scope
We ship to customers worldwide using trusted carriers, and we also offer dropshipping where we print and ship directly to your end customer.
9.2 Processing and transit
Processing time begins after payment and proof approval. Transit times are estimates and can vary due to customs, local carriers, weather, and other factors. Tracking is provided where available.
9.3 Duties and taxes
Import duties, customs fees, and local taxes are the recipient’s responsibility.
9.4 Failed delivery and returns to sender
If an order is returned due to an incorrect address, non-acceptance, or failed delivery attempts, you are responsible for re-shipping costs.
9.5 Risk of loss
Risk passes on delivery to the address you provide, or to your chosen carrier if you arrange collection.
10. Dropshipping and fulfilment integrations
If you connect a shop or request dropshipping, you authorise us to fulfil orders on your behalf. You are responsible for the accuracy of order data, addresses, and compliance with local laws where your customers are located. We may suspend fulfilment for orders that breach these Terms.
11. Cancellations, returns, and refunds
11.1 Cancellations
Orders can usually be cancelled within a short window after payment if production has not started. After files are approved and printing begins, cancellation is not possible.
11.2 Custom items
Custom printed books are made to order and are not returnable except for verified manufacturing defects or our fulfilment errors.
11.3 Pre-printed items
If we sell any pre-printed items, returns may be accepted in unused and original condition within the period stated on the site.
11.4 Defects or damage
If your books arrive with clear manufacturing defects, damage in transit, or if you receive the wrong item, contact us promptly with photos so we can investigate and replace or refund as appropriate.
For the current policy details and timeframes, please also see our Cancellations and Refunds page.
12. Acceptable use of the site
You agree not to interfere with the site, attempt unauthorised access, or use our services for fraudulent or unlawful activity. We may suspend or terminate access where we reasonably believe there is a breach.
13. Intellectual property
The Raries website, templates, and original design assets are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by law. You must not copy or redistribute site content, templates, or assets except as allowed by these Terms or by our prior written consent.
14. Privacy
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use personal data. By using the site, you agree to our handling of your data as described there.
15. Warranties and disclaimers
We provide the services using reasonable skill and care. Except as expressly stated, the services are provided as is and as available. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation, or perfect colour matching on all devices and print runs.
16. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
We are not liable for indirect or consequential loss, loss of profits, or loss of data.
Our total aggregate liability for any claim arising out of or in connection with an order is limited to the amount you paid for that order.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited by law.
17. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify us for losses, costs, and expenses arising from claims that your content infringes third party rights or breaks the law, or that result from your breach of these Terms.
18. Governing law and disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any dispute will be subject to arbitration in Mumbai, India, as permitted by applicable law.
19. Communications
We may contact you about your orders, service updates, and promotions. You can opt out of marketing emails at any time. See our Privacy Policy for details.
20. General
If a court finds part of these Terms invalid, the rest remains in force. You may not transfer your rights or obligations without our written consent. Our failure to enforce any term is not a waiver.