TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: August 31, 2026

Welcome to The Yearbook Company, operated by Legacy Yearbooks (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at https://theyearbookco.net/ (the “Site”) and all related services, features, content, online tools, and printing/publishing products provided by us (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Site or purchasing our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site or Services.

1. Eligibility & Authority

• General Users: You must be at least 18 years of age or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction to make purchases or enter into binding agreements through the Site.
• School & Organizational Representatives: If you are agreeing to these Terms on behalf of a school, educational institution, club, or organization, you represent and warrant that you have full legal authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2. User Accounts & Registration

• To access certain features or track orders, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or use of your account.

3. Ordering, Proofing, and Production

Custom yearbook design, editing, and printing services are subject to specific project agreements and the following production terms:

A. Proof Approvals

• Prior to mass printing, a digital or physical proof of the yearbook will be provided to the client/school administrator for review.
• Final Responsibility: The client is solely responsible for thoroughly reviewing and approving all proofs, including text, spellings, student names, page order, layout, photo quality, and graphic formatting.
• Once final proof approval is submitted (electronically or in writing), the project moves into production. We are not responsible for errors (such as typos, missing names, or low-resolution images) that were present in the approved proof.

B. Timelines and Deadlines

• Production and delivery dates provided by us are estimates based on prompt submission of content and proof approvals by the client. Delays in content submission or proof approval may alter delivery schedules.

C. Cancellations and Refunds

• Custom Products: Yearbooks and custom-printed items are bespoke products created specifically for each institution or individual. Once final proof approval is given and production begins, orders cannot be cancelled or refunded.
• Defects or Printing Errors: If products arrive damaged or with manufacturing defects that differ materially from the approved proof, you must notify us within 14 days of delivery to request a reprint or replacement evaluation.

4. Submissions & Intellectual Property Rights

A. Client and User Content

• You retain ownership of all original text, photographs, artwork, logos, and media (“User Content”) submitted to us for inclusion in a yearbook or on the Site.
• By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, display, print, and distribute such content solely for the purpose of fulfilling your order, providing our Services, and maintaining project archives.

B. Copyright Warranties & Permissions

• You represent and warrant that you own or have obtained all necessary permissions, licenses, and releases (including parental consent for minors) for all User Content provided to us.
• You warrant that submitted content does not violate or infringe upon any copyright, trademark, privacy right, publicity right, or other intellectual property or legal right of any third party.

C. Company Intellectual Property

• The Site layout, design, text, software, brand names, logos, templates, and proprietary tools are owned by or licensed to Legacy Yearbooks and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reverse-engineer, or commercially exploit our IP without prior written consent.

5. Acceptable Use & Prohibited Content

You agree not to use the Site or submit any User Content that:

• Is unlawful, defamatory, libelous, obscene, harmful, threatening, invasive of privacy, or harassing.
• Promotes discrimination, hate speech, violence, or illegal acts.
• Contains malware, viruses, corrupted files, or software intended to interrupt or damage the Site’s functionality.
• Impersonates any person or entity or misrepresents your affiliation with a school or organization.

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to reject or remove any User Content that violates these guidelines.

6. Pricing and Payment Terms

• All prices, fees, and payment schedules are set forth in individual project proposals, quotes, or at checkout on the Site. Prices are subject to change prior to contract confirmation.
• Payments must be made in the currency specified in your invoice or shopping cart (e.g., TTD or USD).
• Taxes, shipping charges, and handling fees (if applicable) will be disclosed prior to purchase.
• Late payments may result in suspension of project work or delayed production/delivery dates.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE YEAR BOOK COMPANY, LEGACY YEARBOOKS, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITE, SERVICES, OR PRINTED PRODUCTS.

OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO THE COMPANY FOR THE SPECIFIC PROJECT OR ORDER GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Year Book Company, Legacy Yearbooks, and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of or related to:

1. Your breach of these Terms;
2. User Content submitted by you that infringes third-party copyright, privacy, or publicity rights; or
3. Your misuse of the Site or Services.

10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or relating to them or the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any dispute or claim shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Trinidad and Tobago.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site or Services following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

The Year Book Company / Legacy Yearbooks

Location: Trinidad and Tobago

Website: https://theyearbookco.net/

Email: info@theyearbookco.net

Phone: 1-868-374-0575 or 1-868-374-4011