Terms of Use

Last updated: February 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Publications Office website ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Publications Office is an independent online retailer that sells standards, manuals, reference materials, and professional publications.

3. User Accounts

  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
  • Access credentials are personal and may not be shared with third parties.
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

4. Permitted Use

You may use the Service for lawful purposes only. Specifically:

  • Publications are provided for informational, professional, and reference purposes.
  • You may access and use publications in accordance with their specific license terms.
  • You may not use automated systems to access the Service without written permission.
  • You may not attempt to circumvent access controls, download limits, or security measures.

5. Intellectual Property

All publications and materials are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Redistribution, resale, or unauthorized copying is prohibited unless explicitly permitted.

6. Orders and Access

  • All orders are subject to availability and acceptance.
  • Digital access is granted upon confirmed order and subject to license terms.
  • Download limits, access duration, and usage restrictions vary by publication.
  • We reserve the right to revoke access for violations of these terms.

7. Disclaimers

The Service and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Publications Office shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of the Service.

9. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted with an updated revision date.

10. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law.

11. Contact

For legal inquiries, please contact us at legal@publicationsoffice.com.