Terms of service
Terms of Service
Last Updated: July 2026
Welcome to Smut or Guts Book Boxes ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing our website or purchasing our products or subscriptions, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website or services.
1. Eligibility
By placing an order, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use this website and purchase our products.
2. Products & Availability
Smut or Guts Book Boxes offers curated book subscription boxes and occasional one-time purchases.
Because our boxes are curated and often contain limited-quantity products:
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Products are available while supplies last.
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We reserve the right to substitute items of equal or greater value if an item becomes unavailable.
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Product photos are representative examples and may not exactly match the items included in your shipment.
3. Subscription Terms
When purchasing a subscription, you authorize recurring billing according to the plan you select.
Subscribers may manage their subscriptions through their customer portal, including:
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Skipping a shipment
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Updating payment information
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Changing their shipping address
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Canceling future renewals
Changes must be made before your renewal date to apply to the upcoming shipment.
4. Founding Member Pricing
Founding Member pricing is a limited-time promotional offer available to qualifying subscribers.
Subscribers who maintain an uninterrupted active Founding Member subscription will retain their Founding Member pricing for as long as the subscription remains active.
If a Founding Member subscription is canceled or otherwise terminated, the promotional pricing cannot be reinstated.
5. Payments
Payment is charged automatically according to your subscription schedule.
If a payment cannot be processed, your subscription may be paused until payment is successfully completed.
We reserve the right to cancel unpaid orders.
6. Pricing
Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars (USD).
We reserve the right to modify product pricing at any time.
Price changes will not affect existing subscribers who qualify for locked-in Founding Member pricing unless otherwise stated.
7. Shipping
Shipping schedules are provided on our website and may vary due to product availability, publisher release dates, holidays, weather, or carrier delays.
Estimated shipping dates are not guaranteed.
Customers are responsible for providing an accurate shipping address before renewal.
8. Returns & Refunds
Please review our Refund Policy for complete details.
In general:
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Subscription renewals are non-refundable after processing.
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Curated boxes are non-returnable.
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Damaged or incorrect items should be reported within 7 days of delivery.
9. Book Selection
Our books are personally curated to introduce readers to exciting new releases and lesser-known titles published within the last year.
Specific titles cannot be requested, and we cannot guarantee:
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Hardcover or paperback editions
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Signed copies
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Special editions
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Exclusive covers
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Sprayed edges
Receiving a title you already own does not qualify for a refund or replacement.
10. Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, photographs, product descriptions, branding, and original designs—is the property of Smut or Guts Book Boxes unless otherwise noted.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or use our content without prior written permission.
11. User Conduct
You agree not to:
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Use our website for unlawful purposes.
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Attempt to interfere with the operation or security of the website.
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Submit false or misleading information.
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Harass or abuse our employees or other customers.
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who violates these terms.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Smut or Guts Book Boxes shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of our website, products, or services.
Our maximum liability for any claim relating to an order shall not exceed the amount paid for that order.
Nothing in these Terms limits any rights you may have under applicable consumer protection laws.
13. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services for payment processing, shipping, email communications, subscriptions, analytics, or other business operations.
Your use of those services may also be subject to the terms and privacy policies of the applicable providers.
14. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us.
Please review our Privacy Policy to learn how we collect, use, and protect your information.
15. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time.
Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this website.
Continued use of our website or subscription service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Smut or Guts Book Boxes
We strive to respond to all inquiries within 2 business days.
Thank you for supporting our small business. We're honored to be part of your reading journey and look forward to delivering a cozy reading experience each month.