Rental Terms & Book Care

1. How renting works

• Base rental period: 7 days from the confirmed pick-up date.
• Each book has its own weekly rent shown on the catalogue card.
• A refundable deposit of ₹100 per book is collected with rent.
• Books can only be rented via the cart after payment is verified by admin.

2. Renewals

• You may renew a book up to 3 times (maximum 4 weeks total).
• Renewal must be requested before the current due date.
• Each renewal is charged at the same weekly rate.
• After the maximum period, the book must be returned before renting again.

3. Late returns

• Late fee: ₹10 per book per day beyond the due date.
• After 14 days late, the book is considered lost and the replacement penalty applies.

4. Book care

Please treat every book like it's your own:

• No eating or drinking around the book.
• Do not write, highlight, or fold pages.
• Keep away from water, direct sunlight, and pets who chew.
• Use a bookmark, not a fold, to save your place.

5. Damage penalties

• Minor marks (small dog-ear or crease): ₹30.
• Significant damage (torn page, cover damage, stains): ₹75.
• Lost or unreturnable book: full MRP of the book.
• Penalties are deducted from your deposit first; the remainder is billed separately.

6. Deposit refund

Your deposit is refunded within 3 working days of returning the book, minus any penalties. Refunds are sent to your registered UPI ID.

7. Personal details

We collect your name, phone, address, and preferred genre to run the service. Only Pihu (admin) can see these details. We never share them with third parties.