Terms of Service

Last updated: 23 June 2026.

1. Agreement

Creating an account, purchasing, previewing, or accessing gated content constitutes agreement to these Terms. Paid content requires explicit acceptance of these Terms and the Privacy Policy before checkout and first access. Non-agreement voids service use.

2. Product description

The Handbook sells digital handbooks and guides at https://thehandbook.ai. Each product is delivered via an online HTML reader, downloadable PDF, and, where included, bundled example application archives. Access to purchased content requires an active account. Some products offer a free preview before purchase.

New accounts receive a complimentary product on registration as a one-time gift. We may also issue gift keys that redeem one or more products; gift keys are subject to availability and may expire.

3. License grant

Purchase grants a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license for online reading and PDF download for your own use. Complimentary and gifted products are licensed under the same terms.

"Lifetime access" means access for as long as the platform remains online. While the platform is online you may read your purchased content and download its PDFs, and you may keep those downloaded PDFs stored on your own local hardware. Redistribution remains forbidden while the platform is online, as set out in Section 4. If the platform is discontinued, you may continue to keep and use PDFs already downloaded for your own personal use.

4. Restrictions

Prohibited actions:

  • Redistribute, resell, or publicly share PDF/chapter exports.
  • Share account credentials or session cookies.
  • Republish handbook text verbatim in competing or paid products.
  • Sell, transfer, or auction gift keys for money.

4.1 Display names and community conduct

Display names are public-facing and appear on blog comments, reviews, and other social features. Profanities, hate speech, and deliberately offensive language in display names are forbidden. Accounts with display names that violate this rule will have their social features suspended: the account will be limited to content consumption only, without the ability to post comments, reviews, or otherwise interact publicly on the platform.

The same conduct standards apply to blog comments, review comments, and any other content you submit. We may remove contributions that are unlawful, abusive, spam, or off-topic, and suspend repeat offenders.

5. Accounts and security

You must provide accurate information when creating an account and keep your credentials confidential. You may sign in with a password, a magic link, a linked social account, or a passkey; each method is provided for your convenience and is governed by these Terms. Sharing your account violates these Terms; suspension or termination may occur without refund. You are responsible for all activity under your account.

6. Pricing

We offer multiple products, each sold for a one-time fee. The price shown on each product's page and at checkout (via Stripe) is the amount charged for that product. We reserve the right to change pricing at any time. Price changes do not affect existing purchases; buyers retain full access regardless of future pricing structure.

7. Refunds

Contact support@thehandbook.ai to request a full refund before first access to purchased content (opening the online reader or downloading a PDF). A free preview is available on each product's preview page.

All sales are final after first access. Acceptance of delivery confirms digital completion and waives withdrawal/refund rights to the extent permitted by law.

8. Disclaimer

Handbooks serve an educational purpose only. They are not professional legal, financial, or security advice. You bear responsibility for your deployments, compliance, and business decisions.

9. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Handbook is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the content or example code. Total liability is capped at the purchase price paid.

10. Content updates

Minor corrections and updates are included with purchase. Major new editions may be offered separately.

11. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Bugaria.

12. External advertising

We do not display third-party ads on this site. Promotion via external platforms (social media or search ads) operates under their separate terms.

13. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We will notify registered users by email of material changes and may prompt you to review and acknowledge the updated Terms in your account.

14. Contact

Questions regarding these Terms: support@thehandbook.ai.