Mostforms of payment currently accepted at the bookstore can also be used for rentals. We do require a credit card be kept on file, even if you pay with a different method. Why? Just in case you win the lottery and forget to return your book, we'll need to charge you for it (refer to section on Fees).
If the textbook is returned after the due date, or is damaged, we use the credit card on file to pay for a replacement book and non-return processing fee, as described in your Rental Agreement. We want you to bring the book back so we don't have to charge you!
The rental period begins the day you pay for the Textbook Rental and continues until the the last day of Finals, as shown on your Order Confirmation. All rented textbooks must be returned to the bookstore, in good condition, by the Rental Return Due Date. Textbook Rentals returned via mail must be postmarked by the Rental Return Due Date.
Yes! Just use the return shipping label available online. You can print it as often as you like, but you can only use it once. So if you're returning multiple books, please put them in one box and use one shipping label. You can also just drop off your books at the bookstore.
Simple! We post the list of Textbook Rentals on the bookstore website and in the bookstore. Plus if you're shopping in the bookstore, look for signs in the book aisle. Online, it's really easy - if we're renting a textbook, the "Rental" option will display in your book list alongside "New" and/or "Used" (if available). Just check the box and follow the instructions.
The drop/add policy for rented books is the same as for purchased books. Return the book to the bookstore within the allowed period along with drop/add documentation. If you return your book via mail, it must be postmarked within the allowed drop/add return period, and must include a copy of the drop/add documentation along with your book.
Yes! The same return policy applies to rented textbooks as to purchased textbooks. Assuming, of course that you have your receipt, and return the textbook in good condition, along with any components such as CDs, etc. that were included with the textbook when you rented it. If you return your book via mail, it must be postmarked within the refund period allowed by your bookstore.
Yes! If you decide you want to keep your rental book, you can opt to buy at any time during your rental period, unless the rental book is identified as a 'Rental Only' title, which is not available for purchase at any time.
Normal use of highlighting and writing is permitted. The bookstore will use the same standards for determining acceptable condition of rental textbooks that it uses for determining condition of books sold back as used books.
Yes, the bookstore can refuse to accept your rental book if it is not returned in good condition. Good condition will be judged by the bookstore alone, and generally means book spine intact, no excessive damage to cover or contents, all original pages intact, all original components present, and no excessive highlighting, writing or other markings. Normal-use highlighting and writing is permitted. If the bookstore determines your book to be not acceptable for return, then you will be charged for a replacement copy and a non-return processing fee.
The card on file will be charged a replacement and non-return processing fee. The replacement cost and non-return processing fee will be charged to the credit card on file. The book will be yours to keep. The Replacement Cost is 75% of the New book price at the time of purchase. The non-return processing fee is 7.5% of the New book price at the time of purchase. These fees are in addition to the rental fee.
As a courtesy, we will send a reminder notice to the email address you provided during your rental checkout and on your rental agreement. However, it is your responsibility to return the book by the due date even if you do not receive this email. Please remember that rental books are due back - or must be postmarked by - the last day of Finals.
This rental agreement is a contract between you and Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, LLC (BNC) and applies to your rental of textbooks and/or course related materials from us. This agreement sets forth your rights and obligations and should be read carefully.
If receiving rental materials at a BNC store or accessing the materials on the BNC website, by providing your signature, or clicking "I Agree" or "I Accept" at the point of sale, you agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement, our privacy policy, our terms of use, and any other documents incorporated into the website from which you accessed the materials. You agree this agreement is legally binding as between you and BNC. A copy of this agreement will be posted in the bookstore, presented online at checkout, or accessible on the BNC bookstore website.
You must have a valid securing tender on file with us at all times. Credit/debit cards provided as a securing tender must be a personal credit/debit card. In the event you provide us a student ID number as the securing tender, you hereby authorize your school or BNC to charge your school account for any fees owed hereunder.
Rented materials remain the property of BNC or its authorized supplier. Your acceptance of rented materials and paying rental fees entitles you to use the property of BNC or authorized supplier for a limited amount of time and only for personal, non-commercial, and non-transferable use. At the end of the rental period, this agreement will terminate and you will lose all rights to the rented materials.
Rented materials must be returned to the bookstore from which they were originally rented by the rental return date designated by us at the time of rental and in salable condition. Salable condition will be determined by us in our sole discretion, but generally means book spine intact, without excessive damage or any water damage to the cover or contents, all original pages intact, all original components present, and no excessive highlighting, writing or other markings. Normal use highlighting and writing is permitted.
You are responsible for loss or theft of all rented materials. Rented materials not returned by the rental return date or returned on or before that date not in salable condition will be subject to non-return processing fees equal to 75% of the new book price (at the time of rental) plus a 7.5% non-return processing fee. Non-return processing fees will be automatically charged to the securing tender on file for this agreement. In the event that the securing tender on file is no longer valid or if the purchasing limit on the securing tender has been exceeded, we will contact you for, and you agree to promptly pay in full, the non-return processing fees with an alternative payment method accepted at the bookstore. Returns shipped via UPS, USPS or other carriers must be postmarked and shipped on or before the rental return date.
If you have not returned the rented materials by the rental return date and we are unable to charge your securing tender, it is your responsibility to pay the non-return processing fees immediately. You will be notified via the email address you provided at the time of rental if your securing tender was declined; you then will have 15 days to pay the fees before your account and any information, including personally identifiable information, you have provided to us is turned over to a collection agency ("agency").
You agree that BNC and any agency it hires to collect any fees you owe hereunder may contact you or your parent or legal guardian, whether via e-mail, cell phone (including but not limited to text messages) or otherwise. You confirm that you or your parent or legal guardian are the only person(s) who open e-mail at the address you have provided, or that if anyone else opens e-mail at such address, you waive any claims of a violation of your privacy or of potential third party disclosure if persons other than you, your parent, or legal guardian view your e-mail. Additionally, you agree that BNC and any agency it hires may contact you or your parent or legal guardian via U.S. mail, telephone, or cell phone (including but not limited to text messaging) should such contact information be provided by you to BNC or an agency, whether at the time of rental or at any point thereafter, or obtained as provided below regarding your failure to return rented materials or pay applicable fees hereunder.
You authorize BNC to share details of your rental transactions with the college, university, or school at which you are enrolled and you acknowledge that your institution may provide BNC with contact information, including but not limited to your e-mail address, student address, home address, home telephone number and cell phone number, any of which may be different than the information you provided to us, for the purpose of contacting you regarding failure to return rented materials or fees you owe BNC hereunder.
If your refund request for all other merchandise is within 90 days of purchase, the refund will be made to your original form of payment. After this 90 day period, if a refund is granted for such items, we will provide you a gift card.
Barnes & Noble College Booksellers comply with local weights and measures requirements. If the price on your receipt is above the advertised or posted price, please alert Bookstore staff and we will gladly refund the difference.
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If you are a resident of California, please find additional information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended, in the California Consumer Privacy Act Policy And Notice At Collection section, below.
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