Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: January 2, 2026

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using the Northvale Press website and services ("Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

Description of Services

Northvale Press provides ASWB exam preparation materials, including:

  • Study kits and guides
  • Digital flashcards and smart study tools
  • Practice exams
  • Audiobook study materials
  • Progress tracking features

Our Services are designed to help social workers prepare for ASWB licensure examinations at various levels (LMSW, LCSW, LBSW).

Disclaimer of Affiliation

Northvale Press is an independent exam preparation service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). ASWB does not review, approve, or endorse our materials. Any references to ASWB exams are for descriptive purposes only.

No Guarantee of Exam Results

While our materials are designed to help you prepare for ASWB examinations, we make no guarantee or warranty regarding:

  • Passing scores on any ASWB examination
  • Specific score improvements
  • Licensure or certification outcomes
  • Career advancement or employment opportunities

Your exam performance depends on many factors, including your individual study efforts, prior knowledge, test-taking skills, and exam conditions.

User Responsibilities

When using our Services, you agree to:

  • Use the Services only for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes
  • Not reproduce, distribute, or share our materials without permission
  • Not attempt to reverse engineer or extract content from our Services
  • Not use automated systems to access or download content
  • Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Intellectual Property Rights

All content, materials, features, and functionality of our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software, are owned by Northvale Press or our licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our materials solely for personal exam preparation purposes.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services contain links to third-party websites and services, including:

  • Thea.study (practice exam platform)
  • Google Drive (file hosting)

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and policies.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Northvale Press disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

In no event shall Northvale Press be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or exam failure.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Northvale Press and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Your exam performance or licensure outcomes

Changes to Services and Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Services shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or our Services, please contact us at:

Email: info@hermescover.com

By using Northvale Press services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.