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Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Shelves mobile application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting updated Terms in the App. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

Shelves is a book management application that allows you to:

3. Account Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features, you must create an account. You may register using:

3.2 Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

3.3 Account Restrictions

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. By creating an account, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

4. Subscription and Payments

4.1 Free Tier

The App offers a free tier with limited features:

4.2 Premium Subscription

Premium subscriptions unlock additional features including unlimited books, unlimited shelf scans, reading statistics, and cloud sync.

4.3 Billing

4.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your device's subscription settings:

Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial periods.

4.5 Refunds

Refund requests are handled by Apple or Google according to their respective policies. We do not process refunds directly.

5. User Content

5.1 Your Content

"User Content" includes any data you create, upload, or store in the App, such as:

5.2 Ownership

You retain ownership of your User Content. By using the App, you grant us a limited license to store, process, and display your User Content solely to provide the service to you.

5.3 Content Restrictions

You agree not to use the App to store or transmit:

5.4 Content Backup

While we implement reasonable measures to protect your data, you are responsible for maintaining backups of your User Content. We are not liable for any loss of data.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

The App, including its design, features, code, and content (excluding User Content and third-party book data), is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute the App without permission.

7.2 Third-Party Content

Book metadata, cover images, and descriptions are provided by third-party services (Google Books, Open Library) and remain the property of their respective owners. This content is provided for personal, non-commercial use only.

7.3 Feedback

If you provide feedback or suggestions about the App, you grant us the right to use such feedback without compensation or attribution.

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Third-Party Integrations

The App integrates with third-party services including:

8.2 Third-Party Terms

Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.

8.3 Data Import

When importing data from third-party services (e.g., Goodreads), you represent that you have the right to export and use such data.

9. Disclaimers

9.1 "As Is" Provision

The App is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9.2 Service Availability

We do not guarantee that the App will be available at all times or operate without interruption or errors. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the App at any time without notice.

9.3 Book Data Accuracy

Book metadata is provided by third-party services. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of book information. AI-powered shelf scanning may not identify all books correctly.

9.4 Recommendations

Reading recommendations are generated algorithmically and are suggestions only. We make no guarantees about the suitability of recommended books.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Shelves and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the App and delete your account at any time by contacting support@silentplanet.com.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Reasons for termination may include:

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any legal claim, you agree to contact us at shelvessupport@silentplanet.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

13.2 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of your jurisdiction, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights without restriction.

14.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: support@silentplanet.com