Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using Our Service.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.
Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:
- Application refers to BookShelves, the software program provided by the Company.
- Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to CPE Verm. GmbH, Rosenfelder Str. 15-16, 10315 Berlin, Germany.
- Device means any device that can access the Service such as an iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer.
- Service refers to the Application.
- You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.
Acknowledgment
Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service.
By accessing or using the Service You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If You disagree with any part of these Terms and Conditions then You may not access the Service.
You represent that you are over the age of 13. If you are under 18, you represent that you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the Service.
License to Use Application
Subject to Your compliance with these Terms and Conditions, the Company grants You a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Application on Your personal Device(s) for Your personal, non-commercial use.
You may not redistribute, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works based on the Application. You may only import and use ebooks for which You have the legal right to use.
Lifetime License
If You have purchased a “lifetime” license for the Application (Pro Unlock), this license grants You the right to use the Pro features in their current state and form as of the date of purchase. The term “lifetime” refers to the reasonable commercial lifespan of the Application and does not guarantee perpetual access to the Service or compatibility with future operating system versions.
The Company reserves the right to discontinue, modify, or cease operation of the Service or any features at any time without prior notice. In the event of discontinuation, no refunds or compensation will be provided for previously purchased lifetime licenses, except as required by applicable law.
All purchases are generally non-refundable, except as required by law or Apple’s refund policy.
Links to Other Websites and Third-Party Services
The Service may connect to or contain links to third-party web sites or services (including but not limited to Google Books, Internet Archive, Standard Ebooks, our mirror server, iCloud, and optionally Your SMTP server for Email to Device features) that are not owned or controlled by the Company.
The Company has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that the Company shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services.
We strongly advise You to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that You visit or use.
If You use the Email to Device feature, You are solely responsible for Your SMTP credentials and for complying with Your email provider’s terms of service.
Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of the Company. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You retain all rights to the ebooks and data You import into the Application. The Company does not claim any rights to Your content.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend Your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if You breach these Terms and Conditions.
Upon termination, Your right to use the Service will cease immediately. You may terminate Your use of the Service at any time by uninstalling the Application. Your in-app purchases are not refundable if You choose to uninstall or stop using the Application.
Limitation of Liability
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, VIRUS-FREE, OR SECURE, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED. THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SERVICE IN TERMS OF CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES) ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, EVEN IF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
If the Company is found liable for any matter relating to the Service, Our maximum liability is limited to the amount You paid for in-app purchases, or $100 USD, whichever is less.
Dispute Resolution
If You have any concern or dispute about the Service, You agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting the Company via our Contact page. The Company will attempt to resolve disputes informally within thirty (30) days. If a dispute is not resolved within 30 days of submission, either party may bring a formal proceeding.
Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms and Conditions or the Service shall be resolved through arbitration or small claims court, as applicable under the laws of Your jurisdiction.
For European Union (EU) Users
If You are a European Union consumer, You will benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which you are resident, including the 14-day cooling-off period for purchases where applicable under EU law.
For United States Users
If You are accessing the Service from the United States, You confirm that You are not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo, or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a “terrorist supporting” country, and that You are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
Changes to These Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at Our sole discretion. If a revision is material We will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect through the Application.
By continuing to access or use Our Service after those revisions become effective, You agree to be bound by the revised terms. If You do not agree to the new terms, in whole or in part, please stop using the Application and the Service.
Governing Law
These Terms and Your use of the Service shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, excluding its conflicts of law rules. If You are a consumer resident in the European Union, You will benefit from any mandatory provisions of consumer protection law in the country in which You are resident.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please visit our Contact page.