Last Updated: July 9, 2026
Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using Our Service.
Platform-Specific Terms
If You obtained the Application through Apple’s App Store (macOS or iOS), this Agreement supplements Apple’s Licensed Application End User License Agreement (LAEULA). The LAEULA applies as the base agreement between You and Apple for Your use of the Application. These Terms provide additional terms and conditions from the Company. Where these Terms conflict with the LAEULA, these Terms prevail to the extent permitted by applicable law, except for provisions Apple requires in all end-user license agreements pursuant to the Apple Developer Program Agreement Minimum Terms.
If You obtained the Application through Google Play, the Google Play Terms of Service apply to Your use of the store and the download. These Terms govern the Application itself. Google is not a party to this Agreement and has no obligation to provide support or handle claims related to the Application.
For any other distribution channel, these Terms apply in full as the sole agreement between You and the Company regarding the Application.
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, Straße der Jugend 18, 14974 Ludwigsfelde, Germany.
- Device means any device that can access the Service such as an iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer.
- Service refers to the Application, the Company’s website at getbookshelves.app (including its subdomains), and any related online services operated by the Company.
- 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 with reasonable prior notice where practicable. 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.
Subscriptions
If You purchase a subscription to the Application, billing, renewal, and cancellation are managed entirely by Apple through the App Store. Subscription terms, including pricing, renewal frequency, and cancellation procedures, are governed by Apple’s terms and the information presented to You at the time of purchase. You may cancel Your subscription at any time through Your Apple ID account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
Discover & Book Discovery Services
The Application may include book discovery features (“Discover”) that allow You to browse, search, and access catalogs of freely available ebooks from third-party sources. The Company may also operate mirror servers that host cached copies of such catalogs and ebook files to improve availability and download performance. These discovery and mirroring features are collectively provided as a complimentary service at no additional cost and are not part of the Pro Unlock or any other paid feature of the Application.
The Company provides Discover and any associated mirroring infrastructure solely at its discretion and may modify, suspend, or discontinue any or all of these features at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. The purchase of a Pro Unlock or any other in-app purchase does not create any entitlement, right, or expectation of continued access to Discover, any particular book catalog, or any mirroring service.
The availability, accuracy, and completeness of content accessible through Discover and any mirror servers depend on third-party sources over which the Company has no control. The Company makes no representations or warranties regarding the availability, quality, or continued hosting of any content discoverable or downloadable through these features.
In the event that any discovery feature is modified or discontinued, no refunds, credits, or compensation of any kind shall be provided, except as required by applicable law.
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 Open Library, 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.
Data Synchronization and Storage
The Application may use Apple iCloud to synchronize Your library, reading progress, and settings across Your devices. iCloud is a service provided and operated by Apple Inc., not by the Company. The Company has no control over iCloud’s availability, reliability, or data integrity.
The Company is not liable for data loss, corruption, or synchronization failures caused by iCloud, network conditions, operating system updates, or other factors outside the Company’s control. You are solely responsible for maintaining independent backups of Your ebook files and any data You store in the Application. The Company’s liability for data loss is limited as set forth in the Limitation of Liability section below.
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 for good cause, including without limitation if You breach these Terms and Conditions. Where practicable, the Company will provide reasonable notice before termination, except in cases of serious violations requiring immediate action.
Upon termination, Your right to use the Service will cease. 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, except as required by applicable law.
Warranty Disclaimer
The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, to the extent permitted by applicable law. The Company does not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that any defects will be corrected. The Company does not warrant or make any representations regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of ebook rendering or any content accessible through the Service.
Limitation of Liability
The Company shall be liable without limitation for damages caused by intent (Vorsatz) or gross negligence (grobe Fahrlassigkeit), and for damages arising from injury to life, body, or health.
For breaches of essential contractual obligations (Kardinalpflichten – obligations whose fulfillment is necessary to achieve the purpose of the contract), the Company’s liability for simple negligence (einfache Fahrlassigkeit) shall be limited to the foreseeable damages typical for this type of contract. For an ebook reader application, typical foreseeable damages are limited to the amount You actually paid for in-app purchases, or EUR 100, whichever is less.
The Company shall not be liable for damages caused by simple negligence in connection with non-essential contractual obligations.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (including loss of data, loss of profits, or business interruption) arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service.
The above limitations also apply in favor of the Company’s legal representatives, employees, and agents.
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 informally, either party may bring a formal proceeding.
If You are a merchant (Kaufmann), a legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law, the exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms shall be Potsdam, Germany. If You are a consumer resident in the European Union, the courts of Your place of residence shall also have jurisdiction.
The European Commission provides an online dispute resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. The Company is neither obligated nor willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board (Verbraucherschlichtungsstelle).
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 right of withdrawal where applicable under EU law.
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 the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) and excluding conflict 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.