FunBookShelf.com Terms and Conditions
These Website Standard Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) shall govern the use of all pages on FunBookShelf.com website (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Website”) and any services on this website (hereinafter referred to as the “Services”) that are provided by Underworld Publishing House LLC, (hereinafter referred to as the “Company,” “we” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions represent the whole agreement and understanding between the Company and the individual or entity who subscribes to our Service(s) (hereinafter referred to as the “Subscriber” or “you”).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
CONSENT AND ACCEPTANCE.
By using this Website, the Subscriber agrees to comply with all of the terms and conditions contained herein in full. If the Subscriber doesn't agree with any of the terms and conditions mentioned herein, the Subscriber must not use this Website. By using our Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Services.
AGE RESTRICTION.
The Subscriber must be at least 13 year(s) of age to use this Website. By using this Website, the Subscriber represents and warrants that the Subscriber is at least 13 year(s) of age and may legally agree to this Agreement. While we allow users 13 and older to register or use the site, a parental or guardian consent required for minors (13–17). Our site is not directed to subscribers under the age of 13. For individuals under the age of 18 you can enter a binding contract (e.g., purchasing an eBook subscription or agreeing to these terms-of-service contract) with parental or guardian oversight.
LICENSE TO USE WEBSITE.
The Company shall provide the Subscriber with certain information as a result of using this website, or its Services. Such information may include but is not limited to, documentation, data, or information developed by the Company and other materials that may assist the Subscriber in the use of the Website. Subject to the terms and conditions contained herein in this Agreement, the Company authorizes the Subscriber a non- exclusive, limited, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the Company's materials solely in connection with its use of this Website.
3A. Use of the Website
The Website provides access to both copyrighted books and books in the public domain. Public domain books may be freely accessed, and used, subject to applicable laws and at publisher discretion.
Copyrighted books are made available under specific licensing agreements, and users must not redistribute, reproduce, or modify them unless expressly permitted. Users must not engage in activities that violate intellectual property rights or interfere with the functionality of the Website.
You must be at least 13 to use this site. If you are between 13 and 18, you may only use our services under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
3B. Account Registration
Users may be required to create an account to access the Website and read either free or paid content and according with section (2) of this agreement.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities occurring under your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
3C. Subscription and Payments
Certain content or features may require a subscription or one-time payment.
Subscription fees are subject to change, and we will notify users of any pricing modifications.
Payments are non-refundable unless otherwise specified in our refund policy.
3D. Subscription Termination & Automatic Renewal
Subscription Term
Your subscription to our eBook reader service (the “Service”) will commence on the date you sign up and pay the applicable subscription fees. The subscription will automatically renew at the then-current rate (plus any applicable taxes) unless you cancel in accordance with these Terms.
Canceling Automatic Renewal
If you do not wish to renew automatically, you must cancel your subscription at least 30 days before the end of your current subscription period. You can do so via your account settings or by contacting our customer support at contact@FunBookShelf.com.
If you cancel your subscription, you will continue to have access to the Service until the end of the current billing cycle, at which point your subscription will terminate.
No Refund Policy
- All subscription fees are non-refundable. This means no refunds or credits will be provided for any partial subscription periods, unused content, or remaining access time, even if you cancel prior to the expiration of your current subscription term.
By choosing to cancel, you acknowledge and agree that you will forego any refund for the remaining duration of your subscription.
Termination by Us
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your subscription and/or account at our sole discretion if you breach any provision of these Terms or engage in any fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful activity.
In the event of such suspension or termination for cause, you will not be entitled to receive any refund or credit for the unused portion of your subscription.
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, all rights granted under these Terms will cease immediately. You will not have further access to the Service or any related content once your subscription expires or is terminated, unless otherwise stated in these Terms.
3E. Author Payment Per Page Read
Under our pay-per-page model, authors earn royalties based on the total number of pages read by individual readers. Each month, we track the number of pages accessed for each eBook and apply a per-page rate, which is determined by the size of our monthly royalty pool and the overall volume of pages read across all participating eBooks. Page reads are counted once per unique reader per eBook, up to the entire length of the work. To maintain accurate reporting, we reserve the right to adjust or withhold payments if we detect fraudulent or invalid page reads, or if an error in reporting has occurred. Royalty earnings for pages read are then credited to the author’s account and paid out according to our standard payment schedule. The royalties will be paid at the standard fee determined by the publisher on a quarterly bases unless agreed otherwise.
3F. Author Termination Clause
Term and Renewal
This Agreement remains in effect until terminated by either party, in accordance with the provisions set forth below.
Unless terminated, this Agreement automatically renews under the same terms for continued publication of the Author’s eBook(s).
Termination by the Author
- Notice of Termination: The Author may terminate this Agreement at any time by providing written notice (via email or other agreed method) to Underworld Publishing House (“Publisher”) or FunBookShelf.com (“Website”).
- Effective Date of Termination: Termination will become effective 30 days after the Website’s receipt of the Author’s notice, unless otherwise agreed to in writing.
- Withdrawal of eBooks: Upon termination, the Author may request removal of their eBook(s) from the Website. The Website will remove the eBook(s) within a commercially reasonable timeframe (e.g., within 30 business days) after receiving the Author’s written request, subject to any outstanding obligations (e.g., existing orders, pre-orders, or promotional commitments).
Termination by the Website
- Right to Terminate: The Website may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of this Agreement by the Author, violation of applicable laws, or receipt of claims regarding the Author’s content.
- Notice to Author: The Website will make reasonable efforts to notify the Author of any issues leading to termination and to provide 30 days for the Author to remedy such issues, if curable. However, the Website may terminate immediately if the nature of the breach cannot be cured or if required by law.
- Immediate Removal of eBooks: In the event of termination under this section, the Website may remove the eBook(s) without further notice and the Author shall not be entitled to any refund of fees, if applicable.
Post-Termination Rights and Obligations
- Royalties and Payments: Any royalties or payments accrued up to the effective date of termination shall be paid to the Author in accordance with the usual royalty payment schedule, subject to any applicable minimum payout thresholds or withholding requirements.
- Outstanding Claims or Disputes: If there are any pending disputes or claims (e.g., copyright infringement, chargebacks, refunds), the Website may withhold payment of royalties until the disputes are resolved.
- Use of Marketing Materials: The Website may, solely at its discretion, continue to use previously created marketing or promotional materials containing references to the Author or the Author’s eBook(s) for historical or archival purposes (e.g., blog posts, press releases), provided such usage does not imply ongoing publication rights.
- Data Retention: The Website may retain archived or backup copies of the Author’s eBook(s) or metadata for a reasonable period in accordance with its data retention policies, but such copies shall not be made publicly available unless required by law or legal process.
Survival of Certain Provisions
Any provision of this Agreement intended by its nature to survive termination, including but not limited to clauses regarding intellectual property rights, limitation of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution, will remain in full force and effect after termination
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.
4A. General Terms
The Company retains all rights to the intellectual property and materials contained within this Website, with all such rights, titles, and interests expressly reserved.
The Subscriber is granted a limited license solely for the purpose of accessing and reading the content available on this Website.
The Subscriber acknowledges that it will not use any intellectual property in a manner that violates any laws.
The inclusion of this content does not represent an endorsement of such views, but rather serves as an opportunity for reflection and discussion about history, culture, and progress. Readers are encouraged to approach the text with an understanding of its historical context and to engage thoughtfully with its themes. Some of the published books were written in a different time and cultural context, and it may contain language, themes, or portrayals that some readers may find offensive, outdated, or inappropriate. These elements are presented as part of the original work and reflect the attitudes, beliefs, and societal norms of the time in which it was created.
The content included in the text originates from books that are likely considered to be in the public domain, thereby not being subject to copyright restrictions under applicable laws. Therefore, no permission was required to reproduce this material. However, full credit has been duly given to the original author and source. Although the available edition may include additional commentary, formatting, or supplementary material that could be protected by copyright, the core text remains a public domain work. If you are not located in the United States, please verify the applicable laws of your country before using this eBook. Readers are encouraged to appreciate and share these pieces of literary history as valuable cultural artifacts.
All content, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned or licensed by the Website and is protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use of copyrighted material is strictly prohibited.
Users may not claim ownership of or commercially exploit any content obtained from the Website without authorization.
4B. Copyright Notice & Prohibited Use of Non-Public Domain Works
Ownership of Intellectual Property
All eBooks, written materials, images, graphics, and other content (“Content”) available through this website, including, but not limited to, any materials not in the public domain, are protected by applicable international and domestic copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The copyright and all other proprietary rights to such Content remain solely with the original author(s), publisher(s), or other rightful owner(s) (“Rights Holders”). Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of any intellectual property rights in the Content to you.
License & Permissible Use
When you purchase or access an eBook or other Content on this website, you are granted a limited, non- exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to view the Content for personal, non-commercial use only.
This license does not include any rights of reproduction, distribution, modification, public display or performance, or other exploitation of the Content beyond personal use, unless expressly authorized in writing by the Rights Holder(s).
Restrictions on Copying & Distribution
You may not copy, reproduce, transmit, distribute, publish, sell, license, or otherwise exploit the Content in any format or medium—digital, physical, or otherwise—without the explicit prior written consent of the Rights Holder(s).
You agree not to upload or post the Content to any website, application, file-sharing service, or any other medium where it may be accessed, downloaded, or used by persons other than those authorized by these Terms or the applicable Rights Holder(s).
No Unauthorized Publication
You must not publish, display, or otherwise make the Content available on any third-party Websites (e.g., online libraries, forums, social media, torrent sites) without explicit permission from the Rights Holder(s). Any unauthorized sharing, modification, or distribution of the Content may violate copyright law and subject you to civil or criminal penalties.
Reporting Infringement
If you become aware of any unauthorized use, copying, or publication of the Content, please contact us at contact@FunBookShelf.com so we can address the issue promptly.
We reserve the right to take any actions we deem appropriate, including suspending or terminating accounts involved in infringing activities, and cooperating with relevant authorities to enforce the Rights Holder(s)’ copyrights.
Reservation of Rights
All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by the Rights Holder(s). Any unauthorized use of the Content may violate these Terms, applicable copyright laws, and other relevant statutes and treaties.
PRIVACY INFORMATION.
While using this Website, the Subscriber may provide the Company with certain personal information. The Subscriber also authorizes the Company to use its information in the countries where the Company may operate.
Based on our “Privacy and Data Protection”, our collection, use, and storage of personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy (see the Privacy Policy). By using the Website, you consent to the processing of your data in accordance with applicable laws.
SUBSCRIBER RESTRICTIONS.
The Subscriber is strictly prohibited from engaging in the following activities while using this Website:
Publishing any of the Website content in any external media.
Transferring usage rights or indulging in any monetary transaction against the Website.
Damaging the Website in any form.
Using this Website in any way that affects user access to this Website.
Usage of Website against the laws and regulations of the Texas, The United States or the country the Subscriber resides.
Using this Website to engage in any advertising or marketing without express approval of the Company
Extracting data or information while using this Website.
Use the Website unlawfully and unethically.
Engage in activities that may disrupt the Website, including hacking, spamming, or introducing malware or any other malicious software.
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT.
In this Agreement, the Subscriber Content shall mean any audio, video, text, images, or other materials the Subscriber chooses to publish on this Website. By publishing the content on this Website, the Subscriber
authorizes the Company a non-exclusive, limited, non-transferable, and revocable license to use or reproduce the content in any media.
SUBSCRIBER RESPONSIBILITY.
Any user ID and password the Subscriber may have created for this Website are confidential, and it is the Subscriber's responsibility to safeguard its own ID and Password.
DATA LOSS.
The Company does not accept responsibility for the security of the Subscriber's account or content. The Subscriber agrees to use the Website at its own risk.
ADVERTISING CONTENT.
The Website may show advertisements for or links to third-party websites, products, and/or services (hereinafter referred to as the “Third-Party Ads”). The Company is not responsible for the availability of these Third-Party Ads or the images, content, or any other materials contained therein.
The Website may include links to third-party websites for informational purposes. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for external content, services, or privacy practices.
SUPPORT.
The Company shall provide support under the following circumstances:
Only a Website that is registered under the Company, unaltered by a third party, is eligible for support.
Support during the term of the Agreement and assistance in updates, upgrades, and bug fixes during such term.
Answer queries from the Subscriber regarding the operations of the Website, primarily via the Company’s Support Services (contact@FunBookShelf.com) and secondarily via telephone.
Use commercially reasonable efforts to correct any errors reported by the Subscriber and confirmed by the Company.
Use commercially reasonable efforts to respond to each reported error according to the Support Process section of the Company.
NO SURREPTITIOUS CODE.
The Company agrees that, to the best of its knowledge, the Website does not contain any hacking code or mechanism that collects personal information or maintains control of the system without the Subscriber's permission or such action which may restrict the Subscriber's access to or use of Company Data.
The Subscriber warrants that it will not knowingly introduce, via any means, spyware, adware, ransomware, rootkit, keylogger, virus, trojan, worm, or other code or mechanism designed to permit unauthorized access to Subscriber Data, or which may restrict Company’s access to regulate the deliverables granted to the Subscriber.
WARRANTIES.
The Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that submitting any information is at the Subscriber's sole risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company disclaims any and all liability for any loss or damage related to such information. The Company does not warrant that the Website or Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
TERMINATION.
The Subscriber is free to stop using this Website or Services at any time. The Company reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason, with or without cause. The Company further reserves the right to terminate this Agreement if the Subscriber violates any of the terms outlined herein, including, but not limited to, violating the rights of the Company. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website at our discretion, especially in cases of:
Violation of these Terms.
Engaging in unlawful or fraudulent activities.
Providing false or misleading information during registration.
Dispute Resolution.
The parties will attempt to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to the Partnership or this Agreement through friendly negotiations amongst the parties. If the matter is not resolved by negotiation, the parties will resolve the dispute using the below Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedure.
Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be submitted to mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation in Texas. If mediation is not successful in resolving the entire dispute or is unavailable, any outstanding issues will be submitted to final and binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator's award will be final, and judgment may be entered upon it by any court having proper jurisdiction within Texas.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
In no event shall the Company be liable for any loss or damage that may occur to the Subscriber or Author arising out of or in any way connected with the Subscriber's or Author use of this Website. The Website provides content on an “as-is” basis without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from the use of our Services. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Website or error-free content.
INDEMNIFICATION.
The Subscriber hereby indemnifies and holds the Company harmless from and against any and all liabilities, legal claims, demands, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or in any connection which may relate to the Subscriber's breach of this Agreement or its use or misuse of the Website or Services.
NOTICES.
Any notices required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered at contact@FunBookShelf.com. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes signifies acceptance of the revised Terms.
SEVERABILITY.
In the event any provision of this Agreement is deemed to be invalid or unenforceable, in whole or part, that part shall be severed from the remainder of this Agreement, and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect as valid and enforceable.
GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be governed following the laws of the Texas. If the disputes under this Agreement cannot be resolved by arbitration, they shall be resolved by litigation in the courts of the Texas, including the federal courts therein, and the Parties all consent to the jurisdiction of such courts, agree to accept service of process by mail and hereby waive any jurisdictional or venue defenses otherwise available to it.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement sets forth and represents the agreement between both Parties. If the Parties are willing to change/add/modify any terms, they shall be in writing and signed by both Parties.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, purchasing, or otherwise using this website or any of its services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all provisions contained in these Terms & Conditions, including any additional terms and policies referenced herein. If you do not agree with these Terms & Conditions in their entirety, you must not use this website or the services provided.