Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 12/01/2025

Welcome to AddisBooks.com (“AddisBooks,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). AddisBooks is an online bookstore and book promotion platform that allows authors and users to submit books for listing, promotion, and discovery, including free book promotions and author profile listings. By accessing or using AddisBooks.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, submitting content, or using any services provided by AddisBooks.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, authors, publishers, and contributors.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old or have legal parental or guardian consent to use AddisBooks. By using the website, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

3. Description of Services

AddisBooks provides:

Book discovery and promotional listings
Free book promotion opportunities
Author profile pages
Links to third-party platforms where books may be purchased or downloaded
Advertising and affiliate-based promotions

AddisBooks does not directly sell books unless explicitly stated. We primarily act as a promotional and discovery platform.

4. Book Submission and Author Content

4.1 Voluntary Submission

By submitting a book, author profile, description, cover image, or any related content (“Submitted Content”) to AddisBooks, you confirm that:

You are willingly and knowingly submitting the content for public display and promotion
You have the legal right, license, or authorization to submit and promote the book
The content does not infringe on any copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights of any third party

4.2 Consent to Display and Promotion

You grant AddisBooks a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

Display, publish, promote, market, and distribute your Submitted Content
Use your book title, cover image, description, author name, and related materials for promotional purposes
Feature your book across AddisBooks platforms, social media, newsletters, and partner channels

This license remains in effect unless you formally request content removal in writing.

4.3 Accuracy of Information

You agree that all information provided during submission is accurate, complete, and up to date. AddisBooks is not responsible for incorrect, misleading, or outdated information provided by authors or users.

5. Affiliate Links, Advertising, and Financial Benefit

AddisBooks may include:

Affiliate links to third-party retailers (such as Amazon or other book platforms)
Sponsored placements
Display advertisements or promotional banners

By submitting a book or using the website, you acknowledge and agree that:

AddisBooks may benefit financially from affiliate commissions, advertising revenue, or promotional partnerships
Such financial benefit does not create any obligation for AddisBooks to share revenue with authors unless explicitly agreed in writing
The presence of affiliate links or ads does not imply endorsement of any specific product or service

6. No Guarantee of Promotion or Results

AddisBooks does not guarantee:

Acceptance of submitted books or author profiles
Specific placement, ranking, visibility, traffic, downloads, or sales
Continuous availability of listings or promotions

All promotions are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis.

7. Content Review and Removal

AddisBooks reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:

Review, edit, reject, suspend, or remove any Submitted Content
Remove content that violates these Terms, applicable laws, or community standards
Remove content without prior notice

8. Intellectual Property

All website content excluding Submitted Content, including text, logos, design, graphics, and functionality, is the property of AddisBooks or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content without prior written permission.

9. User Conduct

You agree not to:

Submit false, misleading, defamatory, or illegal content
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to disrupt or interfere with the website’s operation
Use the website for spam, abuse, or unauthorized commercial purposes

10. Third-Party Links

AddisBooks may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, pricing, availability, or practices of third-party sites. Your interactions with third-party platforms are solely between you and the third party.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, AddisBooks shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of the website, submitted content, or reliance on any information provided.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AddisBooks, its owners, affiliates, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of your use of the website or your Submitted Content.

14. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to AddisBooks at any time, with or without notice, for any violation of these Terms.

15. Modifications to Terms

AddisBooks may update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the applicable state jurisdiction, without regard to conflict of law principles.

17. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or removal requests, please contact:

Email: admin@addisbooks.com

By using AddisBooks.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.