Book Cover Usage Policy

This Book Cover Usage Policy (the “Policy”) sets out the terms and conditions governing the use of book cover images on the website https://epub.shop (the “Website”) and forms an integral part of the Website’s overall legal framework.

The purpose of this Policy is to inform users and rights holders about the nature and scope of book cover image usage and to ensure compliance with applicable copyright and related-rights laws, including the laws of Ukraine and generally accepted international practices.

1. General Provisions

  • 1.1. epub.shop operates as an informational service and technical intermediary and is not the author, publisher, or rights holder of literary works or book cover images, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
  • 1.2. All economic and moral rights in and to book cover images remain with their respective rights holders (including authors, illustrators, publishers, or other duly authorized parties).
  • 1.3. The display or use of book cover images on the Website does not constitute a transfer of rights, a license grant, or recognition of any ownership rights by the Website Administration.

2. Nature and Purpose of Cover Image Usage

  • 2.1. Book cover images are displayed exclusively in the form of thumbnails (reduced-size, low-resolution copies).
  • 2.2. Such thumbnail images are used solely for informational purposes, including:
    • — identifying the relevant literary work;
    • — facilitating visual navigation of the catalog;
    • — assisting users in searching for and selecting materials.
    The size, quality, and resolution of cover images are limited to the minimum reasonably necessary to achieve these informational purposes.
  • 2.3. Book cover images are not used as independent commercial assets and are not offered for sale or licensed separately.

3. Origin of Cover Images

  • 3.1. Book cover images may be provided by users of the Website, partners, or processed automatically within the operation of the Platform’s indexing and cataloging systems.
  • 3.2. The Administration does not conduct prior editorial or legal review of each individual cover image before it is displayed on the Website.
  • 3.3. Responsibility for the lawful provision or upload of a cover image rests solely with the party that supplied such image.

4. Limitations on Use

  • 4.1. The Website does not display full-resolution cover images suitable for printing, reproduction, or other commercial exploitation.
  • 4.2. Book cover images are not used in advertising or marketing materials independent of the context of the corresponding literary work.

5. Rights of Rights Holders

  • 5.1. If you are a rights holder of a book cover image and believe that its display on the Website infringes your rights, you may contact the Website Administration.
  • 5.2. Requests must be submitted in accordance with the Notice & Takedown procedure published on the Website and must include sufficient information to identify the image and substantiate your rights.
  • 5.3. Upon receipt of a properly submitted notice, the Administration may temporarily restrict the display of the relevant cover image for the duration of the review.
  • 5.4. Any temporary restriction is a preventive technical measure only and does not constitute an admission of infringement or liability.

6. Final Provisions

  • 6.1. The Administration reserves the right to amend or update this Policy at any time without prior notice.
  • 6.2. The current version of this Policy is published on the Website.
  • 6.3. Continued use of the Website constitutes acknowledgment and acceptance of this Policy.

For rights-related inquiries, please contact: support@epub.shop

Last updated: December 10, 2025