Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (the “Agreement”) constitute a public offer and govern access to and use of the website https://epub.shop (the “Website”, the “Service”). This Agreement is entered into between the Website administration (the “Administration”, “we”, “us”) and any individual or legal entity accessing or using the Website (the “User”, “you”).

By accessing or using the Website in any manner (including browsing, registering, making payments, or obtaining access to materials), you confirm that you have read, understood, and fully accepted this Agreement.

1. Scope of the Service

  • 1.1. The Website is an informational service that provides Users with a technical capability to search, view descriptions of works, and obtain time-limited technical access to digital materials (the “Content”), including in PDF, EPUB, and FB2 formats, solely for personal, non-commercial use.
  • 1.2. The Administration is not the author, publisher, or rights holder of the Content unless explicitly stated on the relevant Content page. All rights in and to works belong to their respective rights holders.
  • 1.3. The Administration does not transfer copyright or related rights to the User and does not grant any license other than a limited right to personal, non-commercial use of the Content within the Service functionality.
  • 1.4. In some cases, the Service may provide access to Content and/or links to third-party resources. The Administration does not host or control such third-party resources and is not responsible for their content or availability.

2. User Identification

  • 2.1. To use paid features of the Service (payment for access), the User must provide a valid email address and any additional information required by the payment provider. Account registration may not be required.
  • 2.2. The User represents that all information provided is accurate and complete. If the Administration reasonably believes that the information is false, misleading, or incomplete, we may refuse to provide access, suspend service, or cancel the order.

3. Payments and Access to Content

  • 3.1. The User pays for the service of time-limited technical access to Content via the available payment tools. Payment is not a purchase of copyright or any exclusive/non-exclusive rights and does not constitute a transfer of intellectual property rights.
  • 3.2. After successful payment confirmation, the User is granted private, time-limited technical access to the Content (for example, via a private link, account area, email delivery, or other closed delivery channels).
  • 3.3. The access period is indicated on the checkout/access page or in the accompanying notice. If no period is specified, the Administration may limit or terminate access for technical or legal reasons, including upon receipt of a rights holder notice.
  • 3.4. The Administration does not provide public, permanent download URLs. Access is granted personally to the User and is intended solely for personal use.
  • 3.5. The service is deemed provided at the moment the access to the Content is technically opened for the User.
  • 3.6. Refunds after access activation are generally not provided, except where required by mandatory applicable law or expressly предусмотрено by a separate refund policy published on the Website.
  • 3.7. The Administration does not guarantee repeated access if the User loses files, links, emails, chat history, changes devices, or in other circumstances not caused by a technical error of the Service.

4. Rights and Obligations

4.1. The User has the right to:

  • — Browse the catalog and view Content descriptions;
  • — Obtain technical access to Content for personal, non-commercial use within the limits of this Agreement;
  • — Contact support regarding Website operation, payments, and access.

4.2. The User agrees to:

  • — Not share Content (files, links, access credentials) with third parties;
  • — Not publish, upload, distribute, resell, publicly display, or otherwise make Content available on open platforms, websites, forums, social networks, file-sharing services, torrents, or similar resources;
  • — Not copy or use Content beyond personal, non-commercial reading, except where such use is expressly permitted by applicable law;
  • — Not attempt to bypass access restrictions, scrape/harvest data, interfere with the Website operation, or introduce malware;
  • — Not use the Website to transmit spam or malicious software.

4.3. The Administration has the right to:

  • — Modify the Service functionality, Content availability, pricing, and these Terms without prior notice by publishing an updated version on the Website;
  • — Restrict, suspend, or terminate a User’s access to the Website or Services if the User violates this Agreement or if the Administration has reasonable grounds to suspect a violation;
  • — Restrict access to, block, or remove any Content without explanation, including in response to rights holder notices or legal/technical requirements;
  • — Perform maintenance and technical works that may cause temporary interruptions.

5. Intellectual Property and Rights Holder Notices

  • 5.1. The Administration respects intellectual property rights and acts in good faith, responding to properly submitted rights holder notices.
  • 5.2. The Administration does not warrant that all Content available through the Service is free from third-party rights claims; however, we take reasonable measures to promptly restrict access upon receiving a substantiated notice.
  • 5.3. If you are a rights holder and believe that Content on the Website infringes your rights, please contact us and provide sufficient information to identify the material and to verify your rights. Where available, we may process such requests under our Notice & Takedown procedure published on the Website.
  • 5.4. Notices that do not contain sufficient information or reasonable proof of rights may be rejected or left without action.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

  • 6.1. The Administration processes personal data only to the extent necessary to operate the Website, process payments, provide access, and communicate with the User.
  • 6.2. Personal data may be shared with third parties only as necessary to process payments (payment providers) or where required by law.
  • 6.3. The User may request deletion of personal data, subject to mandatory legal requirements and the Administration’s legitimate interests (e.g., accounting/tax record keeping where applicable).

7. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

  • 7.1. The Website and the Service are provided on an “as is” basis. The Administration makes no warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding uninterrupted operation, error-free performance, or suitability for a particular purpose.
  • 7.2. The Administration is not responsible for actions of Users or third parties, including unlawful use of Content, copyright infringements, loss of access, loss of emails/messages, or other consequences not caused by the Administration’s willful misconduct.
  • 7.3. The Administration is not liable for delays, failures, or losses resulting from force majeure, third-party actions, or technical issues beyond the Administration’s reasonable control (including ISP failures, power outages, restrictions by platforms/messengers, and similar events).

8. Force Majeure

  • 8.1. The parties are released from liability for partial or full non-performance of obligations if such non-performance is caused by circumstances beyond their reasonable control (force majeure), including war, natural disasters, and communication service disruptions.

9. Final Provisions

  • 9.1. The current version of this Agreement is published on this page. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Agreement.
  • 9.2. The parties will attempt to resolve disputes through negotiations. If resolution is not reached, the dispute shall be handled in accordance with the laws of Ukraine, unless mandatory rules of another jurisdiction apply.

Contact email: support@epub.shop

Last updated: March 21, 2025