Terms of Service
Last updated: October 26, 2026 • Effective for all Bookllo users, authors, and visitors
01Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "Author", "Reader", or "you") and Bookllo Publishing LLC (also known as Bookllo and Bookllo Publishing).
By accessing or using our website (bookllo.com), subdomains, web applications, author tools, reader pages, direct book purchase pages, and related publishing services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the platform and all associated services.
02Description of Platform Features & Services
Bookllo is an all-in-one book marketing and publishing platform providing authors, indie publishers, and readers with technology, web utilities, and professional creative solutions, including but not limited to:
- Universal Book Links (UBL): Smart, geo-localized landing pages (such as
bookllo.com/dp/[slug]) that automatically route readers to 60+ global bookstores and retailers (including Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, Smashwords, and local retailers) based on the visitor's detected country. - Interactive 3D Flipbook Samples: Proprietary in-browser 3D reading experience allowing prospective readers to preview excerpt pages, sample chapters, and book designs without downloading third-party software.
- Reader Funnels & Campaign Delivery: Automated landing pages (
bookllo.com/op/[slug]) for Advance Reader Copy (ARC) distributions, reader magnet giveaways, bonus content delivery, and time-limited promotions with automated email capture. - Author Landing Pages: Dedicated author profiles (
bookllo.com/author/[slug]) consolidating an author's complete bibliography, biography, newsletter signup, and social links in one link-in-bio destination. - Free Author Apps & Utilities: A comprehensive suite of web tools, including the Bionic Reader, Title Case Converter, 3D Screenshot & Mockup Generator, QR Code Plus, WhatsApp Chat Widget, WebP Converter, WP2MD Converter, RSS Feed Reader, AnonymizeLink, IconForge, and PDF Page Master.
- Professional Author Publishing Services: Custom author services including professional cover design, interior book formatting, eBook conversion, official ISBN assignment, worldwide distribution support, custom author website design, book sales funnel design, Amazon Ads campaign management, and press release distribution.
- Real-Time Performance Analytics: Click tracking, geolocation insights, retailer preference analytics, and conversion metrics accessible via the author dashboard.
04Reader Funnels, Email Capture & Data Compliance
When authors create promotional campaign pages (/op/[slug]) to deliver reader magnets, bonus chapters, or ARCs in exchange for reader email addresses:
- Data Controller Status: The Author acts as the independent Data Controller for all reader email addresses and contact information collected through their specific campaigns. Bookllo acts as a technology service provider and Data Processor hosting the campaign interface and providing lead exports.
- Compliance with Anti-Spam Laws: Authors must comply with all applicable anti-spam and privacy regulations, including the U.S. CAN-SPAM Act, European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), and Australian Spam Act.
- Mandatory Unsubscribe & Consent: Authors agree to only contact readers who willingly opted in, to provide a clear and functional one-click unsubscribe mechanism in all communications, and to promptly honor unsubscribe and data deletion requests.
- Prohibition of Third-Party Email Trading: Authors may not harvest, scrape, rent, or sell email lists gathered through Bookllo to unauthorized third parties or marketing networks.
05Subscriptions, Billing, Paid Services & Refunds
Free and Pro Plans: Bookllo offers both free access tiers and paid premium subscriptions ("Pro Plan"). Current pricing, limits, and features are clearly published on our pricing page and account dashboard.
Billing & Automatic Renewal: Paid subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring monthly or annual basis. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless cancelled prior to the renewal date via your account settings.
Author Services: Professional author publishing services (e.g., formatting, cover design, distribution, websites, advertising) are provided on a package or customized quotation basis with defined deliverables and review milestones.
Payment Processing: All transactions are securely processed by authorized third-party payment gateways (such as Stripe). Bookllo does not store complete credit card or banking details on its servers.
Refund Policy: We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee on initial new subscription purchases. For full details regarding refund eligibility for subscriptions and custom author services, please review our Refund Policy.
06Acceptable Use & Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to use the platform, its tools, or its infrastructure for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms. Prohibited activities include:
- Uploading, distributing, or linking to content that is pirated, plagiarized, infringing, defamatory, hateful, or abusive.
- Distributing malware, viruses, trojans, ransomware, phishing campaigns, or fraudulent download links.
- Attempting to probe, scan, or compromise the vulnerability of Bookllo's servers, networks, APIs, or database systems.
- Using automated scrapers, crawlers, or harvesting tools to collect author information, book databases, or reader emails without explicit written consent.
- Manipulating analytics, artificially inflating click counts, or engaging in click-fraud on bookstore redirect links.
- Impersonating another author, publisher, trademark holder, or entity.
07Third-Party Bookstores & External Retailers
Bookllo's Universal Book Links connect readers to third-party bookstores and retailers (including Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, Smashwords, etc.).
Bookllo Publishing LLC does not operate or control these third-party platforms. We are not responsible for retailer pricing, currency conversions, availability, DRM restrictions, order fulfillment, delivery, or retailer customer support. Your transactions with third-party retailers are governed solely by their respective terms of service and privacy policies.
*Affiliate Disclosure: In compliance with FTC guidelines, please note that some outbound bookstore links and tool links may contain affiliate tags. When readers make a purchase through those links, Bookllo may earn a modest commission at zero additional cost to the author or purchaser, which helps maintain our free tools.
08Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice
Bookllo Publishing LLC respects the intellectual property rights of creators and expects our users to do the same. We adhere to the notice-and-takedown procedures specified in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512).
If you believe in good faith that any content hosted on Bookllo infringes upon your copyright, please send a written notification to our Designated Copyright Agent at support@bookllo.com with the subject line "DMCA Takedown Notice" containing:
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
- Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, with sufficient URL detail to locate it on Bookllo;
- Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address);
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
- A statement made under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner;
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing may be subject to liability.
09Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability
"As Is" Basis: The platform, website, free online tools, and services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
No Guarantee of Sales: While Bookllo provides high-converting marketing funnels, universal links, and professional publishing services, we do not guarantee specific sales volumes, bestseller rankings, conversion rates, or advertising ROI. Book sales depend entirely on market dynamics, reader preferences, and third-party retailer algorithms.
Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Bookllo Publishing LLC, its directors, employees, partners, agents, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages (including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business interruption) arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the platform.
In all events, the total aggregate liability of Bookllo Publishing LLC for any claim arising out of these Terms shall not exceed the amount actually paid by you to Bookllo in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to liability, or $100 USD, whichever is greater.
10Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Mexico, United States, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.
Before filing any formal legal claim, you and Bookllo agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute informally by contacting support@bookllo.com. If the dispute is not resolved within 30 days, any legal action or proceeding shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts situated in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
11Our Offices & Contact Information
If you have questions, feedback, or legal inquiries regarding these Terms of Service, please contact our team:
Operations & Technical Center
157/B Lenin Sarani
Kolkata, 700013
India