Book Cover Usage Policy

This Policy defines the terms and conditions for the use of book cover images on the website https://epub.shop (the “Website”) and forms part of the overall legal policies of the service.

The purpose of this Policy is to inform users and rights holders about the nature of book cover usage and to ensure compliance with applicable Ukrainian copyright legislation.

1. General Provisions

  • 1.1. The epub.shop service is not a publisher and does not claim ownership of literary works or book cover images.
  • 1.2. All proprietary and moral rights to book covers belong to the respective rights holders (authors, artists, publishers, or other authorized parties).
  • 1.3. The use of book covers on the Website does not constitute a transfer of rights, a license grant, or recognition of any rights by the Administration.

2. Nature of Cover Usage

  • 2.1. Book covers are used exclusively in the form of thumbnails (reduced-size, low-resolution images).
  • 2.2. Cover thumbnails are used solely for:
    • — informational identification of the work;
    • — visual catalog navigation;
    • — assisting users in searching for and selecting materials.
  • 2.3. Book covers are not used as independent commercial assets and are not offered for sale.

3. Sources of Cover Images

  • 3.1. Cover images may originate from publicly available sources, bibliographic databases, open catalogs, or may be provided by users of the service.
  • 3.2. The Administration does not conduct prior verification of the legal status of each cover image.
  • 3.3. Responsibility for the lawful upload of a cover image rests with the party who provided such image.

4. Limitations of Use

  • 4.1. The Website does not display full-resolution cover images suitable for printing or commercial exploitation.
  • 4.2. Book covers are not used in advertising materials, marketing campaigns, or outside 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 use on the Website infringes your rights, you may contact the Administration.
  • 5.2. Requests must be submitted in accordance with the Notice & Takedown procedure.
  • 5.3. Upon receipt of a properly submitted notice, the Administration may temporarily restrict access to the relevant cover image during review.
  • 5.4. Temporary restriction of access does not constitute an admission of infringement and is applied solely as a preventive technical measure.

6. Final Provisions

  • 6.1. This Policy may be amended or updated by the Administration without prior notice.
  • 6.2. The current version of the Policy is published on the Website.
  • 6.3. Use of the Website constitutes acknowledgment and acceptance of this Policy.

Contact for rights-related inquiries: support@e-books.download

Last updated: December 10, 2025