Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our service

Welcome to BookExchangeBoxes. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the service.

1. About BookExchangeBoxes

BookExchangeBoxes is an online directory designed to help users find public book boxes, little free libraries, street libraries, and community book-sharing spots using maps and location-based information. The service is provided by BookExchangeBoxes ("we", "us", or "our").

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use BookExchangeBoxes. By using the service, you confirm that you meet this requirement.

3. Use of the Service

You may use BookExchangeBoxes for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

You agree not to:

  • Use the service for unlawful purposes
  • Attempt to disrupt or interfere with the website, servers, or data
  • Scrape, copy, or redistribute large portions of the data without permission
  • Misuse the service in a way that could harm others or the platform

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access if these terms are violated.

4. Location Information

BookExchangeBoxes uses location information to display nearby results:

  • If you grant location access, we use your device's precise location.
  • If you do not grant location access, we may estimate your location based on your IP address.

Your location is used only to provide functionality such as distance calculation and nearby search results. It is not stored or tracked beyond your session.

5. Accuracy of Information & Disclaimer

BookExchangeBoxes provides information for convenience only.

  • Book exchange locations, posted hours, availability, and fee or donation details may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated.
  • Information is provided "as is" and "as available".
  • You use the service at your own risk.

We do not guarantee that any place listed will be available, accessible, or suitable at the time of use.

6. No Professional or Safety Advice

BookExchangeBoxes does not provide safety, medical, or legal advice. You are responsible for assessing the suitability and safety of any location.

7. Data Sources

Much of the location and geographic data displayed on this website is derived from OpenStreetMap contributors and other publicly available sources.

Map and location data © OpenStreetMap contributors and is available under the Open Database License (ODbL).

Country, state, and city images, along with certain descriptive metadata, are sourced from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons. These images are used under their respective Creative Commons licenses (primarily CC BY-SA 4.0 or CC BY 4.0) or are in the public domain.

We do not control third-party data sources and are not responsible for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies originating from external data providers.

8. User Content (Reviews and Comments)

Users may be allowed to submit content such as reviews or comments.

By submitting content, you agree that:

  • You are responsible for your content
  • Your content is truthful and does not violate laws or third-party rights
  • Your content does not include hate speech, harassment, spam, or illegal material

We reserve the right (but are not obligated) to remove or moderate user content at our discretion.

By submitting content, you grant BookExchangeBoxes a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display and use that content in connection with the service.

9. Accounts (Planned Feature)

User accounts may be introduced in the future. Additional terms may apply when accounts become available. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue account features at any time.

10. Monetization

BookExchangeBoxes may display:

  • Advertisements
  • Sponsored placements
  • Donation options

We do not guarantee the accuracy, quality, or availability of third-party advertisements or sponsored content and are not responsible for interactions between users and advertisers.

11. Intellectual Property

All website content, branding, design, and original materials are the property of BookExchangeBoxes or its licensors, unless otherwise stated.

You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute content from the site without permission, except for personal use.

12. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third parties.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • BookExchangeBoxes shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.
  • This includes, but is not limited to, incorrect information, unavailable facilities, or reliance on displayed data.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BookExchangeBoxes from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the service
  • Your submitted content
  • Your violation of these Terms

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.

17. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, you may contact us:

Last updated: January 01, 2026