Intellectual Property & Copyright Notice
1. General Information
This website is an independent informational and editorial platform dedicated to books and literary works.
The platform does not sell books, does not act as a publisher, and is not affiliated with Amazon, Kindle, or any publishing house, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
All content is provided for informational, cataloguing, and editorial purposes only.
2. Ownership of Intellectual Property
All trademarks, book titles, author names, cover images, and related materials displayed on this website are the property of their respective copyright holders, including authors, publishers, and retailers.
The platform does not claim ownership over any third-party intellectual property.
3. Book Descriptions and Editorial Content
Book descriptions, summaries, and annotations presented on this website may be:
- original editorial content written by the platform, or
- shortened, adapted, or paraphrased descriptions for informational purposes.
The platform strives to ensure that all editorial content is transformative, descriptive, and informational, and does not replace or replicate the original source material.
4. Book Covers and Images
Book cover images are used solely for identification and reference purposes, to visually indicate the book being discussed or referenced.
Where possible, cover images are displayed:
- in reduced size,
- without modification,
- without offering download functionality,
- and without implying ownership.
The use of book covers is intended to comply with applicable copyright principles, including:
- informational use,
- nominative reference,
- and catalog or review context.
5. Pricing and Availability Information
Any price, discount, or availability information displayed on this website reflects the situation at the time the book was added to the database.
Prices, promotions, and availability may change at any time and are not guaranteed to be current or accurate.
Users are encouraged to verify all pricing and availability directly on the respective retailer's website.
6. External Links
This website may contain links to external platforms (including online retailers).
The platform is not responsible for the content, pricing, availability, or policies of external websites.
Following an external link means leaving this platform and being subject to the terms and policies of the respective third party.
7. No Commercial Representation
The platform does not:
- sell books,
- distribute copyrighted works,
- act as an agent or representative for authors or publishers,
- or provide official retail services.
All references to third-party works are made in a non-commercial, informational context, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
8. Notice and Takedown Procedure
If you are a copyright holder or authorized representative and believe that any content on this website infringes your intellectual property rights, you may contact us with a removal request.
Please provide:
- identification of the copyrighted work,
- the specific URL or content in question,
- proof of ownership or authorization,
- and your contact information.
Upon receiving a valid request, the platform will review the claim promptly and take appropriate action, including removal of the content if necessary.
9. Jurisdiction and Applicable Law
This platform is operated from Germany and is subject to applicable German and European Union law.
At the same time, the platform aims to respect internationally recognized intellectual property principles, including those commonly applied in the United States and other jurisdictions.
Nothing in this notice is intended to limit or exclude mandatory rights granted by applicable law.
10. Contact
For intellectual property inquiries or takedown requests, please contact:
email @ hiddenlibrary.club