Using the site
You may read, print, and share links to the public pages for personal, non-commercial use. Do not scrape, republish, sell, or materially alter the site’s text, images, diagrams, or branding without written permission. Do not use the site to violate law, interfere with service, or mislead another person.
Third-party links
The site may link to retailers, manufacturers, affiliate networks, sources, and other third parties. Their content, prices, privacy practices, terms, and availability are outside our control. A link is not an endorsement or a guarantee.
Content limits
We work to keep factual claims sourced and current, but information can become outdated. The site is provided for general information without a promise that every page is complete, error-free, or suitable for your circumstances. See the Disclaimer for more detail.
Intellectual property
Unless a page says otherwise, The Lit Shelf’s original text, graphics, and layout belong to the site operator. Third-party names and marks belong to their owners. Contact us if you believe material has been used in error.
Changes and contact
We may update these terms or the site as the project develops. The current version is posted here with its update date. Questions and correction requests can be sent through the contact page.
Last updated 8 August 2026. This is a plain-language starting point, not legal advice. Add a reviewed governing-law and dispute clause before relying on these terms for a commercial launch.