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Terms of Service

Last updated: October 28, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Minibieb! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Minibieb mobile application and web service ("Service"). By using Minibieb, you agree to these Terms.

Minibieb is provided by Matheu Consulting (KVK 90351649), the Netherlands ("we", "us").

Minibieb is a community platform for discovering and sharing information about mini libraries (minibiebs) and tracking your personal reading journey.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Minibieb, you agree to:

  • These Terms of Service
  • Our Privacy Policy
  • Any additional guidelines posted within the app

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

3. Who Can Use Minibieb

You may use Minibieb if you:

  • Are at least 16 years old
  • Are capable of forming a binding contract
  • Are not prohibited from using the Service under applicable law

4. Your Account

4.1 Account Creation

  • You may browse Minibieb without an account
  • To contribute (add minibiebs, verify locations, track reading), you must create an account
  • You must provide accurate information when registering
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account

4.2 Account Security

  • Keep your login credentials confidential
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
  • You are responsible for all activities under your account

5. User Content

5.1 What is User Content?

"User Content" includes any information you submit to Minibieb:

  • Minibieb location information
  • Photos
  • Descriptions and updates
  • Verifications and flags
  • Book ratings and reviews
  • Reading notes
  • Custom shelf names

5.2 Your Ownership

You retain ownership of your User Content. By submitting content, you grant Minibieb a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, store, and distribute your content within the Service, for as long as your content is on Minibieb.

  • Your book lists, ratings, and reviews are yours
  • You can export your data at any time (see Section 10)
  • We will never sell your personal reading data

5.3 Content Standards

You agree NOT to submit content that:

  • Is false, misleading, or inaccurate
  • Contains spam or unauthorized advertising
  • Infringes on intellectual property rights
  • Contains personal data of others without consent, including photos showing identifiable people without their permission (portrait rights may apply in the EU/EEA)
  • Is offensive, harassing, or threatening
  • Promotes illegal activities

5.4 Custom Shelf Names

When creating custom shelves:

  • Names must follow our content guidelines
  • Avoid offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate names
  • We reserve the right to remove shelves violating these guidelines

5.5 How We Review Content

We check content that is submitted or reported to us against section 5.3 and these Terms. New minibieb listings are reviewed by our team before they appear on the map. We may decline, correct, hide or remove content that breaks these rules, and in serious or repeated cases restrict or close the account (see section 11.2). Automated checks help us spot problems, for example a listing that OpenStreetMap shows as gone. Such a listing can be hidden from the map while we check it, but a person decides whether it is removed.

When we decline or remove your content, we let you know; if our message does not say why, email support@minibieb.app and we will explain which rule applies. Anyone can report content they believe is illegal or breaks these Terms, with the report option in the app or at support@minibieb.app. If you disagree with a decision, email support@minibieb.app and a person will look at it again.

6. Acceptable Use

You May:

  • Browse and search for minibiebs
  • Add new minibieb locations
  • Verify existing minibieb information
  • Share minibieb information with others
  • Track your personal reading progress
  • Import and export your reading data
  • Report inaccurate or problematic content

You May NOT:

  • Use the Service for commercial purposes without permission
  • Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Service
  • Attempt to access accounts or systems without authorization
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
  • Create multiple accounts for abusive purposes
  • Upload malicious files or code

7. Disclaimers

7.1 Accuracy of Information

  • Minibieb information is crowdsourced and may contain errors
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of listings
  • A minibieb may have moved, closed, or changed since last verification
  • Always verify information in person before relying on it

7.2 Book Information

  • Book metadata comes from third-party sources (Open Library, Google Books, ISBNdb, Bol.com)
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy of book information
  • Cover images are provided for identification purposes only

8. Service Availability

  • Minibieb is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind
  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
  • We may experience downtime for maintenance, updates, or unforeseen technical issues
  • We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time
  • We will provide reasonable notice before discontinuing core features

9. Minibieb Plus Subscriptions & Payments

9.1 Subscription Plans

Minibieb offers optional Plus subscriptions with enhanced features. Available plans include monthly and annual options, all priced in Euros (EUR). Monthly and annual subscriptions auto-renew at the end of each billing period unless canceled.

9.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed by Mollie B.V., an EU-based, PCI DSS Level 1 certified payment provider. Accepted payment methods include iDEAL, credit card, Bancontact, and other methods supported by Mollie. Minibieb never stores your card numbers or bank details.

In our iOS and Android apps, subscriptions and in-app purchases are billed by the app store you bought them in: Apple through your App Store account, or Google through your Google Play account, under that store's terms. You manage and cancel these purchases in your App Store or Google Play settings, and refund requests for them go through Apple or Google rather than the 14-day process below. We use RevenueCat to verify and sync your purchase status.

9.3 Cancellation

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time from your Subscription settings; subscriptions bought in our iOS or Android app are cancelled in your App Store or Google Play settings (see 9.2)
  • After cancellation, you retain access to Plus features until the end of your current billing period
  • Your data (books, shelves, reading history) is preserved when you downgrade · Plus features are simply locked

9.4 In-App Purchases

Minibieb may offer one-time purchasable items (such as streak shields and streak freezes) available to all users. Unused items remain in your account until you use them or delete your account, and you can get a refund for them within 14 days (see section 9.5). Once you have applied an item to your streak, it has been delivered in full and cannot be returned.

9.5 Refund Policy

  • Under EU consumer law (Directive 2011/83/EU), you have a 14-day cooling-off period from the date of purchase. This covers subscriptions and any in-app item you have not used yet.
  • To request a refund, email support@minibieb.app within 14 days of purchase. You do not need to give a reason.
  • An in-app item you have already used (a shield or freeze you applied to your streak) has been delivered in full at your request and cannot be refunded.
  • Purchases made in our iOS or Android app are billed by Apple or Google, so refund requests for those go through Apple or Google rather than through us.

9.6 Price Changes

We may change subscription prices with at least 30 days' advance notice. Price changes apply to new billing periods only · your current period is unaffected. You may cancel before the new price takes effect.

10. Data Import and Export

10.1 Data Import

Minibieb allows you to import reading history from other services:

  • You may import from Goodreads and StoryGraph CSV exports
  • You are responsible for the accuracy of imported data
  • You must have the right to export data from the original service
  • Imported data becomes part of your Minibieb library and is subject to these Terms

10.2 Data Export

You can export your Minibieb data at any time:

  • Export is available in JSON format for complete data backup
  • Exported data is for personal use and backup purposes
  • You retain ownership of your reading data
  • We recommend exporting your data before deleting your account

11. Account Termination

11.1 By You

  • You may delete your account at any time from Settings
  • Important: Export your data before deletion as it cannot be recovered
  • Account deletion is processed immediately upon email confirmation
  • All personal data is permanently deleted upon account deletion, apart from the limited records we are legally required to keep (see section 11 of our Privacy Policy)
  • Copies in our backups are gone within 30 days

11.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms of Service
  • Engage in abusive or harmful behavior
  • Create security risks for the Service or other users

We will provide notice and an opportunity to export your data where possible, except in cases of severe violations.

12. Minibieb Owner Rights

If you own or maintain a minibieb:

  • You may claim your minibieb listing by contacting us
  • Verified owners can edit their listing information
  • You may request removal of your minibieb from the platform
  • Removal requests will be processed within one month

To claim or remove a minibieb: support@minibieb.app

13. Limitation of Liability

  • Minibieb is provided "as is" and "as available"
  • We disclaim all warranties, express or implied
  • We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid for the Service (which is zero for free users)

Your mandatory rights come first. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under the law that applies to you. This includes liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, liability for intent or gross negligence, and any right you have as a consumer that the law does not allow us to set aside. If we breach an essential obligation (one that makes the Service possible at all and that you may rely on) through slight negligence, our liability is limited to the damage that is typical and foreseeable for this kind of contract. The disclaimers and limits in sections 7, 8 and 13 apply only as far as the law permits.

14. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Services

14.1 Affiliate Program

When you choose a store under "Get your copy" to find a book, you may be directed to a third-party retailer. Minibieb participates in affiliate programs:

  • Bol.com: Our primary affiliate partner for book purchases in the Netherlands and Belgium
  • Bookshop.org: Affiliate partner for English-language book purchases, supporting independent bookstores (US/UK)
  • Amazon: Affiliate partner for book purchases worldwide. As an Amazon Associate, Minibieb earns from qualifying purchases. Links may point to your local Amazon store based on your country.
  • We earn a small commission when you make purchases through our links
  • This is at no additional cost to you
  • These commissions help support the continued development of Minibieb as a free service

14.2 Important Notes

  • Affiliate links open in a new window and are subject to the retailer's terms and privacy policy
  • We do not control prices, availability, or shipping on third-party sites
  • Book recommendations are based on community activity, not paid placements
  • You are never obligated to purchase through our affiliate links

15. Revenue & Monetization

Minibieb is supported by:

  • Minibieb Plus subscriptions (see Section 9)
  • In-app purchases
  • Affiliate commissions from book purchases made through our links
  • Community contributions and goodwill

We may display recommendations for books available for purchase. These recommendations are based on community activity and popularity within the minibieb network · they are not paid placements or advertisements.

16. Intellectual Property

16.1 Our Property

  • The Minibieb name, logo, and branding are our trademarks
  • The Service's design, code, and features are our intellectual property

16.2 Third-Party Content

  • Book covers and metadata are provided by Open Library, Google Books, ISBNdb, and Bol.com
  • Map data is provided by OpenStreetMap contributors
  • Third-party content remains the property of their respective owners

17. Changes to Terms

We may change these Terms, for example when we add features or when the law changes. We will tell you about significant changes at least 30 days before they take effect, by email (if you have an account) and with a notice in the app, and explain what changes. If you do not agree, you can stop using Minibieb and delete your account before that date, after exporting your data if you wish (see section 10). If you keep using Minibieb after that date, the new Terms apply. Changes required by law, or needed urgently for security, can take effect sooner.

18. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands.

If you are a consumer in the EU/EEA: this choice of law does not take away the protection given to you by the mandatory consumer law of the country where you live. You may also bring a case before the courts of the country where you live, and we will only bring a case against you in the courts of that country.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

20. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms or privacy-related inquiries:
Email: support@minibieb.app

This document is available in several languages. The English version is the authoritative text. The other versions are translations provided for convenience, and where they differ from the English version, the English version prevails. This does not affect any mandatory rights you have under the law of the country you live in.

See also: Privacy Policy · Cookie Policy