terms of use

last updated november 11, 2026

welcome to shelfling. by using the app, you agree to these terms. if you don't agree, please don't use shelfling.

your account

you sign in with apple and you're responsible for what happens on your account. you need to be at least 13 to use shelfling. you can delete your account anytime from your profile.

be kind - zero tolerance

shelfling is a cozy place, and we keep it that way. there is zero tolerance for objectionable content or abusive users. don't post reviews, comments, usernames or photos that are hateful, harassing, threatening, sexually explicit, violent, illegal, or that use someone else's work or identity without permission. don't spam, bully or impersonate anyone.

you own what you post. by posting it, you confirm you have the right to share it and you give us permission to display it in the app to the people who can see your profile.

reporting and blocking

you can report any comment, review, photo or profile from inside the app, and you can block anyone so they can't see or interact with you. we review reports and remove objectionable content, and the users who post it, within 24 hours. we may remove content or suspend accounts that break these terms.

embers and the shop

embers are shelfling's in-app currency. you earn them by reading and by spending time with friends in the app, and you can spend them on shop items for your shelf and dragon. embers can't be bought with real money. embers and shop items have no cash value, can't be transferred or exchanged for money, and are licensed to you for use in the app. embers earned through content that's later removed for breaking these terms may be taken back.

book info

book details, covers and links (like "find on libby") come from outside sources. we do our best to keep them accurate, but we can't guarantee it, and we're not responsible for third-party apps or sites.

the app, as is

we work hard to keep shelfling running smoothly, but it's provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. to the extent the law allows, shelfling isn't liable for indirect or incidental damages, or for lost data, from using the app.

changes

we may update these terms as shelfling grows. we'll change the date at the top, and if you keep using the app, that means you accept the updated terms.

apple

these terms are between you and shelfling, not apple. apple's standard licensed application end user license agreement also applies to your use of the app.