ShelfPlayer Terms of Service

Last updated: August 28, 2025

1. Liability

ShelfPlayer is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. Users are responsible for ensuring their Audiobookshelf instances meet server compatibility requirements and remain up to date. ShelfPlayer does not guarantee functionality with all servers and cannot be held liable for connectivity issues.

2. Content

ShelfPlayer connects to an Audiobookshelf instance specified by you but does not host any content or services. You are solely responsible for hosting and maintaining your Audiobookshelf instance.
Users are responsible for providing content through legally compliant and properly licensed means. As no content is provided by ShelfPlayer, we do not assume any responsibility for the legality or nature of your hosted content.

3. Your Rights

You may delete the ShelfPlayer app at any time to permanently erase most associated data stored locally.
Please note that data stored in the keychain (such as connection details) remains on your device and can be only be removed by ShelfPlayer when clearing connections inside the app, due to iOS system limitations.

4. Apple App Store

ShelfPlayer complies with all App Store guidelines. Payments are processed through the App Store and managed by Apple. For payment issues or refund requests, please consult Apple directly here: https://reportaproblem.apple.com.

5. Apple App Store License Agreement

ShelfPlayer is distributed through Apple’s App Store and is subject to Apple’s standard licensing terms for App Store applications. By downloading, installing, or using ShelfPlayer on an Apple device, you agree to comply with Apple’s Standard License Agreement for App Store Applications, available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.
This agreement governs your use of Apple’s software and services in conjunction with ShelfPlayer and supplements these Terms of Service.

6. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved primarily by the courts of Karlsruhe, Germany, under German law.
You may choose to pursue alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation or using the European Union’s Online Dispute Resolution platform (https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr) as a voluntary option before or instead of initiating court proceedings.
We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any issues amicably.

7. Privacy

Your use of ShelfPlayer is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand our practices. By using ShelfPlayer, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

8. License

Use of ShelfPlayer is governed by our License Agreement, which outlines how the services and any related content may be used. By using ShelfPlayer, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of that License Agreement.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law rules.
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Karlsruhe, Germany.

10. Changes to This Agreement

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time and will notify users of such changes. Continued use following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please refer to the support instructions here:
Support.md