Last updated: 19 October 2026
Please read carefully the following terms of use (the "Terms of Use") and the information on the processing of personal data, set out on the web page legal.anobii.com/en/privacy-policy, governing users' access to the website www.anobii.com and to any page thereof (the "Website"), to the Anobii applications for iOS and Android devices (the "Apps") and to any material contained therein. The Website and the Apps are jointly referred to as the "Service".
1. Terms
1.1 The Service, any material contained therein and the "Anobii" trademark are either the property of Ovolab s.r.l., with registered office in Corso Re Umberto 10, Turin, Italy, Tax Code and VAT number 08539440019 ("Ovolab"), or are being legitimately used by Ovolab.
1.2 By accessing and/or using the Service, you accept the provisions contained in the Terms of Use. If you do not agree to the Terms of Use, you are not authorized to use the Service and you should leave the Website and stop using the Apps.
1.3 The Terms of Use are a binding agreement between each user and Ovolab and they govern the use of, and access to, the Service and to any material contained therein.
1.4 Your use of the Apps is also subject to the terms of the store from which you downloaded them (Apple App Store or Google Play). In case of conflict between those terms and these Terms of Use, these Terms of Use prevail as regards the relationship between you and Ovolab, subject to section 11.
2. Use of the Service
2.1 You may access and use the Service
a. as an ordinary visitor ("Visitor");
b. as a registered user ("Registered User"), after registering through the Website or the Apps.
2.2 The contents of the Service are also available to Visitors.
2.3 By registering to the Service, you may post book reviews and other content, participate in discussions, send messages to other users, and build your own profile and library.
2.4 Subject to your permission in your device settings, the Apps also allow you to use the camera to scan book barcodes and to receive push notifications. You may revoke these permissions at any time from your device settings.
3. Access to the Service
3.1 By accessing the Service you declare that you are of legal age or, if a minor, that you are in any case capable of performing all the activities involved in the use of the Service and consequently to accept the Terms of Use and any liability arising from the use of the Service. In any case, use of the Service is not permitted to anyone under the age of 14.
3.2 In some countries, access to the Service may be blocked for the purpose of ensuring compliance with applicable legislation. By accessing the Service, you agree never to attempt to circumvent any geo-blocking software.
4. Registering to the Service
4.1 When registering to the Service, you must provide your name and e-mail address. The name used for registration purposes may be a nickname. Alternatively, you may register and log in with your Facebook account: in that case Ovolab will receive from Meta the data described in the privacy policy.
4.2 Your e-mail address and any other data that – at your sole discretion – you choose to provide by filling in your profile must be truthful and up to date. You may update your data by accessing your profile on the Website or in the Apps.
4.3 You may not create or control more than one profile.
4.4 Access credentials must be kept confidential and not disclosed to anyone else. You will be held accountable for any activity performed on the Service through your access credentials.
4.5 You must immediately report to Ovolab any unauthorised use of your account or Service access credentials.
4.6 You may delete your account at any time from your profile settings on the Website or in the Apps, or by writing to [email protected]. Deleting your account does not cancel any active subscription, which must be cancelled as set out in section 6.6.
5. Publishing Content
5.1 As a Registered User you may post content on the Service such as, but not limited to, book reviews or comments on other reviews (the "Content").
5.2 By registering to the Service, you grant Ovolab a free, non-exclusive license to use the Content you are posting or otherwise broadcasting or transmitting via the Service, including the right to publish, process, reproduce and distribute it.
5.3 As a Registered User, you also grant Ovolab the right to sub-license the rights to your Content to third parties, limitedly to the purposes set out in section 9.3.
5.4 This license is valid for an indefinite period of time and you may revoke it at any time by deleting the content posted by using the appropriate content editing controls. In the event of cancellation of the account for any reason whatsoever, you may request deletion of all content published by you by sending an email to [email protected].
5.5 As a Registered User, you undertake not to post or otherwise broadcast via the Service:
a. content against the law or contrary to public order or morality, including content infringing industrial or intellectual property rights;
b. content that is offensive, intimidating or defamatory;
c. content promoting commercial activities;
d. files containing viruses, trojans, worms, cancelbots, damaged files or similar files that may damage, disable or impair the operation of the Service or harm third parties;
e. spam messages.
5.6 Although the Content posted or broadcast by Registered Users is not previously checked or approved, Ovolab reserves the right to edit or remove any Content, as well as to suspend or delete with no prior notice the account of any Registered User breaching these Terms of Use. Ovolab will inform the user concerned of the reasons for its decision, unless prohibited by law, and the user may contest it by writing to [email protected].
5.7 You will be held fully accountable for any infringement you should commit through the use of the Service.
5.8 Ovolab has adopted a procedure to report unlawful conduct or breaches of the Terms of Use committed by Registered Users posting or broadcasting Content. Users, including non-registered users, may report infringements via [email protected], which is also the single point of contact for authorities and users under Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 ("Digital Services Act"), detailing the nature of the infringement and providing the link(s) to the content in question. Following a report, Ovolab will take the measures it deems most appropriate to put an end to any infringement.
6. Subscriptions
6.1 The Service is free and supported by advertising. Registered Users may purchase, on the Website or in the Apps, paid subscriptions that offer additional features or the removal of advertising (each, a "Subscription"). The features, price, duration and any specific terms of each Subscription are shown before purchase. In case of conflict, the specific terms prevail over this section 6.
6.2 Unless otherwise stated at the time of purchase, each Subscription is linked to your Anobii account and, regardless of where it was purchased, applies to the Website and to all the Apps in which you log in with the same account.
6.3 If the Subscription is purchased on the Website, the contract is concluded with Ovolab. The purchase is made through the payment page of the RevenueCat Web Billing service, which relies on the payment service provider Stripe, and the amount is charged to the payment method you provide upon confirmation of purchase. Ovolab does not receive or store your full card or payment method details. The purchase confirmation, with a summary of the terms, is sent to the email address provided during purchase.
6.4 If the Subscription is purchased in the Apps, it is purchased and paid for through the Apple App Store or Google Play, under the store's terms, and payment is charged to your store account. Ovolab does not receive or process your payment details.
6.5 The Subscription renews automatically at the end of each period, at the price applicable at that time, unless you turn off auto-renewal before the renewal date; for Subscriptions purchased in the Apps, at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any price changes will be notified to you reasonably in advance, by email for Subscriptions purchased on the Website and according to the store's procedures for those purchased in the Apps.
6.6 You can manage and cancel each Subscription at any time:
a. if purchased on the Website, from the "Subscriptions" section of your profile settings on the Website, using the button for that Subscription, which opens the RevenueCat customer portal;
b. if purchased in the Apps, from your store account settings.
Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current period, until which the Subscription remains active. Uninstalling the Apps or deleting your Anobii account does not cancel the Subscription.
6.7 If you are a consumer and purchased the Subscription on the Website, you may withdraw from the contract within 14 days of its conclusion, without giving any reason, pursuant to articles 52 et seq. of Italian Legislative Decree 206/2005 (the "Consumer Code"), by sending an explicit statement to [email protected] from the email address associated with your account. Cancelling from the RevenueCat customer portal only turns off auto-renewal and does not constitute exercise of the right of withdrawal. In case of withdrawal, the Subscription ends and Ovolab will refund the full amount paid within 14 days of receiving the withdrawal notice, using the same means of payment used for the purchase.
6.8 For Subscriptions purchased in the Apps, refunds and the right of withdrawal are handled by the store under its terms, without prejudice to the rights granted to consumers by applicable law.
7. Advertising
7.1 The Service may display advertisements provided by Ovolab or by third parties. In the Apps, personalised ads are shown only with your consent, which is collected and can be changed as described in the cookie policy. Users with an active Subscription that includes the removal of advertising, such as the "No ads" Subscription, do not see advertising on the Website or in the Apps.
8. Limitation of liability and exclusion of warranty
8.1 Ovolab disclaims all liability for any damage that may be caused to users' computer equipment and devices as a result of accessing or not being able to access the Service, including damage caused by viruses.
8.2 Ovolab makes no representations or warranties to the effect that:
a. users will be able to use the Service, that the Service or its content will not be interrupted or will continue to be made available in its current form or in any other form;
b. the Service or any software available on or downloaded from the Service is free of viruses or defects and compatible with the users' equipment.
8.3 Ovolab makes no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information and materials contained in the Service.
8.4 The Service may contain references to products or services provided by third parties or links to external websites that are not operated by Ovolab. Ovolab cannot be held responsible for such contents. Ovolab provides no guarantee as to the content of the aforementioned websites and each user decides to access and consult them exclusively at his or her own risk.
8.5 Nothing in these Terms of Use will however exclude or limit Ovolab's liability arising from gross negligence or willful misconduct, nor the rights granted to consumers by applicable law, in particular with regard to Subscriptions.
9. Copyright
9.1 The entire content of the Service, including the design, text, layout, drawings, photos, videos, graphics and all other elements of the Website pages and of the App screens, as well as their selection and arrangement, are either the exclusive property of Ovolab, which holds the relevant copyright, or are included and used in the Service with the authorization of the legitimate holder of the relevant right. In particular, the copyright on the Content published on the Service belongs exclusively to the respective right holders.
9.2 Any use, even partial, of the materials contained in the Service, including reproduction, adaptation, modification, translation, distribution or publication, is prohibited without prior written authorization from Ovolab or the owners of the rights to the Content.
9.3 Notwithstanding section 9.2 above, as a Registered User you may:
a. view and reproduce the pages of the Website and the screens of the Apps of your interest, solely for your own personal use and not for direct or indirect commercial purposes;
b. reproduce individual Content for purposes of critical review, discussion, dissemination, as well as to promote the book reviewed, provided that such review is accompanied by the indication that it was taken from Anobii and by the name or nickname of the author, if shown on the Service.
9.4 For some books, the bibliographical data and cover image originally provided to Ovolab are copyright by Informazioni Editoriali I.E. Srl, or by the entity that granted a license to IE. All rights are reserved. IE shall not be held responsible for any changes made by Ovolab or by Registered Users to the data originally provided by IE.
9.5 You may not reproduce, download or exploit the Service or any of its Content in any way whatsoever without the prior written authorization of Ovolab or of the author of the Content concerned.
9.6 Ovolab grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable and revocable license to install and use the Apps on devices that you own or control, within the limits permitted by the store's terms and by these Terms of Use. You may not decompile, modify or distribute the Apps, except to the extent permitted by law.
10. Trademarks and logos
10.1 All trademarks and logos reproduced on the Service, including the domain name, are the exclusive property of either Ovolab or of third parties who have granted Ovolab the right to use them.
10.2 The use of the trademarks and logos referred to in section 10.1 is prohibited, unless expressly authorized in writing by Ovolab.
10.3 The "Anobii" trademark and logo may be used for the purpose of critical review, discussion and dissemination of the Service's activities.
11. Additional terms for Apps downloaded from the Apple App Store
11.1 If you downloaded the Apps from the Apple App Store, the following terms also apply:
a. these Terms of Use are concluded between you and Ovolab only, and not with Apple Inc. ("Apple"). Ovolab, not Apple, is solely responsible for the Apps and their content;
b. the license set out in section 9.6 is limited to the use of the Apps on any Apple-branded products that you own or control, as permitted by the Usage Rules set forth in the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions;
c. Ovolab is solely responsible for providing maintenance and support services for the Apps. Apple has no obligation whatsoever to furnish any maintenance and support services;
d. in the event of any failure of the Apps to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price, if any, for the Apps. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple will have no other warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to the Apps;
e. Ovolab, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any claims by you or any third party relating to the Apps or your use of them, including product liability claims, claims that the Apps fail to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement, and claims arising under consumer protection, privacy or similar legislation;
f. in the event of any third-party claim that the Apps or your use of them infringe that third party's intellectual property rights, Ovolab, not Apple, will be solely responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement and discharge of any such claim;
g. you represent and warrant that you are not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo, or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a "terrorist supporting" country, and that you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties;
h. you must comply with applicable third-party terms of agreement when using the Apps;
i. Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms of Use and, upon your acceptance of them, Apple will have the right to enforce them against you as a third-party beneficiary.
11.2 Any questions, complaints or claims relating to the Apps may be sent to Ovolab at the addresses set out in section 12.4.
12. Final provisions
12.1 As a Registered User, you guarantee that the information you provide when using the Service is truthful, complete, correct and up-to-date.
12.2 Ovolab reserves the right to modify, at any time, the Service, these Terms of Use, as well as the availability of specific Content. Notice of such changes will be given on the Service and, in case of material changes, Registered Users will be informed with reasonable notice by e-mail or through the Apps. Users who continue to use the Service after the changes take effect will do so in accordance with the modified version of the Terms of Use; users who do not accept them may delete their account at any time.
12.3 Ovolab also reserves the right to deny access to any user, suspend or delete their accounts, even without prior notice, for technical or security reasons – such as, but not limited to – preventing unauthorized access to the Service or the loss or destruction of data.
12.4 Any communication relating to these Terms of Use must be made in writing and will be deemed effectively and validly executed upon receipt thereof, if made by e-mail or by post to the following addresses:
by post: Ovolab s.r.l., Corso Re Umberto 10, 10121, Turin, Italy
by e-mail: [email protected]
12.5 These Terms of Use are available in English and Italian. In case of discrepancies, the Italian version will prevail.
12.6 These Terms of Use are governed by Italian law, provided that, if you are a consumer, you will not be deprived of the protection afforded to you by the mandatory provisions of the law of your country of habitual residence.
12.7 Any dispute relating to the Service or the interpretation, validity and performance of the Terms of Use will be the exclusive competence of the Court of Turin, Italy, unless you are a consumer, in which case the court of your place of residence or domicile will have jurisdiction.