Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

A global ebook marketplace for PDF & EPUB books from independent authors. Buy once, personal watermark, read online in the reader or download permanently to your device (up to 10 re-downloads within 30 days).

Every book is available in PDF format. Many books also have an EPUB version — readable online in the bookshelfcorner.com reader (phone/laptop) or downloadable for other apps (Apple Books, Calibre, Kindle, etc.). Books with EPUB are marked with the "📖 EPUB" badge in the catalog.

Click Buy Now → you will be redirected to a checkout page with a PayPal button. Payment is made via PayPal using a debit or credit card (Visa/Mastercard/Amex) or your PayPal balance. After successful payment, you are redirected to My Library immediately.

Every PDF you purchase will have a watermark containing your name, email, and order code in the footer of every page. This allows us to trace any leaked files back to the original account. The watermark does not obstruct reading — you can read, print for personal use, and save permanently to your device.

Yes. Download once, the file is saved on your device (phone, laptop, tablet) and can be opened anytime without internet.

Up to 10 times within 30 days of purchase. After that the link expires — contact support if you need a reset.

Print for personal use: YES. Sharing with others: not permitted — your identity watermark is in the file, so any sharing is traceable back to you.

Unfortunately no. Refunds are only for technical reasons (broken file, blank pages, double charge). Use the free 5-page preview before buying to ensure it's right for you.

3-14 business days after approval, returned to the original payment method.

Click "Forgot Password?" on the login page → enter your email → check your inbox for a reset link.

Yes, at Profile → Delete Account. Data is permanently deleted within 30 days, except transaction records required for audit purposes.

Absolutely! bookshelfcorner.com is open to all individual authors with original work. No portfolio or minimum follower requirements.

Free. No monthly fees, no minimum sales. Authors receive 70% per purchase (affiliate 10%, platform 20%). Royalties are always paid in USD to your PayPal account.

1-2 business days after submission. You will receive an email notification when approved or rejected (with a reason).

Yes. Your display name in the store can differ from your real name. However, your account must be verified with your real identity.

Every live book automatically appears in categories, search, and the homepage (if it qualifies as New/Popular). Free organic marketing. If featured placement is introduced in the future, it will be announced.

Yes, each volume = 1 separate listing. Include the number in the title (e.g., "Learning PHP — Volume 1: Basic Syntax") for clarity.

You can archive (hide from public), but cannot permanently delete if there are existing buyers. Existing buyers can still download books they purchased.

Yes — the license we hold is non-exclusive. But be sure you're not violating the T&C of other platforms.

The personal watermark makes it easy to trace back to the original buyer. If a leak is detected, report to bookshelfcornercom@gmail.com — we will suspend the violating account.

Always in USD, transferred to your PayPal account.

Yes, but disclosure is required in the upload form (checkbox "I used AI assistance"). Buyers have the right to know.

Send a full report to abuse@bookshelfcorner.com. Include: the reported book URL, proof of ownership, and your identity. We review within 3 business days and deactivate the book during investigation. See Terms & Conditions §Copyright Infringement.

It depends on your contract with the publisher. Many traditional contracts grant exclusive cover rights to the publisher. Check your contract, or use a custom-designed cover.

Yes, but disclosure is required in the upload form. Buyers have the right to know.

Primary database on our VPS server. Files in Cloudflare R2 with global replication. Full details at §Privacy Policy.