Last Updated: June 16, 2026

Welcome to JBOworld.org (the “Website”). This Website is owned and operated by JBOworld (“we,” “us,” or “our”). JBOworld.org is an online, non-commercial platform designed purely as a bridge between book lovers. Our sole purpose is to allow users who wish to give away books for free to connect with users who want to receive them.

By accessing or using our Website, you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree with all of these Terms, you are explicitly prohibited from using the Website and must discontinue use immediately.

1. Description of Service & The “Bridge” Principle

Free Platform: JBOworld.org is a 100% free service. Users may list details and upload images of the covers of books they own, and other users may browse these listings.

No Brokerage/Intervention: We do not own, inspect, store, ship, or handle any of the books listed on the Website. We do not act as an agent, broker, or partner for any user. The transaction and exchange are entirely a direct matter between the listing user and the receiving user.

2. Account Registration & Privacy of Contact Details

To maintain community accountability, certain features require registration.

Accurate Information: You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information when creating an account.

Contact Information Visibility: To protect our users’ privacy, the contact information of a book donor will only be visible to users who are actively logged into a verified JBOworld.org account. You agree not to harvest, scrape, or publicly share another user’s contact information outside of the intended use of this platform.

3. Rules for Book Givers (Uploaders)

If you upload a book to our platform, you agree to the following guidelines:

True Ownership: You must legally own the physical copy of the book you are offering.
Accurate Descriptions: The details and cover image you upload must accurately reflect the condition and title of the actual book.
No Prohibited Material: You may not upload books that promote illegal activities, extreme violence, hate speech, or explicit adult content.
Completely Free: You explicitly agree never to charge money, shipping fees, or request goods/services in exchange for the books listed on this site.

4. User Safety & Real-World Interaction Disclaimer

Because JBOworld.org only connects people online, the actual handoff of the book must be arranged by the users themselves.
Assumption of Risk: You acknowledge that we do not conduct background checks on our users. Any offline interaction, meeting, or mail exchange you arrange with another user is done entirely at your own risk.
Safety Best Practices:  We strongly advise all users to meet in well-lit, public spaces (such as a coffee shop, library, or police station parking lot) when exchanging books, and to never share highly sensitive personal information (like home addresses) unless entirely comfortable doing so.

5. Limitation of Liability & Disclaimers

Book Quality: We make no guarantees regarding the condition, cleanliness, or authenticity of any book listed on the site.

Platform Liability: In no event shall JBOworld, its founders, or affiliates be held liable for any disputes, disagreements, scams, property damage, personal injury, or misconduct that may occur between users resulting from a connection made via the Website.

“As-Is” Service: The platform is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the site.

6. Prohibited Activities

Users agree not to:
Use the platform to spam other users or solicit them for commercial businesses or religious/political campaigns.
Upload copyrighted digital files (eBooks, PDFs) or images that violate intellectual property laws.
Create multiple fake accounts to hoard books or harass other members.

7. Termination of Service

We reserve the right, without notice or liability, to monitor the site, delete any book listings that violate our community standards, and suspend or permanently ban accounts of users who breach these Terms or compromise the safety of our community.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, or if you need to report a user who is violating the community guidelines, please contact us at:

Email: [Insert your contact email, e.g., support@jboworld.org]
A Quick Suggestion for Your Site: Since you are hiding contact details behind a login wall (which is an excellent move for privacy!), you might want to add a tiny tool-tip or pop-up text on the book detail page for logged-out users that reads: “Please log in or register to view the donor’s contact details and claim this book.” This will make navigation crystal clear for newcomers!