Terms and Conditions

Last updated: August 2026

Welcome to Bookety Book Books.

These Terms & Conditions apply to your use of the Bookety Book Books website (the Website). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these terms.

Bookety Book Books is an independent literary and reading platform based in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We publish and share content including book reviews, recommendations, reading lists, interviews, articles, book club resources, events information and community discussions.

You are welcome to browse, read, share and enjoy Bookety.

When using the Website, you agree not to:

  • use the Website for unlawful purposes;
  • attempt to interfere with the operation or security of the Website;
  • attempt to access accounts, systems or information you are not authorised to access;
  • scrape, reproduce or systematically extract Website content without permission;
  • upload malicious code or other harmful material; or
  • use the Website in a way that infringes the rights of Bookety or another person.

We may restrict or remove access to the Website where we reasonably believe these terms have been breached.

Unless otherwise stated, the original content published on Bookety, including articles, reviews, interviews, reading lists, graphics, branding, photographs and other material, belongs to Bookety Book Books or is used with permission.

You may share links to our content and quote reasonable extracts for personal, editorial or non-commercial purposes where Bookety and the relevant author are appropriately credited.

You may not reproduce, republish, commercially exploit, systematically copy or distribute substantial portions of our content without prior permission.

Bookety may publish work by writers, authors, publishers, booksellers and other contributors.

Copyright in contributed work may remain with the individual contributor unless otherwise agreed.

The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Bookety Book Books.

Books are subjective. Our reviews, recommendations, reading lists and other editorial content reflect the opinions of the relevant writer or contributor.

They are provided for general information and enjoyment rather than as guarantees that you will enjoy a particular book.

We aim to provide accurate information, but publication dates, prices, availability, editions and other book information can change.

Some links on Bookety are affiliate links.
This means that if you follow one of these links and make a purchase, Bookety may receive a small commission from the retailer, at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships help support the cost of running Bookety.
The inclusion of an affiliate link does not change the price you pay, and we aim to ensure our editorial recommendations remain independent.
Where appropriate, affiliate relationships will be disclosed on the Website.

Bookety may link to independent booksellers and other third-party retailers where you can purchase books featured on the Website.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, Bookety is not the retailer in these transactions.
When you purchase from a third-party bookseller or retailer, your purchase is made directly from that business and is subject to its own prices, shipping policies, returns policies, privacy policy and terms and conditions.
Any questions or issues relating to an order should be directed to the retailer you purchased from.

From time to time, Bookety may work with publishers, authors, brands or other organisations on paid partnerships, sponsored articles, advertising or other commercial collaborations.
Where content has been paid for or sponsored, we will aim to make this clear to readers.
Payment for sponsored content does not guarantee a positive review or editorial endorsement unless the content is explicitly presented as promotional material.

Bookety may publish information about literary events, book launches, festivals, book clubs and other activities organised by third parties.
We do our best to provide accurate information, but event details can change.
Unless Bookety is specifically identified as the organiser, we are not responsible for cancellations, changes, ticketing issues or other matters relating to third-party events.
Please check details with the relevant organiser before attending.

If you would like to reproduce, republish, license or otherwise use something you've found on Bookety, please contact us:
Bookety Book Books
Email: [email protected]
If you're not sure whether you need permission, just ask.

If you would like to reproduce, republish, license or otherwise use something you've found on Bookety, please contact us:
Bookety Book Books
Email: [email protected]
If you're not sure whether you need permission, just ask.

If you would like to reproduce, republish, license or otherwise use something you've found on Bookety, please contact us:
Bookety Book Books
Email: [email protected]
If you're not sure whether you need permission, just ask.

If you would like to reproduce, republish, license or otherwise use something you've found on Bookety, please contact us:
Bookety Book Books
Email: [email protected]
If you're not sure whether you need permission, just ask.

We hope Bookety is always available, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access.
The Website or individual features may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, technical problems, changes to third-party services or circumstances outside our control.
We may also change, add or remove Website features and content from time to time.

To the extent permitted by New Zealand law, Bookety Book Books is not responsible for loss or damage resulting from reliance on Website content, the use or inability to use the Website, third-party websites or services linked from Bookety, or transactions entered into with third-party retailers.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude or limit any rights or remedies that cannot legally be excluded under New Zealand law.

Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time to reflect changes to the Website, our services or applicable law.
The latest version will be published on the Website and the date of the most recent update will appear at the top of this page.

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of New Zealand.
Any disputes relating to these terms or the use of the Website will be subject to the laws and courts of New Zealand.

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Bookety Book Books
Email: [email protected]
If you're not sure whether you need permission, just ask.