Terms of Service

  • Use of the Books API is free and cannot be charged to users unless an agreement with Google is in place.

  • Content accessed via the Books API must be removed if it infringes on third-party rights or as requested by Google, and contact information for removal requests must be provided.

  • Users need to be informed that content submitted via the API, including their names, may be publicly viewable on Google services according to the Books Privacy Policy and Help Center article.
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By using this API, you consent to be bound by these terms in addition to the Google APIs Terms of Service ("API ToS").

  1. Fees

    You may not charge users any fee for the use of your application, unless you have entered into a separate agreement with Google or obtained Google's written permission.

  2. Content Removal

    You must remove from your site or application any content provided through the Books API that is alleged to infringe the rights of third parties to the extent required by applicable law or upon request from Google. You also will provide contact information that rights holders can use to contact you and request removals.

  3. Privacy

    You must notify users of your websites and applications that any content they submit through the Books API, including their name or nicknames, may be made publicly available on Google services as described by the Books Privacy Policy at https://books.google.com/googlebooks/privacy.html and Help Center article at https://support.google.com/books/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=100088.