Terms of Use

Last updated: May 4, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Spines ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Spines is a book recognition service that uses artificial intelligence and computer vision to identify books from bookshelf images. The Service allows users to upload photos of bookshelves, browse collections, and discover what influential people are reading.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account.

4.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms of Use.

5. User Content

5.1 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to the content you upload to the Service, including bookshelf images, collections, tags, and notes ("User Content"). By uploading User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, process, and display your User Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.

5.2 Content Standards

You agree not to upload or share User Content that:

  • Infringes on any third party's intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights
  • Contains unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material
  • Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Violates any applicable laws or regulations
  • Impersonates any person or entity or misrepresents your affiliation with any person or entity

5.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, moderate, and remove any User Content that violates these Terms of Use or is otherwise objectionable, at our sole discretion.

5.4 Platform Provider Disclaimer

Spines is a platform that hosts user-generated content. We do not create, endorse, or verify the accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of any User Content uploaded to the Service. We are not responsible for any User Content, including but not limited to its accuracy, copyright compliance, legality, or decency.

We do not pre-screen User Content before it is posted and cannot guarantee that objectionable or infringing content will be removed promptly. However, we will remove any content that violates these Terms, infringes third-party rights, or is otherwise unlawful upon receiving a valid notice or becoming aware of such violation.

You acknowledge that by using the Service, you may be exposed to User Content that you find offensive or objectionable, and you agree that Spines shall not be liable for any such content.

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Spines and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

7. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service:

  • In any way that violates any applicable national or international law or regulation
  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Service, a Service employee, another user, or any other person or entity
  • In any way that infringes upon the rights of others, or in any way is illegal, threatening, fraudulent, or harmful
  • To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Service
  • To use any automated system, including "robots," "spiders," or "offline readers," to access the Service
  • To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or any systems or networks connected to the Service

8. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any such content, goods, or services available through any such websites or services.

9. Affiliate Disclosure

Spines is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

When you click on links to products on our Service and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the operation and development of the Service.

We only recommend products that we believe may be of value to our users. Our editorial content is not influenced by affiliate relationships, and we strive to provide honest and objective information about books and products featured on our platform.

FTC Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of products.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER SPINES NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH SPINES MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICE.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED. THE BOOK RECOGNITION RESULTS ARE PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND MAY NOT BE 100% ACCURATE.

11. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL SPINES, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
  • Any content obtained from the Service
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Spines and its licensors and licensees, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses arising from: (i) your use of and access to the Service; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms of Use; (iii) your violation of any third party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (iv) any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Use at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.

14. DMCA Copyright Policy

14.1 Copyright Infringement Notification

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable laws, we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, users who are deemed to be repeat infringers.

14.2 Filing a DMCA Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible via the Service, please notify our copyright agent as set forth below. For your complaint to be valid under the DMCA, you must provide the following information in writing:

  • An electronic or physical signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
  • Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and where it is located on the Service
  • Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as your address, telephone number, and email address
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or law
  • A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information is accurate, and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner

Please send DMCA notices to: legal@getspines.com

14.3 Counter-Notification

If you believe that your User Content that was removed (or to which access was disabled) is not infringing, or that you have authorization from the copyright owner to post and use the content, you may send a counter-notice to our copyright agent with the following information:

  • Your physical or electronic signature
  • Identification of the content that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the content appeared before it was removed or disabled
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or a misidentification of the content
  • Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
  • A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in Tel Aviv, Israel, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement

15. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

15.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at legal@getspines.com. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email. If a dispute is not resolved within 30 days of submission, you or Spines may bring a formal proceeding.

15.2 Binding Arbitration

YOU AND SPINES AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE WILL BE RESOLVED THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION, RATHER THAN IN COURT, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify. The Israel Arbitration Law (1968) governs the interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration agreement.

The arbitration will be conducted by a single arbitrator in Tel Aviv, Israel, under the rules of the Israeli Bar Association. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

15.3 Exceptions to Arbitration

Notwithstanding the above, you or Spines may bring an action in court for:

  • Injunctive or other equitable relief concerning intellectual property rights
  • Disputes related to claims of piracy, privacy violations, or unauthorized access
  • Claims in small claims court that qualify for small claims jurisdiction

15.4 No Class Actions

YOU MAY ONLY RESOLVE DISPUTES WITH US ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND MAY NOT BRING A CLAIM AS A PLAINTIFF OR A CLASS MEMBER IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. Class arbitrations, class actions, private attorney general actions, and consolidation with other arbitrations are not allowed.

15.5 Opt-Out Right

You have the right to opt out of binding arbitration within 30 days of first accepting these Terms by sending written notice of your decision to opt out to legal@getspines.com. The notice must include your name, address, and a clear statement that you want to opt out of this arbitration agreement. If you opt out, all other parts of these Terms will continue to apply. Opting out of this arbitration provision has no effect on any previous, other, or future arbitration agreements between you and Spines.

16. Class Action Waiver

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AND SPINES AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

Unless both you and Spines agree, no arbitrator or judge may consolidate more than one person's claims or otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding. If this specific provision is found to be unenforceable, then the entirety of this arbitration provision shall be null and void.

17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Israel, specifically the laws applicable in Tel Aviv, Israel, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Subject to the arbitration provisions set forth in Section 14, you agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service shall be brought exclusively in the competent courts located in Tel Aviv, Israel, and you hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Email: legal@getspines.com