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Terms and Conditions for Bookish Events

Last Updated: 3 February 2026

Welcome to Bookish Events (“we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Bookish Events website located at https://bookish.events (“Website”) and the Bookish Events mobile application (“App”), including all content, features, and services provided through them.

By accessing or using the Website or App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Website or App.

1. Overview of the Service

Bookish Events is an online directory platform designed to showcase book- and reading-related events.

The platform allows:

  • Event organisers to submit, publish, and promote book-related events.

  • Readers and attendees to discover events and be directed to organisers’ own websites or platforms for ticket purchases or further information.

Bookish Events does not:

  • sell tickets;

  • manage bookings;

  • act as an event organiser, agent, or promoter; or

  • participate in the operation or delivery of events.

Any ticket purchases or interactions occur directly between users and third-party organisers.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Website or App.

If you are using Bookish Events on behalf of an organisation, you represent and warrant that you are authorised to bind that organisation to these Terms.

3. User Accounts

Some features require creating an account.

By creating an account, you agree that:

  • all information provided is accurate and current;

  • you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials;

  • you are responsible for all activity under your account; and

  • you will notify us immediately of any unauthorised access or security breach.

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Event Listings and Content by Organisers

By submitting an event listing, you confirm that:

  • the event is book-, reading-, or literary-related;

  • all information is accurate, lawful, and up to date;

  • you hold the rights to all content submitted, including text, images, and media; and

  • all images and materials are either owned by you or properly licensed or copyright-free.

You remain solely responsible for:

  • the event itself;

  • event safety, legality, and compliance;

  • the accuracy of event details; and

  • any claims arising from your event or content.

You grant Bookish Events a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to display, distribute, and promote your listing across the Website, App, newsletters, and related marketing.

We reserve the right to review, modify, reject, or remove any listing at our discretion.

5. Payments, Subscriptions, and Fees

Some organiser features may require payment, including recurring subscription plans and optional promotional services.

By purchasing a paid plan or feature, you agree that:

  • fees are charged in advance;

  • subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled;

  • payments are processed by third-party payment providers; and

  • fees are non-refundable, except where required by Australian Consumer Law.

We may change pricing, features, or plans at any time with reasonable notice.

6. Advertising, Featured Listings, and Promotional Placement

Bookish Events may offer paid advertising, featured listings, or promotional opportunities from time to time.

Featured listings and advertising are promotional services only and do not guarantee:

  • ticket sales;

  • attendance;

  • visibility;

  • engagement; or

  • any specific outcome.

Featured placements:

  • are subject to availability;

  • may be capped, rotated, or limited;

  • do not grant exclusivity unless explicitly stated in writing; and

  • may change in position, duration, or format at our discretion.

We reserve the right to refuse, modify, suspend, or remove any advertising or featured listing that:

  • is not book- or reading-related;

  • is misleading, unlawful, or inappropriate; or

  • violates these Terms.

Advertising and promotional fees are non-refundable except where required by law.

7. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • post unlawful, misleading, defamatory, or harmful content;

  • infringe intellectual property rights;

  • upload images or content you do not have rights to;

  • attempt to hack, disrupt, or misuse the platform;

  • impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations; or

  • use the platform for unauthorised commercial purposes.

We may remove content or restrict access if these Terms are breached.

8. Intellectual Property

All Website and App content, including layout, design, text, graphics, and features, is owned by or licensed to Bookish Events.

You may not:

  • copy or redistribute platform content;

  • use our branding or trademarks without permission; or

  • attempt to reverse engineer the platform.

You retain ownership of your submitted content, subject to the licence granted in Section 4.

9. Third-Party Websites and Services

Event listings may link to third-party websites.

We do not:

  • control third-party services;

  • endorse third-party content; or

  • guarantee accuracy, security, or availability.

Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and them.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and App are provided “as is” and “as available”.

We do not warrant that:

  • the platform will be uninterrupted or error-free;

  • listings will be accurate or complete; or

  • future features will be available or functional.

Use of the platform is at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Bookish Events is not liable for:

  • injury, loss, or damage arising from event attendance;

  • inaccurate or misleading listings;

  • third-party services or websites;

  • unauthorised access or data breaches; or

  • indirect or consequential damages.

Your sole remedy is to stop using the platform.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bookish Events, its owners, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

  • your use of the platform;

  • your content or listings;

  • your event; or

  • your breach of these Terms.

13. Changes to the Service and Terms

We may modify or discontinue any part of the platform at any time.

We may update these Terms, with changes effective upon posting. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

14. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access at any time for:

  • Terms violations;

  • unlawful activity; or

  • operational or technical reasons.

You may stop using the platform at any time.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia.

Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in Queensland courts.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please use the Contact Us form available on the Website.