Beta participation guidelines

Books on the Loose is a free invitation-only test service. Listings and book availability are community-reported and may be inaccurate. Confirm changes only when you have physically checked, placed, taken, returned, adopted or donated the relevant book.

Respect the owners and users of community shelves. Do not add private addresses, unlawful or offensive content, or other people's personal information. Report incorrect or inappropriate content through the website. The administrator may moderate listings and suspend access where necessary.

The service is experimental and may change or be interrupted. No availability of a particular book is guaranteed. Books exchanged are free; the service does not arrange payment or transfer ownership of any third-party property without permission.

Before invitations are sent: confirm the operator identity, contact details, applicable terms, and complaints process.

Last updated: 12 November 2026.