Terms of service

Effective Date: 23 September 2026

Welcome to anbook. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website, your access to and purchase of products or subscriptions, and your participation in our community. Please read them carefully.

By accessing this website or purchasing from us, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use our website or services.

About Us

anbook is a registered business in Ireland (CRO No. 763753) offering a monthly book subscription box known as Rising Reads.

Contact us at:

  • Email: hello@anbook.ie

Use of Our Website

This website is operated by anbook. The terms "we", "us" and "our" refer to anbook. By visiting or purchasing from our site, you engage in our "Service" and agree to these Terms.

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and not to:

  • Violate any local, national, or international law
  • Transmit any harmful code (e.g. viruses)
  • Misrepresent your identity
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without written consent

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason.

You must be 18 years or older or have the permission of a parent or guardian to use our website and purchase our products.

Account Registration

To order from us, you must create a personal account on our website by completing the registration form. You will be asked to provide your full name, email address, phone number, billing information, and delivery details. This information is required to complete the order process. Storage and use of your personal data is detailed in our Privacy Policy.

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information
  • Maintain confidentiality of your login credentials
  • Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorised use of your account

We are not liable for any losses resulting from unauthorised account use.

Our Service & Subscription Terms

Subscriptions

Rising Reads is a curated monthly subscription box including:

  • A selected book
  • A themed bookmark
  • A reading guide

From time to time we may include an additional item, but this is not a fixed part of the box and is not guaranteed in any given month.

Billing Options: Monthly, every 3 months, every 6 months
First Payment: Taken on the day you subscribe.
Renewals: All subsequent payments are taken on the 1st of the month in which your next billing cycle begins.
Fulfilment Date: All boxes are dispatched on the 15th of each month.

Each billing cycle includes one monthly delivery per month during the selected period.

Renewals: Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled before the next billing date.
Pausing & Skipping: Manage your subscription anytime from your customer portal.
Cancellations: Apply to the next billing cycle if made after the 1st.

For subscriptions with a 3-month or 6-month billing cycle, you may cancel at any time. If you choose to cancel before the end of your billing cycle, you will receive a pro-rata refund for the remaining months that have not yet been fulfilled. The refund will be calculated based on the number of months left in the cycle and processed within 5-10 business days.

We will notify subscribers of significant pricing or service changes at least 14 days in advance.

One-time boxes and gifts

As well as our subscriptions, we sell one-time boxes that do not renew. These are available as one box, three boxes or six boxes, paid in full at the time of purchase.

How they work:

  • Payment is taken in full on the day of purchase. Nothing renews and you will never be charged again for that order.
  • One box is dispatched per month, on the 15th, starting with the next dispatch after your purchase.
  • If you buy three or six boxes, the remaining boxes are dispatched on the 15th of each following month until the order is complete.

Sending a box as a gift:

  • Enter the recipient's address as the shipping address at checkout. We post the box to that address.
  • If you leave a gift message, we write it on a card by hand and include it in the box. For three and six box orders, the card goes in the first box.
  • The order belongs to the person who paid for it. Returns, refunds and changes of address can only be requested by that person, and any refund is issued to the original payment method.
  • We cannot change the delivery address once a box has been dispatched.

Cancelling a multi-box order:
You may cancel the remaining boxes of a three or six box order at any time. We will refund the boxes that have not yet been dispatched, calculated on a pro-rata basis, and process it within 5-10 business days. Boxes already dispatched are covered by our returns policy below.

Orders & Payments

  • Orders are confirmed via email after payment is processed
  • Payments are made through Shopify Payments
  • All prices are in Euro (€) and include VAT
  • You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information

Shipping & Delivery

  • We ship within the Republic of Ireland only
  • Standard delivery is free on all products and subscriptions. There are no shipping fees added at checkout
  • All boxes are dispatched on the 15th of each month
  • Once dispatched, delivery typically takes 2 to 7 working days
  • Delivery times depend on An Post and we are not responsible for delays caused by the courier

Returns, Refunds & Cancellations

To arrange a return, please contact us at hello@anbook.ie to receive instructions and our return address. As we do not operate from a public retail location, our return address is provided upon request.

In compliance with the EU Consumer Rights Directive, you have the right to return any box within 14 calendar days of receiving it if you are not satisfied. This applies to every box individually, including each box of a three or six box order, so the 14 days start again with each delivery.

Returns if Not Satisfied:
- Applies to any box we send you
- Return must include the complete box in original, unused condition
- Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer
- Refunds are issued to the same payment method used for the original purchase and processed within 5-10 business days of return approval

Returns for Damaged Items:
- If your box arrives damaged or incomplete, contact us within 7 days at hello@anbook.ie with clear photos
- We will review the claim and, if approved, anbook will cover the return shipping costs
- Refunds or replacements are issued only for products damaged in transit or with manufacturing defects
- If damage is due to courier mishandling, anbook will work with the courier to resolve the issue

Gift orders: returns and refunds can only be requested by the person who placed and paid for the order, and refunds are issued to their original payment method.

Note: We reserve the right to deny a refund if the returned box is incomplete or shows signs of use.

Product Availability & Pricing

We reserve the right to modify product offerings, availability, or pricing at any time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or the website.

Discount codes are offered at our discretion and may be revoked at any time.

Intellectual Property

All website content and product design elements are owned by anbook. Use is limited to personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute any content without written consent.

Third-Party Tools & Links

We may offer tools or links to third-party websites. Use them at your own risk. We are not responsible for the content or accuracy of third-party services.

Data Privacy & GDPR

Your data is used in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
 Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your data.

In the event of a data breach likely to affect your rights or freedoms, we will report it to the Irish Data Protection Commission and inform affected individuals within 72 hours.

User Responsibilities

Users agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information
  • Use the service in good faith
  • Avoid fraudulent or abusive behaviour
  • Not interfere with the operation of the website or subscription system

We reserve the right to block or remove users who violate these responsibilities.

anbook Responsibilities

anbook is committed to maintaining an accessible and secure service but does not guarantee uninterrupted operation or access to the website. We are not responsible for:

  • Interruptions due to maintenance or external events
  • Content on third-party sites linked from our platform

Limitation of Liability

anbook is not liable for:

  • Content or opinions in books
  • Consequences of unauthorised account access
  • Misuse of discount codes or subscriptions

Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights under Irish consumer law.

Claims and Complaints

If you experience a problem with your order or service, please contact us at hello@anbook.ie. We aim to resolve all issues promptly and will respond within 72 hours.

Changes to Terms

These Terms may be updated. Updates will be posted with an updated effective date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or on the website.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by Irish law. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Irish courts.

Contact

anbook
 hello@anbook.ie
CRO No. 763753