StreetLib is an online IT platform that - in short - allows authors and publishers to purchase editorial services as well as upload and store their audiobooks and ebooks for their marketing to end users through digital bookstores, web applications and mobile devices connected to StreetLib or through brick-and-mortar bookstores.
StreetLib is accessible through the website owned by SL www.streetlib.com. StreetLib and its various interfaces and web pages were created by and are owned by StreetLib S.r.l. ("SL"), with registered office in Corso Venezia 10, 20123 Milan (MI), Italy, tax code and VAT number 05338720963, email address (certified): simplicissimus@pec-mail.it, REA MI-2094063.
The use of StreetLib entails the access by the authors or publishers ("Users") within the IT environment owned by SL, which SL makes available to the User in order to provide the requested services. To this end, it is necessary to accept these General Terms and Conditions, which the User therefore declares to have viewed and accepted, binding on the provisions contained therein.
By accepting these General Terms and Conditions, the User completes the process of registration and creation of their personal account, necessary for the use of StreetLib.
These General Terms and Conditions add to the special conditions applicable to individual products and / or services offered by SL through StreetLib, contributing to the overall regulation of the relationship between the User of StreetLib and SL.
The main services accessible through StreetLib fall into the following categories:
The access to StreetLib by the User takes place after registration and creation of a personal account, consisting of a username and password. During the registration phase, the User identifies and releases the data and information requested by the platform, under its own exclusive responsibility and with the obligation of every wider indemnity against SL for any prejudice that may occur in relation to the untruthfulness, not accuracy, or incompleteness of the data communicated.
To sign up, the User enters its email address as a username and chooses an adequately secure password. The password must meet the security criteria suggested by the platform at the signing-up.
Once the registration and personal account creation phase has been completed, the User, with its login credentials, has the right to browse within StreetLib. The use of StreetLib by the User is however subject to the acceptance of the particular conditions applicable from time to time to the individual services or products offered by SL through the platform. The User therefore undertakes to provide correct and truthful information and to inform SL promptly in the event of any change in such information. Each User is aware of accessing and entering data in the IT environment of SL and therefore being responsible for all the actions and functions performed in that environment through their own account.
SL does not provide any warranties, explicit or implicit, in relation to the functionality and adequacy of the StreetLib environments with respect to the needs and expectations of the User.
Permitted uses. The User has the right to use StreetLib exclusively in compliance with these General Terms and Conditions and the special conditions applicable to individual products or services offered by SL. The User undertakes, in any case, to use StreetLib according to the technical rules displayed from time to time on the platform and in any case for lawful purposes and in compliance with the normal use of the platform, under its own exclusive responsibility and in compliance with any law, regulation or practice in force in the Italian territory or in any other jurisdiction from which access is made possible.
Not Permitted uses. Without prejudice to other provisions in this document and in the special conditions applicable to individual services or products, the User acknowledges that it is not allowed:
Failure to comply with one of the previous obligations may result in the suspension of operations and / or the blocking of access to the User's account.
The User acknowledges that StreetLib may include links to third party websites, in relation to which SL assumes no liability or guarantee with reference to the operation, content, services offered and / or any other information contained therein. Any access or use of these websites by the User is the responsibility of the User itself.
SL, for both commercial and technical needs, may make improvements or revisions to data, information, images, services, layouts, products and other features present on StreetLib.
SL can modify these General Terms and Conditions. The changes take effect immediately upon posting on the site. Continued access or use of StreetLib following the publication of the revisions is deemed acceptance of the amended General Terms and Conditions, which the User therefore has the obligation to view. If the User does not agree with the changes, she should remove its contents from StreetLib. The User can decide to terminate its relationship with SL at any time, closing its account on StreetLib, subject to compliance with the obligations in place towards SL or third parties deriving from the prior use of the services provided through the platform and up to fulfilment of the same.
The User acknowledges that trademarks, images, graphic signs, logos, processes, contents and in general any industrial property related to StreetLib, are the exclusive property of SL. In no case, the use of StreetLib by the User can be understood as an assignment or license on the industrial property of SL.
The User is prohibited from copying, modifying, altering, publishing, disseminating, distributing, selling or otherwise transferring, in whole or in part, any element of StreetLib, just as any use that could affect industrial property rights is prohibited by SL. Any data on StreetLib can be downloaded, printed or copied by the User exclusively for practices strictly related to the use of the platform.
SL may ask Users to provide opinions on StreetLib. In this case, the User undertakes to provide SL with its opinion correctly and in no case aimed at damaging a company for the benefit of a competitor. The User acknowledges and accepts that the opinions collected by SL could be published by SL itself on its website or social channels, in order to publicize opinions and judgments on the functionality and quality of the services offered.
The login credentials (username and password) are kept by the User, are strictly personal and must not be communicated and / or shared with other parties. If there is reasonable doubt that the login credentials have been used by third parties, the User must immediately change the log-in password, promptly communicating the incident to SL; should the User be unable to attend, the password can be cancelled by the system administrators and replaced with a new password. The new password will be communicated by the system administrator to the User, who will have to change it at the first access.
All the information provided by the User through the registration and use of StreetLib, as well as the information that is in any case related to the User (including the login credentials to the platform), are kept and processed through secure IT systems, of SL and / or third parties connected to SL. SL will use, and will ensure that said third parties undertake to use, the standard tools and practices to maintain an adequate level of IT security for the provision of its services. However, SL cannot guarantee that its own or third party systems are exempt from the possibility of cyber attacks.
The User's personal data are processed in accordance with current law and regulations (GDPR 2016/679; Legislative Decree 196/2003 and subsequent amendments, in particular those introduced by Legislative Decree 101/2018) and as specifically indicated in the Privacy Policy viewable on the platform, which the User declares to have read, understood and accepted. In any case, the User acknowledges that SL, through StreetLib, has access to the User's data and content, which it may also possibly disclose in the cases provided for by law.
The User, with reference to the use of StreetLib and any third party data processed through it, undertakes, to the extent of its competence, to comply with any legal obligation mandatory and deriving from the mentioned regulation.
SL will periodically update and maintain the system during which access to the platform may be temporarily unavailable. Likewise, in the presence of inefficiencies or malfunctions of the IT systems provided by third parties, the platform could become temporarily inaccessible.
The User provides wide indemnity, undertaking to hold SL harmless, in relation to any damage or loss, direct or indirect and of any kind, which may arise to SL itself or to third parties as a result of the violation by the User of these General Terms and Conditions and / or in case of illegal action or omission however carried out by the User through StreetLib.
The Italian law governs the relationship between the User and SL.
1. This section provides the users with information concerning the management methods of the https://streetlib.com website used for the processing of users’ data.
2. This information is provided to those who interact with StreetLib, at: https://streetlib.com, pursuant to art. 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and the Italian legislation in force for the protection of personal data, d.lgs. 196/2003 and subsequent amendments, in particular those introduced by d.lgs. 101/2018.
3. The information is provided only for https://streetlib.com and not for other websites that may be consulted by the user through links contained therein.
4. The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the manner, timing and nature of the information that the data controller must provide to the users of the https://streetlib.com web page, regardless of the purpose of the connection, according to the Italian and the European legislation.
5. The information may be subject to changes due to the introduction of new rules in this regard, we therefore invite the user to periodically check this page.
6. If the user is under 16, pursuant to art. 8, par. 1 EU Regulation 2016/679, must show his consent through parental permission.
1. The controller shall be the natural or legal person, public authority, service or other body who, individually or together with others, determines the purposes and means of processing of personal data. He also deals with data security profiles.
2. With regard to this website https://streetlib.com the data controller is: StreetLib Srl at the headquarters of Corso Venezia 10, 20121, Milano (MI). For any clarification or exercise of rights, the users can contact him at the following email address: info@streetlib.com
1. Pursuant to article 28 of EU Regulation no. 2016/679, the processor is the natural or legal person, public authority, service or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the data controller.
2. The data is stored on the servers of the hosting company: Amazon AWS through which the website https://streetlib.com/ was built.
1. The data protection officer is provided for by art. 37 of EU Regulation no. 2016/679. He cooperates with the Data Protection Supervisor and he is the reference, also with respect to data subjects, for issues related to the processing of personal data (art. 38 and 39 of EU Regulation no. 2016/679) and he coordinates the implementation and maintenance of records of processing activities (art. 30 of EU Regulation no. 2016/679). 2. As required by art. 37 par. 7 of EU Regulation no. 2016/679, the email address of the Data Protection Officer is: dpo@streetlib.com
1. The data will be processed within the European Union. In the event that Streetlib avails of services located in third countries, the company will check beforehand that they provide adequate safeguards. With reference to the possible transfer of data to the United States, please refer to section VI dedicated to data transfer to non-EU countries.
1. The data of the users acquired during the navigation on the website may be communicated to third parties, who, as data processor or anyway authorized to process, will process the personal data communicated on behalf of Streetlib.
2. StreetLib can communicate the data of the users acquired during the navigation on the website to: StreetLib’s external technical advisor; cloud service providers; payment systems institutions; commercial partners dealing with the delivery of paper books.
1. Cookies are small strings of text used to store certain information that may concern the user, his preferences or the Internet access device (computer, tablet or mobile) and may be used for different purposes. In particular, a cookie consists of a small set of data transferred to the user’s browser from a web server. They are not executable codes and they do not transmit viruses.
2. Cookies can be distinguished in first-party cookies if installed on the user’s browser by the operator of the website visited and third-party cookies if sent from websites or web servers other than the one visited by the user.
3. The https://streetlib.com website uses cookies to make the user’s browsing experience easier and more intuitive and to monitor the number of access to the website and the interactions of the user with the website for statistical purposes.
4. Cookies do not record any personal information and the data collected are not stored. If you wish, you can prevent the saving of some or all cookies. However, in this case the use of the website and the services offered may be compromised. To proceed without changing the options related to cookies, just continue browsing.
1. The website https://streetlib.com uses technical cookies, analytical cookies and third party profiling cookies:
a) Technical cookies
1. Technical cookies are installed in the user’s browser and are used for navigation purposes and to facilitate access to and use of the website by the user. They are necessary for the transmission of communications over an electronic network or to provide the service requested by the customer. The use of technical cookies allows the safe and efficient use of the website.
2. Technical cookies are: navigation or session cookies, which ensure normal navigation and use of the website (allowing, for example, to make a purchase or to login to have access to reserved areas); functionality cookies, that allow the user to browse according to a series of selected criteria (for example, the language, the products selected for purchase) in order to improve the service provided.
3. Technical cookies do not require the prior consent of the user to be installed.
b) Analytical cookies
1. The website https://streetlib.com uses Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel cookies. These cookies analyse the visitors’ traffic and monitor the number of access, for purely statistical purposes.
2. With regard to the installation of these cookies, the https://streetlib.com is a mere technical intermediary between the third party and the user, as it has no obligation to provide the user directly with the relevant information and to acquire consent to the installation of cookies, being the redirection to the updated link to the information and consent forms published by the third parties considered sufficient. In any case, StreetLib makes it known that the use of the tools mentioned above may involve the data transfer to the United States. For more information, please refer to section VI dedicated to data transfer to non-EU countries.
3. Below there are the links to the pages containing the extended information and the consent forms of the third parties, where the users may refuse their consent to the installation of cookies: - Google Analytics: https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage?hl=it - Facebook Pixel: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
4. Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel cookies are used by our website for technical purposes. However, it cannot be excluded that Google and Facebook carry out user tracking activities. The user is invited to consult the extended information at the links above.
1. The settings for managing or disabling cookies may vary depending on the Internet browser used. In any case, the user can manage or request the deactivation or deletion of cookies, by changing the settings of his internet browser. Such deactivation may slow down or prevent access to certain pages of the site and may remove the preferences that the user has set for the navigation on the website.
2. For further information and support it can also be visited the relevant page of the web browser currently used:
1. Like all websites, this site also uses log files, used to store the information collected automatically during users’ visits. The information collected can be the following:
2. Such information is processed automatically and exclusively collected in an aggregated form in order to verify the proper functioning of the site, and for security reasons. This information will be processed according to the legitimate interests of the controller.
3. For security purposes (spam filters, firewalls, virus detection), automatically recorded data may also include personal data, such as the IP address, which could be used in accordance with applicable laws, in order to block attempts to damage the site itself or to cause damage to other users, harmful activities or activities constituting a crime. Such data are never used for the identification or profiling of the user, but only for the protection of the site and its users.
4. In case the website allows to comment, or regarding specific services requested by the user, the website automatically detects and records certain identification data of the user, including the email address. These data are voluntarily provided by the user at the time of the request to provide the service. By commenting or providing other information the user expressly accepts the privacy policy and in particular consents to the communication of the content to third parties. The data received will be used exclusively for the provision of the requested service and only for the time necessary to provide the service.
5. The information that the users of the website want to make public through the services and tools made available by the website itself, must be provided by the user knowingly and voluntarily, exempting this site from any liability for any violations of the law. It is up to the users to verify that they can enter personal data of third parties or content protected by national and international standards.
1. The data collected by the website during the navigation are processed by the controller, the processors and the other authorized persons for the following purposes:
2. The data collected by the website are used exclusively for the purposes indicated above and stored for the time strictly necessary to carry out the activities specified.
3. The data used for security purposes (blocking attempts to damage the site) are stored for as long as it is strictly necessary.
1. As indicated above, the optional, explicit and voluntary sending of emails to the addresses indicated on this site entails the subsequent acquisition of the sender’s address, necessary to answer to the requests, and any other personal data included in the message.
1. The https://streetlib.com website informs the user of his or her rights. In particular, the data subject has the right to request access to the controller: the access to personal data (art. 15 EU Regulation 2016/679), the rectification (art. 16 EU Regulation 2016/679), the erasure, cd. “right to be forgotten” (art. 17 EU Regulation 2016/679), the data portability (art. 20 EU Regulation 2016/679), the restriction of processing (art. 18 EU Regulation 2016/679) or the objection, for legitimate reasons, to processing (art. 21 EU Regulation 2016/679).
2. The requests may be addressed to the DPO without formality or, alternatively, using the form provided by the Data Protection Supervisor, by sending an email to: dpo@streetlib.com
3. In case the processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (a) of EU Regulation 2016/679 - explicit consent to the processing - or on art. 9 (2) (a) of EU Regulation 2016/679 - explicit consent to the processing of genetic, biometric, health-related data, data concerning religious, philosophical or trade-union beliefs, data revealing racial, ethnic origin or political opinions - the user has the right to revoke the consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing based on the consent given before the revocation.
4. Likewise, in case of violation of the law, the user has the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Supervisor, as the Authority responsible to supervise the processing in Italy.
5. For a more detailed examination of the rights of the user, see Arts. 15 and ss. of EU Regulation 2016/679.
1. This website may share some of the data collected with services located outside the European Union area to countries that may not offer the same level of protection. For example, with Google and Facebook through social plugins and the Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel service. In particular, StreetLib informs that the data shared with the mentioned companies may be transferred to the United States, in compliance with the provisions of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, deemed adequate by the European Commission with decision of 10 July 2023, following the invalidation by the European Court of Justice of the EU-US Privacy Shield (Schrems II decision). The legal basis of data processing is identified in the proper functioning of the website as a legitimate interest of StreetLib and is based on the consent of the interested party.
2. Except for the above, data shall not be transferred to third countries which do not comply with the conditions laid down in Article 45 and ss. of EU Regulation 2016/679.
1. This website processes user data in a lawful and correct manner, taking appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorised access to, disclosure, modification or deletion of data. The processing is carried out using computer and/ or telematic tools, with organizational methods strictly related to the purposes indicated.
2. In addition to the controller, in some cases, the data may be accessed by categories of persons in charge involved in the organization of the website (for example: administrative, commercial, marketing, legal staff or system administrators) or external parties (as third party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, IT agencies).
1. This document, published at: https://streetlib.com/ constitutes the privacy policy of this site.
2. It may be subject to changes or updates. If there are significant changes and updates, these will be reported with specific notifications to users.
StreetLib offers a cloud publishing platform for producing, managing and distributing ebooks, audiobooks and POD-books through a network of more than 50 retailers.
We serve both self-publishers (or indie-authors) and small-medium-big/corporate publishers from any country around the world. We work with a wide variety of publishers: from academic and scientific to trade, from digital comics and graphic novels to audiobook and podcasts.
StreetLib is a tech-book company: we are technologists and we are building the best possible technological platforms to support and empower books publishers of any kind and from anywhere.
Furthermore, StreetLib has a revenue-share based business model, with no-upfront nor recurring costs, and this makes StreetLib one of the most indie-friendly cloud publishing platforms and distribution services out there.
Last update: January 2025
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As stated in the StreetLib Distribution Agreement, paragraph 11, we do not tolerate:
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Even though we make our content policy very clear on our website and in our distribution agreement, over time we've been forced to manage an increasing number of "bad actors" (or spammers) that have been taking advantage of our easy-to-use service to publish and distribute masses of low-quality content (mainly ebooks).
This problem harms ebooks consumers and affects the reputation of our publishers and retail and library partners. It also feeds a growing bias against independently published works, which we rather think is extremely important to support. We definitely want to solve this problem.
We believe that putting the StreetLib Content Integrity Guidelines in place and making them publicly available is the best way to address the issue.
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The criteria below describe the types of content that StreetLib may block, either automatically or with the intervention of our Content Management Team:
If the book mentions or describes sensitive topics (or so-called triggering topics, as they may evoke traumatic experiences), it is mandatory to include a trigger warning in the synopsis that explicitly states the presence of sensitive content. Examples include books addressing topics such as rape, eating disorders, or suicide.
As outlined in Article 11 of the Distribution Agreement and in the sections on Adult Content and Sexually Explicit Content, pornographic or child pornographic content is not permitted. Additionally, a zero-tolerance policy applies to any form of sexual abuse of minors in the text, images, or audio content of books.
For books with sensitive or sexually explicit content that are allowed under the guidelines, it is mandatory to indicate in the synopsis if the content involves underage protagonists (under 18 years of age), where applicable.
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We reserve the right to remove content that fits the above criteria without prior notice to the publisher.
We're fully committed to improving our system and to supporting our publishing community for the better, and we're determined to fight against bad actors who want to take advantage of our technology and harm consumers and readers. The StreetLib Content Integrity Guidelines is a work in progress and we believe we need to do our best to keep them up to date and to enforce them to make the publishing world a better place.
Our content management guidelines are critical to ensuring a positive experience for our distribution partners, users and end readers.
By recognizing and filtering different content, they ensure that bookstores correctly apply their sales policy and that readers can make purchases with full awareness of the topics covered and the target audience.
PLEASE NOTE. Without prejudice to what is fixed and established by our distribution agreemen (paragraph 11) our adult or sexually explicit content management policy may change over time, aiming to optimize the above-mentioned experience, so we suggest that you periodically check for updates.
Last updated: January 2025
The user is required to specify the Audience (Age, Type and Adult ratings). It's crucial to specify the appropriate target audience, especially for works intended exclusively for adults or containing content unsuitable for minors; this ensures that potentially sensitive subject matter is not exposed to an audience not yet ready to understand such issues objectively.
The user is required to specify in the article card whether the published work is suitable for adult audiences only. The classification also includes works of fiction, as well as poetry, script, and comics.
A zero-tolerance policy is applied to child sexual abuse in the texts, images or audio content of books. It is therefore forbidden to upload and publish child pornography content which, if detected, will be reported to the competent authorities.
It is forbidden to publish sexually explicit text, images, or audio content depicting extreme sex acts, such as zoophilia, abuse and rape, non-consensual sexual acts described for recreational purposes (not scientific or documentary) or incest.
It is also forbidden to publish:
Exceptions based on artistic, educational, historical, documentary or scientific considerations or where there are substantial benefits for the public are allowed.
All erotic literature is permitted, as long as there is no content of sexually-explicit nature in covers, synopses, titles, subtitles and keywords.
For books with sensitive or sexually explicit content that are permitted under the guidelines, it is mandatory to indicate in the synopsis if the content involves underage protagonists (under 18 years of age), where applicable.