This Services Agreement outlines the terms and conditions governing your use of the Global Book Exhibit (“GBE”) services, described at www.globalbookexhibit.com. By registering with GBE, you agree to the following:

Amendments & Updates

GBE reserves the right to update or change these Terms & Conditions, related policies, or service guidelines at any time. Updates will take effect upon posting on our website, without prior notice.

  • You are responsible for reviewing these Terms regularly.
  • Continued use of our services after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
  • If you do not agree with changes, discontinue use of our services.

Force Majeure: If a fair is canceled or postponed due to circumstances beyond our control, no refunds will be issued. Instead, GBE will provide a comparable service of equal value.

Author Attendance at Book Fairs

Most fairs coordinated by GBE are professional, trade-only events and do not allow author attendance.

As of the effective date of these Terms, the only fairs that permit author and/or public attendance are:

  • Sharjah International Book Fair
  • Guadalajara International Book Fair
  • Frankfurt International Book Fair
  • The London Book Fair

For all other fairs:

  • Authors may not be eligible for access.
  • GBE cannot provide event credentials or guarantee entry.
  • Book registration with GBE does not include badges, tickets, or admission. Authors attending eligible fairs must secure their own registration and pay any associated fees.
Order Accuracy & Responsibilities
  • Customers, resellers, and authorized representatives are responsible for providing accurate information (author details, book information, email, etc.).
  • Information submitted during registration will appear exactly as provided in GBE’s printed and online catalogs.
  • It is your responsibility to update and maintain accurate information.
  • Resellers and marketing companies must ensure their clients review and accept these Terms.

Services offered by Global Book Exhibit

  • Registration includes the full facing of the book cover on a shelf, listing in the printed and/or digital catalog, listing on the online searchable catalog appearing on the Global Book Exhibit website.

File Submissions:

  • For “Look Inside the Book” features, you must upload a PDF or EPUB file. GBE will display up to 25% of the uploaded file, starting from the beginning.
  • If you send a file directly to GBE staff for upload, you automatically accept all GBE Terms.

Deadlines & Registrations:

  • Registration must be completed before books are shipped to GBE. Unregistered books cannot be guaranteed display.
  • Copies for display must be provided by stated deadlines.
  • Registrations cannot be changed after the published deadline.
  • Space is limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Display Copies & Catalog Ads
  • Display copies become the property of GBE and may be donated after shows unless other arrangements are made.
  • If a catalog ad is ordered but the required PDF is not received by the deadline, GBE may use your book’s front cover as the ad.
Payments & Restrictions
  • Full payment is required prior to the show unless other arrangements are made in writing.
  • GBE reserves the right to deny registration.
  • Not permitted: pornographic content, hate speech, or materials deemed inappropriate by GBE.
Exhibit Booth Guidelines

GBE booths are staffed only by authorized representatives. Shelf placement is not guaranteed. GBE may adjust displays as needed.

Authors/publishers attending fairs where GBE exhibits may:

✅ Take photos of their titles.

✅ Take photos with family or friends at the booth.

✅ Leave small promotional items at permitted fairs (except The London Book Fair NTS & Frankfurt Book Fair).

Authors/publishers may not:

❌ Hand out promotional materials inside the booth.

❌ Hold meetings in the display area.

❌ Remain in the display area for extended periods.

❌ Authors are kindly asked not to approach agents with unsolicited pitches during the fair.

Resellers of GBE Services
  • Resellers must ensure their clients acknowledge these Terms (via online checkbox or written agreement).
  • Failure to do so may result in the reseller indemnifying GBE for any violations.
  • Any company reselling GBE services must clearly state on their website or promotional materials that Global Book Exhibit is the company of record for title displays.
Exhibit Badges

Book registration with GBE does not include admission badges for book fairs.

  • Badges must be purchased directly from the fair organizers.
  • Fees vary by event.
Disclaimer

GBE provides advertising and promotional services. While we promote titles, GBE does not guarantee sales or orders as a result of participation.

Important: GBE does not independently organize or host book fair events. We partner with and showcase established, reputable event organizers on our platform, connecting authors and publishers with the world's leading book fairs. All fair logistics, venue management, and event coordination are handled exclusively by the respective fair organizers.