Introduction

Welcome to CoverRater.com, where book covers meet their destiny. Before using our platform, please read these Terms & Conditions carefully. By accessing or using CoverRater.com, you agree to be bound by these terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. If you disagree with any part of these terms, do not use our services.

What We Do: CoverRater.com is a platform designed to help authors and publishers test their book covers with real audience feedback and machine learning insights. This isn't magic—it's data-driven decision-making.

These terms exist to set clear expectations between you (the user) and us (the service provider). These terms become effective immediately for new users upon account creation. For existing users, any material changes to these terms will become effective 30 days after notification.

Account Management

Account Registration & Requirements

  • To use CoverRater.com, you must create an account and be at least 18 years old
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • When registering, you must provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • We may verify this information and reserve the right to refuse service

Important: If someone else accesses your account and uploads inappropriate content, that's your responsibility. Keep your credentials secure!

Account Restrictions

  • Users may not create multiple accounts to bypass credit limitations or exploit platform features
  • If multiple accounts are detected, all associated accounts may be terminated
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that remain inactive for more than twelve (12) months

Account Termination

  • You may terminate your account at any time through the account settings
  • Upon termination, you will lose access to all purchased credits and content
  • We may retain your data for up to 90 days following termination in accordance with our data retention policy
  • After 90 days, your data will be permanently deleted

Usage Rules

You agree to use CoverRater.com only for lawful purposes. We love creativity, but illegal, plagiarized, or offensive content? Not so much.

Prohibited Content

The following types of content are strictly prohibited:

  • Sexually explicit or pornographic material
  • Content that promotes discrimination, bigotry, racism, or hatred
  • Content that promotes illegal activities or incites violence
  • Content that infringes on intellectual property rights
  • Content that contains personal or sensitive information about others

Platform Integrity

  • Users may not upload malicious software, automated scripts, or engage in activities that interfere with site functionality
  • Users may not attempt to manipulate test results through artificial engagement or fraudulent activity
  • We reserve the right to monitor all uploaded content for compliance with these terms
  • We reserve the right to remove any content that violates our terms or doesn't align with our mission

Consequences: Violations of these rules will result in permanent account termination and removal of all associated content.

Payments & Credits

Credit-Based System

CoverRater.com operates on a credit-based system—no subscriptions, no recurring charges.

Credit Validity: Purchased credits are valid for one (1) year from the date of purchase. After this period, credits expire for legal liability purposes; however, at our sole discretion, we will continue to honor their usage unless otherwise notified. (meaning we currently have no intention to expire credits, we have to state the following for legal purposes)

Payment Terms

  • All payments are final - we do not offer refunds
  • Pricing is subject to change with at least 30 days notice
  • Payments are processed securely through industry-standard payment processors
  • We do not store your complete payment information on our servers
  • All prices are listed in US Dollars
  • Users paying in other currencies may incur conversion fees from their payment provider

Transaction Management

  • Receipts are emailed to you for all transactions
  • Unauthorized access, fraud, or chargebacks will result in immediate account termination

Content Retention Policy

  • Tests and Votes: Expire and are permanently deleted 1,000 days (approximately 2.7 years) from creation date
  • Image Uploads: Once deleted, expire and are permanently deleted 1,500 days (approximately 4.1 years) from upload date
  • After expiration, any test referencing the book cover will lose its reference

Content & Feedback

How Our Feedback Works

We aggregate feedback from real users and machine learning algorithms to provide insights on your book covers. However, feedback is subjective—what works for one audience may not work for another.

AI-Generated Insights

  • Machine learning algorithms analyze design elements, readability, and overall appeal based on industry standards and trends
  • While we strive for accuracy, all AI-generated insights are provided for informational purposes only
  • AI insights should not be considered professional design advice
  • We do not guarantee increased book sales, literary awards, or instant bestseller status

Feedback Guidelines

  • Users cannot contact reviewers directly or request modifications to received feedback
  • CoverRater.com reserves the right to anonymize, aggregate, and analyze feedback data for research, platform improvements, and reporting

Content Ownership & Licensing

You retain full ownership of any book covers you upload. However, by submitting your cover to CoverRater.com, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

  • Display the cover for testing and feedback purposes
  • Store, process, and analyze the cover for providing our services
  • Include the cover in anonymized results and reporting

License Termination

This license terminates when you delete your content or account, except for:

  • Copies retained for legal compliance purposes
  • Anonymized aggregated data used for analytics
  • Cached or archived copies that cannot reasonably be removed

Privacy & Data Protection

Our Privacy Promise: Your data and uploaded covers are protected. We do not sell your personal data to third parties or advertisers. Ever.

Data Protection

  • Test results remain private unless you choose to share them
  • We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data
  • We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we implement best practices
  • We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze platform usage

Data Retention Periods

  • Account information: Duration of active account plus 90 days after termination
  • Upload history and test results: 2 years
  • Payment information: As required by law (typically 7 years)

International Compliance

  • Cross-border data transfers: Your data may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence, in compliance with applicable data protection laws
  • For users in the European Economic Area, we process personal data in accordance with GDPR requirements
  • For users in California, additional privacy rights may apply under the CCPA/CPRA

Third-Party Services & Beta Features

Third-Party Integrations

CoverRater.com integrates with third-party services including but not limited to:

  • Stripe for payment processing
  • AWS for hosting and storage
  • Google Analytics for usage metrics
  • Various AI and machine learning services

Third-Party Disclaimer: We are not responsible for the availability, security, or privacy policies of external services. Your use of such services is subject to their respective terms.

External Links

  • When you leave our site via links to third-party websites, we are not responsible for the content or practices of those sites
  • Your use of third-party services may be subject to additional terms and privacy policies outside our control

Beta Features & Experimental Tools

  • CoverRater.com may introduce new beta features or experimental services from time to time
  • These tools are provided "as-is" without warranty
  • We reserve the right to modify or discontinue beta features at any time
  • We may collect additional usage data from beta features to improve functionality
  • Beta features may not have the same reliability, security, or performance standards as regular features
  • By using beta features, you acknowledge their experimental nature

Liability & DMCA Policy

Disclaimer of Warranty & Limitations

CoverRater.com is provided as is and as available, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

  • We do not guarantee that the service will always be uninterrupted, error-free, or available at all times
  • We are not responsible for business losses, missed publishing deadlines, or disagreements with your book designer resulting from CoverRater.com feedback
  • Our maximum liability to you is limited to the amount you've paid for the service during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim
  • CoverRater.com shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages related to the use of the service

Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations due to events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of government, terrorism, pandemic, service provider failures, or internet disturbances.

User Responsibilities

  • You have a duty to mitigate damages and report any service issues promptly

DMCA & Copyright Infringement Policy

CoverRater.com respects intellectual property rights. If you believe that content uploaded to our platform infringes your copyright, please submit a DMCA takedown request by contacting with the following information:

  • Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
  • Identification of the infringing material on our platform
  • Your contact information (email, phone, address)
  • Statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
  • Statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

DMCA Process

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

  • Remove or disable access to the alleged infringing content
  • Notify the user who posted the content
  • Provide instructions for filing a counter-notice
  • Respond to DMCA notices within 1 week

Zero Tolerance Policy: We have a zero infringer policy - users who receive copyright complaints will have their accounts terminated.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, reach out to us at .

  • We typically respond to inquiries within 2 business days
  • We promise we won't hide behind legalese—we'll give you clear, honest answers

Final Thought

Your book deserves the best shot at success, and that starts with a cover that grabs attention. These terms ensure CoverRater.com remains a trusted tool for authors and publishers worldwide. Now, go forth and create something unforgettable.

Last updated: February 20, 2025