Legal Disclaimer


The Society of Bookbinders has prepared the content of this website responsibly and carefully, but disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained in any of the materials on this website or on other linked websites. 

This includes: 

  • Any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. 
  • Any liability for damage to your computer hardware, data, information, materials and business resulting from the information or the lack of information available. 
  • Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information. 
  • Any decision made or action taken or not taken in reliance upon the information. 
  • The Society of Bookbinders makes no warranty as to the content, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of the information or that the information may be relied upon for any reason. 
  • The Society of Bookbinders makes no warranty that the website service will be uninterrupted or error-free or that any defects can be corrected. 
  • The Society of Bookbinders shall not be liable for any losses or damages whatsoever resulting from the use of, or reliance on, the information in this website, or from the use of the Internet generally. 

These disclaimers and exclusions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English Law. Those who choose to access this site from outside the United Kingdom are responsible for compliance with local laws if and to the extent local laws are applicable.


General conditions for Membership

Membership is open to anyone who supports the aims of the Society, be they bookbinder (professional or hobbyist), conservator, librarian, book lover, or collector. New members must be aged 18 or over.

The Society is UK-based, and so nearly all of the Societies activities are UK-based, with the exception of the online webinar series. Overseas members are welcome, but should consider joining their local or national association (if they have not already).

Membership is for a period of 12 months from acceptance of either the system or the Membership Secretary that the conditions for membership have been fulfilled - these being that the appropriate data has been supplied to the Society along with payment.

Membership is discretionary.

Membership is non-exclusive. We share many members with like-minded organisations such as Designer Bookbinders, ICON, the Fine Press Book Association, Miniature Book Society, and the British Printing Society.

Student Membership

Student Membership at a reduced rate is intended to support those studying bookbinding full time in the UK.  A reduced subscription is offered for 2 years, after which the full subscription is payable.  In cases of on-going formal education or training in bookbinding, extensions will be considered.


Member benefits - listing in Service Directories (Find a Binder / Tutor / Course)

You consent to us storing and making available data relating to your services for the benefit of the users of this website. This includes, but is not limited to, your name, address, phone number, website and email address, as appropriate. 

Listing is entirely at the Society's discretion.

To be listed in Find a Binder and/or Find a Tutor you must be a Member of the Society with a valid subscription.

In your Personal Profile you must meet the following criteria:

  • Consent to 'Appear in Directories'
  • Consent to Find a Binder / FInd a Tutor (or both)
  • (Optional) Provide a Profile Description
  • (Optional) Provide a list of interests/services

Listing does not imply endorsement, nor should listing be used as part of any claim to competence.

We endeavour to keep your details up to date within a reasonable time frame of you providing any changes. 


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