💫 Community Guidelines

We’re proud to be part of the book-loving community—and we’re building something even better together.

Shimmy Books is more than a marketplace. It’s a community of readers who care about stories, sustainability, and each other. To help keep this space safe and positive, we ask all members to follow a few simple principles:

💖 Be Kind

Treat others with respect, curiosity, and care—always.

Behind every shop and message is a real person who loves books just like you. We won’t tolerate rudeness, discrimination, or any kind of abuse.

If you ever experience inappropriate behaviour from another user, please let us know at support@shimmybooks.co.uk. We take this seriously.

📝 Be Honest

Please be accurate when listing books. Use our [Condition Guide] to help describe wear and tear, and include clear photos. A well-read copy is totally fine—just let the buyer know what to expect.

Transparency helps protect trust in the Shimmy community.

📦 Send Orders Promptly

We ask that books are shipped within 48 hours of being sold. Life happens—if that timing doesn’t work, message the buyer to agree a new timeframe.

Buyers can’t mark an order as delivered (and you can’t get paid) until the book is actually sent, so posting quickly keeps everything moving.

Don’t forget: always keep proof of postage in case there’s an issue.

🔒 Keep It Safe

All sales and messages should stay on the Shimmy platform.

If another member asks you to complete a transaction elsewhere, please contact us at support@shimmybooks.co.uk.

This protects you, your payment, and your privacy.

🌱 Enjoy the Community

Shimmy is built by readers, for readers. Whether you’re here to find your next favourite story, pass along a well-loved book, or discover likeminded readers—we’re so glad you’re here.

Let’s keep building a secondhand book community that’s kind, fun, and sustainable. 💫