Because What You Buy Should Belong to You
When you buy a book from XCalibur Books, it’s yours. Not borrowed. Not leased. Not tethered to a company account that can vanish overnight. You paid for it, so you own it — plain and simple. Every ebook we sell is completely DRM-free, which means no hidden restrictions, no device locks, and no fine print that steals your rights.
What Is DRM and Why It’s a Problem
Digital Rights Management (DRM) sounds harmless. In practice, it’s the digital equivalent of padlocking your bookshelf and giving someone else the key. DRM is used by companies like Amazon and Apple to control how, when, and where you can access the books you buy. It often means you can’t move a book between devices, back it up, or even read it without the company’s permission.
We reject that entire idea. DRM doesn’t stop piracy — it just punishes honest readers. It creates frustration, breaks compatibility, and turns ownership into a rental. That’s not freedom; that’s control. And it’s exactly the kind of control we want to get rid of.
Freedom to Read Anywhere
When you download an ebook from us, you can read it on any device you like. Want to move it from your laptop to your phone? Do it. Want to copy it to a backup drive for safekeeping? Absolutely. Want to share it with your tablet or e-reader? Go ahead. We trust our customers because respect is part of the deal. You get freedom; we get your trust in return.
- No proprietary accounts – No “you must log in to re-authorize this device” nonsense.
- No disappearing books – Even if a title leaves our catalog, your copy remains yours forever.
- No digital spying – We don’t track your reading habits, highlights, or private moments.
Why DRM Hurts Everyone
DRM isn’t just bad for readers — it hurts creators too. Writers lose access to their own work when distributors lock down files, and small publishers lose visibility in systems designed for mega-corps. It turns art into inventory. By staying DRM-free, we help restore a little sanity to digital publishing: fair treatment for writers and honest ownership for readers.
Our Ethic of Trust
We know that not every ebook is perfect. Sometimes formatting slips through, sometimes files glitch. When that happens, we fix it or replace it — no hoops, no guilt trips. Our relationship with readers is built on good faith. We don’t treat you like a potential thief; we treat you like a customer who deserves respect.
How to Protect Your Library
- Back up your ebooks on a cloud drive or external disk.
- Use free tools like Calibre to organize and convert your collection.
- Keep your download emails in case you ever need to re-download.
Ownership Means Legacy
Books are part of our identity — they remind us who we were, what we’ve learned, and what we love. DRM tries to turn that into a temporary experience. We want your digital bookshelf to last a lifetime. When you buy from XCalibur Books, your library belongs to you, not to us, and not to anyone else.
Need Help?
If you ever run into a problem with a file or need help managing your collection, email us at Customer Service Panel – We’ll make it right. That’s a promise, not a policy.
Last updated: October 2025