👋 Welcome to the heart of the Village.
I’m the Minister of Economy of BookVillage, and what you’re about to read is more than just a set of rules: it’s the Constitution that holds our community together.
This Constitution isn’t made of rigid impositions, but of principles born from years of observing mistakes in the self-publishing world. It’s a pact of trust—between you, the other members of the Village, and the system we’ve created to protect everyone.
🏛️ The 4 Pillars of the Village
🛡️ 1. Absolute Safety
Every feature of BookVillage is designed to protect your Amazon account and your reputation from:
❌ Point and coin systems that Amazon forbids
❌ Fake reviewers or multiple accounts
❌ Direct review swaps between authors
There is no room here for risky shortcuts. Only for healthy, long-term growth.
⚖️ 2. Fairness and Sustainability
BookVillage is an ecosystem that only works if everyone contributes. You can’t just reserve dozens of assignments, thinking you’ll “stockpile” reviews for months and then cash them all in at once.
📌 Every contribution you make strengthens the Village. When it’s your turn, you’ll receive support in a fair and balanced way.
📖 3. Authenticity
Reviews in the Village must be:
✅ Genuinely written by real readers
✅ The result of authentic interest in the chosen book
✅ Free from any external influence
Authors can never contact or flag reviewers. This protects the freedom and honesty of every opinion.
👁️ 4. Control and Zero Tolerance
We use advanced tools to meticulously analyze user interactions.
If anyone tries to:
bend the rules
create multiple accounts
post AI-generated or copied reviews
➡️ they will be permanently banned, along with their books, pen names, and even IP address.
📜 The Fundamental Rules (and a Few Uncomfortable Truths)
❌ There are no coins, points, or virtual piggy banks.
Amazon forbids review exchanges in return for accumulable credits. Here, there’s nothing to stockpile—only to contribute and receive.
✅ The BookVillage karma system weighs every action. Each type of promotion or assignment has a specific value that is tracked to maintain balance.
❌ You cannot complete assignments endlessly, hoping to launch a “mega campaign” months later. Other systems allowed this, only to collapse when too many users tried to “cash out” at once. We are built to withstand even 10 years of use.
✅ The system will alert you if you’re creating imbalances between what you give and what you ask for, ensuring promotions remain fast and smooth for everyone.
🌱 Your Commitment
🔹 Be a responsible author: only add your own books and respect promotion limits.
🔹 Be a reliable reader: only reserve assignments you can complete on time.
🔹 Do not use AI to write reviews. Don’t try to cheat. The Village sees everything.
✨ Why Does This Constitution Exist?
Because too many platforms ignored these principles—and they collapsed.
BookVillage is different: it’s designed to create an ecosystem that protects authors’ work and readers’ honesty.
📢 By accepting this Constitution, you join a Village that rewards respect and authentic participation.
Welcome to those who choose to do things the right way.
— The Minister of Economy of BookVillage