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This website is owned by and operated by, or on behalf of, The Folio Society Ltd. If you have any questions regarding the website or these terms and conditions, or in the unlikely event that you have any complaints about any products purchased by you from the website, you can contact us by telephone on +44 (0)207-400-4200. Alternatively, you can email us through our contact page.

Company details

  • Address

    The Folio Society
    Clove Building
    4 Maguire Street
    London
    SE1 2NQ

  • Company registration numbers

    Company Registration Number: 01015675 England
    UK VAT Registration Number: 235 6309 67
    Canada GST Registration Number: 1240 37011 RT 0001
    Australia ABN Registration Number: 61 092 468 025
    New Zealand VAT number: 130-471-900
    Austria VAT number: 68 807/5514
    Belgium VAT number: BE0466712332
    France VAT number: FR36850653148
    Ireland VAT number: 9513140F
    Italy VAT number: 317439990
    Spain VAT number N0065506H
    Sweden VAT number: SE502052503501
    Germany VAT number: 2524917090
    Netherlands VAT number: NL826999347B01

  • Opening hours

    You can order online at any time or by phone 8am to 10pm (UK time), seven days a week. Visit www.foliosociety.com or call +44 (0)207-400-4200.

    Our dedicated customer service team is available to answer your emails and take your calls between 9.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday (UK time).

    Telephone: +44 (0)207-400-4200

    Email: customerservice@foliosociety.com

Address

The Folio Society
Clove Building
4 Maguire Street
London
SE1 2NQ

Company registration numbers

Company Registration Number: 01015675 England
UK VAT Registration Number: 235 6309 67
Canada GST Registration Number: 1240 37011 RT 0001
Australia ABN Registration Number: 61 092 468 025
France VAT number: FR 36 850653148
Belgium VAT number: BE 0466.712.332
Germany VAT number: DE 326782241
Spanish  VAT number: N0065506H 
Sweden VAT number: SE 502052503501
New Zealand VAT number: 130-471-900

Opening hours

You can order online at any time or by phone 8am to 10pm (UK time), seven days a week. Visit www.foliosociety.com or call +44 (0)207-400-4200.

Our dedicated customer service team is available to answer your emails and take your calls between 9.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday (UK time).

Telephone: +44 (0)207-400-4200

Email: customerservice@foliosociety.com
Limited editions: limitededitions@foliosociety.com

OFFER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • Promotional Offers

    From time to time The Folio Society runs promotions and offers on selected books. Qualifying offers will either be automatically applied to your order, or you will be instructed on how to redeem it via a voucher code – on your order form, at basket stage on the website, or when you place your order by telephone. All of our promotional offers are subject to the below terms and conditions:

    1. Offers are only valid on the products specified and cannot be used on sale or promotional items which are already discounted, unless otherwise stated.
    2. Offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise stated.
    3. Offers are valid for a limited period of time, as specified in the marketing communication in print or on the website; they cannot be used outside of that period.
    4. Offers are not valid on limited editions (unless otherwise stated) or delivery charges.
    5. If you apply a voucher to an order which exceeds the value of that order, we cannot reimburse the difference.

    All orders are subject to stock availability and we reserve the right to withdraw, amend or extend offers at any time, without prior notice.

  • Folio Book Friday

    This promotion runs from 00:01 GMT on Friday, 29 November 2024, to 23:59 GMT on Sunday, 1 December 2024.

    The promotion applies to all books purchased on foliosociety.com during the stated period.

    This offer is available globally but follows UK time (GMT) for purchase eligibility.

    For each book purchased during the promotion period, The Folio Society will donate £1 to BookTrust.

    The goal is to raise £10,000 across the campaign weekend.

    Donations will be calculated based on the total number of books sold during the promotion period.

    Purchases made before 00:01 GMT on 29 November 2024 or after 23:59 GMT on 1 December 2024 are excluded from the campaign.

    Gift cards or non-book items are not included in the promotion.

    The Folio Society reserves the right to amend or cancel this promotion due to unforeseen circumstances.

    About BookTrust

    BookTrust is a registered charity focused on inspiring a love of reading in children. For more information, visit booktrust.org.uk.

  • Birthday and Miss You Offer

    Terms and conditions apply. Offer excludes the purchase of limited editions, e-Gift cards and the cost of delivery. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Voucher valid online or by phone only. Minimum spend of £39.95 applies. One voucher per customer. Users must be logged in to use voucher code. Voucher valid for 30 days from date of issue.

  • Folio e-Gift Cards

    • Folio e-Gift Cards can only be purchased and redeemed from and with The Folio Society. Our books are not sold new by any other retailer.
    • E-Gift Cards from The Folio Society are valid for one year from the date of purchase. Any remaining balance will be cancelled after that time.
    • E-Gift cards can be purchased with a minimum value of £25/$50. E-Gift Cards have a maximum value of £200/$300.
    • E-Gift Cards may be purchased and redeemed through The Folio Society website, and also redeemed over the phone with our customer service agents and orders received by post.
    • The contact details of the Recipient will be used solely to email the e-Gift Card. The Recipient will not be otherwise contacted by Folio in any way unless they subsequently opt-in to marketing communications.
    • E-Gift Cards cannot be exchanged for cash.
    • E-Gift Cards must be redeemed in the Folio online store they were purchased in. For example, Folio e-Gift Cards purchased in The Folio Society’s UK online store can only be spent at www.foliosociety.com/uk, while those purchased in our USA store can only be redeemed at www.foliosociety.com/usa. All e-Gift Cards can be redeemed using the unique 25 character code included in the email.
    • It is the responsibility of the buyer that the e-Gift Card code is used by the intended recipient.
    • E-Gift Cards can be used for full payment and partial payment alongside one other method of payment (debit / credit card, PayPal, Apple / Google Pay). Multiple e-Gift Cards can be used at the same time as a method of payment.
    • Any existing balance on e-Gift Cards will remain until the card expiry date. You can check both the card's expiry date and remaining balance with the Gift Card Checker on our website, found either in your Account or at Basket and Checkout.
    • E-Gift Cards are non-refundable.
    • Refunds for purchases made with an e-Gift Card and returned to The Folio Society will be placed back onto a new e-Gift Card.
    • The Folio Society is unable to refund lost, stolen or damaged e-Gift Cards.
    • E-Gift Cards cannot be used towards the purchase of e-Gift Cards.
    • We reserve the right to refuse to accept an e-Gift Card which we deem to be tampered with, duplicated or which otherwise is suspected to be affected by fraud.
    • We reserve the right to amend the e-Gift Card terms and conditions from time to time, where we consider it reasonable and necessary to do so.
    • E-Gift Cards are issued by The Folio Society Limited. Registered office: Clove Building, 4 Maguire Street, London, SE1 2NQ, United Kingdom, Registered number: 01015675 (England, UK).

DELIVERY AND RETURNS

  • EU DELIVERIES

    From 1 July 2021 Folio will only be able to deliver orders via our express courier service to the following countries.

    Austria; Belgium; Denmark; Finland; France; Germany; Malta; Netherlands; Ireland; Italy; Portugal; Spain; Sweden,

    We are currently not able to deliver to the following countries:

    Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia

    We are very sorry for the inconvenience, and we hope to reinstate the service as soon as we can.

  • Delivery

    Click here for delivery information.

  • How do I return a Folio book?

    If for any reason a book does not meet your expectations, you may return it to us within four weeks and we will arrange for an exchange or refund (excluding postage). Please enclose a note explaining the reason for the return along with your name, address and your customer number. When returning a parcel to us we recommend you obtain proof of posting.

    Our return address is:
    The Folio Society
    EC Group
    Europa Park
    Magnet Road
    Grays
    RM20 4DN
    UK

  • Service Promise

    We are extremely proud of our books. We make every effort to describe them accurately and produce them to the highest possible standards. In the unlikely event that a book you receive is imperfect or damaged in transit, please contact our customer service team immediately. We will always provide a replacement, or when necessary, a full refund of the price paid.

Standard Delivery

Postage will be charged at a flat rate for one title, or for two or more titles, regardless of the number of volumes.

Standard charges exclude limited editions and some selected larger and heavier titles.

Number of books Postage
1 standard title £13.00
2 or more standard titles £20.00
Limited editions and other larger titles*

Individual postage rates apply to limited editions or where specified. See order form or online checkout for further details.

Please note that limited editions will be shipped separately and we are unable to deliver to PO Box addresses as a signature is required.

Please allow 28 days for delivery to most European countries. Outside Europe, delivery times vary.

Express Delivery

For an additional £11 for Europe and £25 outside Europe, orders can be sent express.  Please allow 2–5 days for courier delivery from the UK. Tracking information will be emailed by the carrier.

Regrettably we are not currently able to offer this service to Brazil, China and Russia. 

When ordering goods for delivery outside the EU your order may be subject to import duties and taxes, which are levied once the goods reach the specified destination. These charges must be borne by the receiver. We have no control over import duties and taxes and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary by country. Please contact your local customs office for further information. 

Mainland Europe:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

How do I return a Folio book?

If for any reason a book does not meet your expectations, you may return it to us within four weeks and we will arrange for an exchange or refund (excluding postage). Please enclose a note explaining the reason for the return along with your name, address and your customer number. When returning a parcel to us we recommend you obtain proof of posting.

Our return address is:
The Folio Society
EC Group
Europa Park
Magnet Road
Grays
RM20 4DN
UK

Service Promise

We are extremely proud of our books. We make every effort to describe them accurately and produce them to the highest possible standards. In the unlikely event that a book you receive is imperfect or damaged in transit, please contact our customer service team immediately. We will always provide a replacement, or when necessary, a full refund of the price paid.

Website notices

  • DISCLAIMER NOTICE

    Your attention is drawn to the following conditions and your use of this website is subject to the acceptance of these conditions:

    • The Folio Society accepts no liability to any person for loss or damages incurred as a result of reliance upon material contained on this website.
    • By logging in, you will be assuming all risks associated with use of the site, including risk of your computer, software or data being damaged by any virus which might be transmitted or activated via The Folio Society website or your access to it.
    • This website is intended for personal use only.

    The website uses cookies. A copy of our cookies policy can be found here.

  • COPYRIGHT NOTICE

    The text and images contained on this website belong to The Folio Society and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. You may print or download text and images for personal use only but any copies retain the copyright or intellectual property notices contained in the original material. Any other use could lead to action for breach of copyright.

    No part of this website may be reproduced or published without written permission from The Folio Society.

  • CONDITIONS OF SALE

    • The Folio Society reserves the right to decline any book order without reason or explanation.
    • The Folio Society reserves the right to make alterations to an advertised book offer or promotion or to withdraw it without prior notice.
    • If you are not completely satisfied with any book you may return it within 4 weeks for a replacement, exchange or credit card refund.
    • Your statutory rights are not affected.
DISCLAIMER NOTICE

Your attention is drawn to the following conditions and your use of this website is subject to the acceptance of these conditions:

  • The Folio Society accepts no liability to any person for loss or damages incurred as a result of reliance upon material contained on this website.
  • By logging in, you will be assuming all risks associated with use of the site, including risk of your computer, software or data being damaged by any virus which might be transmitted or activated via The Folio Society website or your access to it.
  • This website is intended for personal use only.

The website uses cookies. A copy of our cookies policy can be found here.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

The text and images contained on this website belong to The Folio Society and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. You may print or download text and images for personal use only but any copies retain the copyright or intellectual property notices contained in the original material. Any other use could lead to action for breach of copyright.

No part of this website may be reproduced or published without written permission from The Folio Society.

CONDITIONS OF SALE
  • The Folio Society reserves the right to decline any book order without reason or explanation.
  • The Folio Society reserves the right to make alterations to an advertised book offer or promotion or to withdraw it without prior notice.
  • If you are not completely satisfied with any book you may return it within 4 weeks for a replacement, exchange or credit card refund.
  • Your statutory rights are not affected.