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We welcome your observations, corrections, and questions. The catalogue is maintained by a catalogue workflow, and your reports help improve the collection for every reader.
When to write
You may wish to contact us about any of the following:
- Incorrect metadata – a title, author name, or publication date that appears to be wrong.
- Category placement – a book that seems misclassified, for instance a detective story placed under society or a science‑fiction title in the childhood‑classics guide.
- Unreadable files – a download that will not open, is truncated, or contains garbled text.
- Source link or catalogue issues — If a Project Gutenberg source link is unavailable, or if a catalogue page contains a broken link or display problem, please send us the ebook title, the catalogue page URL, and a short description of the issue.
- Accessibility problems – poor contrast, missing alt text, or other barriers for screen‑reader users.
- Privacy questions – concerns about how your data is handled when you browse or download.
- Copyright or rights concerns – if you believe a title may not be in the public domain in your jurisdiction, or if you hold rights and wish to discuss a removal.
- General editorial observations – suggestions for new additions, corrections to reading notes, or any other thoughtful comment.
What to include
To help us act quickly, please provide as much of the following as possible:
- The exact page URL where the issue appears.
- If relevant, the Project Gutenberg source link associated with the ebook.
- The device, browser, or reading software you were using.
- A clear description of the problem you encountered.
- Any supporting information about rights or copyright, if your message concerns intellectual property.
Our editorial address
Please send all correspondence to [email protected]. This address is checked regularly by the catalogue project according to its available bibliographic records and subject scope.
What to expect
We read each report carefully and aim to address genuine errors and concerns. Because the catalogue is a single‑person project, we may not be able to respond to every message individually, but your report will be noted and acted on where possible. We do not provide telephone support or a physical office address.
A note on response times
While we try to acknowledge receipt of your message within a few days, complex queries—especially those involving copyright research or file‑format testing—may take longer. If you have not heard back after two weeks, you are welcome to send a polite follow‑up. Please understand that a lack of individual reply does not mean your report has been ignored; all submissions are logged and reviewed.
Before you write
For common reading issues, you may first wish to check the relevant ebook’s catalogue page for notes on known format limitations. Some older titles may have scanning artefacts or inconsistent chapter breaks that are noted in the edition insights. For questions about public‑domain status, we recommend consulting the copyright laws of your own country, as rules vary internationally.
Thank you for helping us keep the Public Domain Literature Library accurate, accessible, and trustworthy.