CARTFrequently Asked Questions
Books
What is PediaPress?
PediaPress brings wikis to print. At PediaPress, you upload a collection of content from a wiki. PediaPress uses automated typesetting software to convert the content to a format that is suitable to be printed as a book. Books are printed on demand. Each produced book is unique.
How are books typeset?
Typesetting is done by software that converts MediaWiki markup and generates printable PDF documents of high quality. However since wiki editors may have used wrong wiki markup or our service might not be able to interpret the markup correctly, some pages may look strange and poorly layouted. We are working hard to further improve the typesetting software.
What is print on demand (POD)?
Print on demand (POD) is a method of producing books one at a time using a digital file. After you have ordered your book our printer on demand partner produces the hard copy based an a PDF-file we provide and ships it within days.
What is the books specification?
Books have dimensions of 5.5" x 8.5" (216 x 140 mm), are perfect bound and printed black & white. The maximum number of pages is 800.
How are book prices calculated?
The cost of a book depends on the number of pages contained in addition to a base fee.
Content
What is your relation to Wikipedia?
PediaPress established a long term partnership with the Wikimedia Foundation which supports the development of free content on sites like Wikipedia, Wikibooks and others.
For more information see this Wikimedia Foundation press release: Wikis Go Printable.
Part of the agreement is the development of open source software with the goal to ease the reuse of wiki content in other media or applications. Software developed by PediaPress can be found at http://code.pediapress.com/.
Is PediaPress a publisher?
PediaPress is not a publisher, but instead provides users with tools to order and share free or own content. Since PediaPress is not a publisher, we do not review work offered through our site. We expect all content to be consistent with our Terms and Conditions and reserve the right to remove content we deem to be illegal or inappropriate.
Are there restrictions on submitted content or shared books?
Yes, basically the contents and materials submitted or shared must not infringe valid German Law.
- Do not upload contents that glorify violence, are demagogue or racist, discriminating, pornographic or otherwise considered harmful to children.
- Do not upload contents that infringe copyrights, trademark rights or other protective rights of third persons.
Please take a look at our Terms and Conditions and read our Content Disclaimer.
Payment
What forms of payment does PediaPress accept?
We accept Visa and MasterCard.
What is Worldpay?
Worldpay is our secure payment partner.
Can I make a tax exempt purchase?
PediaPress is currently only required to collect sales tax for the European Union. We do not offer any tax exempts. However note that if you are located outside the European Union your local customs and immigration agencies determine taxes that may be levied against your package. In countries that are not member of the World Trade Organization import duties for books may exist. These additional fees are the responsibility of the recipient.
Shipping
To which destinations in the world does PediaPress ship?
We ship to every location for which an affordable shipping service is available. Books are produced either in the UK or in the USA, depending on your location of residence.
How long will it take to receive an order?
Books usually are printed within 2–4 days. You will receive an email from PediaPress if your items are shipped. Shipping takes another 2–15 days depending on the selected shipping option and your place of residence.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping cost varies depending on the selected shipping option and your place of residence. To see the shipping options and their cost, add your book to the cart and select your country and region. This will update the shipping cost.
Returns and Cancellations
Books purchased through PediaPress are printed as specified and ordered by the user. Therefore PediaPress cannot cancel orders, accept returns or provide refunds for ordered books. In case you receive a damaged book, we will provide a replacement.