Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 6, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Readible ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Service

Readible is a reading application that allows you to:

• Import and read EPUB books, PDF documents, and web articles
• Listen to content using text-to-speech technology
• Organize and manage your reading library
• Track your reading progress
• Customize your reading experience

3. Account Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the App, you must create an account by signing in with Google or Apple. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time through the App. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. User Content and Responsibilities

4.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you import into the App (books, documents, articles). You are solely responsible for:

• Ensuring you have the legal right to access and use the content
• Respecting copyright and intellectual property rights
• The legality of the content in your jurisdiction

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use the App to:

• Infringe on any third party's intellectual property rights
• Distribute pirated or illegally obtained content
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use the App for any illegal purpose
• Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality
• Transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Property

The App, including its design, features, code, and branding, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute the App
• Use our trademarks without permission
• Create derivative works based on the App

5.2 Third-Party Content

The App may display content from third-party sources (web articles). We do not claim ownership of such content and are not responsible for its accuracy or legality.

6. Text-to-Speech Service

The App includes text-to-speech functionality. You understand that:

• Voice synthesis quality may vary
• Some content may not be suitable for audio conversion
• The service requires an internet connection for certain features
• On-device voices may require a one-time model download before local synthesis is available
• Usage may be subject to fair use limitations

7. Subscriptions and Payments

7.1 Free and Premium Features

The App may offer both free and premium features. Premium features require a subscription.

7.2 Billing

Subscriptions are billed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Billing terms are governed by the respective store's policies.

7.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your device's subscription settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

7.4 Refunds

Refund requests are handled by Apple or Google according to their respective policies.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
• Service interruption or data loss
• Any damages exceeding the amount you paid for the App in the past 12 months

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the App
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third party's rights
• Content you import or share through the App

11. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with third-party services including:

• Google Sign-In and Apple Sign-In for authentication
• Firebase for analytics and crash reporting
• Cloud text-to-speech services

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

12. Changes to the App

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue features at any time
• Update the App to fix bugs or add features
• Change pricing for premium features with notice

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of India.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the App.

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17. Apple-Specific Terms

If you are using the App on an Apple device:

• These Terms are between you and us, not Apple
• Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support
• Apple is not responsible for any claims related to the App
• Apple is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms