Terms & Conditions
Last updated: December 2024
By accessing and using ReadCurate's digital novel platform, you accept and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before using our services.
Service Description
ReadCurate is a digital novel reading platform that provides instant access to a curated library of novels, stories, and literary content. Our service includes:
- Digital novel purchases and instant downloads
- Subscription-based access to premium content
- Multi-device reading synchronization
- Personalized reading recommendations
- Community features and reading progress tracking
User Accounts & Responsibilities
Account Requirements
- • Must be at least 13 years old
- • Provide accurate and complete information
- • One account per person
- • Valid email address required
- • Secure password protection
Your Responsibilities
- • Maintain account security
- • Report unauthorized access immediately
- • Keep contact information updated
- • Comply with all applicable laws
- • Respect other users and content creators
Digital Content & Intellectual Property
Our Content Rights
All novels, stories, images, software, and other content on ReadCurate are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You receive a limited license to:
- Read purchased content for personal, non-commercial use
- Download content to your personal devices
- Access content through your account indefinitely
- Share reading progress and reviews within our platform
Prohibited Uses
- Reproducing, distributing, or sharing purchased content
- Creating derivative works or adaptations
- Removing copyright notices or digital watermarks
- Using content for commercial purposes
- Reverse engineering or attempting to extract source files
Payment Terms & Subscriptions
Payment Processing
- • Secure payment through trusted processors
- • Immediate access upon payment confirmation
- • All prices displayed in USD unless noted
- • Taxes calculated at checkout where applicable
- • Payment methods: Credit cards, PayPal, digital wallets
Subscription Terms
- • Monthly and annual plans available
- • Automatic renewal unless cancelled
- • Cancel anytime through account settings
- • No refunds for partial billing periods
- • Price changes with 30 days notice
Platform Guidelines
Acceptable Use Policy
To maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all users, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Distribute malware or harmful code
- Attempt unauthorized access to our systems
- Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
- Share account credentials with others
- Use automated tools to access our service
- Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
Service Availability & Limitations
Service Availability
While we strive to maintain 99.9% uptime, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service availability. We reserve the right to:
- Perform scheduled maintenance and updates
- Modify or discontinue features with notice
- Temporarily suspend service for security reasons
- Update content library based on licensing agreements
Limitation of Liability
Important Legal Notice
To the maximum extent permitted by law, ReadCurate's liability is limited as follows:
- We provide our service "as is" without warranties of any kind
- We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for our services
- We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of third-party content
- Users are responsible for backing up their data and account information
Account Termination
Voluntary Termination
- • Cancel your account anytime
- • Download purchased content before closure
- • Data deletion within 30 days
- • No refunds for unused subscription time
Involuntary Termination
- • Violation of these terms
- • Fraudulent or illegal activity
- • Abuse of other users or staff
- • Immediate suspension without notice
Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of ReadCurate shall be resolved in the courts of the United States.
By using our service, you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of these courts for any legal proceedings.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes:
- We'll notify you via email or platform notification
- Changes take effect 30 days after notification
- Continued use constitutes acceptance of new terms
- You may terminate your account if you disagree with changes
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Legal Department
Email: legal@readcurate.com
Phone: +1-800-READ-HELP
Response Time: Within 48 hours
Mailing Address
ReadCurate Inc.
Legal Department
123 Reading Street
Literature City, LC 12345
United States