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Terms of Service

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Welcome to Readio. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Readio website, applications, and services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read these Terms carefully before using our Service.

By accessing or using Readio, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

1. Account Terms

1.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of Readio, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

1.2 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account and use Readio. If you are under 18, you must have your parent or legal guardian's permission to use the Service. By using Readio, you represent that you meet these requirements.

1.3 Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding the password and any other credentials used to access your account. You agree not to share your login credentials with any third party. You must notify us immediately if you become aware of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.

2. Acceptable Use

2.1 Permitted Use

Readio is designed to help you track your reading, manage your book library, and discover new books. You may use the Service for:

  • Tracking books you've read, are currently reading, or want to read
  • Recording reading sessions and progress
  • Searching for and discovering new books
  • Using AI features to get book summaries, recommendations, and chat about your reading
  • Uploading custom book covers for personal use
  • Any other legitimate personal or non-commercial purpose

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

  • Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Uploading or sharing content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
  • Uploading malware, viruses, or other malicious code
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to other user accounts or our systems
  • Interfering with or disrupting the Service or servers
  • Scraping, data mining, or using automated means to access the Service without permission
  • Circumventing any rate limits, access restrictions, or security measures
  • Using the AI features to generate harmful, illegal, or inappropriate content
  • Reselling, sublicensing, or commercially exploiting the Service
  • Impersonating any person or entity or misrepresenting your affiliation

2.3 Content Guidelines

When uploading content (such as custom book covers or nicknames), you agree that:

  • You own or have the right to use the content you upload
  • Your content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights
  • Your content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws
  • We may remove content that violates these guidelines without notice

3. Subscription and Payment

3.1 Free and Paid Plans

Readio offers both free and paid subscription plans:

  • Free Plan: Access to core features including book library management, reading tracking, and book search
  • Basic Plan ($5/month): Enhanced features including unlimited library and advanced statistics
  • Pro Plan ($20/month): Full access including AI-powered features (book chat, summaries, recommendations) and custom book covers

3.2 Billing and Payment

By subscribing to a paid plan, you agree to the following billing terms:

  • Subscriptions are billed monthly in advance
  • Payment is processed securely through Stripe
  • You authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis
  • Prices are listed in USD and may be subject to applicable taxes
  • We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice

3.3 Cancellation and Refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or the Stripe billing portal. Upon cancellation:

  • Your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period
  • You will not be charged for subsequent periods
  • Your account will be downgraded to the free plan after the subscription ends
  • Your data will be preserved, but access to paid features will be restricted

We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee for new subscriptions. If you are not satisfied within 7 days of your initial subscription, contact us for a full refund.

3.4 Promotional Codes

From time to time, we may offer promotional codes for discounts or free trials. Promotional codes:

  • Are subject to specific terms and expiration dates
  • May be limited in number of uses or applicable plans
  • Cannot be combined with other offers unless stated otherwise
  • May be revoked or modified at our discretion

4. Termination

4.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

  • Canceling any active subscription through your account settings
  • Deleting your account through the privacy settings page

Upon account deletion, all your data will be permanently removed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

4.2 Termination by Readio

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at our sole discretion, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms or any applicable laws
  • Engaging in prohibited activities
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Non-payment of subscription fees
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • At our discretion for any other reason

4.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to access and use the Service will immediately cease
  • Any outstanding fees will become immediately due
  • We may delete your account data in accordance with our Privacy Policy
  • Provisions that by their nature should survive will remain in effect

5. Limitation of Liability

5.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND TITLE.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Any errors or defects will be corrected
  • The Service or servers are free of viruses or harmful components
  • The results from using the Service will meet your requirements
  • AI-generated content will be accurate, complete, or appropriate

5.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL READIO, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).

5.3 Third-Party Services

Readio integrates with third-party services including Stripe for payments, OpenRouter for AI features, and various book databases for search results. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of these third-party services. Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

6. Disputes

6.1 Governing Law

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

6.2 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved as follows:

  • Informal Resolution: We encourage you to contact us first at legal@readio.app to attempt to resolve any dispute informally.
  • Binding Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, any dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules.
  • Class Action Waiver: You agree that any dispute resolution will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

6.3 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement of intellectual property rights.

7. General Provisions

7.1 Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding user content), features, and functionality are owned by Readio and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

7.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.

7.4 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of such right or provision.

7.5 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and Readio regarding the Service.

7.6 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: