Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of HyperBookHQ.com and our digital reading platform (the "Service") operated by HyperBookHQ ("us," "we," or "our").

By creating an account, accessing, or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms and conditions that may apply to specific features of the Service.

2. Description of Service

HyperBookHQ.com is a digital reading platform that provides:

• Access to a vast library of digital books and publications
• AI-powered reading recommendations
• Cross-device synchronization of reading progress
• Personalized reading experience and features
• Premium subscription services
• Family sharing plans

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts

Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

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

Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. Users between 13-17 must have parental consent for premium subscriptions. Users under 18 may not purchase premium subscriptions without parental approval.

Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. Subscription Plans and Payment

Free Plan

Our free plan includes limited access to our library and basic features. No payment is required.

Premium Plans

Premium and Family plans require payment of subscription fees. You agree to:

• Provide accurate payment information
• Pay all applicable fees and taxes
• Authorize automatic billing for recurring subscriptions
• Keep payment information current

Billing and Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

Refunds

We offer a 14-day free trial for new premium subscribers. Refunds for paid subscriptions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Share your account credentials with others
• Use the Service for illegal or unauthorized purposes
• Reproduce, redistribute, or republish copyrighted content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Use automated tools to access the Service excessively

6. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by HyperBookHQ and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Third-Party Content

Books and publications available through our Service are owned by third-party publishers and authors. We license these materials for your use according to the terms of our agreements with content providers.

Your License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute copyrighted materials
• Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings
• Use content for commercial purposes
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code

7. Content and Conduct

User-Generated Content

You may have the opportunity to submit reviews, comments, or other content. You retain ownership of your content but grant us a license to use, modify, and display it for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.

Content Standards

All content must comply with our community guidelines. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

Digital Rights Management

Some content may include DRM protection. You agree not to circumvent or remove any DRM protection.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.

By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Service
• Compatibility with your devices or software

We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

10. Limitation of Liability

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

• Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from your use or inability to use the Service
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your account

Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the six months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HyperBookHQ and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of third parties
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms
• Violation of applicable laws
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Extended period of inactivity

Upon termination, your account and all associated data will be deleted in accordance with our privacy policy.

13. Governing Law

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

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Santa Clara County, California.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

We will notify you of material changes by email or through prominent notices on our platform.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and HyperBookHQ regarding the Service.