Terms of Service

Effective Date: [INSERT DATE]
Last Updated: [INSERT DATE]

Welcome to Chaptera. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Chaptera platform, including our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the “Service”). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Service.

By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

1. Definitions

• “Chaptera,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refers to [COMPANY LEGAL NAME], the operator of the Service.
• “User,” “you,” or “your” refers to any individual who accesses or uses the Service.
• “Content” means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, information, or other materials.
• “User Content” means any Content that users upload, submit, or create through the Service.
• “Subscription” means a paid plan that provides access to premium features.

2. Eligibility

To use the Service, you must be at least 16 years of age. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or guardian's permission to use the Service.

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. Account Registration

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

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

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or that we reasonably believe are being used fraudulently.

4. The Service

4.1 Description

Chaptera is a smart ebook platform that allows you to read, annotate, and organize digital books. Features may include reading progress tracking, annotations, highlights, bookmarks, AI-powered summaries, vocabulary tools, and social features.

4.2 Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

4.3 AI Features

The Service includes AI-powered features that use third-party AI providers to generate content such as summaries, quizzes, and chat responses. By using these features:

• You consent to your book content being processed by our AI providers
• You understand that AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies
• You agree not to rely solely on AI-generated content for important decisions

You may disable AI features at any time in your account settings.

5. Subscriptions and Payments

5.1 Free and Paid Features

The Service offers both free and paid features. Certain features require a paid Subscription.

5.2 Billing

If you purchase a Subscription, you agree to pay the applicable fees. Subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis, depending on your selection. Payment is processed through our payment provider, Stripe.

5.3 Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. You may cancel your Subscription at any time in your account settings.

5.4 Refunds

Subscription fees are generally non-refundable. However, if you are a consumer in the European Union, you may have a right to a refund within 14 days of purchase if you have not used the Service during that period, in accordance with applicable consumer protection laws.

5.5 Price Changes

We may change Subscription prices from time to time. Price changes will take effect at the start of the next billing period following notice to you. If you do not agree to a price change, you may cancel your Subscription before the change takes effect.

6. User Content

6.1 Your Rights

You retain ownership of any User Content you upload to the Service, including ebooks you upload and annotations you create. By uploading User Content, you grant us a limited license to store, process, and display that content as necessary to provide the Service.

6.2 Your Responsibilities

You are responsible for your User Content. You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to upload the content
• Your content does not infringe any third party's intellectual property rights
• Your content does not violate any applicable law
• Your content does not contain malware or harmful code

6.3 Prohibited Content

You may not upload or share content that:

• Infringes copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights
• Is defamatory, obscene, or offensive
• Promotes violence, discrimination, or illegal activities
• Contains personal information of others without their consent
• Constitutes spam or unauthorized advertising

6.4 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or that we deem inappropriate, without prior notice.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, and content (excluding User Content), is owned by Chaptera and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service without our prior written consent.

7.2 Feedback

If you provide us with feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service, you grant us the right to use that feedback without compensation or attribution to you.

8. Acceptable Use

When using the Service, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation
• Infringe the rights of others
• Use the Service for any unauthorized commercial purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
• Use automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Service without our permission
• Circumvent any access controls or usage limits
• Reverse engineer or decompile the Service
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users

9. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to or integrate with third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to those services' terms and policies.

10. Disclaimers

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, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components.

AI-generated content is provided for informational purposes only and may contain errors. We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CHAPTERA AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED EUROS (€100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

These limitations apply regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Chaptera and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Your User Content

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by using the account deletion feature in Settings or by contacting us at [email protected].

13.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time for any reason, including if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms. We will provide notice of termination unless immediate termination is necessary to protect the Service or other users.

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

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

14.2 Informal Resolution

Before filing a formal legal claim, you agree to try to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at [email protected]. We will try to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiation.

14.3 Jurisdiction

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of [JURISDICTION], and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

14.4 EU Consumer Rights

If you are a consumer in the European Union, you may also bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence, and nothing in these Terms affects your rights under mandatory consumer protection laws.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Chaptera regarding the Service.

15.2 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

15.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15.4 Assignment

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

15.5 Notices

We may provide notices to you via email, through the Service, or by posting on our website. Notices to us should be sent to [email protected].

16. Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. For significant changes, we will provide more prominent notice (such as email notification).

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: