Terms of Service

Last updated: December 13, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

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

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

ReadingKulture is a free e-book reader application that allows you to:

  • Import and read PDF and EPUB files on your mobile device
  • Discover and download free public domain e-books
  • Sync your library with Google Drive (optional)
  • Use text-to-speech functionality to listen to books
  • Track your reading progress and statistics

3. User Accounts

3.1 Google Sign-In

The App offers optional Google Sign-In for cloud sync functionality. By signing in with Google, you:

  • Grant the App permission to access your Google account information (name, email, profile picture)
  • Grant the App permission to create and access files in your Google Drive (in a dedicated app folder only)
  • Agree to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

3.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Google account and any activities that occur through your account in connection with the App.

4. User Content

4.1 Your Content

You retain full ownership of any e-books, documents, or other content you import into the App ("User Content"). You are solely responsible for your User Content and ensuring you have the legal right to access and use it.

4.2 Copyright Compliance

You agree not to use the App to:

  • Store, access, or distribute copyrighted material without proper authorization
  • Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
  • Share pirated or illegally obtained e-books

We are not responsible for any User Content you import into the App. You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for ensuring all content you access complies with applicable copyright laws.

4.3 Free Book Sources

The App provides access to free e-books from third-party sources including Project Gutenberg, Open Library, and Internet Archive. These books are public domain or freely available under their respective licenses. We do not own or control these third-party services and are not responsible for their content or availability.

5. Acceptable Use

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

  • Use the App for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Attempt to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the App
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from the App
  • Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality or servers
  • Use the App to distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful code
  • Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 App Ownership

The App, including its design, features, code, graphics, and content (excluding User Content), is owned by Creative Conceptz Solutions and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 License Grant

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

6.3 Restrictions

You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute the App
  • Create derivative works based on the App
  • Sell, rent, lease, or sublicense the App
  • Use the App's name, logo, or branding without written permission

7. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with third-party services including:

  • Google (Sign-In, Drive)
  • Firebase (Analytics)
  • Project Gutenberg, Open Library, Internet Archive (Book sources)

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, content, or practices of these third-party services.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP 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 App will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • The results obtained from using the App will be accurate or reliable
  • Any defects in the App will be corrected
  • The App will be compatible with all devices or operating systems

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, Creative Conceptz Solutions AND ITS AFFILIATES, 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 data or content
  • Loss of profits or revenue
  • Device damage or malfunction
  • Any damages resulting from your use or inability to use the App

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE APP (WHICH IS $0 AS THE APP IS FREE).

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Creative Conceptz Solutions and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the App
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your User Content

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the App at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms.

You may terminate your use of the App at any time by uninstalling it from your device. Upon termination, all locally stored data will be deleted. Data stored in your Google Drive will remain until you delete it from your Google account.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved in the courts of Nigeria.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Creative Conceptz Solutions regarding your use of the App and supersede any prior agreements.

15. Contact Us

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