Terms of Service - NovelGrimoire

Last updated: December 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

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

2. App Description

NovelGrimoire is a mobile application designed to help users read novels from various online sources. The App acts as a reader tool and does not host, store, or claim ownership of any novel content.

3. Content and Third-Party Sources

3.1 Third-Party Content

The App provides access to content from third-party websites. We are not responsible for:

• The accuracy, legality, or quality of third-party content
• The availability of content from external sources
• Copyright ownership or licensing of novel content
• Terms of service of third-party websites

3.2 User Responsibility

Users are solely responsible for:

• Ensuring their use of content complies with applicable laws
• Respecting copyright and intellectual property rights
• Following terms of service of third-party websites
• Any legal issues arising from content access

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 App Ownership

NovelGrimoire and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by NovelGrimoire and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Novel Content

All novel content accessed through the App belongs to their respective authors and publishers. The App does not:

• Claim ownership of any novel content
• License or grant rights to novel content
• Modify or alter original novel content

5. Permitted Uses

5.1 Allowed Uses

You may use the App to:

• Read novels for personal, non-commercial use
• Customize your reading experience
• Save reading progress and bookmarks
• Download novels for offline reading

5.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Use the App for commercial purposes
• Redistribute or sell novel content
• Reverse engineer or modify the App
• Use automated bots to scrape content
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

6. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7. Disclaimers

7.1 No Warranties

The App is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

7.2 Content Availability

We do not guarantee:

• The availability of any specific novel or content
• The accuracy or quality of content
• Uninterrupted access to third-party sources

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, NovelGrimoire shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use the App
• Access to third-party content
• Copyright infringement claims
• Legal issues related to content access

9. Copyright Policy

9.1 DMCA Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe your copyrighted work is being infringed, please contact us with:

• Detailed description of the copyrighted work
• Location of the allegedly infringing content
• Your contact information and electronic signature
• Statement of good faith belief

9.2 Takedown Procedure

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

• Promptly remove access to reported content
• Notify the user who posted the content
• Terminate repeat infringers' access

10. User Content

The App does not allow users to upload or submit content. All content is accessed from third-party sources.

2. Termination

11.1 Termination by User

You may stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it from your device.

11.2 Termination by NovelGrimoire

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App if:

• You violate these Terms of Service
• You engage in illegal activities
• We are required to do so by law

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting in the App or on our website. Your continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where NovelGrimoire operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

16. Acknowledgment

By using NovelGrimoire, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. You understand that the App is a reader tool and you are responsible for your use of third-party content.