Terms of Service
Terms and conditions for using BookMatcher's book recommendation service.
Terms of Service
Effective Date: January 19, 2025
Welcome to BookMatcher! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our book recommendation service. By using BookMatcher, you agree to these Terms. If you don't agree, please don't use our service.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using BookMatcher, you confirm that:
- You are at least 13 years old
- You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
- You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
2. Our Service
What We Provide
BookMatcher is a personalized book recommendation service that:
- Offers quiz-based book recommendations
- Allows you to save and organize reading lists
- Provides book information from public sources
- Enables you to track your reading progress
What We Don't Provide
- We don't sell or distribute books directly
- We don't guarantee availability of recommended books
- We don't provide professional literary criticism or academic analysis
3. User Accounts
Account Creation
- You must provide accurate and complete information
- You're responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account
- You're responsible for all activities under your account
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
Account Termination
- You may delete your account at any time
- We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
- Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately
4. User Content and Conduct
Your Content
When you submit content (reviews, ratings, lists), you:
- Grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use it
- Represent that you have the right to submit such content
- Agree that your content doesn't violate any third-party rights
Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the service
- Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
- Scrape or harvest data from the service without permission
- Impersonate another person or entity
- Post spam, malware, or harmful content
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
5. Intellectual Property
Our Property
All content and materials on BookMatcher, except user content and third-party book data, are owned by or licensed to us, including:
- The BookMatcher name, logo, and branding
- Website design and functionality
- Recommendation algorithms and quiz content
- Original written content and graphics
Book Information
Book data is sourced from public APIs like Open Library. We don't claim ownership of this third-party content.
6. Privacy
Your use of BookMatcher is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We're committed to:
- Never selling or renting your personal data
- Protecting your information with industry-standard security
- Being transparent about our data practices
7. Third-Party Links and Content
BookMatcher may contain links to third-party websites or services (like bookstores or libraries). We're not responsible for:
- The content or practices of these third parties
- Any transactions you make with them
- Their privacy policies or terms of service
8. Disclaimers
Service Availability
- We strive for 100% uptime but don't guarantee uninterrupted service
- We may modify or discontinue features without notice
- We may perform maintenance that temporarily affects availability
Recommendations
- Book recommendations are algorithmic suggestions, not guarantees
- Your enjoyment of recommended books may vary
- We're not responsible for the content of recommended books
No Warranty
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BOOKMATCHER AND ITS AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BookMatcher and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
11. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do:
- We'll post the updated Terms on this page
- We'll update the "Effective Date"
- For material changes, we'll provide additional notice
Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BookMatcher regarding the use of our service.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Email: legal@bookmatcher.app
Mailing Address:
BookMatcher Legal Department
[Address to be provided]
16. Special Provisions
Beta Features
We may offer beta features that are:
- Experimental and may contain bugs
- Subject to change or removal without notice
- Provided "as is" without any warranties
User Feedback
Any feedback or suggestions you provide may be used by us without obligation to you.
DMCA Compliance
We respect intellectual property rights. To report copyright infringement, please contact our DMCA agent at dmca@bookmatcher.app.
Thank you for using BookMatcher! We're committed to helping you discover amazing books while respecting your rights and privacy.