Last Updated: September 23, 2024
Welcome to BlitzRead! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of BlitzRead’s website and services (collectively, the “Services”). By using BlitzRead, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully before using our Services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using BlitzRead, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, including our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Services.
2. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised version. Your continued use of the Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms regularly.
3. Eligibility
By using BlitzRead, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old. If you are under 18, you may only use BlitzRead under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.
4. Account Registration
To access certain features of the Services, you must register for an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your username and password, and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or breach of security.
5. Use of Services
BlitzRead grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use our Services for personal, non-commercial purposes only, subject to these Terms. You agree to use BlitzRead in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
6. Content Ownership and Fair Use
BlitzRead provides access to curated audio commentaries and other educational content (“Content”) created or licensed by BlitzRead. This Content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
- Fair Use Policy: We respect the rights of content creators and strictly adhere to copyright laws. The audio summaries and other materials are provided for educational and informational purposes, and users may access and use them for personal, non-commercial purposes. Any unauthorized copying, redistribution, or commercial use of the Content without permission from BlitzRead or the respective copyright holder is strictly prohibited.
- User-Generated Content: If you upload, post, or share any content on BlitzRead, including comments, reviews, or custom stations, you retain ownership of your content. However, by submitting content, you grant BlitzRead a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your content as part of our Services.
6.1 Educational Use and Access to Content
BlitzRead provides free access to audio summaries and commentaries on books for educational purposes. Our mission is to offer insightful and concise overviews that help readers engage with a wide variety of works. However, these summaries are not a substitute for the original books, and we encourage users to purchase the full works for a more comprehensive understanding. Each commentary includes links to authorized retailers where users can buy the original books, ensuring that our service positively impacts the market for the authors and publishers.
Our content complies with Fair Use guidelines by transforming the original material through critical analysis, commentary, and educational purpose, adding substantial value for users. BlitzRead’s summaries are designed to complement the original works, enhancing the reader’s understanding without replacing the need for the full text.
7. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services, other user accounts, or BlitzRead’s systems.
- Distribute, sell, or sublicense any BlitzRead Content, unless explicitly authorized by us.
- Use automated systems (e.g., bots or scrapers) to access or use the Services.
- Upload or transmit any malicious software or attempt to disrupt the normal operation of the Services.
8. BlitzRead’s Intellectual Property
All trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on the Services, including the name “BlitzRead,” are the property of BlitzRead or its licensors. You may not use any of these marks without our prior written consent.
9. Third-Party Links
BlitzRead may include links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
10. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy, which you should review carefully.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. BlitzRead disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Services will be available at all times or free from defects or interruptions.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, BlitzRead will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Services.
13. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account or access to the Services at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if we believe that you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive will continue in effect, including intellectual property rights, disclaimers of warranties, and limitations of liability.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BlitzRead, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.
15. Governing Law
These Terms will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in [Your County], [Your State].
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BlitzRead regarding your use of the Services. Any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, are superseded by these Terms.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at hello@blitzread.com.