1.1 Account Setup: To create an account, you must provide a name, email address, and password. You must verify your email address to complete registration. Your username must not impersonate others or contain offensive language, and passwords must meet our minimum strength requirements.

1.2 Account Types and Limitations: All accounts have the same basic features, with author-specific features unlocking upon book upload. Users are limited to one personal account. Creating multiple accounts may result in termination of all associated accounts.

1.3 Account Security and Responsibility: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and all activities under your account. Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use. Sharing, selling, or transferring your account is prohibited. You agree to provide and maintain accurate, current, and complete information.

1.4 Content and Age Restrictions: Users must confirm they are of legal age to access adult content on the platform.

1.5 Payment Processing: We use Stripe for payment processing. Users cannot buy or sell in locations where Stripe is unavailable. Authors must set up a Stripe account to receive payments.

1.6 Terms Acceptance and Modifications: By creating an account, you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. We may modify these terms and will notify you of material changes via your registered email.

1.7 Account Termination and Inactivity: You may terminate your account at any time through settings. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations without prior notice. Accounts inactive for over 12 months may be terminated after attempted notification. Upon termination, whether initiated by you or us, you will lose access to all platform features and content. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

1.8 Third-Party Access and Account Recovery: You're responsible for actions of any third-party services integrated with your account. For forgotten passwords, use the "Forgot Password" feature. Contact support for other account recovery needs.

2.1 Pricing and Payment: All subscription prices are listed in United States Dollars (USD) and are billed monthly through Stripe, our sole payment processor. Users must have a valid payment method accepted by Stripe to purchase subscriptions.

2.2 Subscription Management: Users may cancel their subscription at any time through their account settings. Upon cancellation, access to subscription content will continue until the end of the current billing cycle. Subscriptions are non-transferable and cannot be shared between accounts.

2.3 Refunds and Support: Our platform does not directly process refunds. Authors are responsible for providing support to their subscribers, including addressing content-related inquiries and managing refund requests according to their stated policies. Users should contact the author directly for these matters.

2.4 Billing and Payments: Subscriptions are billed at the start of each monthly cycle, with the exact date based on the initial subscription date. If a payment fails, we may attempt to process it again. Continued failure may result in suspension or termination of the subscription.

2.5 Price and Content Changes: Authors may modify their subscription prices, with changes taking effect at the start of the next billing cycle for existing subscribers. We do not guarantee the continued availability of any author's content. If an author removes their content, subscribers may lose access, potentially before the end of their billing cycle.

3.1 Author Copyright: Authors retain full copyright of their original works uploaded to our platform.

3.2 License to Display: By uploading content, authors grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and promote their work on our platform for the duration it remains on our service.

3.3 User-Generated Content: Users retain ownership of any comments, reviews, or other content they create on the platform. By posting such content, users grant us a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide license to use, modify, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute it on our platform.

3.4 Platform Usage Rights: We reserve the right to use uploaded content for platform-related purposes, including but not limited to:

• Promoting the platform or specific works
• Improving our services and user experience
• Analyzing usage patterns and trends

3.5 Content Removal: Authors may remove their content at any time, which will terminate our license to display the work. However, we may retain archived copies for record-keeping purposes.

3.6 Prohibited Content: Users must not upload content that infringes on others' intellectual property rights. We reserve the right to remove such content and terminate accounts of repeat infringers.

3.7 DMCA Compliance: We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Copyright owners may submit DMCA takedown notices following our established procedures.

3.8 Platform Intellectual Property: Our platform's name, logo, design, and underlying technology are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Users may not use these without our express written permission.

3.9 Content Preservation: We may preserve and disclose content if required by law or if we believe it's reasonably necessary to comply with legal processes, enforce our terms, or protect our rights, property, or safety.

3.10 User Representations: By uploading content, users represent that they have all necessary rights and permissions to grant the licenses specified in these terms.

4.1 Content Policy Compliance: All content uploaded to our platform, including books, comments, reviews, user profiles, and any other user-generated content, must adhere to our Content Policy. Users are responsible for reviewing and complying with this policy before uploading any content.

4.2 Content Reporting and Review: We provide a reporting system for users to flag content that potentially violates our Content Policy. We will review reported content in a timely manner and may temporarily remove or restrict access to the reported content during the review process.

4.3 Content Moderation and Removal: We reserve the right to remove any content that, in our sole discretion, violates our Content Policy. We may use a combination of automated systems and human moderators to enforce our policy. Users who repeatedly violate our Content Policy may face account penalties, including suspension or termination.

4.4 User Responsibility and Appeals: Users are solely responsible for the content they upload. If a user believes their content was removed in error, they may appeal the decision through our designated appeals process.

4.5 Policy Updates and Legal Compliance: We may update our Content Policy from time to time, and users are responsible for regularly reviewing it. We cooperate with law enforcement and will report any illegal content or activities to the appropriate authorities.

5.1 General Conduct: Users agree to use our platform in compliance with these Terms of Service, our Content Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations.

5.2 Prohibited Activities: Users must not engage in any activity that:

• Interferes with or disrupts the platform or its services
• Attempts to gain unauthorized access to any part of the platform
• Harasses, threatens, or intimidates other users
• Impersonates or misrepresents affiliation with any person or entity
• Attempts to manipulate platform metrics or rankings

5.3 Account Usage: Users are responsible for all activities that occur under their account and must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use.

5.4 Consequences: Violation of these conduct guidelines may result in content removal, account suspension, or termination, at our sole discretion.

6.1 Privacy Policy: Our Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information. By using our platform, you agree to our collection and use of information in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

6.2 Policy Updates: We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes as required by applicable law.

6.3 User Responsibilities: Users are responsible for reviewing the Privacy Policy regularly and understanding how their data is handled on our platform.

7.1 Disclaimer of Warranties and Guarantees: Our platform and services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free service, nor the accuracy, quality, or reliability of any content on the platform.

7.2 Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of our platform or services. Our aggregate liability for all claims shall not exceed the greater of $100 or the amount you paid us in the last 12 months.

7.3 User Content and Third-Party Links: We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from user-generated content or the use of third-party links accessed through our platform. You access such content and links at your own risk.

7.4 Applicable Law: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for certain types of damages. Accordingly, some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

8.1 Governing Law: These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

8.2 Informal Resolution: Before initiating any formal dispute resolution process, you agree to contact us with your concerns and attempt to resolve any disputes informally.

8.3 Arbitration: If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved by binding arbitration conducted in English under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. The arbitration may be conducted remotely via video conference or other electronic means, or at a location mutually agreed upon by the parties. If the parties cannot agree on a location, the arbitration shall take place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

8.4 Arbitration Fees: Each party shall bear their own costs and expenses in connection with the arbitration, including attorney fees. For the costs of the arbitrator and the arbitration proceedings: (a) if you are seeking $10,000 or less in damages, we will pay all arbitrator and arbitration fees; (b) if you are seeking more than $10,000 in damages, the costs shall be allocated according to the arbitrator's determination, or if not determined by the arbitrator, shall be split equally between the parties; and (c) if the arbitrator determines that your claim was frivolous or brought in bad faith, you may be required to reimburse us for the arbitrator and arbitration fees we paid on your behalf.

8.5 Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve any disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration, except that this waiver does not apply to claims that may be brought in small claims court in your jurisdiction.

8.6 Exceptions: Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement of intellectual property rights.

8.7 International Users: If you are accessing our platform from outside Canada, you agree that any dispute will be governed by this Dispute Resolution section, except where prohibited by mandatory consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction that cannot be waived by agreement.

8.8 Language: All proceedings will be conducted in English. Translations, if required, shall be at the expense of the party requiring the translation.

8.9 Time Limitation: You agree that any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to these Terms or the use of our platform must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose, or it will be forever barred.

8.10 Severability: If any provision of this Dispute Resolution section is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remainder of this section shall remain in full force and effect.

9.1 Updates: We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify you of any material changes via the email associated with your account.

9.2 Effective Date: Changes will become effective 30 days after notification, unless otherwise stated.

9.3 Continued Use: Your continued use of the platform after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service.

9.4 Review: We encourage you to review the Terms of Service periodically to stay informed of our terms and conditions.

10.1 User Termination: You may terminate your account at any time by following the instructions on our platform or contacting our support team.

10.2 Platform Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account, or cease providing you with all or part of the Services, at any time for any or no reason, including, but not limited to, if we reasonably believe: (i) you have violated these Terms, (ii) you create risk or possible legal exposure for us, or (iii) our provision of the Services to you is no longer commercially viable.

10.3 Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any claims or damages arising out of any termination or suspension of the Services.

10.4 Survival: All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

11.1 Revenue Share: Authors shall receive 90% of the revenue generated from their content. The remaining 10% will be retained by the platform as a service fee.

11.2 Customer Support: Authors are required to provide customer support to their subscribers. Authors must provide a valid customer support email address and respond to subscriber inquiries in a timely manner.

11.3 Response Time: Authors should aim to respond to customer support inquiries within 48 hours, excluding weekends and public holidays.

11.4 Quality of Service: Authors are expected to maintain a high standard of customer service. Persistent failure to provide adequate support may result in warnings or termination of the author's account.

11.5 Content Responsibility: Authors are solely responsible for the content they publish on the platform and must ensure it complies with these Terms of Service and our Content Policy.

11.6 Payment Schedule: Author payments will be processed at the time of payment.

12.1 Platform Support: We provide customer support for platform-related issues. You can contact our support team through our Contact page or at contact@bookbackr.com.

12.2 Response Time: We strive to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours, excluding weekends and public holidays.

12.3 Author-Specific Support: For content-specific issues or inquiries related to a particular author's work, please contact the author directly using the support email provided on their profile page.

12.4 Scope of Support: Our support team can assist with account issues, billing inquiries, and general platform usage. We cannot provide support for third-party services or content-specific issues managed by authors.

12.5 Feedback: We welcome your feedback and suggestions for improving our platform. Please send these to via our Contact form.

13.1 External Links: Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us.

13.2 No Endorsement: We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for any third-party sites, information, materials, products, or services. We provide these links only for your convenience.

13.3 Use at Own Risk: Your use of third-party websites or services is at your own risk. We advise you to read the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit or use.

13.4 Integration of Services: We may integrate third-party services into our platform. Your use of these integrated services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

13.5 Discontinuation: We reserve the right to discontinue any third-party integrations at any time without notice.

14.1 Commitment: We are committed to making our platform accessible to as many users as possible, including those with disabilities.

14.2 Standards: We strive to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

14.3 Continuous Improvement: We continuously work to improve the accessibility of our platform and regularly review our site to ensure we meet or exceed accessibility standards.

14.4 Feedback: If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our platform, please contact us via our Contact form or at contact@bookbackr.com. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our accessibility features.

14.5 Third-Party Content: While we encourage our authors to create accessible content, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of all user-generated content on our platform.

14.6 Assistive Technologies: Our platform is designed to be compatible with common assistive technologies. If you experience any issues with your assistive technology, please let us know.