Terms and Conditions — Bookworm

Last updated: 2025-11-07

Welcome to Bookworm ("the App"). By accessing or using this personal library application, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the App.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using Bookworm, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the App.

2. Description of Service

Bookworm is a personal library management application that allows you to:

• Search for books using the Google Books API
• Create and manage your personal book collection
• Organize books into custom bookshelves
• Track reading status and other book-related information

3. User Accounts

If the App requires user accounts:

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. User Content and Conduct

You are solely responsible for the content you add to the App, including:

• Books you add to your collection
• Bookshelves you create
• Any notes, ratings, or other information you provide

You agree not to use the App to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality

5. Intellectual Property

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

Book information, including cover images and descriptions, is provided by the Google Books API and is subject to Google's terms of service and applicable copyright laws.

6. Third-Party Services

Bookworm uses the Google Books API to provide book information. Your use of the App is also subject to Google's Terms of Service:

https://policies.google.com/terms

We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of third-party services.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The App is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

• The App will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Any defects or errors will be corrected
• The App is free of viruses or other harmful components

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bookworm 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, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the App.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without cause or notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

You may stop using the App at any time. If you have an account, you may request deletion of your account and associated data.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use the App after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through the App or visit our About page.