Terms of Service for Hello Books Interactive
Last Updated: July 29, 2024
Welcome to Hello Books Interactive (“Hello Books Interactive”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). These terms of service (the “Terms”) set out the terms and conditions for using and enjoying our digital books, websites, and other services (the “Services”). By accessing our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and acknowledge you have had an opportunity to read our Privacy Policy and are aware of our data collection practices. These Terms apply to all our Services, including any updates, enhancements, new features, and/or the addition of any new web properties. It's important that you read these documents thoroughly as they outline your legal rights and obligations with respect to your use of our Services.
Electronic transactions and communications are used for all interactions with us. By accepting these Terms, you consent to transact with us electronically. These Terms remain effective until terminated by either you or us, in accordance with these terms.
Please read these Terms carefully and pay particular attention to these items:
I. GENERAL TERMS
A. ELIGIBILITY
To use our Services, you must be at least 13 years old or have the consent of a parent or guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms. If you're under 13, your parent or guardian must also read and agree to our Privacy Policy and these Terms on your behalf.
As a user, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password, and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. If you have been previously banned from using any Services then you may not use our Services.
Notwithstanding the above provisions, if you are located in a country that requires parental consent for Services to collect or use your data at a higher age than 13 (e.g., certain countries following the General Data Protection Regulation) AND you are under that country’s specified age, you must not use any part of the Services or submit any personal information to us through the Services or otherwise unless a) consent was given or authorized by the holder of parental responsibility of that child and b) you receive a Notice that consent was confirmed from us.
Parents who believe we might have any information from or about a child under thirteen (13) may submit a request to
compliance@HelloBooksInteractive.com and we will promptly take the necessary steps to delete all such information and to notify you of the same.
B. PRIVACY POLICY & CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
The personal information you supply to us, including purchasing information, along with any information that we obtain through your use of our Services are subject to our Privacy Policy. Your use of our Services signifies your continued consent to our data collection practices, as identified on our Privacy Policy, and reviewable at our Privacy-Policy page
here.
We reserve the right to make changes to these Terms and our Privacy Policy at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes through our Services or, with your consent, via email. By providing your email during registration for any of our Services or through our affiliates, you agree that we may provide you notices and other information concerning our Services electronically. Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes your continued acceptance of the new terms.
C. OWNERSHIP AND LIMITED LICENSE
The Services are owned or licensed by us and are protected by Intellectual Property Rights and other proprietary rights laws. We reserve all right, title, and interest in and to the Services, including without limitation all Intellectual Property Rights and other proprietary rights, that are not explicitly granted to you in these Terms. Your permitted use of the Services is limited by the Intellectual Property Rights of
Hello Books Interactive.
Subject to your agreement and continuing compliance with these Terms and any other relevant policies, we grant you a non-commercial, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, limited license, subject to the limitations, to access and use the Services for your own entertainment and informational purposes. You agree that you will not use the Services for any other purpose, except as explicitly provided by these Terms.
Any use of the Services in violation of the law, these Terms, or these License Limitations is strictly prohibited, and may result in the immediate revocation of your limited license at our sole judgment or may subject you to liability for violations of law.
D. TERM & TERMINATION
Unless modified or amended by us, these Terms shall remain in full force and effect. Termination of any license granted by us under these Terms does not affect any other provisions of these Terms. We reserve the right to terminate your use of our Services if you violate these Terms, our Privacy Policy, our End User License Agreements (“EULAs”), any rule or guideline posted through our Services, or for any other reason in our sole discretion.
You acknowledge that:
(i) We may in our sole and absolute discretion provide subsequent amendments, versions, enhancements, modifications, upgrades, or patches related to any part of the Services;
(ii) We have absolute and sole discretion to immediately terminate or restrict access to the Services, or any portion of the Services at any time, for any reason, without Notice and without liability to you;
(iii) Access to the Services may be interrupted for reasons within or beyond our control, and that we cannot and do not guarantee you will be able to use the Services whenever you wish to do so;
(iv) We may not offer the Services in all countries or geographic locations; and
(v) You are solely responsible for any internet connection and/or mobile fees that you may incur when using our Services.
II. OWNERSHIP & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
A. OWNERSHIP OF THE SERVICES
The Services are owned or licensed by Hello Books Interactive and are protected by Intellectual Property Rights and other proprietary rights laws. We retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Services, including Intellectual Property Rights and other proprietary rights, not explicitly granted to you in these Terms.
B. LIMITED LICENSE
Subject to your agreement and ongoing compliance with these Terms and relevant policies, we grant you a non-commercial, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, limited license to access and use the Services solely for your entertainment and informational purposes, as explicitly provided by these Terms.
C. USE RESTRICTIONS
Using the Services in violation of the law, these Terms, or these License Limitations is strictly prohibited. Such violations may result in the immediate revocation of your limited license at our sole discretion or subject you to liability for violations of the law.
D. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
"Hello Books Interactive Content," includes virtual assets, text, forum posts, Artificial Intelligence, chat postings, messages, music, sound, pictures, videos, graphics, and audio-visual works, as well as the design and appearance of our Services, characters, icons, upgrades, links, features, and other Content.
We retain all Intellectual Property Rights in the Content on our Services. You are granted a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Services, downloading material for personal, non-commercial use only.
E. USE OF CONTENT
Unless expressly authorized by us, you may not distribute, publicly perform, display, lease, sell, transmit, transfer, publish, edit, copy, create derivative works, rent, sublicense, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or make unauthorized use of our Content. You agree not to use any Content in connection with unauthorized products or services, or in any manner that may cause confusion among consumers, disclose confidential information, or disparage us or our affiliates, third-party developers, and partners.
F. TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS
The "Hello Books Interactive" logo, name, and all graphics on our Services are trademarks of Hello Books Interactive. Except as stated otherwise, nothing on our Services grants you a license to use any of our trademarks, service marks, logos, or other Intellectual Property Rights.
Use, reproduction, copying, or redistribution of our Intellectual Property Rights without our prior written permission is prohibited. Any trademarks or service marks on our Website and Services not owned by Hello Books Interactive are the property of their respective owners.
III. COMMUNITY GUIDELINES & EXTERNAL CONTRIBUTIONS
A. COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
Our Services are governed by these Terms, including these Community Guidelines. We've crafted these guidelines to foster a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone. By using our Services, you agree to follow the rules of the road, and will:
(i) Refrain from engaging in behavior that is defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, bullying, slanderous, racist, or offensive.
(ii) Avoid posting or sharing obscene, pornographic, or harmful content, including viruses, spyware, or other malicious software.
(iii) Use our services lawfully, respecting intellectual property rights and avoiding any form of illegal activity or unethical exploitation of our services.
(iv) Provide accurate and truthful information, respect age restrictions, and engage in behavior that enhances, not disrupts, the community experience.
(v) Select appropriate and respectful account names, and refrain from account-related misconduct like account sharing or boosting.
(vi) Respect service mechanics, avoid exploiting bugs, and do not engage in actions that defraud or deceive other users.
Finally, you acknowledge that we may modify these guidelines and that violations may lead to disciplinary actions including, but not limited to, account suspension or termination.
B. EXTERNAL CONTRIBUTIONS POLICY
We value your feedback but please refrain from submitting external contributions, including creative ideas, suggestions, or materials (collectively, "Contributions"). If you do, please understand that we may freely use them without any compensation to you. By sharing Contributions, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive right, and license to use them for any purpose, commercial or otherwise. You also agree to take any necessary actions to ensure the validity of these rights.
IV. DISCLAIMERS, LIMITATIONS, & INDEMNITY
A. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. You understand and agree that your use of our Services is at your own risk.
B. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hello Books Interactive will 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 (i) your use or inability to use our Services; (ii) any unauthorized access to or use of our Services and/or any personal information stored therein; (iii) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our Services; (iv) any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or similar vulnerabilities that may be transmitted to or through our Services by any third party; or (v) any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of your use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the Services, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
C. INDEMNITY
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hello Books Interactive, its affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and partners from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including, but not limited to, reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with (i) your access to or use of our Services; (ii) your violation of these Terms or any other applicable terms, policies, warnings, or instructions provided by us or a third party in relation to the Services; (iii) your violation of any applicable law or any rights of any third party.
V. MISCELLANEOUS
A. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in [Your City], [Your State], for any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or our Services.
B. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision will be deemed severable from these Terms and will not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
C. WAIVER
Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
D. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us concerning your use of our Services, and they supersede any prior agreements or understandings between you and us relating to such use.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: support@Hello Books Interactive.com
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at
itsyou@hellobooksinteractive.com or fill send us a message directly via our contact form located
here.