Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using EchoLit, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Service. By using EchoLit, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You will comply with these Terms and all applicable laws
• All information you provide is accurate and current

If you are under 18, you may only use the Service with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and current information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information.

4. Subscriptions and Payments

Subscription Plans

EchoLit offers various subscription plans with different features and pricing. By subscribing, you agree to:

• Pay all applicable fees for your chosen subscription plan
• Provide current, complete, and accurate billing information
• Authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis

Billing and Renewals

Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled before the renewal date. We will charge your payment method on file for the renewal.

Cancellation and Refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period. We do not provide refunds for partial billing periods, except as required by law.

Purchases Through the App Store or Google Play

If you subscribe to EchoLit Plus in our iPhone or Android app, the purchase is made through Apple or Google and is also subject to their terms. Payment is charged to your Apple ID or Google account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you manage or cancel it in your App Store or Google Play account settings, not in EchoLit. Refunds for these purchases are handled by Apple or Google under their policies. The billing, renewal and cancellation terms above apply to subscriptions bought on our website.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

The Service and its original content (excluding public domain books), features, and functionality are owned by EchoLit., Inc and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Public Domain Content

Many books available on EchoLit are in the public domain and sourced from Project Gutenberg. These works are free to read, download, and share according to their respective licenses.

License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms.

6. User-Generated Content

You may create content such as notes, highlights, and annotations ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content, but grant us a license to use it as follows:

• To display your User Content within the Service
• To backup and store your User Content on our servers
• To improve our AI-powered features (in aggregate and anonymized form)

You represent and warrant that your User Content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

7. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Attempt to bypass any security measures or access restrictions
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
• Share your account credentials with others
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Copy, distribute, or modify content in violation of intellectual property rights

8. AI-Powered Services

EchoLit uses artificial intelligence to provide features such as:

• Text explanations and summaries
• Translations
• Reading comprehension assistance
• Personalized recommendations

We use third-party AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Cloud AI) to power these features. Your use of AI features is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Non-payment of fees
• At our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at support@echolit.ai.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, EchoLit., Inc shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, or use
• Cost of substitute services
• Business interruption
• Personal injury or property damage

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

11. Disclaimer

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in New York, New York.

13. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before filing a formal claim, you agree to contact us at support@echolit.ai and attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

Arbitration

If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules, except as modified by these Terms.

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and us individually. To the full extent permitted by law, no arbitration or proceeding shall be joined with another or proceed on a class or collective basis.

14. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of these Terms
• Notify you via email or through the Service
• Provide you with at least 30 days' notice before changes take effect

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of the revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

15. Contact Information