Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ReadNext ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

ReadNext is a free book recommendation website that helps you discover books similar to ones you already enjoy. It runs in your browser and has no user accounts.

3. Use of the Service

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes to discover book recommendations.

3.2 Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purposes or activities
• Attempt to overwhelm the Service with excessive requests or automated traffic
• Use the Service in any way that could damage, disable, or impair it
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service

4. Content and Recommendations

4.1 Source of Content

Book titles, authors, descriptions, ratings, and recommendations are derived from the public goodbooks-10k dataset (licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0), and cover images are loaded from third parties including Goodreads, Open Library, and Amazon. ReadNext does not create, control, or endorse this content.

4.2 No Responsibility for Content

ReadNext makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any book recommendations, titles, descriptions, ratings, or cover images. You acknowledge that:

• Recommendations are generated algorithmically from historical reader-rating data
• Content may include materials that some users find offensive, inappropriate, or objectionable
• ReadNext is not responsible for the content of books recommended or displayed through the Service

4.3 User Discretion

You are solely responsible for evaluating and deciding whether to read or purchase any books discovered through the Service.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 External Services

The Service relies on third-party services, including:

• Goodreads, Open Library, and Amazon for book cover images
• Amazon for book purchase links

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

5.2 External Links

The Service may contain links to external websites (such as Amazon). ReadNext is not responsible for the content, terms, or privacy practices of these external sites.

6. Service Modifications

ReadNext reserves the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
• Change these Terms at any time by posting updated Terms on the Service

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. READNEXT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
• UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE SERVICE
• SECURITY OF DATA TRANSMISSION

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, READNEXT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• DAMAGES ARISING FROM THIRD-PARTY CONTENT OR RECOMMENDATIONS
• LOST PROFITS OR DATA
• SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS

9. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle information when you use the Service.

10. General Provisions

10.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and ReadNext regarding the Service.

10.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

10.3 No Waiver

ReadNext's failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, you can contact us at: readnext@proton.me