ReadEasy – Terms and Conditions

<h1>ReadEasy – Terms and Conditions</h1>

<p>
  These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the ReadEasy service (the “Service”).
  By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
</p>

<h2>1. Acceptance of Terms</h2>
<p>
  By using the Service, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
</p>

<h2>2. Changes to Terms</h2>
<p>
  We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes become effective when posted on this page.
  Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.
</p>

<h2>3. Use of the Service</h2>

<h3>3.1 Eligibility and Authority</h3>
<p>
  The Service may be used by individuals of any age.
</p>
<p>
  If you are under the age of 13, you may use the Service only with the
  verifiable consent of a parent or legal guardian, or through a school
  or educational organization that has obtained such consent on your behalf.
</p>
<p>
  If you are under 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has
  reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.
</p>
<p>
  If you use the Service on behalf of a school, company, or other organization,
  you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
</p>

<h3>3.2 User Accounts</h3>
<p>
  Some features may require an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information and to keep your
  account information up to date. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account
  credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.
</p>

<h3>3.3 Acceptable Use</h3>
<p>You agree not to misuse the Service. You will not:</p>
<ul>
  <li>use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations</li>
  <li>upload or submit content that you do not have the right to use</li>
  <li>submit content that is unlawful, harmful, or infringes another person’s rights</li>
  <li>attempt to disrupt, reverse engineer, or compromise the Service or its security</li>
  <li>use the Service to generate or distribute malware, phishing, or other harmful content</li>
</ul>
<p>
  You are responsible for the content you submit and how you use the Service’s output.
</p>

<h2>4. Intellectual Property</h2>
<p>
  The Service and its underlying technology, including software, design, logos, and website content, are owned by
  or licensed to ReadEasy and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute,
  sell, or lease any part of the Service except as permitted by these Terms or with our written permission.
</p>

<h2>5. Your Content</h2>
<p>
  You retain ownership of the content you submit to the Service (“Input”) and any results produced by the Service
  based on your Input (“Output”). ReadEasy does not claim ownership of your Input or Output. You represent that you
  have the rights necessary to submit the Input and to use the Output for your intended purpose.
</p>

<h2>6. Output and Use Disclaimers</h2>
<p>The Service is designed to support simplification, translation, and summarization. You acknowledge:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Output may contain errors, omissions, or unintended meaning changes. You are responsible for reviewing and verifying Output before using it.</li>
  <li>Simplification and summarization may reduce context or nuance.</li>
  <li>The Service is not a substitute for professional advice. Do not rely on it as the sole basis for legal, medical, financial, or other high-stakes decisions.</li>
  <li>You are responsible for ensuring your use of the Service and Output complies with academic integrity policies and any applicable rules set by your school or institution.</li>
</ul>

<h2>7. Termination</h2>
<p>
  We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time if we reasonably believe you have violated these
  Terms or misused the Service. You may stop using the Service at any time.
</p>

<h2>8. Disclaimer of Warranties</h2>
<p>
  The Service is provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties,
  express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
  We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
</p>

<h2>9. Limitation of Liability</h2>
<p>
  To the fullest extent permitted by law, ReadEasy will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential,
  or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of the
  Service or these Terms, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
</p>

<h2>10. Indemnification</h2>
<p>
  You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ReadEasy from and against claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses,
  including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of your use of the Service, your Input, your violation of these Terms,
  or your violation of any rights of another person.
</p>

<h2>11. Privacy</h2>
<p>
Our collection and use of information is described in our <a href="/privacy">Privacy Policy</a>. By using the Service, you agree to the collection
  and use of information as described there.
</p>

<h2>12. Governing Law</h2>
<p>
  These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.
  Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service will be brought in the state or federal courts located in
  Santa Clara County, California, and you consent to their jurisdiction.
</p>

<h2>13. Contact</h2>
<p>
  If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at <a href="mailto:info@readeasy.org">info@readeasy.org</a>.
</p>