Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of The Reading Clubwebsite and services at thereadingclub.in (“the Platform”), operated by The Reading Club (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to these Terms.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Platform. By using the Platform, you represent that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Platform on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that organisation.

2. Waitlist and username reservation

During our pre-launch phase, you may join the waitlist and reserve a username. Username reservations are not guaranteed indefinitely — we reserve the right to release inactive reservations or modify reservation policies before launch. Usernames must not impersonate others, infringe trademarks, or contain offensive or misleading content.

3. Accounts

When the Platform launches, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account. Notify us immediately at hello@thereadingclub.in if you suspect unauthorised access.

4. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Post content that is unlawful, harassing, defamatory, hateful, sexually explicit, or otherwise objectionable.
• Share spoilers outside designated, progress-gated discussion threads.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation.
• Use the Platform for spam, phishing, or unsolicited commercial messaging.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Platform, other accounts, or our systems.
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access the Platform without our written permission.
• Violate any applicable law, including copyright and intellectual property laws.

We may remove content and suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules, at our sole discretion.

5. User content

You retain ownership of content you post on the Platform. By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content solely to operate and promote the Platform. You represent that you have the right to post your content and that it does not violate any third-party rights.

6. Book clubs and discussions

Discussion threads, book clubs, and community features are provided for informational and social purposes. We do not endorse opinions expressed by users. Chapter-gated spoiler filters are a convenience feature — we cannot guarantee that all spoilers will be prevented. Use discussions at your own discretion.

7. Local meetups and events

The Platform may facilitate coordination of in-person meetups and events. We do not organise, supervise, or guarantee the safety of offline gatherings. You attend events at your own risk. Event organisers are solely responsible for their events. We recommend meeting in public places and exercising reasonable caution.

8. Book swap marketplace

Peer-to-peer book listings connect buyers, sellers, and swappers directly. The Reading Club is a listing platform only — we are not a party to any transaction, do not handle payments, and do not verify the condition, authenticity, or legality of listed books. All exchanges are between users. Meet in safe, public locations and use your own judgment. We are not liable for disputes, losses, or damages arising from book swap transactions.

9. Intellectual property

The Platform, including its design, branding, logos, and original content (excluding user content), is owned by The Reading Club and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary materials without written permission.

10. Disclaimer of warranties

The Platform is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

11. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Reading Club and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of the Platform. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, or ₹1,000, whichever is greater.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Reading Club from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Platform, your content, or your violation of these Terms.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause or notice. You may stop using the Platform at any time. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability) will survive.

14. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the revised Terms on this page with an updated date. Material changes may be communicated via email or an in-app notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

15. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

16. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at hello@thereadingclub.in.