Effective Date: February 13, 2026 · Last Updated: February 13, 2026
Welcome to IvyReader. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the IvyReader platform, including our website at theivyreader.com, our mobile applications, and all related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
By creating an account, accessing, or using IvyReader, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age and agree to comply with these Terms. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.
IvyReader is a reading accountability platform that helps users track their reading progress, set goals, build reading habits, and connect with a community of readers. The Service includes:
To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
You must notify us immediately at support@theivyreader.com if you become aware of any unauthorized use of your account.
IvyReader offers the following subscription plans:
Subscriptions are billed on a recurring monthly basis. By subscribing, you authorize IvyReader to charge your payment method on each billing cycle. All payments are processed securely through Stripe, Inc.
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial billing periods, except as required by applicable law.
We reserve the right to modify subscription pricing. Any price changes will be communicated at least 30 days in advance and will take effect at the start of your next billing cycle.
You retain ownership of all content you submit through the Service, including reading notes, reviews, social posts, and profile information ("User Content"). By posting User Content, you grant IvyReader a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your User Content in connection with operating the Service.
You agree not to post User Content that:
We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or that we determine, in our sole discretion, is harmful to the Service or its users.
The Service, including its design, features, content, trademarks, and underlying technology, is owned by IvyReader and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service without our prior written consent.
You agree not to:
We may suspend or terminate your account at any time if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that we determine is harmful to the Service, other users, or third parties. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IVYREADER AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO IVYREADER IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless IvyReader and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Service, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in New York, New York. You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.