Last Update Date: [2025.3.12]
Welcome to NovelLover, an online reading platform dedicated to providing a rich variety of literary works and various reading materials (hereinafter referred to as the "Platform" or "NovelLover"). These Terms of Service (hereinafter referred to as the "Terms"), together with all the documents mentioned in this agreement and all the operating rules, policies, and procedures that NovelLover may release in the future, comprehensively regulate the relationship between NovelLover and users (i.e., "you"). Here, users include all those who access, publish, or distribute content through the website www.novel-lover.com (including all subdomains and related websites, collectively known as the "Website"), the NovelLover mobile application (including iPhone and Android versions, namely the "App"), other platforms used for accessing, publishing, or distributing content, as well as all those who obtain related services, functions, or content through the above channels (collectively referred to as the "Services" or "Service Content"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and us. Please read them carefully.
When you access or use our Services, it indicates that you have carefully read, fully understood, and agreed to these Terms, and you have the capacity to enter into a valid contract with us. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Platform, and we have not granted you any permission to access, view, or use the Platform.
NovelLover has the right to add to, modify, or delete these Terms at any time. Any changes to these Terms of Use or any terms published on this website shall take effect immediately upon publication. If you continue to use this website after the changes are made, it will be deemed that you have accepted these changes. NovelLover may add to, modify, discontinue, delete, or suspend any other content published on this website, such as works, at any time without prior notice and without assuming any liability.
To use the Platform, you must be at least 13 years old (in some jurisdictions, a higher age may be required). By agreeing to these Terms, you represent and warrant to us that:
1. You are at least 13 years old;
2. You have not been suspended or terminated from using the Services previously;
3. Your registration and use of the Platform comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
If you use the Services on behalf of an entity, organization, or company, you must ensure that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms and agree to fulfill these Terms on behalf of that organization. If we find that a person under the age of 13 or someone who does not meet the above eligibility criteria is using the NovelLover Services, we will terminate their account.
To use the Platform, you are required to register for a NovelLover account ("Account"). All the account information you submit during the registration process and any additional information you supplement later should be accurate, truthful, and kept up to date.
Your Account is unique and personal to you. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Account and password and restricting others' access to it. At the same time, you are liable for all purchases and other activities that occur under your Account. You must keep the login credentials for registering with NovelLover confidential and assume full responsibility for all activities carried out using those credentials. If you suspect that your Account has been accessed by unauthorized persons, please contact us immediately.
You have the right to delete your Account, but you should be aware that once your Account is deleted, you will no longer be able to access or use all or part of the functions of the Platform.
You can register and log in to NovelLover using the login functions provided by third-party platforms (such as Facebook, Google, and Apple). When using third-party login, in addition to complying with these Terms, you also need to abide by the relevant terms of service of the third-party platform.
If we reasonably determine that you have failed to comply with these Terms, our Privacy Policy, or any other relevant policies, we reserve the right to disable, suspend, or terminate your Account at our sole discretion at any time.
1. Unless otherwise agreed, the Services are only for your personal, non-commercial use.
2. You should use the Services in the manner specified or approved by us. Your rights under these Terms are non-transferable.
3. It is strictly prohibited to use plugins or third-party tools that have not been authorized by us to interfere with, damage, modify, or affect the Services.
Any violation of the above provisions will be deemed a serious breach.
The Services may be provided free of charge. In such cases, you agree to receive advertisements and other information pushed by us. We reserve the right to suspend, modify, or terminate the free Services at our sole discretion at any time.
The validity period of your membership is the duration agreed upon when you subscribe. You can choose to renew it automatically on a monthly basis until you terminate it actively. To use the Services, you need to have a device that supports the Platform and access to the Internet, and you also need to provide a valid and available payment method (which can be updated as needed). If you choose the automatic renewal option, to avoid additional charges, you need to cancel your membership at least 24 hours before the start of the renewal cycle. The subscription plans are provided directly by us. Different plans may come with additional terms, such as special offers, which will be explained to you in detail during the registration process or through other channels.
The subscription fee for the Services and other fees (such as taxes and transaction fees) can be charged in a lump sum. If you choose automatic renewal, the fees will be deducted from your selected payment method on the calendar day corresponding to the date when you first made the payment (if the payment method is rejected or changed for other reasons, the deduction date will be adjusted accordingly). After you subscribe, we will authorize your payment method for future subscription fees, and your account balance or credit limit will be adjusted accordingly.
The valid payment methods are displayed on the Account page, and you can update your payment method at any time. You authorize us to deduct fees from the selected payment method. If the primary payment method fails, we have the right to deduct the outstanding fees from other payment methods you have associated with your account. You are responsible for all outstanding fees. If the payment method is rejected, we may suspend your account and restore the service after you have settled the arrears. Some payment methods may incur additional fees (such as exchange fees or handling fees), which shall be borne by you.
You can cancel your subscription at any time and can still use the Services within the paid subscription period. We do not provide partial refunds or credits if the Services are terminated in the middle of a billing cycle. If you registered for the Services through a third party, you need to cancel the subscription through that third party (for example, if you made the payment through an in-app store, you can turn off the "Auto-renew" option in the third-party account settings).
We may adjust the subscription plans and prices of the Services at any time, and relevant changes and notifications will be carried out in accordance with these Terms.
Unless otherwise specified in these Terms, payments are generally non-refundable. If you cancel your subscription, you can still use the Services until the end of the billing cycle. We have the right to decide at our sole discretion to provide you or other subscribers with a refund, discount, or other preferential treatment at an appropriate time.
In addition to these Terms, the promotional activities launched by NovelLover may have special rules. By participating in a promotional activity, you agree to and accept these additional terms, which will be explained to you in detail when the activity is launched. Before participating, please read the activity rules carefully. In case of any conflict between the activity rules and these Terms, the activity rules shall prevail.
All the content in the Services, including software, images, text, graphics, illustrations, trademarks, patents, copyrights, audio, video, music, etc., as well as the overall style of the Services and all the intellectual property rights related to them (collectively referred to as the "Service Content"), are either owned by NovelLover or licensed for use by NovelLover. Without the explicit permission of these Terms, it is strictly prohibited to use the Service Content for any other purpose. Without the prior written consent of us or (if applicable) the licensor, it is prohibited to download, copy, distribute, display, sell, license, or utilize this content. We and the licensor reserve all rights that have not been explicitly granted.
Subject to your strict compliance with these Terms and to the extent that we are legally able to grant rights, NovelLover grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable license to use the intellectual property, which is limited to accessing works, using the Platform, and other purposes explicitly specified in these Terms.
It should be clear that these Terms do not transfer our or third parties' intellectual property rights to you. The relevant rights, ownership, and interests still belong to NovelLover or the licensor.
NovelLover encourages you to interact on the Platform, and you can submit non-content materials. Any comments or feedback (collectively referred to as "Comments") you submit through the Platform or other channels (such as emails, message boards, or work reviews), NovelLover has the right to use them for any purpose in all media permanently without assuming any obligations or liabilities to you. If you want to keep your comments confidential, please do not submit or share them.
Comments shall not contain or involve the following:
1. Infringing, violating, or misappropriating any third-party rights, such as copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other intellectual property or proprietary rights;
2. Slandering, defaming, libeling, or infringing on others' privacy, publicity rights, or other property rights;
3. Violating any other policies of NovelLover or guidelines related to user-generated content;
4. Causing NovelLover to violate laws and regulations.
If any Comment violates the above provisions, we have the right to decide at our sole discretion, without notifying you, to terminate or suspend your account or immediately delete the relevant Comment.
When using products or services provided by a third party on the Platform, you need to comply with this agreement and the third-party user agreement simultaneously. In case of disputes, NovelLover and the third party shall bear their respective responsibilities in accordance with the law.
The Platform may contain links or embedded materials from third-party content (such as other websites and third-party services). We have not reviewed this content, and it is provided only for the convenience of users, advertising purposes, or other related purposes. NovelLover's linking to or embedding of third-party content does not mean endorsement or recommendation of their goods, services, etc. We do not assume any responsibility for the third-party content, the accuracy of its information, or the quality of its products or services.
Unless prohibited by law, you shall not:
1. Copy, distribute, publicly display, or perform the Service Content;
2. Modify the Services;
3. Interfere with or circumvent the security or access control mechanisms of the Services.
If the law prohibits you from using the Services, please do not use them.
You shall not change or modify the Platform and can only access it through the methods authorized by NovelLover. Using automated tools such as robots and spiders to access the Platform is prohibited.
The Platform is provided "as is", "in its existing state", and "with all known and unknown defects". The risk of using the Platform is borne by you, and you need to operate it with caution.
NovelLover does not guarantee that the Platform and related functions will always be available, uninterrupted, free from interference, error-free, or protected from security threats such as viruses and malware. The risk of using the Platform and obtaining materials or content through it is borne by you. We are not liable for any damage to devices, data loss, or other losses caused by the use.
NovelLover does not guarantee the availability, timely delivery, performance, or pricing accuracy of works or other intellectual property on the Platform. For example, we do not guarantee that subsequent chapters of e-books will be published on time, that e-books will remain available, or that the prices of works will be stable.
We are not responsible for storing the comments you submit and do not promise to keep them. You need to back up the comments you upload on your own.
NovelLover shall not be liable for service interruptions or other problems caused by force majeure factors, such as natural disasters, wars, government actions, and technical failures that are beyond our control.
When using the Services, you need to comply with relevant laws and regulations and respect local morals and customs. You shall bear the responsibility for any illegal or unethical behavior on your own.
Please do not use the Services to involve NovelLover in political or public events. Otherwise, we have the right to suspend or terminate the provision of Services to you.
When using the Services, you should comply with laws, regulations, and these Terms and shall not engage in the following illegal or unethical activities:
1. Publishing, spreading, or storing content that is exploitative, pornographic, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, hateful, defamatory, sexually explicit, violent, inflammatory, or discriminatory based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, age, etc.;
2. Publishing, spreading, or storing content that infringes on others' intellectual property rights, trade secrets, or other legitimate rights;
3. Deliberately fabricating false information and concealing the truth to mislead others;
4. Publishing, spreading advertising or spam information;
5. Commercially exploiting the content on the Platform;
6. Other behaviors that violate applicable laws or these Terms.
If you violate these Terms, relevant authorities may file a lawsuit against you, impose a fine, or take other sanctions and require our cooperation. You need to compensate for the losses caused in accordance with the law, and we will not assume any liability.
If we discover or receive a report that the information you have published violates these Terms, we have the right to make our own judgment and take technical measures, such as deleting, blocking, or disconnecting links. At the same time, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the Services, restrict, freeze, or terminate your Account, and the fees you have already paid will not be refunded. We may also pursue legal liability against you in accordance with the law depending on the nature of your conduct.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, in no event shall NovelLover be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages of any kind, whether based on contract, tort (including negligence), personal injury, property damage, breach of warranty, or strict liability, even if NovelLover has been advised of the possibility of such damages and regardless of whether any other remedy fails of its essential purpose. If you are dissatisfied with the Platform or these Terms, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the Platform. This limitation of liability is an essential part of the basis of the bargain between the parties.
If any part of this limitation of liability is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, NovelLover's total liability to you for all claims arising out of or related to your use of the Platform and/or these Terms shall in no event exceed five hundred United States dollars (USD $500).
You shall be responsible for your use of the Platform and shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless NovelLover and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and licensors (collectively referred to as the "NovelLover Related Parties") from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with:
1. Your access to, use of, or alleged use of the Platform;
2. Your violation of any provision of these Terms, any representation, warranty, or agreement referred to in these Terms, or any applicable laws and regulations;
3. Your infringement of any third-party rights, including but not limited to intellectual property rights, rights of publicity, or privacy rights;
4. Any disputes between you and a third party.
NovelLover reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any claim for which indemnification is sought by us, and in such case, you shall cooperate with us at your
NovelLover has the right to suspend or terminate the Services, terminate the service agreement and legal relationship between both parties, and the fees you have already paid will not be refunded.
NovelLover respects intellectual property rights and is committed to ensuring that there is no infringing content on the Platform. If you believe that the content on the Platform has infringed your intellectual property rights, you may send an email to [mail.novellover@gmail.com] with the subject "Notice of Infringement". The email should contain:
1. The electronic or physical signature of the authorized representative of the owner of the copyright (or other intellectual property rights);
2. A description of the copyrighted work (or other intellectual property rights) that you claim has been infringed;
3. The specific location of the infringing material on the Platform;
4. Your email address, mailing address, and/or telephone number;
5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright (or other intellectual property rights) owner, its agent, or the law;
6. A statement made under penalty of perjury that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright (or other intellectual property rights) owner or an authorized representative.
If you believe that an intellectual property infringement notice has been wrongly issued against you, you may submit a "Counter Notice of Infringement" to NovelLover, which should include:
1. Your physical or electronic signature;
2. Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled;
3. A statement made under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification;
4. Your full name, email address, and mailing address.
The notice or counter notice you submit must be truthful, and you may be held personally liable if it is found to be false. It is recommended that you consult a legal advisor before submitting a notice or counter notice. Please note that regardless of whether we disable or remove the material in accordance with the above provisions, we may disclose your identity to the third party who has alleged the infringement, as well as the content of the notice or counter notice. You acknowledge and agree that such disclosure by us does not violate any of your rights, including the right to privacy.
Using the Services shall be deemed that you have read and accepted the binding force of this Agreement.
We reserve the right to modify this Agreement as we deem appropriate. The latest version of the Terms will be available for viewing on the relevant service page.
After the terms of this Agreement are changed, if you continue to use the software or Services provided by us, it will be deemed that you have accepted the revised Agreement. If you do not accept the changes, you should stop using them.
You agree that these Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States of America, excluding any conflict of laws principles that might lead to the application of the laws of other jurisdictions. Regardless of the principles of conflict of laws, the interpretation, implementation, and the rights and obligations of both parties under these Terms shall be subject to the laws of the State of California.
Any disputes, claims, or controversies between you and NovelLover arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the relationship between the parties (whether based on contract, tort, fraud, misrepresentation, or any other legal theory, and whether the disputes occur during the term of these Terms or after their termination) shall be resolved by binding arbitration. The arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules in effect at the time of filing the notice of arbitration. The arbitration shall take place in Los Angeles, California, United States of America, unless otherwise agreed by the parties. The language of the arbitration shall be English.
Regardless of any part of this Agreement being partially invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall be binding on both parties.
Protecting users' personal information is a fundamental principle of NovelLover. When you register for an account on the Platform or use the Services, you may be required to provide some necessary information. Regarding our collection, use, storage, and disclosure of your personal information, please read our Privacy Policy carefully. Our Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into these Terms and forms an integral part of these Terms.
Please refer to our Privacy Policy. In case of any inconsistency between this Agreement and the Privacy Policy, this Agreement shall prevail. If this Agreement does not cover relevant provisions in the Privacy Policy, the provisions of the Privacy Policy shall apply.
All legal notices required to be given under these Terms shall be in writing and sent by email to the following email address of NovelLover: [mail.novellover@gmail.com]. By using the Platform, you consent that any notice sent to you electronically by NovelLover satisfies any legal requirement for communication or notice. You agree to keep all contact information in your Account up to date. If you fail to update your Account or contact information in a timely manner, we shall not be liable for any resulting consequences.
Contact us at: [mail.novellover@gmail.com].