Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using Booklyverse (the "Platform"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use the Platform.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Booklyverse. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Platform. By using Booklyverse, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information as necessary.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Author Terms

4.1 Content Ownership

Authors retain all ownership rights to their original content. By publishing on Booklyverse, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and promote your content on the Platform.

4.2 Content Standards

Authors are solely responsible for ensuring their content does not violate any laws, infringe on third-party rights, or contain prohibited material including but not limited to: hate speech, explicit content involving minors, malware, or content promoting violence.

5. Purchases and Payments

5.1 Pricing

All prices are displayed in US Dollars unless otherwise specified. Prices are subject to change without notice. Applicable taxes will be added at checkout.

5.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed through our secure payment infrastructure. Booklyverse is the merchant of record for all transactions. We do not store your complete payment card information.

6. Reader Refund Policy

Readers may request a refund within fourteen (14) days of purchase for qualifying reasons including: technical issues preventing access, duplicate purchases, unauthorized transactions, or content substantially different from its description. Refund requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

7. Author Payments & Refund Handling

7.1 Revenue Share

Authors receive eighty percent (80%) of the net sale price for each book sold through the Platform. Booklyverse retains twenty percent (20%) as a platform fee to cover payment processing, hosting, and platform services.

7.2 Royalty Payments

Booklyverse pays author royalties via ACH bank transfer. By adding a bank account for royalty payments, Authors authorize Booklyverse to: deposit accrued royalties to the Author's designated bank account; deduct amounts owed due to refunds, chargebacks, or adjustments from the Author's royalty balance; and recover negative balances from future earnings.

7.3 Refunds and Adjustments

7.3.1 When a refund is issued, the Author's proportional share (80% of the refunded amount) will be: deducted from the Author's accrued royalty balance if sufficient funds exist; or offset against the Author's future earnings until the balance is restored.

7.3.2 Authors acknowledge that refund recovery may result in a temporary negative balance, which will be reconciled through subsequent sales. Authors are never required to make direct out-of-pocket payments to cover refunds.

7.4 Chargebacks and Disputes

In the event of a payment dispute or chargeback initiated by a reader's financial institution, Booklyverse will notify the Author, recover the Author's share using the methods described above, and reserve the right to recover associated dispute fees in cases of repeated chargebacks or suspected fraud. Authors agree to cooperate with Booklyverse in responding to payment disputes.

7.5 Third-Party Processor Liability

Booklyverse is not liable for delays or withholding of funds caused by third-party payment processors or banking partners. Authors agree that payouts are subject to successful processor settlement, compliance review, KYC verification, and transfer availability.

7.6 Fraud Prevention & Account Holds

Booklyverse reserves the right to temporarily suspend payouts if fraudulent activity, chargeback abuse, unusual transaction patterns, or policy violations are detected. Funds will remain secured and released once verification is complete.

7.7 Minimum Payout Threshold

Authors must accumulate a minimum royalty balance of ten US dollars ($10.00) before requesting a payout. Automatic payouts may be configured with a higher threshold through the Author's payout settings.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Booklyverse's liability for payment-related issues shall not exceed the total fees retained by Booklyverse from the Author's sales in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

8.2 Booklyverse is not liable for: payment processing delays caused by third-party providers; currency conversion fluctuations; banking fees charged by the Author's financial institution; tax obligations or penalties incurred by the Author; or loss of data due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

9. Intellectual Property

The Booklyverse name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of Booklyverse. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent. All content on the Platform, except user-generated content, is owned by Booklyverse and protected by copyright laws.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or any other reason at our sole discretion. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Delaware.

12. Changes to Terms

Booklyverse reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon publication in the Platform's Legal Center unless otherwise stated. Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of material changes via email or platform notification.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at: legal@booklyverse.com