BookBranch LLC, a Florida limited liability company
Effective Date: July 19, 2025

1. ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS

1.1 These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a binding contract between BookBranch LLC ("BookBranch," "Company," "we," or "us") and you, the individual or entity who accesses or uses the BookBranch website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

1.2 By creating an account, uploading content, browsing projects, or otherwise using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and by each of the following documents, which are incorporated by reference:

• Privacy Policy

• Community Guidelines / Acceptable‑Use Policy

• Creator Agreement

• DMCA Copyright Policy
  
  

If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

1.3 Updates. We may update these Terms from time to time. We will (a) post the revised Terms with a new "Effective Date" and (b) provide notice via e‑mail or an in‑product banner on your next login if the changes are material. Your continued use of the Services after such notice constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. ELIGIBILITY

2.1 You must be at least 13 years old (and at least 18 to purchase a Creator subscription) and have legal capacity to enter this contract. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements and that all information you provide is true and complete.

2.2 The Services are intended for use within the United States. We do not knowingly make the Services available where doing so would violate local law.

3. ACCOUNTS AND SECURITY

3.1 You must create an account to access most features. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

3.2 Security Notice. Notify us immediately at support@bookbranch.io of any unauthorized use or security breach. We are not liable for losses resulting from unauthorized use of your account.

4. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS

4.1 Reader Tier (Free)

• Browse public projects.
  

• View and post comments.
  
  

4.2 Creator Tier (USD 20 per month)

Billed automatically until cancelled through the platform where you subscribed (Apple App Store, Google Play). Creator Tier provides:

• Ability to create "Projects" and upload up to 100 GB of files across all projects (overage: USD 0.50 per GB per month).
  

• Community‑management tools.
  

• No right to monetize projects in this initial version (future monetization will be subject to separate terms).
  
  

4.3 Taxes & Price Changes

Taxes are additional where applicable. We will give 30 days' notice before any price change.

4.4 No Refunds

Subscription fees are non‑refundable except where required by law.

5. PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED CONDUCT

5.1 You may use the Services only for lawful purposes in accordance with these Terms.

5.2 You shall not:

1. Upload or share content you do not own or lack permission to use;
   

2. Post defamatory, obscene, hateful, or otherwise unlawful material;
   

3. Infringe intellectual‑property, privacy, or other rights of others;
   

4. Transmit viruses, malware, or engage in activity that disrupts or abuses the Service;
   

5. Reverse‑engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive source code of the Service;
   

6. Use automated scripts, bots, or scraping technologies without our prior written consent;
   

7. Circumvent storage limits or security measures;
   

8. Create multiple accounts to evade restrictions or bans.
   

5.3 Violation of this Section may result in immediate suspension or termination under Section 11.

6. USER CONTENT AND LICENSE

6.1 "User Content" means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, files, or other material you upload or transmit via the Services. You retain all ownership rights in your User Content.

6.2 License to BookBranch. By uploading User Content, you grant BookBranch a worldwide, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free, sublicensable, and transferable licence to host, store, reproduce, display, adapt, publish, and distribute your User Content within the BookBranch platform and its related marketing channels for the purpose of operating, promoting, and improving the Services. This licence ends when you delete the content, except that reasonable back‑ups may persist for up to 30 days.

6.3 Representations. You represent and warrant that:

• You own or otherwise control all rights in your User Content; and
  

• Your User Content does not violate any law or third‑party right.
  

6.4 Indemnification for User Content. You will indemnify BookBranch for any loss or claim arising from your breach of Section 6.3.

7. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT (DMCA)

7.1 BookBranch respects copyright law. If you believe any content infringes your copyright, please submit a compliant notice to our Designated Agent (see DMCA Copyright Policy). The Designated Agent is an individual or department registered with the U.S. Copyright Office to receive such notices.

7.2 Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will remove or disable the content and notify the uploader. Accounts of repeat infringers (two or more valid takedown notices) will be terminated.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF BOOKBRANCH

8.1 The Services, including software, design, text, graphics, logos, and trade names ("BookBranch Content"), are owned by BookBranch or its licensors and protected by U.S. and international IP laws. Even if not yet federally registered, the BOOKBRANCH mark is protected under U.S. common‑law trademark rights. You receive a limited, non‑exclusive, revocable licence to access BookBranch Content for personal, non‑commercial use.

9. DISCLAIMERS

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR‑FREE, OR THAT CONTENT WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE. YOUR USE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BOOKBRANCH 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, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES OR THESE TERMS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS SHALL NOT EXCEED (i) THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID BOOKBRANCH IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM OR (ii) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (USD 100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

11. TERMINATION

11.1 We may suspend or terminate your account or access to the Services at any time, with or without cause or notice.

11.2 Upon termination, your licence to use the Services ceases, but Sections 6, 9, 10, 12, and 15 survive.

11.3 You may delete your account at any time; see our Privacy Policy for data‑retention details.

12. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BookBranch and its affiliates, and their officers, directors, employees, and agents, from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to (a) your use or misuse of the Services; (b) your User Content; and (c) your violation of these Terms or any law.

13. GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

• 13.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, excluding its conflict‑of‑laws rules.

• 13.2 Arbitration & Class‑Action Waiver. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. You and BookBranch waive any right to participate in a class or representative action. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

• 13.3 IP injunction carve‑out. Notwithstanding Section 13.2, either party may seek temporary or permanent injunctive relief for actual or threatened intellectual‑property infringement in the state or federal courts located in Miami Dade County, Florida, and the parties consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in those courts.

14. SERVICE CHANGES AND THROTTLING

We may modify, suspend, throttle, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time. This includes limiting or disabling high‑bandwidth features (such as video streaming) if continued operation would impose unreasonable technical or financial burdens. We will use reasonable efforts to notify affected users, but any interruption or loss of access does not create liability on BookBranch’s part.

15. MISCELLANEOUS

• 15.1 Force Majeure. We are not liable for delays or failure to perform due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including internet outages, third‑party server failures, natural disasters, or governmental actions.

• 15.2 Entire Agreement. These Terms, the incorporated policies referenced in Section 1, and any additional terms BookBranch posts regarding a specific feature constitute the entire agreement between you and BookBranch.

• 15.3 Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and the invalid provision will be interpreted to accomplish its essential purpose to the maximum extent permitted by law.

• 15.4 No Waiver. BookBranch’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other provision.

• 15.5 Assignment. BookBranch may assign these Terms, in whole or in part, at any time with or without notice. You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without BookBranch’s prior written consent.

• 15.6 Headings. Headings and bold type are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

16. CONTACT

For questions about these Terms or the Services, please e‑mail support@bookbranch.io or write to 1065 SW 8th Street #2350 Miami, FL 33130.