Terms & Conditions

Welcome to Read Wave, operated by Readwave Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our digital bookstore at https://www.readwave.shop (“Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree, please refrain from using our Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

  • By accessing this Site, you accept these Terms in full.

  • Do not continue using Read Wave if you do not accept all of the Terms.

2. Cookies & Tracking

  • We use cookies to personalize your experience and collect site usage analytics.

  • Some cookies are required for Site operation and do not require your consent; others are optional.

  • Third-party cookies may be set through integrated services (e.g. embedded video players).

  • You may disable optional cookies via your browser settings; however, this may impact Site functionality.

3. Intellectual Property & License

  • Except where otherwise noted, Readwave Inc. or its licensors own the intellectual property rights to all materials on Read Wave.

  • You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to access and use the content for your personal, non-commercial use only.

  • You may not copy, distribute, republish, resell, or exploit content for commercial purposes.

4. User-Generated Comments

Certain areas of the Site may allow users to post comments:

  • Readwave Inc. does not pre-screen or endorse user comments.

  • Comments reflect the opinions of individual users, not Readwave Inc.

  • We reserve the right to monitor, remove, or disable any user’s comments for any reason, including those deemed offensive or violative of these Terms.

  • By posting comments, you affirm that:

    • You own the rights or have permission to post the content;

    • You do not infringe any third-party rights;

    • Your content is not defamatory, unlawful, or obscene;

    • You are not soliciting or promoting commercial activity.

  • You grant Readwave Inc. a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and edit your comments.

5. Hyperlinking Policy

5.1. Entities Allowed to Link Without Prior Approval

  • Government agencies

  • Search engines

  • News organizations

  • Accredited business directories, excluding charitable organizations

These may link to our content if the link:

  1. Is not deceptive

  2. Does not imply endorsement

  3. Fits contextually within their site

5.2 Approved External Link Requests

We may approve links from:

  • Community sites, consumer/business resources

  • Non-profit, academic, or trade association websites

Approval is evaluated based on reputational alignment and context.

5.3 Link Removal Requests

  • We reserve the right to request removal of any links we deem inappropriate.

  • You agree to comply immediately with any such request.

6. Content Liability & Disclaimers

  • We are not responsible for content on external sites linking to us.

  • Links must not appear on websites containing defamatory, obscene, infringing, or criminal content.

  • Readwave Inc. does not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or continuous availability of the Site content.

Disclaimer of Warranties

  • The Site and its content are provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind.

  • We disclaim all implied warranties, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Limitation of Liability

  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, Readwave Inc. is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from site use.

  • We do not limit liability for death, bodily injury, fraud, or any liability not permitted by applicable law.

7. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for violations of these Terms or unauthorized conduct.

8. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [Insert State], U.S.A., without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts located in [Insert County/State].

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Upon changes, the “Last Updated” date will reflect the revision. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
📧 Admin@readwave.shop