Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 7, 2026 · Last updated: April 2026

Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using the LitList mobile application (the “App”), operated by LitList (“we,” “us,” or “our”). The App is available on iOS and Android.

By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

1. Acceptance and Eligibility

By using the App, you represent that:

You are at least 13 years of age (or 16 in the European Economic Area). This age requirement applies to account holders. Children of any age may be tracked by their parent or guardian through the Family Shelf feature (see Section 7).
If you are between 13 and 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the App
You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
Your use of the App complies with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction

We reserve the right to refuse or revoke access to anyone at any time for any lawful reason.

2. Licence to Use the App

2.1 Grant of Licence

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, LitList grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to download and use the App on devices you own or control, solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes.

2.2 Restrictions

You may not:

Copy, modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works of the App
Reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, or attempt to derive the source code of the App, except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable law
Sell, sublicense, rent, lease, or otherwise distribute the App to any third party
Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices or labels on the App
Use the App for any unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the App or its infrastructure
Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to interact with the App

2.3 Apple App Store Terms

If you download the App from Apple’s App Store, you acknowledge that:

This licence is between you and LitList only, not with Apple Inc.
Apple has no obligation to provide any maintenance or support for the App
Apple is not responsible for any claims relating to the App, including product liability, legal compliance, or consumer protection claims — those responsibilities rest with LitList
In the event of any third-party claim that the App infringes intellectual property rights, LitList (not Apple) is responsible for the investigation, defence, settlement, and discharge of such claim
Your use of the App must comply with the App Store Terms of Service
Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them against you

2.4 Google Play Terms

If you download the App from Google Play, you acknowledge that:

This licence is between you and LitList only, not with Google LLC
Google has no obligation to provide maintenance, support, or warranty for the App
Your use of the App must comply with the Google Play Terms of Service
Google is not responsible for any claims relating to the App

3. Account Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
Keep your login credentials confidential and not share them with others
Notify us immediately of any unauthorised access to your account at support@litlist.ca
Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, contain false information, or are used for fraudulent activity.

4. Subscriptions and Billing

4.1 Free and Paid Tiers

The App offers a free tier with core functionality and an optional paid subscription (“LitList Plus”) that unlocks premium features. Current subscription options and pricing are displayed within the App and on our website.

4.2 Billing and Renewals

Subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis as selected
Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled before the renewal date
Payment is processed through your device’s app store: Apple App Store for iOS users, Google Play for Android users. We never directly handle your payment card information.
Prices are displayed in your local currency and inclusive of applicable taxes
We reserve the right to change subscription prices with reasonable notice. Price changes will apply at the start of your next renewal period.

4.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your device’s app store subscription management settings. iOS users: Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Android users: Google Play > Subscriptions. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain access to premium features until that date.

4.4 Refunds

All purchases are processed through your app store. LitList does not process refunds directly. iOS users: Refund requests are subject to Apple’s refund policy and must be submitted at reportaproblem.apple.com. Android users: Refund requests are subject to Google Play’s refund policy.

4.5 Lifetime Purchase

Where a lifetime (“Forever”) purchase option is offered, it grants you access to LitList Plus features for as long as the App is actively maintained and available on at least one major app store, for use on devices you personally own. A lifetime purchase is non-transferable and non-refundable after 14 days from purchase, except where required by applicable consumer law.

4.6 Free Trial

Where a free trial is offered, it will be clearly described in the App. If you do not cancel before the trial period ends, you will be automatically charged for the applicable subscription. Only one free trial per user is permitted.

5. User Content

5.1 Your Content

The App allows you to create, store, and manage content such as journal entries, book notes, quotes, reading records, reviews, and profile information (“User Content”). You retain full ownership of your User Content.

5.2 Licence to Us

By submitting User Content, you grant us a limited, worldwide, royalty-free licence to store, display, and process your User Content solely as necessary to operate and provide the App’s services to you. For social features, this includes displaying your public User Content (such as reviews, ratings, and recommendations) to other users in accordance with your privacy settings.

We do not use your User Content for training AI models or for marketing without your explicit consent.

5.3 Social Features and Shared Content

The App includes social features that allow you to interact with other users. When you use these features:

Content you share publicly (such as reviews, ratings, and recommendations) will be visible to other users according to your privacy settings
Your display name, avatar, and bio may be visible to other users
Likes, comments, and recommendations you send are visible to their recipients
You can control your visibility and sharing preferences in your profile’s privacy settings

You are responsible for the content you share through social features.

5.4 Prohibited Content

You agree not to submit User Content that:

Is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, threatening, or abusive
Infringes the intellectual property rights of any person or entity
Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Violates the privacy of any third party
Constitutes spam, harassment, or unsolicited commercial communications

6. AI Recommendations

The App includes an AI-powered book recommendation feature provided through Anthropic’s Claude API. You acknowledge that:

When you use this feature, a summary of your reading preferences (genres, ratings, and book titles) is sent to Anthropic to generate suggestions. Your name, email, and other account identifiers are not included.
AI recommendations are for entertainment and informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice of any kind
Recommendations may not always be accurate, complete, or appropriate
We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or suitability of any recommended book
AI outputs may occasionally be unexpected or incorrect; use your own judgement

7. Family Shelf Feature

The Family Shelf feature allows account holders to create reading profiles for their children. By using this feature, you confirm that:

You are the parent or legal guardian of any child whose profile you create
You consent to LitList collecting and storing the child’s name, age or birthday, and reading history under your account
You accept responsibility for supervising how the Family Shelf is used and for all data entered about your children
Children do not have independent accounts. All Family Shelf data is managed under your account and is deleted when your account is deleted.
Children’s data is used solely to provide the reading tracking feature and is not shared with third parties, used for advertising, or sent to AI services

8. Intellectual Property

The App, including its design, interface, code, logos, trademarks, and all content created by LitList, is owned by or licensed to us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use our trademarks, logos, or branding.

Third-party content accessed through the App (such as book covers and descriptions from Google Books, Hardcover, and Open Library) remains the property of its respective owners.

9. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with the following third-party services:

Supabase — database hosting and authentication
Anthropic Claude API — AI book recommendations (via a Vercel-hosted proxy)
Google Books API — book search and metadata
Hardcover API — book series data
Open Library API — book cover images
Expo — push notification delivery
Sentry — crash reporting and error tracking
Upstash Redis — rate-limiting infrastructure for AI features
Apple App Store and Google Play — app distribution and payment processing

Your use of these services through the App is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or conduct of third-party services.

10. Disclaimers

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

THE APP IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS
WE DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR USEFULNESS OF ANY CONTENT IN THE APP, INCLUDING BOOK METADATA OR AI RECOMMENDATIONS
YOUR USE OF THE APP IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK

Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights under applicable consumer protection law, which cannot be excluded or limited.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL LITLIST, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
DAMAGE ARISING FROM UNAUTHORISED ACCESS TO YOUR ACCOUNT
INTERRUPTION OR UNAVAILABILITY OF THE APP

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM USE OF THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR CAD $50.00, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In those jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law. Nothing in these Terms affects your mandatory statutory rights as a consumer.

12. Indemnification

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless LitList, its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the App.

This indemnification obligation does not apply where prohibited by law, including in the European Union, United Kingdom, and Australia, where consumer indemnification clauses may be unenforceable.

13. Termination

13.1 By You

You may stop using the App at any time. You can delete your account within the App via Profile → Delete Account, or by contacting us at support@litlist.ca. Upon account deletion, your data will be handled as described in our Privacy Policy.

13.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App if you breach these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or if required by law. Where possible, we will give you notice and an opportunity to remedy the breach before termination. Upon termination, all licences granted to you will cease.

Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law) will continue to apply.

14. Changes to the App and Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the App at any time. We may also update these Terms from time to time.

For material changes, we will notify you at least 30 days in advance through a notice in the App or by email. Continued use of the App after the effective date of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you should stop using the App and delete your account.

15. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App that cannot be resolved informally shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario, Canada, except where mandatory local law requires otherwise.

For users in the EU, UK, or Australia: nothing in this clause limits your rights under mandatory consumer protection laws in your country of residence or your right to bring proceedings in your local courts.

16. Applicable Consumer Rights

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude, restrict, or modify any right or remedy you have under applicable consumer protection legislation, including:

The Consumer Protection Act, 2002 (Ontario, Canada) and equivalent provincial legislation
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (UK)
EU consumer protection directives applicable in your member state
The Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010)

To the extent any term in these Terms conflicts with your mandatory statutory rights, your statutory rights prevail.

17. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and LitList regarding the App.
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force.
No Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
Assignment: You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Language: These Terms are provided in English. In the event of any conflict with a translated version, the English version prevails.
Force Majeure: We are not liable for any failure to perform our obligations under these Terms where such failure results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of government, internet or infrastructure failures, or pandemics.

18. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or support relating to these Terms:

Email: support@litlist.ca

Privacy: privacy@litlist.ca

Website: https://litlist.ca