Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 7, 2026

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the LitList mobile application ("App") operated by LitList ("we," "us," or "our"). 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)
If you are under 18, you have obtained parental or guardian consent
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 access to anyone at any time for any reason.

2. License to Use the App

2.1 Grant of License

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 Apple-branded devices that 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
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 Platform Terms

The App is distributed through Apple's App Store. You acknowledge that:

This license 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
Your use of the App must comply with the App Store Terms and Conditions
Apple is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms and may enforce them against you

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 optional paid subscriptions ("LitList Plus") that unlock premium features. The current subscription options, pricing, and included features 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 by Apple through your App Store account
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 (Settings > Apple Account > 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 by Apple. Refund requests are subject to Apple's refund policy and must be submitted through Apple. LitList does not process refunds directly. To request a refund, visit reportaproblem.apple.com.

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 the 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, and profile information ("User Content"). You retain 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 services to you. We do not use your personal User Content for training AI models or for marketing without your explicit consent.

5.3 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 or unsolicited commercial communications

6. AI Recommendations

The App includes an AI-powered book recommendation feature powered by a third-party AI provider. You acknowledge that:

AI recommendations are for entertainment and informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice of any kind
Recommendations are generated based on your reading history and preferences and 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 children. By using this feature, you confirm that:

You are the parent or legal guardian of any child whose profile you create
You have appropriate authority to enter personal information about that child
You accept responsibility for supervising children's use of features accessible through your account
Children do not have independent accounts and all family data is managed under your account

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) remains the property of its respective owners.

9. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with third-party services including Google Books API, Supabase, and Anthropic. 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 $10.00, 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. This does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer in the EU, UK, Australia, or other jurisdictions with mandatory consumer protections.

12. Indemnification

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 use of the App, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

13. Termination

13.1 By You

You may stop using the App at any time and delete your account via the App or by contacting us at support@litlist.ca.

13.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App immediately and without notice if you breach these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or if required by law. Upon termination, all licences granted to you will cease. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, 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. Material changes will be communicated through the App or by email. Continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

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 or UK: nothing in this clause deprives you of the protection of the mandatory consumer laws of your country of residence.

For users in Australia: nothing in this clause limits any rights you have under the Australian Consumer Law.

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 (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)
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)

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 freely.
Language: These Terms are provided in English. In the event of any conflict with a translated version, the English version prevails.

18. Contact Us

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

Email: support@litlist.ca

Privacy: privacy@litlist.ca

Website: https://litlist.ca