Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Blurb-It! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Blurb-It mobile application ("App") operated by us ("we," "us," or "our").

1. App Description and Services

Blurb-It is a mobile application that allows users to:

• Scan book barcodes to identify and catalog books
• Save books to personal digital libraries
• Access book information and metadata
• Manage personal reading collections

2. User Accounts and Registration

2.1 Account Creation

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must be at least 13 years old to use this App
• One account per person; multiple accounts are not permitted

2.2 Account Security

• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data

3. Usage Limits and Restrictions

3.1 Scan Limits

• Free users: Limited to 5 book scans per day
• Scan limits reset daily at UTC midnight
• Attempts to circumvent limits may result in account suspension

3.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use the App to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Share, sell, or distribute your account access
• Attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or compromise the App
• Upload malicious content or attempt security breaches
• Use automated tools or bots to access the service
• Spam or harass other users
• Infringe on intellectual property rights

4. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the App, you consent to our Privacy Policy.

4.1 Data We Collect

• Account information (email, username)
• Books you scan and save
• Usage statistics and app performance data

4.2 Data Protection Rights (GDPR/CCPA Compliance)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data
• Withdraw consent for data processing

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Rights

• The App, its design, and functionality are our intellectual property
• Book data is sourced from public databases and APIs
• All trademarks and logos are protected

5.2 Your Rights

• You retain ownership of your personal book collections
• You may export your data at any time
• Your personal notes and annotations remain yours

6. Service Availability

• We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
• Maintenance windows may temporarily affect availability
• We are not liable for service interruptions beyond our control

7. Liability and Disclaimers

7.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

The App is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

7.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
• Damages exceeding the amount you paid for the service (if any)

8. Termination

8.1 By You

• You may delete your account at any time through the App settings
• Account deletion permanently removes your data within 30 days

8.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate accounts for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or abusive behavior
• Extended periods of inactivity (12+ months)
• Legal or regulatory requirements

9. Geographic Restrictions

• The App is designed for users in the United States and United Kingdom
• We comply with US and UK data protection laws
• Users in other jurisdictions use the service at their own risk

10. Changes to Terms

• We may update these Terms periodically
• Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
• If you disagree with changes, you may delete your account

11. Governing Law and Disputes

11.1 Governing Law

• UK Users: Governed by English law
• US Users: Governed by California state law

11.2 Dispute Resolution

• We encourage resolving disputes through direct communication
• Unresolved disputes may be subject to binding arbitration
• Class action lawsuits are waived where legally permissible

12. Contact Information

13. Additional Provisions

13.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force.

13.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us.

13.3 Assignment

We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. You may not assign your rights without our consent.