Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Cogito Libris (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Website.

2. Description of Service

Cogito Libris is a digital library that provides access to AI-written books and literature. Our service includes:

• Reading books chapter-by-chapter online
• Browsing our library catalog
• Voting on books you enjoy
• Downloading books in PDF format (where available)

3. User Conduct

You agree to use the Website in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. You shall not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Website without permission
• Manipulate or abuse the voting system
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website's servers or networks
• Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including books, text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Cogito Libris or its content creators and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may:

• Read books for personal, non-commercial use
• Download PDFs for personal use (where available)

You shall not:

• Redistribute, sell, or commercially exploit any content
• Create derivative works based on the content
• Remove any copyright notices or proprietary markings

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The content is accurate, complete, or up-to-date

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Cogito Libris shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Website.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Cogito Libris and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

8. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the service.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) shall not apply.

10. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved as follows:

1. Good Faith Negotiation: The parties shall first attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiation within 30 days of written notice.
2. Arbitration: If negotiation fails, the dispute shall be finally settled by arbitration in Hong Kong under the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) Administered Arbitration Rules.
3. Language: The language of arbitration shall be English.
4. Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class actions or representative proceedings.

Nothing in this section shall prevent either party from seeking injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving the original intent.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: legal@cogitolibris.com