Terms of Use for Read Later

Effective Date: October 27, 2025 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Version: 1.0

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Read Later. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Read Later mobile application and web services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Read Later is a productivity application designed to help users:

Save and organize articles for later reading
Manage reading lists with categories and tags
Track reading progress and statistics
Build better reading habits
Access saved articles offline

Important: Read Later is a personal productivity tool and operates entirely offline on your device.

3. Eligibility

Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use Read Later.

If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service
If you are a parent or guardian permitting a minor to use the Service, you agree to supervise their use and accept these Terms on their behalf

No Account Required

Read Later operates 100% offline with NO user accounts:

✅ No registration - Start using immediately
✅ No login - No passwords or credentials needed
✅ No personal info - No email, name, or contact details required
✅ Privacy-first - All data stays on your device

4. User Responsibilities

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

❌ Violate any applicable laws or regulations
❌ Infringe on the rights of others
❌ Use the Service for any commercial purposes without our permission
❌ Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
❌ Attempt to modify, hack, or tamper with the Service
❌ Distribute malware or harmful code through the Service
❌ Use the Service in any way that could damage or impair its functionality
❌ Save or share copyrighted content without proper authorization

Device Security

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you are responsible for:

✅ Securing your device with a passcode/password
✅ Protecting your device from unauthorized physical access
✅ Backing up your article data if desired (using device backup or app export feature)
✅ Understanding that uninstalling the app will delete all local article data

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to:

Text, graphics, logos, icons
Software, code, and algorithms
Design, layout, and user interface
Trademarks and branding

...are owned by Read Later or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

You own 100% of your content - article URLs, titles, notes, tags, and all data you create in the Service.

Since Read Later operates entirely offline:

✅ Full ownership: You own all your article data
✅ Complete control: Edit, delete, or export your data anytime
✅ Local storage only: Your content stays on YOUR device
✅ No server uploads: We never receive, store, or access your content
✅ No licensing: You don't need to grant us any rights to your content

We will NOT:

❌ Access your articles, notes, or any user-generated content
❌ Store your content on servers (there are no servers!)
❌ Share your content with anyone
❌ Use your content for any purpose
❌ Claim any rights to your content

Your data is YOURS and YOURS ALONE.

Third-Party Content

When you save articles from external websites:

You are responsible for respecting copyright and intellectual property rights
We are not responsible for third-party content you save
You should only save content you have the right to access
We do not host or redistribute saved articles

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy:

https://umituz.com/projects/life/read-later/privacy

By using the Service, you consent to our Privacy Policy.

Key Points:

We collect NO personal data (no accounts, no emails, no tracking)
All data is stored locally on YOUR device using secure device storage
We never access, sell, or transmit your data
You have 100% complete control over your data

7. Subscription and Payments

Current Model

Read Later is currently available as a free service.

Future Paid Features

We reserve the right to introduce paid features or subscriptions in the future. If we do:

Pricing and terms will be clearly communicated in the app
Existing users may receive grandfathered benefits
You may choose whether to subscribe

8. Service Availability

No Guarantee of Availability

We strive to provide reliable Service, but we do NOT guarantee:

Uninterrupted or error-free access
Specific uptime percentages
Freedom from bugs or technical issues
Compatibility with all devices or operating systems

Maintenance and Updates

We may:

Perform scheduled or emergency maintenance
Update the Service with new features or improvements
Temporarily suspend the Service for technical reasons

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of planned maintenance.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE"
We make NO WARRANTIES, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
We shall NOT be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (currently $0)

You use the Service at your own risk.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Read Later, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your use of the Service
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights
Any content you submit or share

11. Termination

Your Right to Terminate

You may stop using the Service at any time. Simply uninstall the app to remove all local data from your device.

Our Right to Terminate

Since the app operates offline with no user accounts, we cannot remotely terminate your access. However, we reserve the right to:

Remove the app from app stores if Terms are violated on a large scale
Discontinue development or support of the Service

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

Your right to access the Service ceases immediately
All local data remains on your device until you uninstall the app
These Terms survive termination where applicable (e.g., liability limitations)

12. Changes to Terms

How We Update

We may modify these Terms at any time. When we do:

We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
Your responsibility: Check this page periodically for updates

Your Acceptance

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Service.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Turkey, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution: Before filing any claim, you agree to contact us at umituz9999@gmail.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules.

Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class actions.

Exceptions

The following may be brought in court:

Small claims court disputes
Intellectual property disputes
Injunctive relief requests

14. Miscellaneous

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right.

Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign these Terms to any successor or affiliate.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Read Later regarding the Service.

Contact for Legal Questions

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Email: umituz9999@gmail.com Subject: "Terms of Use - Read Later" Website: https://umituz.com/projects/life/read-later

15. Additional Disclaimers

No Guarantees

We do NOT guarantee:

Specific results from using the Service
That organizing articles will improve reading habits
Any particular outcome or benefit

User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

Your reading goals and choices
Your use of the Service
Any decisions you make based on Service data
Respecting copyright when saving articles

Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:

The content of third-party sites
The privacy practices of third-party sites
Any transactions with third parties

16. Special Terms for Mobile Apps

App Store Terms

If you access Read Later through a mobile app store (Apple App Store, Google Play Store):

These Terms are between you and Read Later, not the app store provider
The app store provider has no obligation to provide support or maintenance
You must comply with the app store's terms of service

Mobile Data

Using the Service on a mobile device may consume data. You are responsible for:

Data charges from your mobile carrier
Ensuring your device meets system requirements

17. Content Responsibility

Saved Articles

When using Read Later to save articles:

You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to save and access the content
We do not host, store, or distribute articles on servers
All saved articles are local bookmarks on YOUR device
You must respect copyright and intellectual property rights of content creators
We are not liable for any copyright infringement related to saved articles

User-Generated Content

For notes, tags, and other content you create:

You retain full ownership
Content is stored locally on your device only
We never access or use your notes or tags

18. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or support regarding these Terms:

Email: umituz9999@gmail.com Subject Line: "Terms - Read Later" Website: https://umituz.com/projects/life/read-later

Response Time: We typically respond within 5 business days.

19. Acknowledgment

By using Read Later, you acknowledge that:

✅ You have read and understood these Terms
✅ You agree to be bound by these Terms
✅ You are at least 13 years old (or have parental consent)
✅ You will use the Service responsibly and lawfully
✅ You understand all data stays on your device
✅ You will respect copyright when saving articles

Effective Date and Version History

Current Version: 1.0 Effective Date: October 27, 2025 Last Updated: October 27, 2025

Version History:

v1.0 (Oct 27, 2025) - Initial Terms of Use

These Terms of Use were last reviewed and updated on October 27, 2025.

Thank you for using Read Later!