Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Somastars Reading Universe ('the Service'), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

Somastars is a children's book lending platform that provides:

• Curated book collections for children of all ages
• Home delivery and pickup services
• Reading progress tracking and gamification
• Parental dashboard and monitoring tools
• Educational resources and reading recommendations

3. User Accounts and Responsibilities

To use our service, you must:

• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Be responsible for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Be at least 18 years old to create an account

4. Children's Safety and Supervision

Parents and guardians are responsible for:

• Supervising their children's use of the platform
• Ensuring age-appropriate content selection
• Monitoring reading progress and activities
• Setting appropriate reading goals and limits
• Reporting any concerns about content or safety

5. Book Lending and Returns

Our lending service includes:

• Books are loaned for a specified period (typically 2-4 weeks)
• Users are responsible for returning books in good condition
• Late fees may apply for overdue books
• Lost or damaged books may incur replacement charges
• We provide free pickup and delivery services

6. Payment Terms

Payment terms include:

• Subscription fees are billed monthly or annually
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• We accept major credit cards and digital payment methods
• Prices may change with 30 days notice
• Late payments may result in service suspension

7. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our service to:

• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful or malicious content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the service
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions

8. Intellectual Property

All content on our platform, including books, software, and materials, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Users may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission.

9. Limitation of Liability

Somastars shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use our service, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for violation of these terms. You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting our support team. Upon termination, you must return all borrowed books and settle any outstanding fees.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through our platform. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.