1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

Welcome to Readers In Motion ("we," "us," "our," or the "Book Club"). By accessing our website, joining our community, or participating in any of our activities, you ("Member," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. ELIGIBILITY

2.1. You must be at least 13 years of age to join Readers In Motion. Members under 18 require parental or guardian consent.

2.2. By joining, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3. MEMBERSHIP

3.1. Free Membership: Basic membership is free and includes access to our community forums, monthly book selections, and discussion groups.

3.2. Premium Membership (if applicable): Premium tiers may be offered with additional benefits such as exclusive author events, advanced book copies, and priority access to limited events.

3.3. Account Creation: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.4. Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your membership at any time for violation of these Terms or for any conduct we deem inappropriate.

4. COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

4.1. Respectful Conduct: Members must treat all participants with respect, kindness, and dignity. Harassment, hate speech, discrimination, or bullying will not be tolerated.

4.2. Constructive Discussions: We encourage diverse perspectives and healthy debate. Personal attacks, inflammatory language, or disruptive behavior may result in removal from discussions or membership termination.

4.3. Spoiler Policy: When discussing books, members should use spoiler warnings and be considerate of those who haven't finished reading.

4.4. Privacy: Do not share personal information of other members without their explicit consent.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5.1. Our Content: All content on the Readers In Motion website and materials, including logos, text, graphics, and designs, are owned by Readers In Motion or licensed to us and are protected by copyright and trademark laws.

5.2. User-Generated Content: By posting content (reviews, comments, suggestions, etc.) to our platform, you grant Readers In Motion a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for the purposes of operating and promoting the Book Club.

5.3. Copyright Compliance: Members must not share copyrighted material (such as book excerpts, PDFs, or scanned pages) without proper authorization. We respect authors' and publishers' intellectual property rights.

6. BOOK SELECTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS

6.1. Book selections are made by community vote, curators, or club administrators.

6.2. We are not responsible for the content, opinions, or viewpoints expressed in the books we read or in member discussions.

6.3. Participation in discussions is voluntary. Members may choose which books to read and which discussions to join.

7. EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

7.1. Virtual and in-person events may be scheduled. We reserve the right to cancel, reschedule, or modify events at any time.

7.2. Some events may require additional registration or fees, which will be clearly communicated in advance.

7.3. Members attending events agree to follow all event-specific rules and guidelines.

8. FEES AND PAYMENTS

8.1. Basic membership is free. Premium features, if offered, will have clearly stated pricing.

8.2. All payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers.

8.3. Refund policies for premium memberships or paid events will be specified at the time of purchase.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

9.1. Our website may contain links to third-party websites, book retailers, or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these external sites.

9.2. Any purchases made through third-party retailers are subject to their own terms and conditions.

10. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

10.1. Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

10.2. We may collect information such as your name, email address, reading preferences, and participation data to improve our services.

10.3. We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

11. DISCLAIMERS

11.1. No Professional Advice: Readers In Motion is a social community. Any advice, opinions, or recommendations shared by members or facilitators are not professional advice and should not be relied upon as such.

11.2. No Warranties: Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

11.3. Reading Recommendations: We provide book recommendations for entertainment and educational purposes. We are not responsible for the content of books or how they may affect individual readers.

12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

12.1. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Readers In Motion shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.

12.2. Our total liability for any claims related to our services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months prior to the claim.

13. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Readers In Motion, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of our services.

14. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

14.1. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website.

14.2. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14.3. We will make reasonable efforts to notify members of significant changes via email or website announcement.

15. TERMINATION

15.1. You may terminate your membership at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

15.2. We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to other members or the Book Club.

16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

16.1. Informal Resolution: If you have a complaint or dispute, please contact us first at [email protected]. We will attempt to resolve the issue informally.

16.2. Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United State, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

16.3. Arbitration (optional clause): Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except where prohibited by law.

17. GENERAL PROVISIONS

17.1. Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Readers In Motion regarding our services.

17.2. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

17.3. No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

17.4. Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

18. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

BY USING READERS IN MOTION SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.