Terms of Service

Welcome to ORP Reader. By accessing or using our speed reading application ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ORP Reader, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

ORP Reader is a web-based speed reading application that uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) technology with Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlighting to help users read faster. The Service includes:

• Text and PDF processing for speed reading
• Google Drive integration for PDF file access
• Reading speed customization and tracking
• Chapter navigation and bookmarking features

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you may sign in using your Google account. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the security of your Google account
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us of any unauthorized use

3.2 Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by signing out and revoking access through your Google Account Settings.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 You Agree To:

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes
• Respect intellectual property rights of content you upload
• Use your own Google account credentials
• Not attempt to circumvent security measures

4.2 You Agree NOT To:

• Upload content you don't have rights to access
• Use the Service to violate any laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
• Share your account credentials with others
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code

5. Google Drive Integration

5.1 Permissions

When you connect your Google Drive, you grant ORP Reader read-only access to PDF files in your Drive. We:

• Only access files you explicitly select
• Cannot modify or delete your files
• Do not store your files on our servers
• Process files in real-time in your browser

5.2 Your Responsibility

You are responsible for:

• Ensuring you have rights to access the files you load
• Complying with any licensing terms for content you read
• Managing your Google Drive permissions

6. Content and Intellectual Property

6.1 Your Content

You retain all rights to content you upload or access through the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you have the necessary rights to access and read the content.

6.2 Our Content

The Service, including its design, functionality, and code, is owned by ORP Reader and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our code or design
• Create derivative works based on the Service
• Remove or modify any copyright notices

6.3 Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service, you grant us the right to use them without compensation or attribution.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8.2 No Guarantee

We do not guarantee that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Service will meet your specific requirements
• Data transmission will be secure or error-free

8.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ORP READER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

9. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with third-party services including:

• Google Firebase: For authentication
• Google Drive API: For file access

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of these third-party services.

10. Modifications to Service and Terms

10.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any such modifications.

10.2 Terms Changes

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the new Terms on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification (for major changes)

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Termination

11.1 By You

You may stop using the Service at any time by signing out and revoking our access through your Google account settings.

11.2 By Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
• Pose a security risk to the Service or other users

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ORP Reader and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiation between the parties
2. Mediation, if negotiation fails
3. Binding arbitration or small claims court

14. Miscellaneous

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and ORP Reader regarding the Service.

14.2 Severability

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

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights without restriction.