Terms of service

TERMS OF USE
Last Updated: 13-12-2025
Welcome to readingos.com (“Website”), owned and operated by MEDIA SMART INC., a company incorporated in the United States of America (“we,” “us,” “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of our Website, products, services, mobile apps, and APIs (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree, you must stop using our Services immediately.
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1. Company Information
MEDIA SMART INC.
Registered Address: 11909 HAWTHORNE BLVD NUM 237, HAWTHORNE CA 90250-3015, USA
Customer Support / Legal Contact: info@readingos.com
Website: https://readingos.com/
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2. Eligibility & Account Requirements
1.    You must create an account to place orders.
2.    You must be at least 18 years old to use certain products or features.
3.    You agree to provide accurate, complete information during registration and to keep it updated.
4.    You are responsible for:
o    Keeping your login credentials confidential
o    All activity under your account
We may suspend or terminate accounts involved in fraud, violations, or suspicious activity.
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3. Our Services
Readingos provides:
•    Online retail sales of physical books
•    Sales of subscriptions/memberships (journals, newspapers, digital publications)
•    Access to user-generated reviews and comments
•    Mobile apps and APIs for enhanced functionality (when launched)
We currently do not operate a marketplace and do not host third-party sellers.
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4. Global Availability
We operate globally, but availability of products, delivery, pricing, and features may vary by region due to logistics, regulations, or carrier restrictions.
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5. Pricing, Payments & Billing
1.    Prices are displayed in multiple currencies, depending on your location.
2.    Accepted payment methods:
o    Credit/Debit Cards
o    Other digital payment methods may be added later
3.    Unless otherwise stated during checkout, payment is generally charged at the time of shipment.
4.    All prices are subject to change without notice.
5.    You agree to pay all charges incurred through your account.
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6. Shipping & Delivery
1.    Orders are shipped by Readingos using both local and international logistics partners.
2.    Shipping timelines vary by book and will be shown on each product page:
o    Processing/dispatch: typically 5–7 business days
o    Delivery: varies by region and carrier
3.    Delays caused by customs, carrier issues, or force majeure are outside our control.
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7. Returns, Refunds & Cancellations
1.    Returns are accepted globally (unless product-specific restrictions apply).
2.    You may return items within 30 days of delivery.
3.    Condition requirements: No strict condition requirements, but books must be returnable and not intentionally damaged.
4.    Refund methods:
o    Bank transfer
o    Original payment method
o    Credit card reimbursements
5.    Order cancellations are permitted before shipment (unless stated otherwise).
Full details will appear in our Returns & Refunds Policy.
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8. User Content (Reviews, Comments, Media)
By posting reviews, comments, photos, videos, or other content (“User Content”), you grant MEDIA SMART INC. a:
•    Worldwide
•    Non-exclusive
•    Royalty-free
•    Perpetual
•    Transferable
•    Sub-licensable
license to use, reproduce, display, modify, publish, distribute, and create derivative works from your content for operational and marketing purposes.
You agree not to post:
•    Illegal, harmful, defamatory, or abusive content
•    Copyrighted content you do not own
•    Spam, ads, or promotional material
•    Content harmful to minors
We reserve the right to remove or moderate any User Content at our discretion.
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9. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on the Website is owned by MEDIA SMART INC., including:
•    Website design
•    Branding, logos, trade dress
•    Product descriptions
•    Catalog metadata
•    Custom software
•    Mobile apps and APIs
•    Visual elements and layouts
You may not copy, distribute, reverse engineer, decompile, scrape, or otherwise misuse our intellectual property without written permission.
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10. Anti-Scraping & Automated Access (Strict Clause)
You agree not to:
•    Scrape, crawl, extract, or harvest data from our Website
•    Use bots, spiders, or automated tools
•    Train AI models using our content or data
•    Access or use our API without authorization
•    Reverse engineer our software, catalogs, metadata, or site structure
Any violation will result in:
•    Immediate account termination
•    Legal action for damages
•    Permanent IP/network blocking
We enforce strict technical and legal measures to protect our data.
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11. Software, Mobile Apps & API Terms
If you use our apps or APIs:
1.    You are granted a limited, revocable, non-transferable license for personal use.
2.    You may not:
o    Reverse engineer, modify, or create derivative works
o    Use APIs for competing services
o    Attempt unauthorized integrations or exploit vulnerabilities
3.    We may revoke access at any time for misuse or policy violations.
Separate API Terms may apply, which we can generate upon request.
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12. Prohibited Activities
You may not:
•    Violate any laws while using the Website
•    Attempt unauthorized access or interfere with security features
•    Misrepresent information
•    Purchase products for resale without authorization
•    Harass or abuse customer service or other users
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13. Disclaimers
1.    We provide our website and services “as is” and “as available.”
2.    We do not guarantee:
o    uninterrupted operation
o    error-free content
o    accuracy of catalog data
o    availability of all products
3.    To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim liability for:
o    Lost profits
o    Indirect or incidental damages
o    Service interruptions
o    Shipping delays caused by carriers
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14. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent allowed by law:
•    MEDIA SMART INC.’s total liability arising from your use of the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid for the products involved in the claim.
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15. Dispute Resolution
To protect the company and minimize liability, the following applies:
•    Mandatory arbitration in the State of California, USA
•    No class actions
•    Each party covers its own legal fees unless law states otherwise
•    Courts of California, USA may be used only for enforcement of arbitration awards or injunctive relief
This structure provides the easiest legal protection and minimum long-term risk.
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16. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services if:
•    You violate these Terms
•    Fraud or illegal activity is suspected
•    Required by law or security concerns
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support.
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17. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms periodically.
Revised versions will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our services constitutes your acceptance.
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18. Contact Information
For support or legal inquiries:
📧 info@readingos.com