Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 5/4/2025

Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using The Read Time Chrome Extension (“Extension”) or related services (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part, you may not use the Service.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation
Capitalised terms have meanings defined under these conditions.

Definitions

  • Application: The software program “The Read Time” provided by The Read Time LLC, including its website (https://thereadtime.com), Chrome Extension, and technical systems.
  • App Store: The Google Chrome Web Store where the Extension is distributed.
  • Country: United States.
  • Company: The Read Time LLC (“We,” “Us,” or “Our”).
  • Device: Any electronic device (computer, tablet, phone) accessing the Service.
  • Purchase: One-time payment for Service access.
  • Subscription: Recurring payment for ongoing Service access (e.g., ReadTime Plus).
  • Free Trial: Temporary free access to paid features (if offered).
  • You: The individual or entity using the Service.

Acknowledgment

  • By using the Service, you confirm you are at least 18 years old. Minors are prohibited from accessing the Service.
  • Your use is conditioned on acceptance of these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

Subscriptions

Subscription Period

  • Paid features (ReadTime Plus) require a Subscription billed monthly/yearly. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled.

Cancellations

Billing

  • Provide accurate payment details (processed via Stripe). Failed payments may result in suspended access.

Fee Changes

  • We may update Subscription fees with 30 days’ notice. Continued use after changes implies acceptance.

Refunds

  • 7-Day Money-Back Guarantee: Email support@thereadtime.com within 7 days of purchase for refund requests on first-time Subscriptions or Purchases made directly through our website.
  • Refunds are not guaranteed for purchases via third-party platforms such as App Stores.
  • Except as required by law, all fees are non-refundable after the 7-day period.

Free Trial

  • If offered, Free Trials require billing info and auto-convert to paid Subscriptions unless canceled before the trial ends.
  • We reserve the right to modify or cancel Free Trials at any time without notice.

Links to Third-Party Services

  • The Service may link to third-party sites (e.g., Google Docs, Kindle Cloud, PDF/ePub platforms). We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms.

Rules of Conduct

You agree to:

  • Avoid copyright infringement (e.g., redistributing content processed through the Service).
  • Refrain from reverse-engineering, disrupting, or overloading the Service.
  • Respect intellectual property (e.g., fonts, themes, code owned by The Read Time LLC).
  • Use the Service only for its intended purpose (speed reading, text-to-speech, etc.).

Termination

  • We may terminate your access immediately for breaches of these Terms.

Limitation of Liability

  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid for the Service.
  • No Liability For: Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (e.g., data loss, profits, privacy harm), service interruptions, or errors.

“AS IS” Disclaimer

  • The Service is provided without warranties. We disclaim all implied warranties, including merchantability, fitness for purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.
  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or virus-free service.

Governing Law

  • These Terms are governed by U.S. federal law and the laws of [Your State, e.g., California], excluding conflict-of-law principles.

Disputes Resolution

Severability and Waiver

  • Severability: If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining Terms remain valid.
  • Waiver: Failure to enforce a right does not waive that right.

Translation Interpretation

  • If these Terms are translated, the English version governs.

Changes to Terms

  • We may update these Terms. Material changes (e.g., fee increases, policy overhauls) will be notified 30 days in advance via email or website notice.
  • Continued use after changes implies acceptance.

Contact Us

For questions, refund requests, or disputes:
The Read Time LLC
Email: support@thereadtime.com