Terms of Service

Welcome to Blinkword. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Blinkword mobile application ("App") provided by 717 Apps ("we", "our", or "us"). By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Blinkword, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

Blinkword is a speed reading application that uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) technology to help users read text more quickly. The App allows users to:

• Import and read text documents and ePub files
• Customize reading speed and display settings
• Track reading progress and statistics
• Sync data across devices via iCloud

3. Account and Subscription

3.1 Free Features

The App offers free features including:

• Import and reading of up to 3 documents
• Reading speeds from 100-400 words per minute
• Basic reading statistics
• Standard reading themes

3.2 Premium Subscription

Premium features are available through a subscription and include:

• Unlimited documents
• Reading speeds up to 1000 words per minute
• ePub file support
• Premium reading themes
• Advanced statistics
• iCloud sync

3.3 Payment Terms

Subscription payments are processed through Apple's App Store. By subscribing, you agree to:

• Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account
• Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
• You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings

4. User Content

4.1 Your Content

You retain all rights to the documents and text you import into the App. You are solely responsible for the content you upload and must ensure you have the right to use and read such content.

4.2 Prohibited Content

You agree not to import or use the App with content that:

• Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
• Is illegal, harmful, or offensive
• Contains malware or malicious code

5. Intellectual Property

The App, including its design, features, code, and branding, is owned by 717 Apps and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute the App
• Reverse engineer or decompile the App
• Use our trademarks without permission
• Create derivative works based on the App

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP 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
• NON-INFRINGEMENT
• ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF CONTENT

We do not guarantee that the App will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, 717 APPS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of data or content
• Loss of profits or revenue
• Personal injury or property damage
• Any damages arising from your use of the App

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the App in the 12 months preceding the claim.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless 717 Apps from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the App
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of third parties
• Content you import into the App

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the App at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or us.

Upon termination, your right to use the App will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new Terms in the App. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Governing Law

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

12. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules. The arbitration shall take place in California.

13. Severability

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

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and 717 Apps regarding the App and supersede all prior agreements.

15. Apple App Store Terms

These Terms are between you and 717 Apps only, not with Apple. Apple has no obligation to furnish maintenance or support services for the App. Apple is not responsible for any product warranties or claims related to the App.