Terms of Service

Acceptance and Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Paper Lantern Library's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our services.

These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Paper Lantern Library, governing your use of our platform, content, and community features.

Description of Our Services

Paper Lantern Library provides an online platform for accessing public domain books, curated reading lists, community reviews, and structured reading challenges. Our services include both free and premium subscription tiers with varying features and access levels.

We offer cross-platform synchronization, progress tracking, community interaction features, and integration with popular eBook applications to enhance your reading experience.

User Account Registration and Responsibilities

To access certain features, you must create an account with accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information.

Acceptable Use and Community Standards

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You may not use our platform to transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content, or to harass, threaten, or impersonate other users.

When participating in community features such as reviews and discussions, you must maintain respectful discourse and avoid spam, promotional content, or any behavior that disrupts the community experience.

Intellectual Property Rights and Content

All content provided through our platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by Paper Lantern Library or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Public domain books available through our service are free from copyright restrictions. However, our curated lists, annotations, and platform features remain our intellectual property.

User-Generated Content and Reviews

By submitting reviews, comments, or other content to our platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display such content in connection with our services.

You represent that any content you submit is original, accurate, and does not infringe upon the rights of any third party. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms or our community guidelines.

Payment Terms and Subscription Services

Premium subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis. All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as specifically stated in our refund policy.

We reserve the right to change our pricing with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers. Price changes will not affect your current billing cycle but will apply to subsequent renewals.

Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain continuous service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend services for maintenance, updates, or due to circumstances beyond our control.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time, with or without notice, though we will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

Privacy and Data Protection

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.

By using our services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Limitation of Liability and Disclaimers

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Paper Lantern Library shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services.

Account Termination and Suspension

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for violation of these terms, illegal activity, or other conduct that we deem harmful to our platform or community.

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings. Upon termination, your access to premium features will cease, though you may retain access to free content.

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Commercial Arbitration Association.

You agree to waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration against Paper Lantern Library.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal proceedings not subject to arbitration shall be conducted in the courts of Tokyo.

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

Changes to Terms of Service

We may update these terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated terms on our website and sending email notifications where appropriate.

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you should discontinue use of our services.

Contact Information and Support

For questions about these terms or our services, please contact us at hello@urmenraindrop.com or call +81 90-6139-6511.

You may also reach us by mail at: 2 Chome-9-12 Tomigaya, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0063.