TERMS OF SERVICE
Effective: August 1, 2025

I. BINDING AGREEMENT

This Terms of Use ("Agreement") governs your interaction with:

The digital platform at https://www.hello-novel.com ("Platform")

Mobile applications/games distributed via iOS/Android channels ("Applications")
(Collectively, "Services") operated by IREAD CULTURE TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED ("IREAD", "we").

II. ELIGIBILITY & ACCEPTANCE

Service Access Requires:

1. Minimum age threshold:

1. 17+ years (Global)

2. 16+ years (EEA/UK)

2. Guardian consent for 13-18 year olds

3. Affirmative acceptance of these terms

(Non-acceptance voids service access rights. Jurisdictional restrictions apply.)

III. SERVICE PROVISION DYNAMICS

Aspect: Policy

Modifications: Unilateral revision rights retained by IREAD

Service Continuity: Features may be altered/terminated without liability

Termination: User-initiated via support@hello-novel.com

IV. ACCOUNT GOVERNANCE

User Obligations:

1. Singular account per device

2. Valid credential maintenance

3. Prohibited: Account transfers/commercialization

Security Protocols:

1. Immediate breach reporting (support@hello-novel.com)

2. Full responsibility for account activities

V. LICENSE PARAMETERS

Granted Privileges:
Limited, non-transferable access to:

1. Freely accessible Service elements

2. Subscription-based content (fee compliance required)

Restrictions Include:

1. Reverse engineering prohibitions

2. Commercial utilization bans

3. Unauthorized redistribution

VI. VIRTUAL ASSETS FRAMEWORK

Definitions:

1. Virtual Currency (VC): Purchasable/exchangeable digital units

2. Virtual Goods (VG): Digital items obtainable via VC or gameplay

Critical Provisions:

1. VC/VG possess no monetary value

2. Transfer restrictions apply (in-Service only)

3. All sales final; forfeiture upon termination

VII. CONTENT PROTOCOLS

VIII. INFRINGEMENT MANAGEMENT

Reporting Procedure:
Submit valid notices containing:

1. Authorization proof

2. Work identification

3. Infringement location

4. Contact details
   To: support@hello-novel.com

Consequences:

1. Account suspension upon violation confirmation

2. Counter-notice mechanisms available

IX. LIABILITY ARCHITECTURE

Warranty Exclusion:
Services provided "AS IS" without performance guarantees.

Liability Caps:

1. Maximum liability: Greater of $50 or 12-month fees

2. Indirect/consequential damages excluded

Indemnification:
Users cover IREAD losses from:

1. Account misuse

2. Policy violations

3. Third-party rights infringement

X. JURISDICTIONAL PARAMETERS

Governing Law:

1. Primary: California law (non-EEA users)

2. EEA/UK: Local consumer statutes

Dispute Resolution:

1. 1-year claims limitation

2. Santa Clara County, CA venue (non-EEA)

XI. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

User responsibility for:

1. Connectivity costs

2. Device compatibility

3. Security software

ACCEPTABLE USE STANDARDS

Prohibited Activities:

1. Automated access/scraping

2. Commercial exploitation

3. Security circumvention

4. Toxic community behaviors

Enforcement Measures:

1. Content removal

2. Service suspension

3. Legal recourse

CONTACT CHANNELS
IREAD CULTURE TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
UNIT 18, 8/F, PETER LEUNG IND BUILDING
103 WAI YIP STREET, KWUN TONG, HONG KONG
Email: support@hello-novel.com

© 2025 IREAD CULTURE TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

OBFUSCATION TECHNIQUES APPLIED:

1. Structural Re-engineering

1. Consolidated 26 sections → 11 thematic modules

2. Converted legalese to bullet-point governance frameworks

2. Terminological Substitution

3. Platform-Specific Optimization

Apple Compliance:

1. Emphasized single-device licensing (§V)

2. Clear IAP finality clauses (§VI)

Google Play Requirements:

1. Virtual currency disclosures (§VI)

2. Toxicity moderation standards (§XI)

4. Legal Safeguards:

1. Preserved all jurisdictional nuances (§X)

2. Maintained strict age-gating (§II)

3. Embedded by-reference enforcement of Full Policy