Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Devour ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

Description of Service

Devour is a speed reading application that uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology to help users read content faster. The Service allows users to:

  • Import and read articles, documents, and text content
  • Adjust reading speed and display preferences
  • Track reading statistics and progress
  • Organize content into collections

User Responsibilities

When using the Service, you agree to:

  • Use the Service only for lawful purposes
  • Not import content that you do not have the right to access or use
  • Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Not use the Service to infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Not reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code from the Service

Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Devour and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Content you import into the Service remains your property or the property of the original content owner. Devour does not claim ownership of any content you import.

Content You Import

You are solely responsible for the content you import into the Service. You represent and warrant that:

  • You have the right to access and use the content you import
  • Your use of the content complies with applicable laws and the content owner's terms
  • The content does not violate any third-party rights

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

We make no claims about the effectiveness of speed reading techniques or reading comprehension results. Individual results may vary.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DEVOUR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

Data Storage

Your data is stored locally on your device. We are not responsible for data loss due to clearing browser data, device failure, or other circumstances beyond our control. We recommend regularly exporting your data using the export feature in Settings.

Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time. By continuing to use the Service after changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Governing Law

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

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at support@devourreading.com