Terms of Service

Important Notice

By using SereneReader ("the Service"), you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using our RSS feed reading service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

Service Description

SereneReader is a product of JonesLabs LLC. It is a calm, minimal RSS/Atom feed reader that allows you to subscribe to and read content from websites that publish feeds. The Service:

• Fetches and aggregates RSS/Atom feeds you subscribe to
• Stores articles and your reading progress in your account
• Provides a distraction-free reading experience with customizable themes
• Syncs your subscriptions and reading state across devices

The Service displays content published by third-party websites via their RSS/Atom feeds. We do not control, endorse, or take responsibility for any third-party content displayed through the Service.

Account & Authentication

To use SereneReader, you must create an account using a valid email address. By creating an account, you:

• Confirm you are at least 13 years of age
• Agree to provide a valid email address for authentication
• Are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and email
• Agree to notify us if you suspect unauthorized access to your account

We use a passwordless login system. Each time you sign in, a one-time code is sent to your email address. You are responsible for securing access to your email account.

Subscription Plans & Billing

Merchant of Record

Polar Software, Inc. acts as the Merchant of Record for all SereneReader subscriptions and purchases. This means:

• Invoices and receipts will be issued by "Polar Software, Inc."
• Credit card statements will show charges from Polar
• Polar handles international sales tax collection and compliance
• Your billing information is processed according to Polar's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

Plans

SereneReader offers the following subscription tiers:

• Free: Up to 10 feeds, 90-day article history, full-text search
• Pro ($5/month): Up to 250 feeds, 180-day saved article retention, all themes
• Team ($25/month): Unlimited feeds, unlimited saved article retention, shared feeds, up to 5 seats, team management

Plan limits and features may change over time. We will notify existing subscribers before making changes that reduce their current plan's capabilities.

Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Upon cancellation, you will retain access to your paid plan's features through the end of your current billing period. After that, your account will revert to the Free tier. No refunds are provided for partial billing periods.

Public API

SereneReader provides a Public REST API ("the API") available to subscribers on paid plans (Pro and Team). The API allows programmatic access to your feeds, articles, and account data using Bearer token authentication.

API Access & Keys

• API access is available exclusively to Pro and Team subscribers
• You may generate and manage API keys from your account settings
• API keys are credentials — you are responsible for keeping them secure and must not share them publicly
• If you believe an API key has been compromised, revoke it immediately and generate a new one
• SereneReader reserves the right to revoke API keys at any time for suspected misuse

Rate Limits & Usage

• API requests are subject to rate limits based on your subscription plan
• Exceeding rate limits may result in temporary throttling or suspension of API access
• Usage is tracked and visible in your account dashboard
• SereneReader may adjust rate limits at any time with reasonable notice

Permitted Use

You may use the API to:

• Access and manage your own feed subscriptions and articles
• Build personal integrations, automations, and workflows
• Develop applications for your own use or within your Team workspace

Prohibited Use

You may NOT use the API to:

• Build a competing RSS reader service or redistribute SereneReader's functionality
• Resell, sublicense, or commercially redistribute API access to third parties
• Circumvent subscription plan limits or access features not included in your plan
• Perform excessive or abusive requests intended to degrade the Service
• Access or attempt to access other users' data
• Scrape, harvest, or bulk-export content for purposes unrelated to your personal reading

API Availability & Changes

The API is provided on an "as available" basis. SereneReader may modify, deprecate, or discontinue API endpoints at any time. We will make reasonable efforts to communicate breaking changes in advance, but do not guarantee backward compatibility. Your continued use of the API after changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to use the Service to:

• Attempt to circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features of the Service
• Overload, flood, or spam the Service with excessive requests
• Use automated tools to access the Service beyond normal browser usage (scraping, bots)
• Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit the Service without authorization
• Subscribe to feeds containing illegal content
• Use the Service to infringe on intellectual property rights
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity
• Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights

Third-Party Content

SereneReader aggregates content from third-party RSS/Atom feeds that you choose to subscribe to. We do not create, edit, endorse, or verify this content. You acknowledge that:

• Third-party content is the responsibility of its respective publishers
• We make no representations about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of third-party content
• Feed publishers may change, restrict, or remove their feeds at any time
• We are not liable for any harm arising from third-party content displayed through the Service

Limitation of Liability

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless JonesLabs LLC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you access through the Service

Intellectual Property

Service IP: The SereneReader name, logo, website design, code, features, and functionality are owned by JonesLabs LLC and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written consent.

Your Data: You retain ownership of your feed subscriptions, reading preferences, and organizational data. You may export or delete your data at any time.

Feedback: If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service, you grant SereneReader a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use and incorporate such feedback without obligation to you.

Termination

SereneReader reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Reasons for termination may include:

• Violation of these Terms of Service
• Abusive or excessive use of the Service
• Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
• Discontinuation or material modification of the Service

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including limitation of liability and indemnification.

Governing Law & Disputes

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

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Atlanta, Georgia, and the language of arbitration shall be English.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement of intellectual property rights.

Changes to Terms

SereneReader reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Contact

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