End User License Agreement (EULA)
Last Updated: 8 October 2025
1. Agreement to Terms
This End User License Agreement ("Agreement" or "EULA") is a legal agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Swelv ("we," "us," or "our"), a company based in Switzerland, governing your use of the Swelv mobile application (the "App") and related services (collectively, the "Services").
By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the App.
2. License Grant
2.1 Limited License
Subject to your compliance with this Agreement, Swelv grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to download, install, and use the App on a device you own or control, solely for your personal, non-commercial use.
2.2 License Restrictions
You agree NOT to:
Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the App
Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to discover the source code of the App
Rent, lease, lend, sell, redistribute, or sublicense the App
Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices on the App
Use the App for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Use the App in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the App, other users' accounts, or any systems or networks connected to the App
Use any automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the App without our express written permission
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the App
3. Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years of age to use Swelv. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from or allow registration of individuals under 18.
4. Account Registration and Security
4.1 Account Creation
To use certain features of the App, you must create an account. You agree to:
Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
Maintain and promptly update your account information
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
4.2 Account Responsibility
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree not to share your account credentials with others or allow others to access your account.
5. User-Generated Content
5.1 Your Content
Swelv allows you to post, upload, and share content, including but not limited to book reviews, quotes, comments, photos, and other materials ("User Content"). You retain all ownership rights to your User Content.
5.2 License to Swelv
By posting User Content on Swelv, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your User Content in connection with operating and providing the Services, including for promotional and marketing purposes.
This license continues even if you stop using the App, but you may terminate this license by deleting your User Content or account (except for content that has been shared with others and they have not deleted).
5.3 Content Standards and Prohibited Content
You agree that your User Content will NOT:
Contain any material that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, offensive, threatening, harassing, or hateful
Violate any applicable law or regulation
Infringe upon the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights of any third party
Contain viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Promote violence, discrimination, or hatred against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
Contain false or misleading information
Constitute spam or unsolicited advertising
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Contain sexually explicit or suggestive content
Include personal information of others without their consent
We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these standards or this Agreement, at our sole discretion, without notice.
5.4 Monitoring and Enforcement
While we are not obligated to monitor User Content, we reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any User Content at any time for any reason, including if we believe it violates this Agreement or applicable law.
5.5 User Content Disclaimer
User Content reflects the views and opinions of the users who post it and does not reflect the views or opinions of Swelv. We do not endorse, support, represent, or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of any User Content.
6. Book Information and Summaries
6.1 Book Data
Swelv provides book information, metadata, and summaries sourced from third-party databases, including Open Library, and from user-generated reviews and summaries. We do not provide full-text book content.
6.2 Accuracy Disclaimer
While we strive to provide accurate book information, we do not warrant that book data, summaries, or metadata are accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. Book information is provided "as is."
6.3 No Copyright Infringement
Swelv respects intellectual property rights. We do not host or distribute copyrighted book content without authorization. If you believe any content on Swelv infringes your copyright, please contact us at [Insert DMCA Contact Email].
7. In-App Purchases
7.1 Future Purchases
While Swelv is currently free to use, we may introduce in-app purchases in the future, which may include the ability to purchase books or access premium features.
7.2 Payment Terms
If and when in-app purchases become available:
All purchases are processed through the applicable app store (Apple App Store, Google Play Store)
Payment will be charged to your app store account
Prices are subject to change with notice
All purchases are final and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law or stated in our refund policy
7.3 Third-Party Payment Processing
Payments are processed by third-party payment providers (Apple, Google). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.
8. Intellectual Property Rights
8.1 Swelv's Ownership
The App and Services, including all content, features, functionality, software, code, design, graphics, text, and other materials (excluding User Content), are owned by Swelv and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
8.2 Trademarks
"Swelv" and all related logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Swelv. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.
8.3 Feedback
If you provide us with any feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the App ("Feedback"), you grant us the right to use, modify, and incorporate such Feedback into our Services without any obligation to you.
9. Third-Party Services and Links
9.1 Third-Party Integration
The App may integrate with or contain links to third-party services, websites, or content, including Open Library and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these third parties.
9.2 Third-Party Terms
Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions. We encourage you to review those terms before using such services.
10. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into this Agreement by reference. By using the App, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
11. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
11.1 "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE"
THE APP AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.
11.2 No Warranty
We do not warrant that:
The App will meet your requirements or expectations
The App will be available at all times or without interruption
Any content or data will be accurate, reliable, or error-free
Defects will be corrected
11.3 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SWELV, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR YOUR USE OF THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR CHF 100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
11.4 Jurisdictional Limitations
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Swelv, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
Your use of the App
Your User Content
Your violation of this Agreement
Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
13. Termination
13.1 Termination by You
You may terminate this Agreement at any time by deleting your account and uninstalling the App from your device.
13.2 Termination by Swelv
We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, for any reason, including if:
You violate this Agreement
Your conduct poses a risk to us, other users, or third parties
We are required to do so by law
We decide to discontinue the App or Services
13.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
Your license to use the App immediately ceases
You must cease all use of the App and delete it from your devices
Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including ownership, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability) will survive
14. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
14.1 Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
14.2 Jurisdiction
Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement or your use of the App shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Switzerland, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.
14.3 Informal Resolution
Before filing any legal claim, you agree to first contact us at [Insert Contact Email] and attempt to resolve the dispute informally.
15. Changes to This Agreement
We reserve the right to modify this Agreement at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:
Posting the updated Agreement in the App
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Providing notice within the App or via email
Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Agreement. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the App and delete your account.
16. General Provisions
16.1 Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with our Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Swelv regarding your use of the App and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings.
16.2 Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect, and the invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
16.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
16.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights granted hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign this Agreement at any time without notice to you.
16.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries
This Agreement does not create any third-party beneficiary rights.
16.6 Language
This Agreement is provided in English. If translated into other languages, the English version shall prevail in case of any conflict.
17. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Agreement, please contact us at:
Email: info@swelv.com
By using Swelv, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this End User License Agreement.