Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using our platform.
Last updated: 9/10/2025
By accessing and using Gara ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.
Gara is a digital novel platform that provides:
- Access to premium digital novels and stories
- Chapter-by-chapter or full novel purchase options
- Personalized reading experience with progress tracking
- User accounts with reading history and preferences
- Community features including comments and ratings
Our content is created by Gara and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
Account Creation
- You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
- You must provide accurate and complete information
- You are responsible for maintaining account security
- Each person may only maintain one account
Account Responsibilities
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
- You are responsible for all activities under your account
- Do not share account credentials with others
Pricing and Payment
- All prices are displayed in USD and include applicable taxes
- Payment processing is handled securely through Stripe
- We accept major credit cards and other payment methods as available
- Prices may change without notice, but existing purchases are not affected
Digital Content License
- Purchases grant you a personal, non-transferable license to access content
- You may not share, copy, distribute, or resell purchased content
- Access is tied to your account and cannot be transferred to others
- We reserve the right to modify or discontinue content with notice
Refund Policy
Due to the digital nature of our content, all sales are final. Refunds may be considered on a case-by-case basis for technical issues or billing errors. Please contact us at gara@garabooks.com within 7 days of purchase if you experience any issues.
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
- Copying, distributing, or sharing purchased content
- Using automated systems to access or scrape our content
- Attempting to circumvent payment or access controls
- Posting spam, offensive, or inappropriate comments
- Impersonating other users or providing false information
- Attempting to hack, disrupt, or damage our systems
- Violating any applicable laws or regulations
- Using the service for any commercial purpose without permission
Our Content
All novels, stories, characters, and other content on Gara are owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Your purchase grants you a limited license for personal use only.
User Content
Comments and other content you post remain your property, but you grant us a license to use, display, and moderate such content in connection with the Service. You represent that you own or have permission to post any content you submit.
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 the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
We strive to provide reliable access to our Service, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability. We may:
- Temporarily suspend the Service for maintenance or updates
- Modify, update, or discontinue features with reasonable notice
- Remove content that violates these Terms
- Limit access to prevent abuse or technical issues
Service Disclaimer
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
Either party may terminate your account at any time:
- You may delete your account through your profile settings
- We may terminate accounts that violate these Terms
- Upon termination, your access to purchased content will be revoked
- These Terms will survive termination where applicable
We may modify these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Gara operates, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: gara@garabooks.com
Website: www.garabooks.com