1. Introduction
Welcome to Readio, an application created by Flynch MB ("Flynch," "we," or "us") that reads books you already own in your Amazon Kindle library aloud with natural voices. By accessing or using the Readio mobile application or related services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the "Terms"). If you do not agree, you may not use the Service.
2. Description of the Service
Readio lets you sign in to your own Amazon account through Amazon's Kindle Cloud Reader inside the app, and converts the text of books you are entitled to read into synthesized speech for personal listening. Narration, reading progress, and audio caching operate on your device. The Service may include experimental features and beta releases.
3. Company Information
- Legal entity: Flynch MB
- Business address: Vilnius, Lithuania
- Contact: hello@theflynch.com
4. Eligibility and Your Amazon Account
You must be at least 13 years old, or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction, to use Readio. For users in the European Union, you must be at least 16 years old unless a lower age is permitted by local law. Use of Readio requires your own Amazon account. You are responsible for:
- Using only your own Amazon account and books you are entitled to access.
- Complying with Amazon's Conditions of Use and any terms that govern your Kindle content.
- Maintaining the security of your devices and promptly notifying us at hello@theflynch.com of any suspected misuse of the Service.
Readio is an independent product. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon or any book publisher. Amazon, Kindle, and related marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
5. Books and Generated Audio
5.1 Your Books
The books you listen to remain the property of their rights holders and are licensed to you under the terms you agreed to when acquiring them. Readio does not sell, license, or distribute book content and does not grant you any rights in it.
5.2 Synthesized Audio
Audio generated by the Service is for your personal, non-commercial listening only. You may not record, extract, redistribute, sell, publicly perform, or otherwise share synthesized audio of book content, and you may not use the Service to create audiobooks for anyone other than yourself.
5.3 Prohibited Use
You agree not to use the Service to:
- Access accounts or content that do not belong to you.
- Circumvent technical protection measures except as inherent to the personal listening the Service provides.
- Redistribute book text or generated audio, in whole or in part.
- Interfere with, overload, or disrupt the Service or the third-party services it relies on.
We may suspend access for violations of these Terms.
6. Subscriptions, Billing, and Refunds
6.1 Pricing and Auto-Renewal
Readio offers auto-renewing subscription plans described in the purchase flow, with prices shown by the App Store in your local currency. Unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, subscriptions renew automatically and payment is charged to your Apple ID. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings.
6.2 Platform Fees
Purchases are made through the Apple App Store, billed by Apple, and subject to the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions.
6.3 Refunds
All purchases are made through the Apple App Store and are subject to Apple's refund policies. To request a refund, please contact Apple directly through your Apple ID account. We are not able to issue refunds for App Store purchases.
7. Trials and Promotions
We may provide promotional trials, referral benefits, or beta features. We reserve the right to modify or revoke these benefits at any time. Promotional access has no cash value and expires as stated in the offer.
8. Data Practices
Our collection, use, and sharing of personal information are described in the Readio Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described there.
9. Service Availability, Updates, and Support
Readio depends on third-party services we do not control — including Amazon's Kindle Cloud Reader and third-party speech-synthesis services — which may change, limit, or discontinue functionality at any time. We aim to keep Readio running smoothly but do not guarantee uninterrupted access, and features may stop working if the services they rely on change. We may release updates that change how features work, and some updates may be required to continue using the Service. Support is available via hello@theflynch.com.
10. Third-Party Services
Readio is distributed through the Apple App Store and relies on third-party providers to operate. Your use of the Service is subject to the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions, to Amazon's terms governing your account and content, and to the policies of any provider we use to deliver the Service. We are not responsible for third-party services and do not guarantee their availability or behavior.
11. Intellectual Property
Readio, including its software, visual identity, trademarks, and documentation, is owned by Flynch or its licensors. Except for the rights expressly granted in these Terms, we reserve all rights, title, and interest in the Service. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive source code, nor may you remove proprietary notices. Book content remains the property of its rights holders as described in Section 5.
12. Acceptable Use
You agree to:
- Use the Service only for lawful purposes.
- Comply with all applicable laws, including copyright law, export controls, and sanctions.
- Refrain from interfering with or disrupting the Service or its infrastructure.
13. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. FLYNCH DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, BE ACCURATE, SECURE, ERROR-FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED, OR THAT NARRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ANY PARTICULAR BOOK. YOU ASSUME ALL RISK FOR USE OF THE SERVICE.
14. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FLYNCH AND ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, LICENSORS, AND AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUES, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS IN ANY 12-MONTH PERIOD WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID TO FLYNCH FOR THE SERVICE DURING THAT PERIOD.
15. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Flynch and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to your use of the Service, your Amazon account, or your breach of these Terms.
16. Suspension and Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to the Service if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, legal requirements, or usage policies. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ends immediately. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect, including Sections 5, 11, 13, 14, and 15.
17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Lithuania, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. The parties agree to exclusive jurisdiction in the courts of Vilnius, Lithuania. Where prohibited by law, mandatory consumer protection rights supersede this clause.
18. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our business. When we make material changes, we will notify you via in-product messaging or by posting an update on our website. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Service.
19. Contact Information
For questions, feedback, or legal notices, contact hello@theflynch.com or write to Flynch MB, Vilnius, Lithuania.
By using Readio, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.