Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Canon. These Terms of Service ('Terms') govern your use of Canon's website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the 'Service'). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Canon is a platform that allows users to create and share their personal reading lists, known as 'canons.' Users can curate collections of books that have influenced their worldview, create beautiful profiles showcasing their essential reading, and discover books recommended by others.

3. User Accounts

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep your account information updated. You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service.

4. User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on the Service ('User Content'). By submitting User Content, you grant Canon a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content in connection with providing the Service. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to all User Content you submit and that such content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to: (a) violate any applicable laws or regulations; (b) infringe upon the rights of others; (c) submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information; (d) upload viruses or other malicious code; (e) attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts; (f) interfere with or disrupt the Service; (g) use the Service for commercial purposes without our written consent; or (h) engage in any other activity that could harm Canon or its users.

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Canon and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. The Canon name and logo are trademarks of Canon. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written consent.

7. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.

8. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Canon. Canon has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Canon shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by the use of such third-party websites or services.

9. Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by deleting your account through the Service settings. Canon may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that Canon believes violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, Canon, or third parties. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED 'AS IS' AND 'AS AVAILABLE' WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. CANON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. CANON DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.

11. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL CANON BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Canon and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

13. Changes to Terms

Canon reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Canon operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@canon.com.

These Terms of Service were last updated on December 2024.