Terms of Service

Last updated: January 27, 2026

Welcome to WellRead. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the WellRead mobile application, the bunkobons.com website, and related services (collectively, the "Service") operated by Bunkobons Press ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service.

1. Description of Service

WellRead is a reading platform that provides:

2. Account Registration

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. When you create an account, you agree to:

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.

3. Subscriptions and Payments

Subscription Plans

We offer subscription plans that provide access to premium features, including physical book deliveries, unlimited AI Companion usage, and full audiobook access. Subscription details and pricing are displayed at the time of purchase.

Billing

Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, depending on your plan). Payment is processed through Stripe. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method for the subscription fee.

Automatic Renewal

Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel it before the renewal date. You can cancel your subscription at any time through the app settings or by contacting us.

Refunds

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on annual subscriptions. If you are not satisfied within the first 30 days, contact us for a full refund. After 30 days, refunds are provided at our discretion. Physical books that have been shipped are non-refundable unless defective.

Price Changes

We may change subscription prices at any time. If we increase prices, we will give you at least 30 days' notice before the change applies to your subscription.

4. Physical Book Deliveries

Certain subscription plans include physical book deliveries:

5. AI Companion

The AI Companion feature uses artificial intelligence to answer questions about the books you're reading.

Important: The AI Companion is designed to enhance your reading experience. It is not a substitute for professional literary analysis, educational instruction, or any other professional advice. Responses are generated by AI and may occasionally be inaccurate or incomplete.

By using the AI Companion, you understand and agree that:

6. Content and Intellectual Property

Our Content

The Service contains content owned or licensed by us, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, book designs, audiobook recordings, and software (collectively, "Our Content"). Our Content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use Our Content solely for your personal, non-commercial use through the Service. You may not:

Public Domain Works

Many books in our catalog are public domain works. While the underlying text may be in the public domain, our specific editions—including edited text, formatting, cover designs, audiobook recordings, and AI companion content—are proprietary and protected by copyright.

Your Content

You may create bookmarks, notes, or other content within the Service ("Your Content"). You retain ownership of Your Content. By creating Your Content, you grant us a license to store, display, and process it as necessary to provide the Service.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

8. Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in the app.

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or for any other reason at our discretion. If we terminate your account for cause, you will not be entitled to a refund.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. We may delete your account data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BUNKOBONS PRESS 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 RESULTING FROM:

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bunkobons Press, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

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

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action.

Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bunkobons Press regarding the Service.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of that right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: