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Terms of Service

Last updated: February 2, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using BookmarkBug ("the Platform"), operated at bookmarkbug.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Platform. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Account Eligibility and Registration

To use BookmarkBug, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration.
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • Keep your account information, including contact details and tax information, accurate and up to date.

You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately at support@bookmarkbug.com if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

3. Account Suspension and Termination

BookmarkBug reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate any account at any time, at its sole discretion, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Suspected fraud or fraudulent activity.
  • Submission of AI-generated, plagiarized, or fabricated review content.
  • Manipulation of the review process, ratings, or platform systems.
  • Abuse, harassment, or threatening behavior toward other users or staff.
  • Creating multiple accounts or circumventing a prior suspension.
  • Any violation of these Terms of Service.
  • Any conduct that we determine, in our sole judgment, to be harmful to the Platform, its users, or its reputation.

Upon termination, your right to access the Platform ceases immediately. Any pending payouts may be withheld if termination is due to suspected fraud or Terms violations. We are not liable to you or any third party for any suspension or termination of your account.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

When using BookmarkBug, you agree to:

  • Write honest, original reviews: All reviews must reflect your genuine experience reading the book. Reviews must be written by you personally.
  • No AI-generated content: You may not submit reviews written by ChatGPT, Claude, or any other AI tool. AI-generated reviews will result in immediate account termination.
  • No fraud or manipulation: You may not game the system, create fake accounts, submit reviews for books you have not read, or engage in any deceptive practices.
  • No abuse: You may not use the Platform to harass, threaten, or harm others.
  • Comply with Amazon's policies: If you choose to post a review on Amazon, it must comply with Amazon's Community Guidelines and Terms of Service. You are responsible for understanding Amazon's rules and ensuring your Amazon account is in good standing.

5. How Assignments Work

BookmarkBug connects readers with books that need honest feedback. Each assignment includes clear deadlines, compensation details, and instructions. When you accept an assignment, you agree to read the book and complete it in good faith within the specified deadline.

You are not required to leave a review on Amazon. Assignments can be verified through either a book report or a review link — both are valid methods of completion.

Once your submission is verified and approved by our team, payment is processed through Stripe Connect. BookmarkBug reserves the right to reject submissions that do not meet our quality standards or violate these Terms.

Failure to complete an assignment you have claimed may impact your eligibility for future assignments.

6. Review Independence

BookmarkBug never tells readers what to say. You are never required to leave a positive review. All feedback — whether submitted as a book report or posted as a review — must be honest and reflect your personal reading experience.

7. Payments

  • Payment processing: All payments are processed through Stripe Connect. You must set up a Stripe Connect account to receive payouts.
  • Payout conditions: Payouts are issued after your review has been submitted, verified, and approved. The payout amount for each assignment is specified at the time of acceptance.
  • Taxes: You are solely responsible for any tax obligations arising from payments received through BookmarkBug. We may issue tax forms (e.g., 1099) as required by law.
  • Withholding: We reserve the right to withhold or reverse payments in cases of suspected fraud, Terms violations, or chargebacks.

8. Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, logos, and materials on BookmarkBug are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You retain ownership of the review content you create, but you grant BookmarkBug a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your reviews in connection with the Platform and its marketing.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, 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 THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE. WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF BOOK ASSIGNMENTS OR PAYOUT AMOUNTS.

10. Limitation of Liability

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ISSUES CAUSED BY THIRD-PARTY SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO STRIPE, AMAZON, OR ANY OTHER EXTERNAL PLATFORM. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE ANY MINIMUM EARNINGS, NUMBER OF ASSIGNMENTS, OR CONTINUED AVAILABILITY OF THE PLATFORM. PARTICIPATION IS VOLUNTARY AND AT YOUR OWN RISK.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BOOKMARKBUG AND ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TO YOU THROUGH THE PLATFORM IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BookmarkBug and its owners, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Platform, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Massachusetts, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

13. Dispute Resolution

Before filing any legal claim, you agree to attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at support@bookmarkbug.com. We will attempt to resolve the dispute in good faith within 30 days. If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, either party may pursue legal remedies as provided in Section 12 (Governing Law).

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at:

Email: support@bookmarkbug.com