Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using SwiftRead. By accessing or using SwiftRead, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

1. Service Description and Eligibility

1.1 About SwiftRead

SwiftRead ("Service," "Application," or "SwiftRead") is a speed reading application operated by S10G Technologies LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). SwiftRead helps users read faster through visual pacing techniques and audio narration (text-to-speech). The Service is available on:

  • iOS app (distributed via Apple App Store)
  • Android app (distributed via Google Play Store)
  • Web application at swiftread.com
  • Browser extension for Chromium-based browsers (Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc, and others)

1.2 Core Features

SwiftRead provides the following features:

  • Content Import: Upload files (PDF, EPUB, TXT), import web URLs, copy/paste text and markdown, import from supported third-party readers via the browser extension, and share-to-app from other mobile apps.
  • Reading Modes: Multiple reading modes including Focus mode (word-by-word display) and Flow mode, with customizable speed, fonts, themes, and color schemes.
  • Progress Tracking: Reading progress tracking and library management with sync across devices.
  • Audio Narration: Text-to-speech with multiple voice options and adjustable narration speed.

1.3 Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to create an account and use the Service. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or legal guardian's permission to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements. If you are making a purchase or entering into a subscription, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract.

Anonymous usage of certain features is permitted before account creation, subject to device-based limits.

2. Account Terms

2.1 Account Creation

You may create an account using email and password, or by signing in with Google or Apple. You may link or unlink social sign-in methods at any time through your account settings.

2.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:

  • Use a strong, unique password for your account
  • Notify us immediately at [email protected] if you suspect unauthorized access to your account
  • Not share your account credentials with others

2.3 One Account Per Person

Each individual may maintain only one SwiftRead account. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent usage limits or for any other purpose is prohibited and may result in termination of all associated accounts.

2.4 Cross-Device Sync

With a SwiftRead account, your library and reading progress sync across all devices where you are signed in.

2.5 Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account by emailing [email protected] with "account deletion" in the subject line. Upon processing your request, we will delete your account and all associated data, including account information, imported content, reading progress, and stored payment methods.

3. Subscription and Payment

3.1 Free and PRO Tiers

SwiftRead offers a free tier with basic features and usage limits, as well as a PRO subscription that removes or increases usage limits and unlocks premium features. Usage limits on the free tier are enforced per device and per account.

3.2 PRO Subscription

PRO subscriptions are available on a monthly or annual basis. You may subscribe through the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or the web (processed by a third-party payment processor). Subscription features and pricing are displayed in the Application.

3.3 Legacy License Keys

Some users hold lifetime license keys from the legacy browser extension. These license keys may be linked to a SwiftRead account to unlock corresponding features.

3.4 Auto-Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. You will be charged the applicable subscription fee for the next period unless you cancel.

3.5 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings, through the app store where you subscribed, or by contacting [email protected]. Upon cancellation, you will retain access to PRO features until the end of your current billing period.

3.6 Refund Policy

We offer refunds within 14 days of purchase. The refund process varies depending on how you subscribed:

  • Web/Browser Extension Purchases: Contact us at [email protected] with your account email and approximate purchase date. Refunds are issued directly.
  • Google Play Store Purchases: Contact us at [email protected]. Refunds are issued directly.
  • Apple App Store Purchases: You must request a refund directly from Apple through their standard refund process. Apple controls their refund process, and our 14-day policy may not apply to App Store purchases.

Except as described above or as required by law, subscription fees are non-refundable.

3.7 Fee Changes

We may modify subscription fees at any time. Fee changes will take effect at the start of your next billing period. We will provide reasonable notice of fee changes to give you the opportunity to cancel before the new fees apply.

3.8 App Store Terms

For purchases made through the Apple App Store, Apple's standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement applies in addition to these Terms. For purchases made through other app stores, the applicable app store's terms also apply.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or scripts to access the Service
  • Share your account credentials with others or allow others to access your account
  • Attempt to circumvent usage limits, quotas, or other restrictions
  • Create multiple accounts to evade limits or restrictions
  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the Service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service, servers, or networks connected to the Service
  • Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service or its content
  • Infringe on copyrights by downloading and redistributing content you access through the Service
  • Use the Service to transmit malware, viruses, or other harmful code

5. Usage Limits

5.1 Rate Limits and Quotas

The Service enforces usage limits on imports, audio narration, and other features. These limits may be applied per device, per account, or per IP address. Specific limit values are displayed within the Application and are subject to change.

5.2 Modifications to Limits

We reserve the right to modify usage limits at any time. Changes to limits will be reflected in the Application.

5.3 Enforcement

Abuse of the Service, including automated access, quota circumvention, or credential sharing, may result in throttling, temporary suspension, or permanent termination of your account.

6. User Content

6.1 Ownership

You retain ownership of all content you import into SwiftRead, including files, URLs, and pasted text ("User Content"). SwiftRead does not claim ownership of your User Content.

6.2 License to SwiftRead

By importing content into SwiftRead, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to process, store, and render your User Content solely to provide the Service to you. This license terminates when you delete the content or your account.

6.3 Your Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your User Content does not infringe the copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights of any third party. SwiftRead is not responsible for the copyright status of any content you import.

6.4 Content Processing Accuracy

Content extraction and processing may not be perfect. Complex formatting, images, tables, and other elements may not render accurately. OCR accuracy for scanned documents is not guaranteed.

6.5 Copyright Complaints (DMCA)

If you believe that content available through SwiftRead infringes your copyright, please contact us at [email protected] with the following information:

  • A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
  • A description of where the allegedly infringing material is located
  • Your contact information (address, phone number, email)
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf
  • Your physical or electronic signature

7. Third-Party Services

7.1 Third-Party Reading Platforms

The browser extension may integrate with third-party reading platforms to enable content import. These third-party services are not owned or controlled by SwiftRead. You must comply with the terms of service of any third-party platform you use in connection with SwiftRead.

7.2 No Guarantees

Compatibility with third-party services is not guaranteed and may change at any time without notice. SwiftRead is not responsible for any changes, interruptions, or discontinuation of third-party services.

7.3 Links to Other Websites

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

8. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Without limiting the foregoing, we do not warrant that:

  • The Service will improve your reading speed or comprehension
  • Content extraction, processing, or text-to-speech will be accurate or error-free
  • The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or available at any particular time or location
  • Any errors or defects will be corrected
  • The Service will meet your specific requirements or expectations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you. In such cases, the exclusions will apply to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

10. Modifications

10.1 Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will provide notice by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice before the new terms take effect.

Your continued use of the Service after the updated Terms become effective constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Service.

10.2 Modifications to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Reasons for termination may include, but are not limited to, violation of these Terms, abuse of the Service, or conduct that we determine to be harmful to other users or the Service.

11.2 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by requesting account deletion as described in Section 2.5. If you have an active subscription, canceling your account does not automatically cancel your subscription; please cancel your subscription separately to avoid future charges.

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. We may delete your account data, including User Content, library, and reading progress. We are not obligated to retain or provide you with any data after termination.

12. Governing Law

These Terms and your use of the Service are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Your use of the Service may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.

13. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

13.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution proceeding, you agree to first contact us at [email protected] and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute by contacting you via email. If the dispute is not resolved within 60 days, either party may proceed to binding arbitration as described below.

13.2 Binding Arbitration

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration, rather than in court, except that either party may bring a claim in small claims court if the claim qualifies.

Arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, which are available at www.adr.org or by calling the AAA.

13.3 Arbitration Location and Procedure

Arbitration shall take place in the county of your residence or another mutually agreed location. The arbitration shall be conducted in English. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

13.4 Arbitration Costs

Each party shall bear their own costs and attorneys' fees in connection with the arbitration, unless the arbitrator determines otherwise. We will pay all filing, administration, and arbitrator fees if required by AAA rules for consumer disputes.

13.5 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND SWIFTREAD AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not preside over any form of class, consolidated, or representative proceeding.

13.6 Opt-Out

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending an email to [email protected] within 30 days of creating your SwiftRead account. The email subject line must include "Arbitration Opt-Out" and the body must include your account email address. Opting out of arbitration does not affect any other provisions of these Terms.

13.7 Exceptions

This arbitration agreement does not apply where prohibited by law. If you reside in a jurisdiction (such as certain European Union member states) where mandatory consumer protection laws prohibit binding arbitration or class action waivers, those provisions shall not apply to you.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SwiftRead regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if modification is not possible, shall be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of SwiftRead.

14.4 Assignment

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

14.5 Translation

These Terms may be translated into other languages. In the event of a conflict between the English version and a translated version, the English version shall prevail.

15. Contact Information

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

For legal notices, please send correspondence to [email protected] with "Legal Notice" in the subject line.