Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 14, 2026
Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the Booklooky website at booklooky.com (the "Service") operated by Booklooky LLC ("us," "we," or "our").
Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Description of Service
Booklooky provides content ratings and age recommendations for children's and young adult books through the Looky Rating System (LRS). Our Service analyzes books across 8 content categories using AI technology to help families make informed reading choices.
The Service is provided free of charge for personal, educational, and non-commercial use.
2. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or any systems or networks
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without express permission
- Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Impersonate or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
- Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our express written consent
3. Content Accuracy and Disclaimers
No Guarantee of Accuracy: While we strive to provide accurate content ratings, our AI-powered analysis may not be perfect. Ratings are informational only and should not be solely relied upon for making decisions about book appropriateness.
Parental Discretion: Parents and guardians should exercise their own judgment when selecting books for children. What is appropriate varies by family, culture, and individual child maturity.
Third-Party Content: Book information is obtained from third-party sources including Google Books API. We are not responsible for the accuracy of this third-party data.
Not Professional Advice: Our Service does not provide professional advice regarding child development, education, or mental health. Consult qualified professionals for such guidance.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content: The Service, including its original content, features, functionality, the Looky Rating System (LRS), and related branding are owned by Booklooky and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Book Content: Book covers, descriptions, and related metadata are the property of their respective publishers and authors. We display this information under fair use for informational purposes.
License to Use: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.
5. User Submissions
When you submit books for analysis or provide feedback, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that information for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.
You represent and warrant that you have the right to submit any content you provide and that such content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.
6. Service Availability and Modifications
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.
We do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times or that it will be error-free or secure.
7. Limitation of Liability
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE 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:
- Your use or inability to use the Service
- Any content obtained from the Service
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
- Decisions made based on content ratings provided by the Service
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Booklooky, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.
9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts of appropriate jurisdiction.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: booklookyllc@gmail.com
Website: https://booklooky.com
