Terms of Service

Welcome to TheNovelDex. By accessing or using our website, platform, and services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using TheNovelDex, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

2. Description of Service

TheNovelDex is a discovery and directory platform for Asian web and light novels. We provide descriptive information, metadata, and links to a variety of external sources — including official publishers and community‑maintained or user‑contributed pages — to help users discover content. TheNovelDex does not host the novels and is not responsible for third‑party content; links are provided for convenience only.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you may be required to register for an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Intellectual Property

The content on TheNovelDex, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of TheNovelDex or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. Novel titles, covers, and descriptions remain the property of their respective creators and publishers.

5. Prohibited Conduct

Users are prohibited from:

• Using the service for any illegal purpose.
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems.
• Using automated systems (bots, scrapers) to collect data without permission.
• Posting harmful or offensive content in community sections.

6. Limitation of Liability

TheNovelDex is provided "as is" without any warranties. We are not liable for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use our services, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

7. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our service may include links to third‑party or external sources — for example, official publishers, community‑maintained pages, or other user‑contributed sites. Links are provided for convenience only; TheNovelDex does not host, verify, or endorse third‑party content and is not responsible for the content, practices, or privacy policies of external sites. If you believe a linked page violates rights or our policies, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Your continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at [email protected] or through our Contact page.