COURTREADZ Book Club — Terms & Conditions
Version 2026-10-08-r2 · Effective 8 October 2026
Important: By creating an account, accessing, subscribing to, participating in, uploading to, streaming through or otherwise using COURTREADZ Book Club (the “Platform”), you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, do not register or use the Platform.
1. Acceptance of These Terms
1.1 These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of COURTREADZ Book Club (“COURTREADZ”, “we”, “us”, “our” or “the Platform”), including our website, applications, membership services, content, community features, promotions and related services.
1.2 By accessing, registering for or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, our Community Guidelines and any additional terms that apply to particular services, promotions or features.
1.3 If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Platform.
1.4 If you use the Platform on behalf of another person, organisation or business, you confirm that you have authority to accept these Terms on their behalf.
2. Eligibility
2.1 You must be legally capable of entering into a binding agreement to use the Platform.
2.2 If you are under 18 years of age, you may only use the Platform with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian, where permitted by law.
2.3 We may restrict access to particular features, services, promotions or content based on age, location, membership status or other eligibility requirements.
2.4 You must provide accurate and complete information when creating or maintaining an account.
3. Accounts and Account Security
3.1 Some Platform features may require you to create an account.
3.2 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login details and for all activity conducted through your account.
3.3 You must notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorised access, misuse or a security breach involving your account.
3.4 You must not share, sell, transfer or permit another person to use your account unless we expressly authorise this.
3.5 We may suspend, restrict or terminate an account where we reasonably believe that these Terms, applicable law or the security of the Platform may have been compromised.
4. Memberships and Subscriptions
4.1 COURTREADZ may offer free and paid membership options.
4.2 The features, benefits, fees, billing frequency and conditions of each membership option will be disclosed before you subscribe.
4.3 Membership benefits may change from time to time, subject to applicable law and any rights you may have under consumer protection legislation.
4.4 Membership access is personal to the member and must not be resold, transferred or shared without our written permission.
4.5 We may refuse or cancel a membership where there is reasonable evidence of fraud, misuse, payment abuse or a breach of these Terms.
5. Fees, Payments and Billing
5.1 You agree to pay all fees disclosed at the time of purchase or subscription.
5.2 Payments may be processed by third-party payment providers. Their terms and privacy policies may also apply.
5.3 You authorise us or our payment provider to charge the selected payment method for applicable fees, renewals and other authorised amounts.
5.4 You must ensure that your payment information remains accurate and current.
5.5 Unless otherwise stated, fees are non-refundable except where a refund is required by law or expressly approved by us.
5.6 We may change our fees by providing reasonable notice. Any change will apply from the date specified in the notice and will not affect amounts already paid for a completed billing period unless permitted by law.
6. Automatic Renewals and Cancellation
6.1 If your membership renews automatically, you authorised recurring charges at the applicable renewal interval until you cancel.
6.2 You may cancel an automatically renewing membership using the cancellation method made available by COURTREADZ.
6.3 Cancellation will generally take effect at the end of the current paid period unless otherwise stated or required by law.
6.4 Deleting the Platform application or ceasing to use the Platform does not necessarily cancel a subscription.
6.5 We may suspend or cancel a membership where payment is overdue, reversed, declined or otherwise invalid.
7. Consumer Rights
7.1 Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any rights, remedies, consumer guarantees or protections that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified.
7.2 If a service fails to meet a consumer guarantee, you may be entitled to a remedy under applicable Australian consumer law.
7.3 To request assistance, contact us using the details provided on the Platform.
8. Platform Services
8.1 COURTREADZ may provide book-club services, reading resources, discussion areas, events, videos, messaging, competitions, recommendations and other features.
8.2 We may add, remove, modify, suspend or discontinue features from time to time.
8.3 We do not guarantee that the Platform or any particular feature will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, error-free or compatible with every device.
8.4 We may perform maintenance, updates or technical changes that temporarily affect access.
9. User Content
9.1 You may be able to submit, upload, post, transmit or otherwise make available content through the Platform, including comments, reviews, messages, images, videos, audio, documents and other materials (“User Content”).
9.2 You retain ownership of your User Content, subject to the licence granted below and any rights of third parties.
9.3 By submitting User Content, you grant COURTREADZ a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable and sublicensable licence to host, store, reproduce, adapt, format, display, communicate, distribute and otherwise use that User Content as reasonably necessary to operate, promote, improve and provide the Platform.
9.4 This licence continues for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above, including where copies are retained in backups, records or legal archives.
9.5 You represent that you have all rights, permissions and consents necessary to submit the User Content and grant the licence in this section.
9.6 You must not submit User Content that infringes another person’s rights, breaches confidentiality obligations or violates applicable law.
10. Content Standards
10.1 You must not use the Platform to submit, publish, transmit or distribute content that:
● Is unlawful, fraudulent, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, hateful or discriminatory.
● Is sexually explicit, exploitative or inappropriate for the relevant audience.
● Encourages violence, self-harm, criminal conduct or dangerous activity.
● Infringes copyright, trade marks, privacy, confidentiality, publicity or other rights.
● Contains malware, malicious code, unauthorised advertising, spam or deceptive links.
● Impersonates another person or misrepresents an affiliation.
● Exposes another person’s personal information without lawful authority.
● Is deliberately misleading, manipulative or designed to disrupt the Platform.
10.2 You must comply with our Community Guidelines and any additional rules applying to a particular feature or event.
11. Moderation and Removal
11.1 We may review, moderate, restrict, remove or refuse User Content where we reasonably believe it breaches these Terms, our Community Guidelines, applicable law or the safety or integrity of the Platform.
11.2 We may take action without prior notice where reasonably necessary to protect users, the Platform or third parties.
11.3 We are not required to monitor all User Content and do not guarantee that inappropriate or unlawful content will always be detected or removed.
11.4 We may preserve or disclose information where reasonably necessary to comply with law, legal process, regulatory requirements or a lawful request from an authority.
12. Community Conduct
12.1 You must interact with other users respectfully and lawfully.
12.2 You must not harass, stalk, threaten, intimidate, exploit or repeatedly contact another user after being asked to stop.
12.3 You must not manipulate ratings, reviews, votes, competitions, recommendations or other Platform systems.
12.4 You must not collect, scrape, harvest or use another user’s information without lawful authority and a legitimate purpose.
12.5 You must not use the Platform to promote competing services, conduct unauthorised commercial activity or distribute unsolicited marketing.
13. Private Messages and Communications
13.1 Where the Platform provides private messaging, messages are intended for communication between the relevant participants.
13.2 You must not use private messaging to send unlawful, abusive, threatening, fraudulent, sexually exploitative or otherwise prohibited material.
13.3 We may access, review, preserve or disclose private communications where reasonably necessary for safety, moderation, technical support, fraud prevention, legal compliance or the investigation of suspected breaches.
13.4 You should not use the Platform to transmit information that you require to remain confidential unless you are satisfied that the relevant feature is appropriate for that purpose.
14. Videos, Recordings and Events
14.1 The Platform may include live or recorded videos, online events, discussions, interviews or other audiovisual content.
14.2 By participating in an event or using a feature that involves recording, you acknowledge that your name, image, voice, comments or other contributions may be recorded, stored, edited, reproduced or made available to other users, subject to applicable law and our Privacy Policy.
14.3 Where required by law, we will seek appropriate notice or consent before recording or publishing identifiable participant content.
14.4 You must not record, reproduce, distribute or commercially exploit Platform events or content without permission.
15. Intellectual Property
15.1 The Platform, including its software, design, branding, text, graphics, logos, databases, audiovisual materials and other content, is owned by or licensed to COURTREADZ and is protected by intellectual property laws.
15.2 We grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable and revocable licence to access and use the Platform for its intended purpose.
15.3 You must not copy, modify, reproduce, publish, sell, licence, distribute, reverse engineer, scrape or exploit Platform materials except as permitted by law or with our written permission.
15.4 All trade marks, logos and branding displayed on the Platform remain the property of their respective owners.
16. Third-Party Content and Services
16.1 The Platform may contain links, integrations, products, services or content provided by third parties.
16.2 We do not control or guarantee the availability, accuracy, security, quality or legality of third-party services or content.
16.3 Your use of third-party services may be subject to separate terms and privacy policies.
16.4 We are not responsible for loss or damage arising from your dealings with third parties, except to the extent liability cannot lawfully be excluded.
17. Recommendations and Information
17.1 Any book recommendations, reviews, opinions, educational material or other information provided through the Platform is for general information only.
17.2 We do not guarantee that information is complete, current, accurate or suitable for your circumstances.
17.3 You are responsible for assessing information before relying on it and obtaining professional advice where appropriate.
18. Privacy
18.1 We collect, use, store and disclose personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.
18.2 By using the Platform, you acknowledge that information may be collected and handled as described in the Privacy Policy.
18.3 You must not submit another person’s personal information unless you have lawful authority and any required consent.
19. Security and Prohibited Technical Conduct
19.1 You must not:
● Access or attempt to access accounts, systems or data without authorisation.
● Circumvent security, authentication or access controls.
● Introduce malware, viruses or harmful code.
● Interfere with the operation or availability of the Platform.
● Use bots, crawlers, scrapers or automated tools without permission.
● Test or exploit vulnerabilities without our written authorisation.
● Reverse engineer or decompile the Platform except where permitted by law.
19.2 We may investigate suspected security incidents and take any reasonable action necessary to protect the Platform and its users.
20. Suspension and Termination
20.1 We may suspend, restrict or terminate your access to the Platform if you breach these Terms, our Community Guidelines or applicable law.
20.2 We may also take action where necessary to protect users, investigate suspected misconduct, address security risks or comply with legal obligations.
20.3 Where reasonably practicable, we may provide notice and an opportunity to address the issue, but this is not required where immediate action is reasonably necessary.
20.4 You may stop using the Platform at any time.
20.5 Termination does not affect rights or obligations that accrued before termination or provisions intended to continue after termination.
21. Account Deletion and Data
21.1 You may request deletion of your account using the process made available by COURTREADZ.
21.2 Account deletion may not immediately remove all information where retention is reasonably necessary for legal compliance, dispute resolution, fraud prevention, security, accounting, recordkeeping or legitimate business purposes.
21.3 User Content may remain visible where it has been shared with others, incorporated into other content, retained in backups or is otherwise required to be retained by law.
21.4 Further information about deletion and retention is provided in the Privacy Policy.
22. Giveaways, Competitions and Trade Promotions
22.1 General
COURTREADZ may offer giveaways, competitions, promotional draws and trade promotions from time to time as an additional benefit to eligible members.
All promotions are voluntary and subject to these Terms, the specific terms published for each individual promotion and applicable laws.
22.2 Eligibility
Unless otherwise expressly stated in the individual promotion’s terms, COURTREADZ giveaways are restricted to eligible Australian residents aged 18 years or older.
Additional eligibility requirements, including membership status, location, entry limits or other conditions, may apply and will be outlined in the relevant promotion’s terms.
Individuals who do not meet the applicable eligibility requirements are not permitted to enter or claim a prize.
22.3 Participation and Entry
Participation in giveaways is optional. No member is required to enter a giveaway as a condition of using the Platform.
Where a giveaway is offered as a membership benefit, no separate giveaway entry fee will be charged unless an alternative entry arrangement is expressly permitted by applicable law and disclosed in the relevant promotion’s terms.
Entry limits, methods, opening and closing dates, and any other participation requirements will be specified for each individual giveaway.
Submitting an entry does not guarantee acceptance or a prize.
22.4 Prizes and Prize Delivery
Prizes may include cash, gift cards, books, merchandise, products, experiences or other items as specified in the individual giveaway.
Where a cash prize is offered, COURTREADZ may arrange payment by direct electronic funds transfer from its business bank account to an eligible winner’s nominated Australian bank account.
Where an Amazon Australia gift card is offered, the gift card will be subject to the applicable terms and conditions of Amazon Australia.
The available prize delivery methods, prize value, restrictions and any choices offered to winners will be stated in the relevant giveaway’s specific terms.
Winners are not automatically entitled to exchange prizes for cash, substitute prizes or request an alternative delivery method unless expressly permitted by the relevant promotion’s terms or required by law.
22.5 Winner Selection
Winners will be selected in accordance with the method published for the relevant giveaway, which may include a random draw or another lawful selection process.
The number of winners, selection criteria, draw arrangements and notification process will be disclosed in the individual giveaway’s terms.
COURTREADZ will take reasonable steps to ensure winner selection is conducted fairly and transparently.
22.6 Verification of Eligibility
COURTREADZ reserves the right to request reasonable evidence of a participant’s age, identity, residency, membership status or other applicable eligibility requirements before accepting an entry or awarding a prize.
Participants must provide accurate and truthful information.
A declaration or confirmation checkbox does not prevent COURTREADZ from requesting additional verification where reasonably necessary.
22.7 Invalid Entries and Disqualification
COURTREADZ may reject or disqualify entries where there is reasonable evidence of:
● False or misleading eligibility information.
● Duplicate or unauthorised entries.
● Fraudulent activity or manipulation of the entry system.
● Breaches of the relevant giveaway’s terms.
● Failure to satisfy applicable eligibility requirements.
Any disqualification will be carried out reasonably, fairly and in accordance with applicable law.
22.8 Winner Notification and Unclaimed Prizes
Winners will be contacted using the notification method specified in the relevant giveaway’s terms.
Winners may be required to confirm their eligibility and provide information reasonably necessary to arrange prize delivery.
If a winner cannot be contacted, fails to claim a prize within the specified period or is found to be ineligible, COURTREADZ may arrange an alternative winner or unclaimed-prize process in accordance with the relevant promotion’s terms and applicable law.
22.9 Prize Payments and Banking Information
Where payment by Australian bank transfer is offered, winners must provide accurate Australian banking details through the nominated secure communication method.
COURTREADZ may pay eligible cash prizes directly from its business bank account.
Banking information will only be collected and used where reasonably necessary to verify and process prize payments, subject to applicable privacy laws.
COURTREADZ will not require winners to pay an additional fee to receive an advertised prize.
22.10 Privacy and Personal Information
Personal information collected in connection with giveaways may be used to administer promotions, verify eligibility, contact winners, deliver prizes, maintain appropriate records and comply with legal obligations.
Personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and the COURTREADZ Privacy Policy.
22.11 Technical Issues and Promotion Changes
Where technical errors, security incidents or circumstances outside reasonable control affect a giveaway, COURTREADZ may take reasonable steps to investigate and address the issue.
Any suspension, modification, postponement or cancellation of a promotion will be subject to applicable law, regulatory requirements and the rights of participants.
COURTREADZ will not arbitrarily withdraw an advertised prize or unfairly disadvantage eligible participants.
22.12 Acceptance of Giveaway Terms
By entering a giveaway, participants agree to comply with these general Terms and the specific rules applicable to that promotion.
Where required, participants must actively confirm their acceptance of the relevant giveaway terms before their entry is submitted.
COURTREADZ may maintain records of entry confirmations and acceptance of the applicable terms.
22.13 Legal Compliance
All COURTREADZ giveaways and trade promotions will be conducted subject to applicable Australian federal, state and territory laws and any required regulatory approvals.
Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any statutory rights, consumer guarantees or protections that cannot lawfully be excluded.
22.14 Individual Giveaway Terms
Each giveaway may have its own separate terms specifying eligibility, participating jurisdictions, prizes, entry methods, entry limits, opening and closing dates, winner selection, notification, prize delivery and other applicable conditions.
Where a specific giveaway’s published terms differ from these general provisions, the specific terms will apply to that giveaway to the extent legally permitted.
COURTREADZ reserves the right to offer different giveaway formats, prizes and eligibility conditions for future promotions, subject to applicable law.
23. Disclaimers
23.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Platform is provided on an “as available” and “as is” basis.
23.2 We do not guarantee that the Platform will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, accurate, complete or suitable for your particular purpose.
23.3 We do not guarantee that User Content, third-party content or information available through the Platform is accurate, reliable or lawful.
23.4 Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified.
24. Limitation of Liability
24.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, COURTREADZ and its officers, employees, contractors, agents, licensors and service providers are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary loss, loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of data, loss of goodwill or business interruption arising from or connected with your use of the Platform.
24.2 To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability arising from or connected with the Platform or these Terms is limited to the amount you paid to us for the relevant service during the twelve months before the event giving rise to the claim, or AUD $100 if you paid nothing.
24.3 The limitations in this section do not apply to liability that cannot lawfully be limited or excluded.
25. Indemnity
25.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, you indemnify COURTREADZ and its officers, employees, contractors, agents, licensors and service providers against claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses arising from or connected with:
● Your breach of these Terms.
● Your misuse of the Platform.
● Your User Content.
● Your breach of another person’s rights.
● Your violation of applicable law.
25.2 We may assume control of the defence of a claim for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to provide reasonable cooperation.
26. Changes to These Terms
26.1 We may update these Terms from time to time.
26.2 Updated Terms will be published on the Platform with a revised effective date.
26.3 Where a change is material, we may provide additional notice where reasonably practicable.
26.4 Your continued use of the Platform after updated Terms take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
27. Notices and Electronic Communications
27.1 You consent to receiving notices, communications and documents electronically, including by email, in-app notification or publication on the Platform.
27.2 You are responsible for ensuring that your contact details remain accurate and that you can receive communications from us.
27.3 Electronic records may be used to demonstrate communications, transactions, consents and agreements.
28. General Provisions
28.1 Entire agreement: These Terms, together with any documents expressly incorporated into them, constitute the agreement between you and COURTREADZ concerning your use of the Platform.
28.2 Severability: If any provision is invalid or unenforceable, it will be read down or severed to the extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue to apply.
28.3 No waiver: A failure or delay by us to enforce a right does not waive that right.
28.4 Assignment: You must not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our written consent. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations as part of a business restructure, sale, merger or similar transaction.
28.5 Relationship: These Terms do not create a partnership, joint venture, employment, agency or fiduciary relationship between you and COURTREADZ.
28.6 Force majeure: We are not responsible for delay or failure caused by events beyond our reasonable control, except to the extent liability cannot lawfully be excluded.
29. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
29.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia and, where applicable, the laws of the state or territory in which COURTREADZ operates.
29.2 You submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that state or territory and the courts competent to hear appeals from them.
29.3 Nothing in this section prevents you from exercising rights or bringing a claim in another jurisdiction where applicable law permits you to do so.
30. Contact Us
30.1 If you have questions, complaints or requests concerning these Terms or the Platform, contact COURTREADZ using the contact details published on the Platform or contact admin team.
30.2 When contacting us, provide sufficient information for us to identify your account, understand your request and respond appropriately.
