Last Updated on February , 2, 2024
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. ReWio s.r.o., with its registered office at Karpatské námestie 10A, Bratislava - Rača 831 06, Slovak Republic, Company ID (IČO): 56 262 361, registered in the Commercial Register of the District Court Bratislava III, Section: Sro, Insert No.: 178735/B (hereinafter referred to as the “Operator” or “ReWio”), operates a platform for mobile reading and listening available on the internet portals http://www.rewio.app as well as through mobile applications (hereinafter referred to as the “Platform”). In this context, ReWio transforms key insights from non-fiction books and other content into a concise format. This enables users to discover new books by providing key insights from non-fiction literature or other content on their computer or mobile device. For the avoidance of doubt, the term “Website” refers to all content presented on the internet site, any part of it, and/or any service it provides.
2. These General Terms and Conditions (hereinafter also referred to as “T&C” or “Terms”) govern the rights and obligations of the User and the Operator arising in connection with the use of the ReWio service, any of its parts, or its content. A User who accesses and/or uses the Website, Mobile Application (iOS, Android, Webapp), and ReWio services expressly agrees to these Terms by entering the Website (Webapp), downloading the Mobile Application (registering, using it, and/or purchasing a paid subscription) and is bound to comply with them. The User declares that before accessing and using the ReWio service, they have explicitly familiarized themselves with the terms of the service provided under these T&C.
3. The Website, Web Application, Mobile Application (iOS, Android), and their content, as well as any content made available to users within the ReWio service, are protected under the Copyright Act No. 185/2015 Coll. Any unauthorized intervention, use, copying, or imitation of the Website and/or its content, including trademarks or other identifiers owned or lawfully held by the Operator (or a third party), is in violation of the legal order of the Slovak Republic. If such conduct results in damage to the Operator and/or a third party, the User is obliged to compensate the Operator for the incurred damage. In the event of a violation of any provision of these T&C by the User, the Operator is entitled to apply the measures specified in these T&C and/or take other measures and actions permitted by applicable legal regulations.
When creating content:
Our summaries serve educational and informational purposes and are not a substitute for original books. We encourage you to read the full works to gain a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the original authors’ creations.
Notice:
By following this approach, we strive to support knowledge dissemination while adhering to all legal regulations related to intellectual property protection in Slovakia.
According to § 37 (1) of Act No. 185/2015 Coll. on Copyright and Related Rights (Slovak Republic Law):
INFORMATION PRIOR TO THE CONCLUSION OF THE CONTRACT
1. ReWio provides key insights from non-fiction books, articles, and other content (“platform content”), allowing you to grasp their essence within minutes. Additionally, ReWio may offer you a personal profile that you can customize with your preferred platform content. The primary purpose of the platform is to inform, entertain, or educate the general public. ReWio is a digital content service that is accessible only to a User who:
a) has registered with the Operator via the registration form, and
b) has paid the subscription for the PREMIUM package in accordance with these Terms and Conditions (T&C).
2. The Operator provides Users with the following content through the ReWio service:
a) Summaries of non-fiction books and other content, available in text format for reading and audio format for listening;
b) Educational, documentary, and informational content.
(Hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Services” or individually as a “Service”).
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
1. The application contains summaries based on key insights from non-fiction books. The information presented in these summaries is for educational purposes only. We do not offer or provide any medical advice or other healthcare services, including, but not limited to, any testing, diagnosis, or evaluation related to mental health. If you have any health concerns, please visit, call, or consult your doctor or another healthcare professional. We do not guarantee any level of success that may result from following the advice and strategies contained in a particular book summary, and you acknowledge that results may vary for each individual.
REGISTRATION
1. The use of the ReWio service (via any access method) is only possible after registration and conclusion of the relevant agreement. Details regarding the conclusion of the agreement are specified in the section “Conclusion of the Paid Subscription Agreement”.
2. The User is required to provide accurate information during registration. The customer account will be linked to the email address provided by the User. The customer is responsible for ensuring access to their email account and must be aware of which email address was used for registration.
3. The Operator reserves the right to refuse individual registrations without providing any reason.
4. Information related to the conclusion of the agreement, notifications of changes to the agreement, as well as any invoice deliveries, will be sent to the email address provided by the customer. The customer is responsible for regularly checking emails in their email account. Any communications regarding the contractual relationship will only be sent to the email addresses confirmed by the customer during registration.
5. Only individuals aged 17 years or older are eligible to register.
• If you are a minor, you may register for the ReWio service only if you are at least 14 years old and have obtained consent from your legal guardians.
• ReWio reserves the right to require proper proof of identity, age, or legal guardian consent as a condition for using ReWio services.
USER ACCOUNT
1. Registration is free of charge (basic “FREEMIUM” account) and does not obligate you to purchase a paid subscription. By registering, you enter into an agreement with ReWio for the limited, free use of the platform.
2. You can register using your email address and a password of your choice. Alternatively, you can sign up using a single sign-on service (such as Google or Apple login). Registration is available after downloading our iOS or Android application.
3. All information provided during registration must be complete, accurate, and up to date at all times.
4. For a registered user, the Operator maintains a “User Account” (hereinafter referred to as the “User Account”).• Each user is allowed to create only one User Account per email address.• The creation of multiple User Accounts registered under the same email address is not permitted.
5. To prevent misuse of ReWio’s services during the Trial Period or fraudulent activities, the Operator is authorized to store the User’s email address for up to one (1) year from the termination of the Trial Period.
6. Users are responsible for protecting their login credentials (especially their email/username and password) from unauthorized use and must not provide or disclose them to any third party.
7. If a user discovers unauthorized access or misuse of their registered email address (username) and/or password, they are required to notify the Operator immediately.
CONCLUSION OF A PAID SUBSCRIPTION CONTRACT
1. To fully utilize the ReWio Services, you have access to additional service packages in the form of a paid subscription (“subscription access”) after registration. These subscriptions can be purchased for various time periods, which are displayed in the ordering options.
2. ReWio subscription options include PREMIUM subscriptions, which grant access to additional content and features through the mobile application. Currently, we offer the following subscription/service package:
• ReWio Premium Service Package includes access to our entire library, meaning the full content of our platform in both text and audio format.
3. Access to the respective services is granted as long as your subscription remains valid.
4. The paid ReWio PREMIUM service package is provided by the Operator for a prepaid period of either thirty (30) days or one (1) year, for which the User has paid the subscription fee (hereinafter referred to as the “Subscription”).
• The Subscription is purchased through the ReWio application for iOS or Android, using the in-app purchase process via Apple or Google.
• The User pays for the Subscription through recurring payments.
• The Operator will begin providing the paid ReWio services to the User once the Subscription payment has been processed, depending on the selected payment method (i.e., when the payment is credited to the Operator’s account).
• The Operator is entitled to terminate the provision of paid ReWio services to a User, especially in cases where insufficient funds prevent the Subscription payment from being successfully processed within the required timeframe.
• The Operator reserves the right to change the Subscription payment method based on technical and operational requirements. Users will be notified of any such changes.
5. The Operator reserves the right to adjust the subscription price in the event of changes in the scope of the product or increased operating costs.
Factors may include:
• Higher costs for content production and licensing,
• Maintenance of technical infrastructure and platform operation,
• Staffing and infrastructure costs (e.g., higher rental expenses),
• Changes in taxation.
• The Operator will notify affected Users in advance of any planned price adjustments, via email, at least 30 days before the new pricing takes effect.
• In such cases, the User has the right to cancel their subscription within 30 days of receiving the notification.
• If the User does not terminate their subscription within this period, the new price will be considered agreed upon and will apply from the effective date.
TRIAL/TEST PERIOD
1. ReWio occasionally offers free trial access to subscriptions, primarily for new users, for a limited period (“Trial Period”). ReWio reserves the right to determine, at its sole discretion, whether you are eligible to participate in the Trial Period. In the event of a significant reason, ReWio may terminate or modify such a free Trial Version at any time without prior notice or notification.
2. Participation in certain Trial Periods is only possible if you provide your payment details during registration.
• In such cases, you must consent at the beginning of the Trial Period to your free access being automatically converted to a paid subscription on the day following the end of the Trial Period.
• Your subscription will then automatically renew on a recurring basis.
• You can cancel your subscription at any time, but no later than one day before the end of the respective billing period.
• You will always be clearly informed of this process before the Trial Period begins.
3. If you do not wish to continue with a paid subscription and the associated charges, you must cancel the subscription before the Trial Period ends.• You can do this by going to the settings of your ReWio account, selecting the “Subscription” section, and clicking on “Cancel”.
TERM AND CANCELLATION
1. Validity Period of the Basic Account:
• The Basic Account starts from the moment you register, as outlined in the Registration section of these Terms and Conditions, and remains valid for an indefinite period.
• You may cancel your Basic Account at any time.
• To do so, you can delete your account via the mobile application in the “Settings” menu or by sending a request to podpora@rewio.app.
2. A paid subscription will remain active for at least the originally selected period (30 days / 1 year) and will automatically renew for an additional period (30 days / 1 year) unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
• If you have not canceled the subscription within this period, you may still cancel it at any time with a one-month notice period.
• Cancellation must be done according to the instructions provided below.
3. A paid Premium subscription purchased through our iOS or Android applications can be canceled in the settings of the App Store or Google Play.
• If you cancel a subscription with an indefinite period before the end of each 12-month or 1-month billing cycle, the respective app store provider may refund the costs for unused months.
4. The cancellation of subscription access takes effect on the day following the last day of the current subscription period.
• After cancellation, your account will automatically be downgraded to the Basic Account (Freemium).
• If you wish to delete your entire account, you can do so via the mobile application settings or by sending a request to podpora@rewio.app.
• In such cases, your data will be permanently deleted.
5. ReWio reserves the right to block and/or terminate your account for a serious reason, regardless of the previous provisions.
CANCELLATION POLICY
1. In accordance with § 19(1)(a) of Act No. 108/2024 Coll. on Consumer Protection (Slovak Republic Law) in the Provision of Services at a Distance, by paying for a subscription, you expressly consent to the immediate full provision of digital content (the service) before the expiry of the 14-day withdrawal period. By doing so, you confirm that you have been duly informed and instructed about the loss of your right to withdraw from the contract due to the immediate delivery of the service.
2. The service is considered fully provided at the moment all content (text content, audio content, and premium app features) is made available to you based on the paid subscription.
• In this case, you are not entitled to exercise the 14-day right of withdrawal or request a refund of the paid amount.
3. The subscription can only be purchased through in-app purchases (via the Apple App Store and Google Play), which are governed by the respective providers’ own terms and refund policies.
• If you wish to cancel your subscription or request a refund, you must submit a request directly through the support center of the respective app store.
• Since we, as the Operator, do not have access to your payment details and are not authorized to interfere with payment processes within these systems, we are unable to process cancellations or refunds directly.
INFORMATION ON THE LIMITATION OF THE REWIO SERVICE
1. The provision of the ReWio service may be limited for the necessary period, particularly in the event that:
a) The payment for the ReWio service ordered by the User has not been successfully processed;
b) A server outage and/or operational failures occur;
c) Telecommunication network failures or other similar issues caused by third parties occur, leading to the unavailability of the ReWio service and/or the inability to process a payment for the ReWio service.
2. The Operator is not liable for any defects in the ReWio service or for any damages that were not caused intentionally by the Operator, either directly or in cooperation with other parties.
REWIO NEWSLETTER
1. Registered users receive an exclusive benefit from the Operator in the form of regular updates on selected offers for customers and registered users of ReWio.
• This newsletter is sent to registered users via email and includes:
• Tips on popular summaries
• Newly added summaries• Personalized recommendations
• Information on updates or special promotions
• Customers can unsubscribe from the ReWio newsletter at any time through their registered account settings.
REWIO PUSH NOTIFICATIONS
1. If the user has given consent to receive push notifications on their device, they may receive personalized or general push notifications related to ReWio.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, USER CONTENT
1. You acknowledge that all texts, images, trademarks, logos, compilations (which include the collection, organization, and assembly of information), data, other content, software, and materials displayed within the Services or used by the Operator, except for any User Content (as defined below), are the property of the Operator or third parties.
2. The Operator explicitly reserves all rights, including all intellectual property rights, to all of the above-mentioned elements.
• Unless expressly permitted by these Terms, any use, redistribution, sale, decompilation, disassembly, translation, or other exploitation of these materials is strictly prohibited.
• The provision of Services does not transfer any rights, ownership, or interests in such intellectual property rights to you or any third party.
3. The information you provide during registration, as well as any data, texts, or other materials that you may submit or publish (hereinafter referred to as “User Content”), remains your intellectual property.
• We do not claim ownership of any copyrights or other proprietary rights to such registration information and User Content.
• Notwithstanding the above, you agree that the Operator may retain copies of all registration information and User Content and use them to the extent reasonably necessary for the operation of the Services or in connection with them, as described in these Terms and the Privacy Policy.
4. You grant the Operator a non-exclusive, worldwide, transferable, perpetual, and irrevocable right to publish, distribute, publicly display, and perform the User Content in connection with the Services.
5. In accordance with these Terms, the Operator grants you a non-transferable, non-exclusive license (without the right to grant sublicenses) to use the Services solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes.
• You may install and use the Application exclusively on your personal mobile device and only for personal, non-commercial purposes.
APP STORES, THIRD PARTY ADVERTISEMENTS, OTHER USERS
1. You acknowledge and agree that the availability of the Application depends on the third party from which you obtained the Application, such as Apple App Store, Google Play Market, and/or other app stores (hereinafter collectively referred to as “App Stores” and individually as an “App Store”).
2. You agree to pay all fees charged by the App Stores in connection with the Application.
• You also agree to comply with all applicable agreements, terms of use, and other policies of the App Stores, and your license to use the Application is conditioned upon compliance with these terms.
• You acknowledge that Apple App Store, Google Play (and their subsidiaries) are authorized third parties to these Terms and have the right to enforce compliance with them.
3. The Services may contain links to third-party websites or resources, as well as third-party advertisements (collectively referred to as “Third-Party Advertisements”).
• Such Third-Party Advertisements are not under the control of the Operator, and we assume no responsibility for them.
• The Operator provides these Third-Party Advertisements solely for convenience and does not control, endorse, monitor, guarantee, or make any representations regarding them.
• The advertisements and other information provided through Third-Party Advertisements may not always be entirely accurate.
• You acknowledge and assume full responsibility and all risks associated with the use of such websites or resources.
• When accessing a third-party website, you are subject to the terms and policies of the respective service provider, including privacy policies and data collection practices.
• Before making any transaction with a third party, you should conduct any checks you deem necessary or appropriate.
• Your transactions and other dealings with Third-Party Advertisers, including payments and the delivery of related goods or services, are solely between you and the respective merchant or advertiser.
4. Each User of the Services is solely responsible for their own User Content.
• Since we do not monitor User Content, you acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for any User Content and do not provide any warranties regarding its accuracy, timeliness, appropriateness, or quality.
• We bear no responsibility for any User Content.
• Your interactions with other Users of the Services are solely between you and such Users.
• You agree that the Operator is not responsible for any loss or damage arising from such interactions.
• If a dispute arises between you and any User of the Services, we are not obligated to intervene.
5. You hereby release us, our officers, employees, representatives, and successors from any claims, demands, losses, damages, rights, liabilities, and legal actions of any kind, including personal injuries, death, and property damage, directly or indirectly related to or arising from interactions with any App Store, other Users of the Services, or Third-Party Advertisements, or their conduct.
FINAL PROVISIONS
1. The User acknowledges and agrees that certain relationships in the provision of services may be governed by additional special terms for such Services, in addition to these Terms and Conditions (T&C), and undertakes to comply with them.
2. The User acknowledges that the Operator does not guarantee and is not responsible for:
• The accuracy, correctness, and timeliness of information obtained from other sources via the Website;
• Any form of communication or software operated by third parties through the Website;
• Any damages (direct, indirect, or consequential) or lost profits resulting from the use or inability to use the Website and/or third-party websites accessible via the Website, Web Application, or Mobile Application (iOS, Android), whether due to malfunction, error, interruption, malicious code, or hacking attacks;
• The functionality of the User’s data network or their hardware and software;
• Server downtime, operational failures, telecommunication network outages, or similar issues that may lead to the unavailability of the Website and/or failure to process payments;
• Any damages incurred by the User due to not being timely informed about service changes because they do not regularly use the services;
• The content of the Website, Web Application, or Mobile Application (iOS, Android), particularly in ensuring that such content complies with applicable legal regulations and is error-free;
• Ensuring that the Website, Web Application, or Mobile Application (iOS, Android) is free of viruses or other disruptive components.
3. The Website, Web Application, Mobile Application (iOS, Android), and ReWio services may not be available continuously, especially due to regular maintenance of hardware and software or technical malfunctions beyond the Operator’s control.
4. The User acknowledges and agrees that the content of the Website, Web Application, Mobile Application (iOS, Android), and ReWio services is intended primarily for entertainment and educational purposes and does not provide any legal, medical, or other professional advice that may be considered binding or relevant.
5. The Operator explicitly warns the User that using any services in violation of these T&C may constitute unlawful conduct, which may also be classified as a criminal offense.
6. The User is fully responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their username, password, or any other registration data and bears full responsibility for any related costs and damages incurred due to a breach of these T&C.
7. The User is not entitled to assign or transfer their rights and obligations arising from the contractual relationship with the Operator to any third party, whether for compensation or free of charge. The User agrees that all rights and obligations of the Operator under these T&C, including any rights and obligations related to providing services to the User, may be transferred to third parties without requiring the User’s further consent.
8. The Website, Web Application, Mobile Application (iOS, Android), and ReWio services may be modified, have content removed, or have certain elements changed at any time, in any manner, and without prior notice.
• If certain elements or content are available for download, the User is permitted to download only one copy for personal use on a single device, solely for non-commercial purposes.
• The User must not remove any author or ownership markings from the content and must not modify it.
• Any commercial use of the content is strictly prohibited.
TERMS OF PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA
1. The Operator processes users’ personal data both automatically and manually for the purpose of fulfilling the contract, in compliance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of natural persons regarding the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (GDPR).
• Further details regarding personal data processing, the scope of processed data, and user rights can be found here.
2. The Operator holds exclusive rights to:
• (I) Exercise all property rights over the content of audiovisual media services made available on demand through the Website;
• (II) Condition the user’s access to audiovisual media services made available on demand through the Website;
• (III) Deny or restrict access to users for on-demand audiovisual media services on the Website, without providing a reason.
3. The Operator reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions (T&C) whenever reasonably necessary.
• Users will be informed of any changes in an appropriate manner, such as publishing them on the website at least 10 days before the effective date.
• A user who does not agree with the updated T&C may terminate their contractual relationship by discontinuing the use of the Services.
• A user who does not agree with the revised T&C and/or the current registration terms may terminate their contractual relationship under the conditions specified in these T&C.
• If a user continues to use any of the Services after the updated T&C come into effect, this will be deemed as their acceptance of the changes.
4. All legal relationships not specifically regulated by these T&C, as well as any legal relationships arising from or related to the use of the Services, shall be governed by the laws of the Slovak Republic, particularly the provisions of the Civil Code in its valid version.
Bratislava, on 02.07.2025
ReWio, s.r.o