JAC MAGNUS
PRIVACY POLICY
Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited – Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2, 2026
Last Updated: January 2, 2026
1. Introduction
Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is a platform that allows authors to publish books and readers to discover, purchase, and read stories using tokens. By downloading, installing, or using the Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited mobile application ("App"), you agree to these Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use the App.
2. Eligibility and Accounts
Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited is available to users 13 years and older; users 18+ may publish content and receive payments.
You must provide accurate information and keep your account credentials secure.
You are responsible for all activity under your account and must notify us if you suspect unauthorized use.
3. Use of Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited
You may use Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited to:
Read and purchase digital books and chapters.
Publish your own original or properly licensed content as an author.
Interact with authors and readers via reviews and basic social features.
You must not:
Copy, download, or redistribute books outside Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited.
Circumvent any DRM, watermarking, or technical protection.
Post illegal, hateful, harassing, or infringing content.
Use bots, scrapers, or attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or disrupt the App.
Impersonate others or submit fraudulent payment or identity information.
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules or the law.
4. Content and Intellectual Property
4.1 Authors
You must own or have rights to any content you publish.
You retain full copyright in your works.
By publishing on Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited, you grant us a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free license to host, display, distribute, and promote your content within the platform and in our marketing materials.
You can request removal of your content; we may keep backup copies for a limited period and for legal/record purposes.
4.2 Readers
When you purchase or unlock chapters, you receive a personal, non‑transferable right to access them within Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited only.
You may not re-upload, resell, or publicly share the content.
5. Tokens, Payments, and Refunds
Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited uses tokens to unlock chapters and books.
Token packs are sold in local currency (e.g., INR) and processed by secure third‑party payment processors.
Authors earn a share of the token revenue (for example, 70%) and can withdraw earnings to their bank accounts once a minimum threshold is reached.
Except where required by law, token purchases are non‑refundable, but we may issue refunds or credits in cases of technical errors or unauthorized transactions, at our discretion.
You are responsible for any applicable taxes on your earnings as an author.
6. Reviews and Community
Readers can post ratings and reviews; authors can view and respond.
Reviews must be honest, respectful, and not defamatory or hateful.
We may remove reviews or content that violate laws or these Terms.
7. Limitation of Liability
Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without any warranties. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited and its owners are not liable for:
Loss of data, earnings, or business.
Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
Content removal, service interruptions, or payment delays.
Actions of other users, authors, or payment providers.
If we are found liable despite this limitation, our total liability will not exceed the total amount paid to Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited by you (or paid by Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited to you, for authors) in the last 12 months.
8. Termination
You may delete your account at any time via the App or by emailing us.
We may suspend or terminate your account for violations of these Terms, law, or misuse of the platform.
Upon termination, access to your account and content may be disabled; we may retain certain information as required by law and for legitimate business purposes.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of India, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
10. Information We Collect
We collect:
Account data: Name, email, optional phone, profile info, and for authors, payment details (e.g., bank info or UPI for payouts).
Usage data: Books/chapters viewed, time spent reading, searches, likes, and interactions.
Transaction data: Token purchases, content unlocked, payout history.
Device data: Device type, OS version, general technical logs for performance and security.
We do not access your contacts, SMS, or photos unless you explicitly choose a file/image to upload (e.g., cover image or avatar).
11. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Create and manage your account and reading/author experience.
Deliver and personalize book recommendations and in‑app content.
Process payments, token purchases, and author payouts.
Prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
Communicate with you about account changes, purchases, new content, and important updates (you can opt out of marketing emails, but not essential transactional messages).
Analyze usage to improve features and performance.
12. Sharing Your Information
We share your data with:
Payment processors and banks to handle purchases and payouts.
Cloud and analytics providers for hosting, performance, and usage analytics.
Law enforcement or authorities if required by law or to protect our rights or users.
We do not sell your personal data to third‑party marketers.
Authors see aggregated reader activity (e.g., reads, likes, comments) on their works, but not your sensitive personal data.
13. Data Security and Retention
Data is transmitted using HTTPS/TLS and stored on secure servers with access controls.
Payment data is processed by PCI‑compliant providers; we do not store full card details.
We keep account and transaction data as long as your account is active and as required by law (for example, financial records for several years).
If you delete your account, we remove or anonymize your personal data where possible, but may retain some information for legal, accounting, and security purposes.
14. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may:
Access and update your profile information in the App.
Request deletion of your account and associated personal data.
Opt out of marketing communications at any time via email links or settings.
To exercise any rights beyond what is available in the App, contact us using the details below.
15. Children’s Privacy
Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you are a parent/guardian and believe a child has used Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited without consent, contact us so we can delete the account and associated data.
16. Changes to These Terms and Policy
We may update these Terms and this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:
Update the “Last Updated” date above, and
Notify you in‑app or via email, where appropriate.
Continued use of Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited after changes means you accept the updated Terms and Policy.
17. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms or this Privacy Policy, or to make a rights request, contact:
Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited Privacy & Support
Email: reach@jacmagnus.com
Address: Shelfie, a product by JAC Magnus Private Limited Publishing Platform Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, India
JAC Magnus Private Limited