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Last updated on December 27, 2024
This service provides German language learning through curated reading content, vocabulary training, and interactive exercises. By using this service, you agree to these terms and our commitment to helping you improve your German language skills.
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of KoalaReads, a German language learning platform operated by SunsetPicnic UG (haftungsbeschränkt), a German limited liability company (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
You must be at least 16 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.
KoalaReads provides a platform for learning German through authentic reading content, vocabulary training with integrated dictionary features, and interactive exercises. The service includes curated German articles, vocabulary management tools, and learning progress tracking.
We strive to provide high-quality, accurate German language content. However, language learning outcomes depend on individual effort, practice consistency, and various personal factors. We cannot guarantee specific learning results or fluency levels.
Our service uses various technologies to enhance your learning experience:
AI-powered vocabulary extraction and example generation (OpenAI)
Text-to-speech for pronunciation practice (ElevenLabs)
German lemmatization for accurate vocabulary deduplication (spaCy)
Authentication and user management (Clerk)
Secure data storage and processing (PostgreSQL, Prisma)
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. Prohibited activities include:
Copying, redistributing, or reselling our curated content without permission
Using automated systems to scrape or download content in bulk
Attempting to reverse engineer or extract proprietary features
Sharing access credentials or violating usage limits
Using the service to create competing language learning products
Violating intellectual property rights of content creators
All reading materials, vocabulary data, exercises, and platform features are our intellectual property or licensed to us. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our content solely for personal language learning purposes.
You retain ownership of your personal vocabulary lists, reading progress, and learning data. By using our service, you grant us permission to process this data to provide and improve our services as described in our Privacy Policy.
If you contribute content (such as comments or feedback), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and incorporate that content into our service. You represent that you have the right to submit such content.
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for information about how we collect, use, and protect your data. By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy.
We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The service may be subject to maintenance windows, technical limitations, and occasional downtime. We provide support through email at support@koalareads.com.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, KoalaReads and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to damages for loss of learning time, data, or expected learning outcomes.
Our service integrates with third-party providers for enhanced functionality:
OpenAI for AI-powered vocabulary features and content generation
ElevenLabs for text-to-speech pronunciation
Clerk for authentication and user management
Vercel for hosting and content delivery
Resend for transactional email communications
Use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for their performance or data practices.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and, where applicable, sending a notification to registered users. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service for violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Berlin, Germany.
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
SunsetPicnic UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
KoalaReads Platform
c/o Oksana Sawicka
Plantage 17
13597 Berlin, Germany
Email: support@koalareads.com