oioNovel: Novels & Stories
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
Last updated: June 5, 2025
Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") carefully before downloading or using oioNovel: Novels & Stories ("Application"), developed and operated by TQC Solution ("we", "us", or "our"). By downloading, installing, or using the Application, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Application.
By accessing or using the Application, you confirm that:
You are at least 13 years of age, or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction.
You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
If you are between 13 and 18 years of age, you have obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
You agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date above and displaying a notification within the Application. Your continued use of the Application after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
oioNovel: Novels & Stories is an Android reading platform that provides access to a library of novels and stories across multiple genres. The Application offers the following features:
Novel & story reading (free and premium content)
User account registration and login via email or Google Sign-In
Bookmarking and reading progress tracking
Comments and reviews on novels and chapters
In-app purchases and auto-renewing subscriptions to unlock premium content
Push notifications for new chapter releases and personalised recommendations
The availability of specific content and features may vary by region and may change over time at our sole discretion.
To access certain features of the Application (e.g., bookmarking, commenting, purchasing), you must create an account. You may register using a valid email address and password, or by signing in with your Google account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information up to date.
You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:
Use a strong, unique password and not share it with any third party.
Notify us immediately at developer@tqcsolution.com if you suspect any unauthorised access to or use of your account.
Ensure that you log out of your account at the end of each session on shared devices.
TQC Solution shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.
Each user may maintain only one account. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions, exploit promotions, or engage in any form of abuse is strictly prohibited and may result in the termination of all associated accounts.
You may delete your account at any time through the Application (Me > Account Settings > Delete Account) or by emailing developer@tqcsolution.com. Upon deletion, your account will be frozen for 60 days before permanent deletion to ensure fraud prevention and legal compliance. Deleted accounts and their associated data cannot be recovered after the 60-day period.
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, TQC Solution grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to download, install, and use the Application on Android devices that you own or control, solely for your personal, non-commercial reading purposes.
This licence does not include any right to:
Sell, resell, sublicense, or otherwise commercially exploit the Application or any content within it.
Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, translate, adapt, or create derivative works of the Application or its content.
Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to extract the source code of the Application.
Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access, index, or download content from the Application.
Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright notices, trademarks, or proprietary notices within the Application.
Use the Application or its content for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent.
All intellectual property rights in and to the Application, including its design, code, algorithms, graphics, user interface, logos, trade names, and all novels and stories published on the platform ("Our Content"), are and shall remain the exclusive property of TQC Solution or its licensors and content partners.
You may access and read Our Content solely for personal, non-commercial purposes within the Application. You may not reproduce, download, distribute, display, perform, publish, or create derivative works from Our Content without our prior written consent or the consent of the relevant rights holder.
The Application allows you to post comments and reviews ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:
You own or have the necessary rights to submit the User Content.
The User Content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property, privacy, or other rights.
The User Content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws.
By submitting User Content, you grant TQC Solution a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, perpetual licence to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content within the Application for the purpose of operating the platform.
You agree not to post User Content that:
Is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or obscene.
Infringes any intellectual property right or other proprietary right of any person or entity.
Contains spam, advertising, or unsolicited promotional material.
Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
Is directed at or harmful to children.
Impersonates any person or entity or misrepresents your affiliation with a person or entity.
We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these standards at our sole discretion and without prior notice.
The Application offers premium content and features through one-time purchases (e.g., individual chapters or story unlocks) and auto-renewing subscriptions ("Paid Features"), all processed via the Google Play Store. Prices are displayed at the time of purchase and may vary by region.
By completing a purchase, you authorise the charge to your Google Play payment method. All billing is handled directly by Google Play; TQC Solution does not collect or store your payment card details.
Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period (monthly or annually, as selected) unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Your Google Play account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate displayed at the time of purchase.
You may cancel a subscription at any time via Google Play (Google Play > Account > Subscriptions). Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period, and you will retain access to premium content until that date. We do not provide partial refunds for unused subscription periods, except where required by applicable law.
Refund requests are handled in accordance with the Google Play refund policy. For refund requests, please contact Google Play support directly or email us at developer@tqcsolution.com within 48 hours of purchase. TQC Solution reserves the right to decline refund requests where we determine the content has been accessed or consumed.
If the Application offers virtual currency or reading coins, such items have no monetary value, are non-transferable, non-refundable, and may not be exchanged for real money or any other item of monetary value. Virtual currency expires upon account deletion or termination.
You agree not to use the Application to:
Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
Infringe the intellectual property rights of TQC Solution, content partners, or any third party.
Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any novel, story, or other content from the Application without authorisation.
Circumvent or attempt to circumvent any digital rights management (DRM), paywall, or other access controls within the Application.
Use bots, scrapers, or other automated tools to access, index, or download content.
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity, performance, or security of the Application or its servers.
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Application, other user accounts, or related systems.
Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users through comments or reviews.
Engage in any activity that could harm minors.
Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your account and, where appropriate, referral to law enforcement authorities.
The Application integrates third-party services including Google AdMob, Google Analytics/Firebase, and Pubstar SDK for advertising, analytics, and monetisation. Your use of such services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices or content of any third-party service provider.
The Application may display third-party advertisements. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, products, or services advertised. Any interaction with advertisers is solely between you and the advertiser.
The Application may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of such sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before engaging with them.
With your consent, we may send push notifications to inform you about new chapter releases, promotional offers, and personalised reading recommendations. You may opt out of push notifications at any time via the Application settings (Me > Settings > Notifications) or via Android Settings > Apps > oioNovel > Notifications. Opting out of push notifications does not affect your ability to use the Application.
Your use of the Application is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available within the Application and on the Google Play Store listing. The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Application, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
The Application is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. For users aged 13 to 18, parental consent is recommended. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child is using the Application or has provided personal information without your consent, please contact us at developer@tqcsolution.com so we can take appropriate action.
Certain content on the Application may be restricted based on the age information provided at registration. Please ensure the date of birth entered is accurate.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE APPLICATION AND ALL CONTENT WITHIN IT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
TQC Solution does not warrant that:
The Application will be available uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
The content library will be complete, accurate, or continuously available.
Any specific novel or chapter will remain available on the platform indefinitely.
The Application will be compatible with all Android devices or operating system versions.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TQC SOLUTION, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Loss of access to purchased or premium content due to account termination or Application discontinuation.
Loss of reading progress, bookmarks, or user data.
Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities.
Any other losses arising from your use of or inability to use the Application.
In all cases, our total cumulative liability to you for any claims arising under these Terms shall not exceed the total amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or USD $10.00, whichever is greater.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless TQC Solution and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to:
Your violation of these Terms.
Your User Content, including any claim that it infringes a third party's intellectual property or privacy rights.
Your use or misuse of the Application or any content within it.
Your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party.
TQC Solution reserves the right to modify, remove, or restrict access to any content on the Application at any time and without prior notice, including content you have previously purchased, where required by law, licensing agreements, or content policy. Where commercially reasonable, we will endeavour to provide advance notice of significant content removal affecting paid content.
We also reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature or the entire Application at any time. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.
These Terms remain in effect until terminated by either party. You may terminate these Terms at any time by deleting your account and uninstalling the Application.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Application immediately and without notice if:
You breach any provision of these Terms.
We reasonably suspect fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity associated with your account.
We are required to do so by law or a court order.
We decide to discontinue the Application or any part thereof.
Upon termination, all licences granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease. Any outstanding payment obligations and the following sections shall survive termination: Section 5 (Content & Intellectual Property), Section 12 (Disclaimer of Warranties), Section 13 (Limitation of Liability), Section 14 (Indemnification), and Section 18 (Governing Law).
We may revise these Terms from time to time. In the event of material amendments, we will notify you by way of a push notification and/or pop-up window when you next log in to the Application. Please note that we will apply the updated Terms only after you have confirmed your acceptance in the pop-up window. If you do not accept the revised Terms, you must discontinue use of the Application.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Vietnam, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation between the parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved within thirty (30) days of written notice, it shall be submitted to the competent courts of Vietnam.
If you are a consumer in the European Economic Area, you may also use the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed if modification is not possible. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TQC Solution with respect to the Application and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties regarding the Application.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Company: TQC Solution
Email: developer@tqcsolution.com
We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible. Thank you for reading and enjoying oioNovel: Novels & Stories.