Terms & Conditions
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using How Long To Read It ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Service.
Description of Service
How Long To Read It is a free web-based reading time calculator. It provides reading speed tests, book reading time estimates, reading list management, and daily reading goal calculations. The Service is provided "as is" without charge.
User Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Use the Service only for its intended purpose.
- Not attempt to disrupt, overload, or compromise the Service.
- Not use automated tools to interact with the Service in ways that could harm its performance.
- Not reproduce, duplicate, or resell any part of the Service without written permission.
Intellectual Property
The Service, including its design, code, content, and branding, is the intellectual property of How Long To Read It. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse-engineer any part of the Service without explicit written consent.
Accuracy of Estimates
Reading time estimates provided by the Service are approximations based on the reading speed you input and general page count data. Actual reading time will vary depending on the specific edition, formatting, your reading environment, and your focus level. We make no guarantees about the precision of any estimate.
Third-Party Content
Book information (titles, authors, page counts, cover images) is sourced from the Google Books API. This content is subject to Google's terms of service. We do not own or control third-party book data.
Limitation of Liability
How Long To Read It is provided free of charge. We shall not be held liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the Service, including but not limited to inaccurate reading estimates, data loss, or service interruptions.
Service Availability
We strive to keep the Service available at all times, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may suspend or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. Since all data is stored locally in your browser, we are not responsible for any data loss if you clear your browser storage.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact
If you have questions about these terms, please reach out via our contact page.