This document sets out the terms and conditions of use for the OpenReads website (https://openreads.org), owned by Network Capitals LLC, a company organized and existing under the laws of the United States. By accessing or using this site, you accept these terms in full.
Last updated: June 8, 2026
1. Use of the site
Using OpenReads is 100% free and involves no hidden charges or mandatory subscriptions. Users can access, read, and download books without needing to register.
2. Intellectual property of the books
All content available on OpenReads meets one of the following conditions:
- It is in the public domain.
- It carries a Creative Commons license that allows free distribution.
- It has been shared by its authors for non-profit use and distribution.
OpenReads does not hold the copyright to the books published and acts only as an intermediary that facilitates legal and free access to the works.
3. Permitted and prohibited use
You may not use the site or the content available on it for:
- Unlawful activities.
- Infringing intellectual property or third-party rights.
- Selling, reselling, or distributing the books without the express authorization of their rights holders.
4. Limitation of liability
OpenReads is not responsible for how users use downloaded content, nor for any damages or losses arising from such use.
The site may contain links to external pages that are not owned or controlled by OpenReads; we do not guarantee or take responsibility for their content or privacy policies.
5. Changes
OpenReads may modify these Terms and Conditions at any time, without prior notice. The current version will always be the one published on this page, with its last updated date visible.
6. Governing law and jurisdiction
These terms are governed by the laws of Uruguay. Any dispute or conflict arising from the use of the site will be submitted to the competent courts of that country.
If you do not agree with any of these terms, we ask that you do not use the site.