Last updated: December 1, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using HotNovel, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
2. Description of Service
HotNovel provides a platform for reading novels online. We offer both free and premium content.
3. User Accounts
- You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
- You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
- You must provide accurate information when registering
4. User Conduct
You agree NOT to:
- Upload or share copyrighted content without permission
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Use automated systems to access our service
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Post spam, malware, or malicious content
5. Content
5.1 User-Generated Content
- You retain ownership of content you post
- You grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content
- We may remove content that violates these terms
5.2 Novel Content
- All novels are provided for entertainment purposes
- We do not guarantee the accuracy or quality of content
- Some content may be user-translated
6. Intellectual Property
- Our website design, logo, and original content are protected by copyright
- Novel content may be owned by respective authors or publishers
- Do not reproduce our content without permission
7. Advertisements
- Our service is supported by advertisements
- Do not use ad-blocking software while using our service
- Do not click on ads artificially or encourage others to do so
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:
- Uninterrupted or error-free service
- Accuracy of content
- Security of your data
9. Limitation of Liability
We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our service.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time for violations of these terms.
11. Changes to Terms
We may modify these terms at any time. Continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of modified terms.
12. Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact us at: [email protected]