diff --git a/ui/src/routes/+layout.server.ts b/ui/src/routes/+layout.server.ts
index ad666f9..4c6e93b 100644
--- a/ui/src/routes/+layout.server.ts
+++ b/ui/src/routes/+layout.server.ts
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ import { getSettings } from '$lib/server/pocketbase';
 import { log } from '$lib/server/logger';
 
 // Routes that are accessible without being logged in
-const PUBLIC_ROUTES = new Set(['/login', '/disclaimer', '/privacy', '/dmca']);
+const PUBLIC_ROUTES = new Set(['/login', '/disclaimer', '/privacy', '/dmca', '/terms']);
 
 export const load: LayoutServerLoad = async ({ locals, url }) => {
 	// Allow /auth/* (OAuth initiation + callbacks) without login
diff --git a/ui/src/routes/terms/+page.svelte b/ui/src/routes/terms/+page.svelte
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..24d62c4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ui/src/routes/terms/+page.svelte
@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+<svelte:head>
+	<title>Terms of Service — libnovel</title>
+</svelte:head>
+
+<div class="max-w-2xl mx-auto py-10 px-4">
+	<h1 class="text-2xl font-bold text-zinc-100 mb-6">Terms of Service</h1>
+
+	<div class="space-y-5 text-sm text-zinc-400 leading-relaxed">
+		<p>
+			By using libnovel you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.
+		</p>
+
+		<h2 class="text-base font-semibold text-zinc-200 mt-6">Use of the service</h2>
+		<ul class="list-disc list-inside space-y-2 pl-1">
+			<li>libnovel is provided for personal, non-commercial reading use only.</li>
+			<li>You may not scrape, crawl, or systematically download content from the site.</li>
+			<li>You may not use the service for any unlawful purpose.</li>
+			<li>Accounts may be suspended or terminated for abuse.</li>
+		</ul>
+
+		<h2 class="text-base font-semibold text-zinc-200 mt-6">Content</h2>
+		<p>
+			libnovel aggregates publicly available web novel content from third-party sources for
+			personal reading convenience. We do not claim ownership of any novel content displayed on
+			the site. If you are a rights holder and wish to have content removed, please see our
+			<a href="/dmca" class="text-amber-400 hover:text-amber-300 transition-colors">DMCA policy</a>.
+		</p>
+
+		<h2 class="text-base font-semibold text-zinc-200 mt-6">Accounts</h2>
+		<p>
+			You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account. libnovel is not liable
+			for any loss or damage resulting from unauthorised access to your account.
+		</p>
+
+		<h2 class="text-base font-semibold text-zinc-200 mt-6">Disclaimer of warranties</h2>
+		<p>
+			The service is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not guarantee
+			availability, accuracy, or completeness of any content. See our full
+			<a href="/disclaimer" class="text-amber-400 hover:text-amber-300 transition-colors">disclaimer</a>
+			for details.
+		</p>
+
+		<h2 class="text-base font-semibold text-zinc-200 mt-6">Changes to these terms</h2>
+		<p>
+			We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the service after changes are
+			posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
+		</p>
+
+		<p class="text-zinc-600 text-xs mt-8">Last updated: {new Date().getFullYear()}</p>
+	</div>
+</div>