Terms of Service - Fictionry

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Fictionry, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our platform.

2. Description of Service

Fictionry is a platform that allows users to read, write, and share web fiction. We provide tools for authors to publish their work and for readers to discover and engage with stories.

3. User Accounts

To use certain features of Fictionry, you must create an account. You agree to:

Provide accurate and complete information
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

4. User Content

You retain ownership of content you create and publish on Fictionry. By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and promote your content on our platform.

You are solely responsible for your content and must ensure it does not violate these terms or any applicable laws.

5. Prohibited Content

You may not post content that:

Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
Contains illegal material or promotes illegal activities
Harasses, threatens, or bullies other users
Contains malware, spam, or deceptive content
Exploits or harms minors in any way
Violates any applicable laws or regulations

6. Community Guidelines

To maintain a positive community, users must:

Treat others with respect in comments and interactions
Provide constructive feedback, not harassment
Not engage in rating manipulation or fake reviews
Not create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
Report violations rather than engaging in retaliation

7. Intellectual Property

The Fictionry platform, including its design, features, and branding, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our platform without permission.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these terms or for any other reason at our discretion. You may also delete your account at any time through your account settings.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Fictionry is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We are not responsible for user-generated content or interactions between users.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Fictionry shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of Fictionry after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at legal@fictionry.io