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Introduction

Welcome to AuthorFlows, your platform for organizing and streamlining the storytelling process. These Terms of Service govern your use of our tools and services, including features to help you manage plots, chapters, characters, and more.

By creating an account or using the website, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the platform.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We recommend reviewing this document periodically to stay informed.

Eligibility

By using the AuthorFlows website, you confirm that you:

Are at least 13 years old. If you are under 18, you have obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use the website.
Have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms of Service, or your parent/legal guardian agrees to these terms on your behalf.
Are not prohibited from using the website under applicable laws.
Are using the website for lawful purposes only and agree not to:

Engage in spamming, phishing, or fraudulent activities.
Attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise the website's security or functionality.
Upload or share any illegal, harmful, or offensive content.
Violate the intellectual property rights of others.
Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.

If you do not meet these requirements, you may not use AuthorFlows.

Account Responsibilities

Account Security Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials, including their username and password. Any activity conducted through a user’s account will be presumed to be authorized by the account holder. For enhanced security, we encourage users to log in using their Google account.
Account Sharing While users may share their accounts at their own discretion, they are fully responsible for any consequences arising from such actions. This includes, but is not limited to, unauthorized access to or theft of story ideas, plots, or other intellectual property shared on the website.
Misuse of Accounts If we detect or are informed of misuse of an account, including but not limited to unauthorized access, violation of these Terms, or harmful activity, we reserve the right to temporarily suspend or restrict access to the account. The account may be reopened once the issue is resolved and no further violations persist.
Account Termination We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in harmful activities, or otherwise disrupt the website. Termination of an account may result in the loss of access to any associated data or features.

User Content

Ownership of Content You retain all rights to any content you create, including but not limited to stories, plots, characters, and other creative materials (“User Content”) on the website. By submitting or uploading User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of operating and providing the website’s services.
Privacy of User Content Your User Content is private and can only be accessed by you. No other user can view, edit, or interact with your content unless explicitly shared by you. We take reasonable measures to ensure that your content remains secure and private.
Responsibility for User Content You are solely responsible for the User Content you create and upload to the website. This includes ensuring that your content does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party and that it complies with all applicable laws. You are also responsible for any consequences that arise from the content you create, including any legal claims or disputes.
Prohibited Content You may not upload, share, or distribute any content that:

Violates any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.
Is defamatory, offensive, or harmful to others.
Contains malicious software or code that could damage, disrupt, or interfere with the website or its users.
Violates any laws, including content that is obscene, abusive, or illegal.

Content Removal We reserve the right to remove or disable access to any User Content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate, without notice. You may request the removal of your content at any time, and we will make reasonable efforts to comply.
Copyright Infringement If you believe that your content has been infringed upon or that someone else’s content on the website violates your intellectual property rights, please contact us with a detailed description of the infringement. We will investigate the claim and take appropriate action, including removing infringing content if necessary.

Termination and Suspension of Accounts

Termination by Us We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in harmful behavior.
Termination by You You can terminate your account anytime by contacting us. Upon termination, you lose access to all services and content.
Effects of Termination After termination, your content may be deleted, unless required by law to retain it.
Suspension We may suspend your account temporarily if we suspect a violation, but you can resolve the issue to regain access.
No Refunds Termination of your account does not entitle you to a refund for any paid fees

Limitation of Liability

No Liability for Damages To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website or services, including loss of data or profits.
Maximum Liability Our total liability to you for any claims related to the website or services will not exceed the amount you paid for the services in the last 12 months.
No Liability for User Content We are not responsible for any user-generated content, including its accuracy, legality, or potential harm.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law The laws of the country, excluding its conflicts of law rules, shall govern this Agreement and your use of the Website. Your use of the Website may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.
Dispute Resolution Any disputes or claims arising out of or relating to these Terms will be resolved through binding arbitration. You agree to resolve any disputes through individual arbitration, and not as part of a class action.

Payments and Subscriptions

Payment Processing: All payments are securely processed through LemonSqueezy. We do not store any payment information on our servers.
Subscriptions and Trials: We offer subscription plans with free trials for a limited number of days. Once the trial period ends, you will need to subscribe to continue using the service.
Refund Policy: Refunds are not currently offered. Please ensure you review the features and trial period before subscribing.
Payment Security: Payments are handled with the highest level of security through LemonSqueezy, ensuring your transactions are safe and encrypted.

Data Privacy

Data Collection and Storage: We collect and store user data, including email addresses, stories, plots, characters, and other related information, in a secure database.
Data Usage: Your data is used solely to provide and improve the services offered on our website.
Data Sharing: We may share user email addresses with LemonSqueezy for payment processing and subscription management. We do not share your data with any other third parties.
Data Deletion: Users can request to delete their data by contacting us directly. Upon request, we will ensure that all user data is permanently removed from our systems.