Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using SinfulScript (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

SinfulScript provides:

• Access to a library of adult fiction stories
• Audio and video adaptations of selected stories (paid content)
• Author tools and analytics for content creators
• Community features for readers and writers

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

• You may need to create an account for certain features
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Harass other users or authors
• Attempt to circumvent security measures

4. Content Guidelines

Acceptable Content

All content on SinfulScript must:

• Feature only fictional characters who are 18 years or older
• Be clearly marked as fiction
• Not violate any applicable laws
• Not infringe on others' intellectual property rights

Prohibited Content

The following content is strictly prohibited:

• Content depicting minors in sexual situations
• Non-consensual sexual content presented as reality
• Content that promotes illegal activities
• Content that violates copyright or trademark laws
• Hate speech or discriminatory content

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Site Content

The Service and its original content (excluding user-generated content) are owned by SinfulScript and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

User Content

• Authors retain copyright to their original stories
• By submitting content, you grant us a license to display and distribute it
• You represent that you have the right to submit any content you post
• We respect authors' rights and have a process for claiming ownership

6. Payment Terms

Free Content

Text stories on SinfulScript are provided free of charge. We reserve the right to display advertisements alongside free content.

Premium Content

• Audio and video adaptations require payment
• Prices are displayed in USD unless otherwise noted
• All sales are final unless required by law
• Refunds may be provided at our discretion

Author Royalties

• Verified authors receive 20% of net revenue from adaptations
• Payments are made monthly for balances over $50
• Authors must provide valid payment information
• We reserve the right to withhold payments for fraudulent activity

7. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Upload viruses or malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
• Scrape or harvest data from the Service
• Interfere with the proper working of the Service

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using SinfulScript, you consent to:

• The collection and use of information as outlined in our Privacy Policy
• The use of cookies and similar technologies
• The processing of your data in the United States

9. DMCA Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe your work has been infringed:

• Submit a DMCA notice to dmca@sinfulscript.com
• Or use our Author Claim process for faster resolution
• We will promptly investigate and take appropriate action

10. Disclaimers

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Service is free of viruses or harmful components
• The results of using the Service will meet your requirements

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SINFULSCRIPT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SinfulScript, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit to the Service

13. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
• Change pricing for premium content
• Add or remove features
• Update these Terms of Service

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your County, State].

15. Dispute Resolution

Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis and waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and SinfulScript concerning the use of the Service.

18. Contact Information

19. Updates to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top
• We will notify users of material changes via email or site notice
• Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the new Terms
• You can always find the current version at sinfulscript.com/terms.html