Terms and Conditions

The terms "We" / "Us" / "Our"/"Company"/ “Publisher” individually and collectively refer to Short Story Lovers which is a fully owned brand of Lutiv Publishing Company, and the terms "Visitor", "User", “Readers”, “Authors”, “Writers” refer to the users of our website.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Short Story Lovers, a platform dedicated to fostering a vibrant community of writers and readers who share a passion for short stories. This Terms and Conditions page outlines the rules and guidelines for using our services, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all users. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with these terms, which govern your rights and responsibilities as a member of our community.

2. Creating an Account

To access certain features on Short Story Lovers, you may need to create an account and choose a password. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current registration information about yourself.

Your account is for your personal use or for use by your organization. You cannot transfer your account to anyone else without our written permission. You may not select a username that you do not have the right to use or that impersonates someone else. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel your account registration at our discretion.

3. Prohibited Activities

Users must behave responsibly. Prohibited activities include:

Breaking the law or infringing on others' rights.
Posting false, misleading, or deceptive content.
Offering illegal items or violating our policies.
Harassing, threatening, or abusing others.
Spamming or distributing unauthorized advertisements.
Abusing personal information of other users.
Posting inappropriate content, including obscenity, nudity, or offensive material.

4. Author's Agreement

1. Ownership of Work: Authors retain full ownership of their work. We do not claim any rights. Works are visible only to members of Short Story Lovers.

2. Content Management: Authors can add, edit, or delete their stories at any time.

3. Grants of Rights: Authors grant us the right to publish their work worldwide, both online and offline. Authors may choose to charge subscribers for access.

4. Delivery of Satisfactory Copy: Submissions must include necessary permissions for any additional materials like photographs or illustrations.

5. Permission for Copyrighted Material: Authors must obtain written permission for any copyrighted material included in submissions.

6. Warranties and Indemnities: Authors warrant that their work is original, owned by them, and compliant with laws.

7. Payments: Authors are not paid at publication but earn via subscriptions and supporter tips.

8. Supporter Payments: Authors earn through subscriptions and tips. Payments are processed per platform policies with a payout threshold.

9. Community and Conduct: Authors must follow guidelines prohibiting harassment, hate speech, and other violations.

10. Policy Changes: Agreements may be updated, with authors notified of significant changes.

5. Our Responsibilities and Limitations

We are not liable for damages or losses from using our services. We do not mediate disputes between users or between users and third parties. Using our services releases us from related claims, damages, or demands.

6. Fees and Payments

Creating an account is free. Authors earn money through subscriptions or tips. Fees may vary by location. Users are responsible for applicable taxes or charges.

7. External Links

Short Story Lovers may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or practices.

8. Arbitration

Disputes will first attempt to be settled amicably within 7 days.
If unresolved, disputes shall be referred to arbitration before a sole arbitrator nominated by the User.
Proceedings follow the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
The place of arbitration is Chandigarh.
Proceedings will be in English.
The arbitral tribunal may decide on costs of arbitration.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.

10. Jurisdiction

Any legal actions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Chandigarh, India.

11. Indemnity

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless the company, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from claims, liabilities, or damages arising from use of the platform or breach of these Terms.

12. Liability

The company shall not be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including loss of data or profits, even if advised of the possibility.

13. Disclaimer of Consequential Damages

The company and its associates are not liable for consequential damages, hardware damages, or business interruptions caused by use of the website.

14. Account Deletion

You may delete your account through our platform, which removes your data. Subscriptions must be canceled separately, as deleting an account will not stop recurring payments.

Delete your account: https://www.shortstorylovers.com/settings
Manage subscriptions: https://www.shortstorylovers.com/orders-subscriptions

15. Contact Us

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, contact us at:

Short Story Lovers
Lutiv Publishing Company
#1528, Sector-38-B, Chandigarh, India - 160014
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.shortstorylovers.com

Last updated: Aug 2, 2024