The terms "We" / "Us" / "Our"/"Company"/ “Publisher” individually and collectively refer to Short Story Lovers which is a fully owned brand of legal entity called Lutiv Publishing Company and the terms "Visitor", "User", “Readers”, “Authors”, “Writers” refers to the users of our website.
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.
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.
Users must behave responsibly. Prohibited activities include:
1. Ownership of Work
Retention of Rights: Authors retain full ownership of their work. We do not claim any rights.
Visibility: Works are visible only to members of Short Story Lovers.
2. Content Management
Flexibility: Authors can add, edit, or delete their stories at any time from their accounts.
3. Grants of Rights
Publishing Rights: Authors grant us the right to publish their work worldwide, both online and offline.
Subscription Model: Author may choose to charge subscribers for access to the work.
4. Delivery of Satisfactory Copy
Submission Requirements: Authors must submit complete works, including necessary permissions for any additional materials like photographs, illustrations, or drawings.
5. Permission for Copyrighted Material
Author’s Responsibility: Authors must obtain and provide written permission for any copyrighted material included in their submissions.
6. Author’s Warranties and Indemnities
Originality and Ownership: Authors warrant that they are the sole creators and owners of the work and have not previously assigned rights to others.
Legal Compliance: The work must not violate any privacy or copyright laws.
7. Payments
Earnings Model: Authors are not paid at the time of publication. Instead, they earn through subscriptions and supporter tips.
Direct Support: Authors can receive payments directly from readers who support them.
8. Supporter Payments
Subscription Earnings: Authors earn money from subscribers who pay to access their content.
Tips and Support: Authors can also earn through direct tips from supporters.
Payment Terms: Payments are processed according to the platform's policies and are subject to reaching a minimum payout threshold.
9. Community and Conduct
Content Guidelines: Authors must adhere to community guidelines, which prohibit harassment, hate speech, and other prohibited content.
Reporting Violations: Authors and readers can report violations of these guidelines.
10. Policy Changes
Updates: The Author's Agreement may be updated periodically. Authors will be notified of significant changes.
We are not liable for any 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 any related claims, damages, or demands.
(B) General Rules
Visitors may not use the Website in order to transmit, distribute, store or destroy material (a) that could constitute or encourage conduct that would be considered a criminal offence or violate any applicable law or regulation, (b) in a manner that will infringe the copyright, trademark, trade secret or other intellectual property rights of others or violate the privacy or publicity or other personal rights of others, or (c) that is libellous, defamatory, pornographic, profane, obscene, threatening, abusive or hateful.
Creating an account is free. Authors earn money through subscriptions or tips from supporters. We and our payment partners collect fees, which may vary by location. You are responsible for any additional fees or taxes.
Short Story Lovers may contain links to other websites. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk, and we do not endorse or control those sites.
In case of any dispute or difference arising between the User and the Publisher ("PARTIES") related to the validity, interpretation, termination, implementation, or breach of any provision of these Terms or Agreement, the PARTIES shall first attempt to settle the dispute amicably. If an amicable solution is not reached within 7 days from the onset of the dispute, the following arbitration process will be initiated:
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
Any legal actions or proceedings related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Chandigarh, India.
The User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the company, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, actions, demands, liabilities, losses, or damages arising from their use of the Short Story Lovers platform or breach of these Terms.
The User agrees that neither the Company nor its group companies, directors, officers, or employees shall be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages resulting from the use or inability to use the service. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The Company shall not be responsible for any damages arising from interruptions, suspensions, or terminations of the service, whether such interruptions were justified, negligent, or intentional.
In no event shall the Company or any associated entities be liable for any consequential damages, lost profits, or damages to computer hardware, loss of data, or business interruptions resulting from the use or inability to use the website and its materials, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.
You may delete your account through our platform, which will remove all associated data. If you have a membership, you must cancel your subscription to stop recurring payments. Merely deleting your account will not stop these payments.
For deleting your account, visit: https://www.shortstorylovers.com/settings
For cancelling or checking your ongoing subscriptions, visit:
https://www.shortstorylovers.com/orders-subscriptions
For any questions or concerns about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at:
Short Story Lovers
Lutiv Publishing Company
#1528, Sector-38-B, Chandigarh, India - 160014
Email: [email protected]
https://www.shortstorylovers.com
Last changes done: Aug 2, 2024
