TermsofService

1. Who We Are

Stop Writing! is a story development platform operated by Every Story LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of California, United States. Our platform provides writers with AI-assisted tools and resources designed to help them develop, structure, and refine their story ideas before they begin writing. Our mission is to help writers prove their story works before page one.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Services. If you are between the ages of 13 and 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use the Services with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf.

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements set forth in this section. If you do not meet these requirements, you must not access or use the Services. We reserve the right to request verification of age at any time and to terminate accounts that do not meet the eligibility criteria.

3. Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of the Services, you must create an account. When you register, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update such information as necessary to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

You are responsible for safeguarding the password and credentials associated with your account. You agree not to share your account credentials with any third party and to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. You are solely responsible for all activity that occurs under your account, whether or not you authorized such activity.

We reserve the right to disable or terminate any account at our discretion, including if we reasonably believe that you have violated these Terms.

4. Subscriptions, Purchases, and Billing

Certain features of the Services may be available only through paid subscription plans or one-time purchases. By subscribing to a paid plan or making a purchase, you agree to pay all applicable fees as described at the time of purchase.

Recurring Billing. Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, depending on the plan you select). By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your designated payment method on a recurring basis until you cancel your subscription. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us, and your cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period.

Price Changes. We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time. If we change the price of a subscription plan, we will provide you with reasonable advance notice before the change takes effect. Your continued use of the Services after the price change constitutes your acceptance of the new pricing.

Refund Policy. All fees are non-refundable except where required by applicable law. If you believe you are entitled to a refund under applicable law, please contact us at info@stopwriting.com.

Free Trials. We may offer free trials of paid features from time to time. If you sign up for a free trial, you may be required to provide a payment method. Unless you cancel before the end of the trial period, your payment method will be charged at the applicable subscription rate.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Services in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
• Use the Services to generate, upload, transmit, or distribute content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Services.
• Use any automated means, including bots, scrapers, or spiders, to access, collect, or interact with the Services without our prior written consent.
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Services or the data contained therein.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
• Use the Services to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the Services or any underlying technology.
• Resell, sublicense, or redistribute the Services or any portion thereof without our prior written consent.
• Clone, reproduce, duplicate, or copy any portion of this site or the Stop Writing! application, including its visual design, user interface, written copy, methodology, tool structure, or brand identity, whether in whole or in part.
• Use any generative AI tool (including but not limited to screenshot-to-code services, code generation tools, or clone-as-a-service platforms) to produce a substantially similar site, application, or service based on this site or the Stop Writing! application.
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest any content, code, design, or data from this site or the Stop Writing! application using automated means, except as explicitly permitted by our robots.txt.
• Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices displayed on or within the Services.
• Impersonate the Stop Writing! brand, author David Cornue, or the dAIvid coaching identity on any other site, product, or service.

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates this provision, including removing content, suspending or terminating accounts, and reporting violations to law enforcement authorities. Violations of this section may also result in DMCA takedown requests to your hosting provider and domain registrar, and legal action for trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and tortious interference.

6. Our Intellectual Property

The Services and their entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all software, code, text, designs, graphics, images, photographs, illustrations, video, audio, the selection and arrangement thereof, trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and all other intellectual property) are owned by Every Story LLC, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

These Terms grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal, non-commercial use (or for internal business purposes if you are a business subscriber), subject to these Terms. This license does not include any right to resell or make commercial use of the Services or their contents, collect or use any product listings or descriptions, make derivative uses of the Services or their contents, or download or copy account information for the benefit of any third party.

"Stop Writing!" the Stop Writing! logo, "Story First. Words Last." and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Every Story LLC. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission.

7. User Content & Creative Ownership

"User Content" means any content, material, or information that you submit, upload, input, or otherwise make available through the Services, including but not limited to story ideas, outlines, character descriptions, plot notes, narratives, text, images, and any other creative works.

You retain ownership of your User Content. We do not claim ownership of your creative ideas, stories, or intellectual property. Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of your User Content to us.

By submitting User Content through the Services, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, process, and store your User Content solely for the purpose of providing, maintaining, and improving the Services for you. This license is limited to what is technically necessary to operate the Services and does not grant us the right to sell, publish, or otherwise commercially exploit your User Content.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights, licenses, consents, and permissions to submit your User Content and to grant the license described above. You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of submitting it through the Services.

Upon termination of your account, we will make commercially reasonable efforts to delete your User Content from our active systems within a reasonable timeframe, subject to any legal obligations to retain certain data. Backup copies may persist for a limited period in accordance with our standard data retention practices.

8. AI-Assisted Features

The Services include AI-assisted features that use artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to provide story development guidance, analysis, and suggestions. These features are designed to assist and support your creative process, not to replace your own creative judgment.

We do not use User Content to train public or third-party AI models without your explicit consent. Your creative work is yours, and we are committed to protecting it. User Content may be processed by AI systems solely to provide the Services to you (for example, to generate suggestions, analysis, or feedback in response to your inputs).

We use Anthropic’s Claude to power our AI-assisted features. When your User Content is processed by Claude, it is subject to Anthropic’s terms of service and privacy policy. We chose Anthropic for their strong data protection commitments, but we encourage you to review their policies as well.

AI-generated outputs are provided for informational and creative assistance purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, originality, or suitability of any AI-generated content. You are solely responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and deciding whether to use any AI-generated suggestions or outputs in your creative work.

9. Third-Party Services

The Services may contain links to, integrate with, or rely upon third-party websites, services, or resources ("Third-Party Services"), including payment processors, authentication providers, AI service providers, and analytics tools. These Third-Party Services are not under our control, and we are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any Third-Party Services.

Your use of Third-Party Services is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policies of those Third-Party Services. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any Third-Party Services that you access through or in connection with our Services. Our inclusion of links to or integration with Third-Party Services does not imply endorsement or affiliation.

10. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in connection with the Services is described in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into and forms part of these Terms. By using the Services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Disclaimers

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVERY STORY LLC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, that the results obtained from the use of the Services will be accurate or reliable, that the quality of any content, products, services, information, or other material obtained through the Services will meet your expectations, or that any defects in the Services will be corrected.

Any content downloaded, accessed, or otherwise obtained through the use of the Services is done at your own discretion and risk, and you will be solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data that results from the download or access of any such content. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from us or through the Services shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL EVERY STORY LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS, OR ASSIGNS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE) THE SERVICES, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED UNITED STATES DOLLARS (US $100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for certain types of damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Every Story LLC, its officers, directors, members, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs) arising out of or in connection with: (a) your access to or use of the Services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property, privacy, or proprietary right; (d) your User Content; or (e) any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party. This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Services.

14. Suspension and Termination

We may, in our sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to all or any part of the Services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately. Grounds for suspension or termination may include, but are not limited to, a breach of these Terms, a request by law enforcement or other government agency, discontinuance or material modification of the Services, unexpected technical or security issues, extended periods of inactivity, or non-payment of any fees owed by you.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account settings within the Services. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. Any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

We will not be liable to you or any third party for any suspension or termination of your access to the Services.

15. Changes to the Services or Terms

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue the Services (or any part thereof) at any time, temporarily or permanently, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.

We may revise and update these Terms from time to time at our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when posted, and we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We may also provide notice of material changes via email or through a prominent notice within the Services. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Services.

16. Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them (including any non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Services shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the State of California, and you irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

17. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution. Before filing any formal legal claim, you agree to first contact us at info@stopwriting.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will try to resolve the dispute by contacting you via email. If a dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days of submission, you or we may bring a formal proceeding.

Binding Arbitration. If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, including the formation, interpretation, breach, or termination thereof, shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in the State of California. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party shall bear its own costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees), unless the arbitrator determines that a different allocation is appropriate.

Class Action Waiver. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AND EVERY STORY LLC AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. Unless both you and we agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate the claims of more than one person and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.

Exceptions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of a party's copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, or other intellectual property rights.

18. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other agreements expressly incorporated by reference herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Every Story LLC concerning the Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, and agreements, whether oral or written, between you and us regarding the Services.

Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, and the remaining provisions of these Terms will continue in full force and effect.

Waiver. No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and our failure to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms, in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice or consent. Subject to the foregoing, these Terms will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors, and permitted assigns.

Force Majeure. We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, pandemic, natural disaster, power failure, internet or telecommunications failure, government action, or labor disputes.

No Third-Party Beneficiaries. These Terms do not confer any third-party beneficiary rights. Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between you and Every Story LLC.

Headings. The section headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

19. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms or the Services, please contact us at: