Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Stop Writing! website, software, and related products and services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.
1. Who We Are
The Services are operated by Every Story LLC, doing business as Stop Writing! (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Services. If you are under 18, you may use the Services only with permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
3. Accounts and Registration
- Certain features require an account.
- You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials.
- You agree to provide accurate, current information and keep it updated.
- We may suspend or terminate accounts with false or misleading information.
4. Subscriptions, Purchases, and Billing
Some Services require payment. By purchasing a subscription, you authorize recurring charges through our payment processor until cancellation.
- Prices and features may change with notice where required by law.
- Taxes may apply depending on location.
- Payments are non-refundable except where required by law or stated at checkout.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Services for unlawful purposes.
- Access or scrape the Services through automated means without permission.
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services or related systems.
- Attempt unauthorized access to accounts or infrastructure.
- Upload malware, harmful code, or abusive content.
- Harass, threaten, or violate the rights of others.
6. Our Intellectual Property
The Services, including software, design, text, graphics, and trademarks (collectively, “Company Content”), are owned by or licensed to us and protected by intellectual property laws.
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for personal or internal business use. You may not copy, sell, distribute, or create derivative works from Company Content without prior written consent.
7. User Content & Creative Ownership
You may submit text, ideas, outlines, drafts, or other materials (“User Content”). You retain ownership of your User Content.
You grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to host, store, process, and display User Content solely to operate, maintain, and provide the Services to you.
We do not claim ownership of your creative ideas, stories, or intellectual property. We do not review User Content for publication or commercial exploitation.
You represent that you have all rights necessary to submit User Content and that it does not violate any laws or third-party rights.
8. AI-Assisted Features
The Services may include AI-assisted tools designed to support your creative process. These tools do not replace human judgment, legal advice, or professional review.
We do not use User Content to train public or third-party AI models without your explicit consent.
9. Third-Party Services
The Services may integrate or link to third-party tools or services. We do not control or endorse third-party content and are not responsible for their practices. Use of third-party services is at your own risk.
10. Privacy
Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. In the event of a conflict, the Privacy Policy controls with respect to data handling.
11. Disclaimers
The Services are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.” To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including loss of data, profits, or creative opportunities.
Our total liability will not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100 if no payment was made.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates from claims arising out of your use of the Services, User Content, or violation of these Terms.
14. Suspension and Termination
We may suspend or terminate access if you violate these Terms, misuse the Services, or if required by law.
You may stop using the Services at any time. Subscription cancellations must follow instructions provided at checkout.
15. Changes to the Services or Terms
We may update the Services or these Terms from time to time. Continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance.
16. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, excluding conflict of laws principles, except where prohibited by law.
17. Dispute Resolution
Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us to attempt informal resolution. If unresolved, claims may be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction.
18. Miscellaneous
- Severability: Unenforceable provisions do not affect the rest.
- No Waiver: Failure to enforce a right is not a waiver.
- Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement.
19. Contact
Questions about these Terms: info@stopwriting.com