Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to our fan fiction web service (the "Service"). The Service is provided by Your-Fan-Fiction and is accessible at [URL]. These Terms of Service (these "Terms") govern your access to and use of the Service, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Service.

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Please read these Terms carefully before you start to use the Service. By using the Service or by clicking to accept or agree to the Terms when this option is made available to you, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by these Terms. If you do not want to agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.

 

2. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

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By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.

 

3. Accessing the Service

We reserve the right to withdraw or amend the Service, and any service or material we provide on the Service, in our sole discretion without notice. We will not be liable if for any reason all or any part of the Service is unavailable at any time or for any period. From time to time, we may restrict access to some parts of the Service, or the entire Service, to users, including registered users.

 

4. User Accounts

In order to access certain features of the Service, you may be required to register for an account. You must provide accurate and complete information and keep your account information updated. You are solely responsible for the activity that occurs on your account, and you must keep your account password secure. You must notify us immediately of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account.

We will not be liable for any losses caused by any unauthorized use of your account.

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5. User Conduct

By using the Service, you agree to not:

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• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

• Violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws)

• Use the Service to distribute or post spam, unsolicited or bulk electronic communications, chain letters, or pyramid schemes

• Use the Service to distribute or post any malware or other malicious code

• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service

• Attempt to manipulate or distort the Service or any content or materials on the Service

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We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Service if we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have violated these Terms or any applicable law.

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6. Intellectual Property

You retain all rights to any stories or other content that you submit to the Service. By submitting content to the Service, you grant Your-Fan-Fiction a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, and sublicense such content for the purpose of operating, promoting, and improving the Service.

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The Service and all materials contained on the Service, including text, graphics, images, and software, are the property of Your-Fan-Fiction or its licensors and are protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not use any materials on the Service for any commercial purpose without the express written consent of Your-Fan-Fiction.

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7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of 

any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Service or the information, content, materials, or products included on the Service. We do not warrant that the Service, its servers, or any email sent from the Service are free of viruses or other harmful components. We will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the Service, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

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8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Your-Fan-Fiction or its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

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• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service

• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service, including without limitation, any defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of other users or third parties

• Any content obtained from the Service

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9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Your-Fan-Fiction and its affiliates, directors, officers, agents, and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.

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10. Governing Law

These Terms and your use of the Service will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Maine/United States, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

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11. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms, or the Service will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Maine Association of Mediators (MAM) Rules. The arbitration will be conducted in accordance with Portland, Maine/United States.

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12. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Your-Fan-Fiction and govern your use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements between you and Your-Fan-Fiction.

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13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent possible, and the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect.

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12. Waiver

The failure of Your-Fan-Fiction to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

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13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at daniel@your-fan-fiction.com.