Terms of Service for StoryHero

1. Who may use StoryHero

1.1 Age & Capacity

You must be at least 13 years old. If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must review and accept these Terms on your behalf.

1.2 Parents & Guardians

If your child uses StoryHero you are responsible for everything they do here.

1.3 Businesses & Teams

If you create an account on behalf of a company, you confirm you have authority to bind that company. "You" in that case means both the business and anyone who uses the account.

2. Your StoryHero Account

• Provide accurate information and keep it up to date.
• Keep your password private. You are responsible for activity under your account.
• Don't share login credentials outside your organization.

We may access your account to help with support, security, or maintenance.

3. Privacy & Your Data

Our Privacy Policy explains what we collect and how we use it. By using StoryHero you consent to that Policy.

StoryHero complies with COPPA and does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

4. Cookies & Communications

We use cookies to remember preferences and improve performance. By using the Services you consent to cookie use. You may receive emails, app notifications, or texts related to your account. Reply STOP to opt out of texts.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

1. Infringe copyrights, trademarks, publicity rights, or other intellectual‑property rights.
2. Break the law, deceive, harass, or post anything hateful, obscene, or violent.
3. Interfere with the Service, for example by spamming, scraping, reverse‑engineering, or overloading our systems.
4. Use generated output to build competing models or sell StoryHero's APIs without permission.

Violations can result in account suspension or termination.

6. Content & Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

All StoryHero software, graphics, videos, and trademarks belong to StoryHero or its licensors. We grant you a personal, non‑exclusive license to use the Services as intended.

6.2 Your Content ("User Submissions")

You own what you create or upload. You grant StoryHero a worldwide license to host, display, adapt, and distribute your User Submissions solely to operate, improve, and promote the Services.

You are responsible for securing the necessary rights for anything you upload. Don't post content that is illegal, exploitative, or otherwise violates these Terms.

6.3 DMCA & Publicity Rights

If you believe something on StoryHero infringes your copyright or likeness, email storyheroggs@gmail.com with details. We will review promptly and follow DMCA procedures.

7. Paid Plans & Billing

Some features require payment ("Paid Services"). Prices, plan details, and renewal terms are shown at checkout.

• Billing Cycle — Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled in your account settings.
• Trials — We'll remind you before a free trial ends. Cancel anytime during the trial to avoid charges.
• Refunds — Except where required by law, payments are non‑refundable once a billing period starts.

8. Changes to StoryHero or These Terms

We improve StoryHero continuously. Features may change or be discontinued. If we make material changes to these Terms we will notify you (for example by email or in‑app alert). Continued use after the changes means you accept the new Terms.

9. Termination

You may delete your account at any time in settings. We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms or if required by law. Some sections (e.g., intellectual‑property clauses, arbitration) survive termination.

10. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

StoryHero is provided "as is." We make no warranties that it will be uninterrupted or error‑free. To the fullest extent permitted by law, StoryHero and its affiliates will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Our aggregate liability is limited to the greater of US $100 or the amount you paid StoryHero in the past 12 months.

11. Indemnification

If your use of StoryHero results in claims against us, you agree to cover any losses, costs, or legal fees that arise.

12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by Delaware law and the U.S. Federal Arbitration Act.

12.1 Binding Arbitration & Class‑Action Waiver

Most disputes can be resolved informally. If not, either party may elect binding arbitration administered by JAMS in Wilmington, Delaware. You and StoryHero waive the right to jury trials and to participate in class actions. You may opt out of arbitration within 30 days of first accepting these Terms by emailing storyheroggs@gmail.com with your name and account email.

12.2 Small Claims

Either party may bring qualifying claims in small‑claims court in Delaware (e.g., New Castle County) or where you live.

13. Miscellaneous

• If any part of these Terms is unenforceable, the rest remains in effect.
• Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.
• You may not transfer your account or rights without our written consent; we may assign these Terms as part of a merger or sale.
• Headings and plain‑English tips are for convenience and do not affect legal meaning.

14. Contact Us

Questions, feedback, or legal notices? Email storyheroggs@gmail.com or write to: