Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: December 15, 2023
Welcome to the online publishing community of writers and readers, provided by The Sculpted Word ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and any additional guidelines or rules applicable to specific features or services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

a. By using our platform, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms in its entirety.
b. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our platform.

2. Registration

a. In order to participate fully in the online publishing community, users must create an account.
b. Users are responsible for providing accurate and updated information during the registration process.
c. Users must be at least 18 years old or have legal guardian consent to create an account.
d. Users will be required to create a unique username and password to secure their account.
e. Users are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials. Any unauthorized use of their account must be reported immediately.
f. Users agree that the information provided during registration is accurate and complete.

3. Use of Content

a. Writers retain full ownership of the content they publish on our platform.
b. By uploading, posting, or publishing content, writers grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, adapt, reproduce, distribute, and display their content for promotional purposes or as required by the operation of our platform.
c. Writers are responsible for ensuring that the content they publish does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.
d. Readers may access and read content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Unauthorized use or distribution of content is strictly prohibited.

4. Code of Conduct

a. Users must respect the rights and privacy of others while using our platform.
b. Users must not engage in any activity that violates applicable laws or infringes upon copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.
c. Users must not submit or publish any defamatory, offensive, or inappropriate content.
d. Users must not engage in harassing, abusive, or threatening behavior towards other users or our staff members.
e. Users must not attempt to access or exploit any part of our platform that is not intended for public use.
f. Users must not impersonate any person or entity or otherwise misrepresent their affiliation with any person or entity.

5. Copyright and Intellectual Property

a. All content and materials available on our platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, and software, are owned by us or our content suppliers, and are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
b. Users must not use, reproduce, modify, or distribute any copyrighted material without obtaining permission from the respective copyright holder.

6. Limitation of Liability

a. We are not responsible for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of our platform.
b. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content on our platform, and you access it at your own risk.

7. Modification and Termination

a. We reserve the right to modify or terminate our platform, services, or these Terms at any time, without prior notice.
b. Users are advised to review these Terms periodically to remain informed of any changes.

8. Governing Law

a. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [appropriate jurisdiction].
b. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of our platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [appropriate jurisdiction].
By continuing to use our platform, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact our support team.