Terms of Service
Last updated: July 1, 2025
Welcome to Story Thyme. By using our website (https://storythyme.org), you agree to the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use our platform.
1. Account Registration
To use certain features of Story Thyme, such as creating and saving stories, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate information during registration and keep your login credentials secure. You are responsible for all activity under your account.
2. User-Generated Content
As a member, you may submit stories, images, audio, and other creative content. By posting content on Story Thyme, you confirm that:
- You own or have the rights to use the content
- Your content does not violate copyright, trademark, or any other applicable law
- You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display your content on our platform
We do not claim ownership of your content, and you retain full rights to your creations.
3. Prohibited Conduct
While using Story Thyme, you agree not to:
- Post content that is illegal, hateful, sexually explicit, or abusive
- Impersonate others or use false account information
- Attempt to disrupt or harm the platform, its services, or other users
We reserve the right to remove any content or suspend accounts that violate these terms.
4. Minors and Parental Consent
Minors are welcome to use Story Thyme with the supervision and consent of a parent or guardian. If you are a parent and believe your child has created an account without permission, please contact us at contact@storythyme.org to request removal.
5. Account Termination
You may stop using your account at any time. Currently, Story Thyme does not offer an automatic deletion feature. To request permanent deletion of your account and data, email us at contact@storythyme.org.
6. Third-Party Services
Story Thyme uses third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics for tracking site usage
- Google AdSense to display ads
These services may collect data via cookies and other technologies. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on Story Thyme not uploaded by users—including logos, designs, and platform features—is the property of Story Thyme and may not be copied or reused without permission.
8. Disclaimers
Story Thyme is provided "as is" and "as available." We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the platform's reliability, availability, or performance. You use the site at your own risk.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Story Thyme shall not be liable for any damages resulting from your use or inability to use the site, including data loss, content removal, or third-party interactions.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the site after changes take effect means you accept the new terms. The most recent version will always be posted on this page.
11. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about these terms, contact us at:
- Email: contact@storythyme.org