Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: January 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Narrativy platform at https://narrativy.app/ ("Platform", "Service"). By using Narrativy, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Service.

1. About Narrativy

Narrativy is an interactive storytelling platform that enables creators to write and publish branching, choice-driven stories. Readers can discover, purchase, and experience these interactive narratives through our visual story reader.

2. User Eligibility and Accounts

  • You must be at least 18 years old to use Narrativy.
  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.
  • You may not create multiple accounts or share your account with others.
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

3. User Roles and Permissions

Creators/Authors

  • May create, publish, and monetize interactive stories using our visual editor.
  • Can set story pricing (free, freemium, or premium models).
  • Access dashboard analytics and earnings tracking.
  • Withdraw earnings through supported payment methods (PayPal, Venmo).

Readers

  • May browse, search, and discover published stories.
  • Can purchase premium and freemium stories using wallet credits or PayPal.
  • Access purchased stories in "My Library" section.
  • Rate and provide feedback on stories (when feature is available).

4. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

  • You retain full ownership of stories and content you create.
  • By publishing on Narrativy, you grant us a non-exclusive license to host, display, distribute, and sell your content through our Platform.
  • You represent that your content is original and does not infringe on third-party rights.
  • You are responsible for ensuring your content complies with applicable laws and these Terms.

Content Standards

Content must not contain:

  • Illegal, harmful, threatening, or abusive material
  • Harassment, discrimination, or hate speech
  • Sexual content involving minors
  • Spam, malware, or malicious code
  • Copyright-infringing material
  • False or misleading information

Fan Fiction Restrictions

Important: Fan fiction content based on existing copyrighted works, characters, or universes cannot be published as freemium or premium stories. Fan fiction may only be published as free stories to respect intellectual property rights and avoid potential copyright infringement.

We use AI-powered content moderation and reserve the right to remove content that violates these standards.

5. Payments and Revenue Sharing

For Readers

  • Stories can be purchased using wallet credits (topped up via PayPal) or direct PayPal payments.
  • All purchases are final - no refunds are provided once access is granted.
  • Purchased stories remain accessible in your library indefinitely.
  • Prices are displayed in USD and may be subject to payment processor fees.

For Authors

  • Authors receive 90% of story revenue, minus payment processor fees.
  • Narrativy retains 10% as a platform fee.
  • Minimum withdrawal amount: $10 USD equivalent.
  • Payouts are processed within 7-14 business days after withdrawal request.
  • Authors are responsible for any applicable taxes on their earnings.

6. Platform Features

  • Visual Story Editor: Node-based editor for creating branching narratives
  • Story Types: Free, Freemium (preview + paid), and Premium stories
  • Interactive Reader: Typewriter effects and choice-driven gameplay
  • Wallet System: Credit-based purchasing system
  • Analytics Dashboard: Story performance and earnings tracking
  • My Library: Personal collection of purchased stories

7. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

8. Prohibited Uses

You may not:

  • Use the Platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts or data
  • Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
  • Engage in automated data collection or scraping
  • Impersonate other users or entities
  • Manipulate story ratings or engagement metrics
  • Bypass payment systems or attempt fraudulent transactions

9. Account Termination

  • Either party may terminate this agreement at any time.
  • We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.
  • Upon termination, you lose access to the Platform but retain ownership of your content.
  • Purchased stories may remain accessible subject to our discretion.
  • Outstanding earnings will be paid out according to our standard procedures.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

  • The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.
  • We are not responsible for user-generated content or third-party services.
  • Our liability is limited to the amount you have paid us in the past 12 months.
  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the Platform or via email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Bangalore, India, except for intellectual property disputes which may be brought in appropriate courts.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or legal notices, contact us at:
Email: api@narrativy.app
Website: https://narrativy.app