Terms of Service – Novel Hut

Effective Date: September 5, 2025

Welcome to Novel Hut. We're glad you're here. These Terms of Service ("Terms") are a binding legal agreement between you and Novel Hut ("Novel Hut," "we," "us," or "our") that governs your use of the Novel Hut website, mobile applications, and other services (collectively, the "Service").

By creating an account or by accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our [Privacy Policy], which is incorporated by reference.

1. Your Relationship with Novel Hut

Your use of the Service is subject to these Terms, our [Privacy Policy], and our [Community Guidelines]. Together, these form a legally binding agreement between you and Novel Hut. Please read them carefully.

2. Who May Use the Service?

Age Requirements: You must be at least 13 years old or the minimum age of digital consent in your country to use the Service.

If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service. Please have them read this Agreement with you.

If you are a parent or legal guardian of a user under the age of 18, by allowing your child to use the Service, you are subject to the terms of this Agreement and responsible for your child's activity on the Service. If we learn someone under the required age is using the Service without parental consent, we will terminate their account.

3. Your Account

Account Creation: You may need to create an account to access certain features of the Service. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Account Security: You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.

4. Your Content and Intellectual Property Rights

Your Content: You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights you hold in content you submit, post, or display on or through the Service.

License to Novel Hut: By submitting, posting, or displaying content on the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content in connection with providing the Service.

5. Prohibited Content and Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the rights of others
  • Post content that is harmful, offensive, or inappropriate
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service

6. Copyright and DMCA

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please see our [DMCA Policy] for information on how to submit a takedown notice.

7. Termination and Suspension

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

9. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL NOVEL HUT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

10. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Novel Hut from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service.

11. General Terms

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Novel Hut regarding the Service. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

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