Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of LitArchive ("LitArchive," "Platform," "we," "us," or "our"), including all content, features, and services provided through the website and related products.

By creating an account or using LitArchive, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Platform.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 14 years old to use LitArchive.

If you are under 18, you confirm that you have obtained consent from a parent or legal guardian.

2. Accounts & Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• All activity that occurs under your account

You agree to provide accurate information and to keep it updated.

LitArchive may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or applicable law.

3. Content & Intellectual Property

3.1 Author Content

Authors may publish:

• Original literary works
• Fan-created works (fanfiction)

Authors retain full ownership and copyright of their content.

By publishing content on LitArchive, you grant LitArchive a non-exclusive, limited, revocable license to host, display, distribute, and promote your content solely within the LitArchive platform for operational and marketing purposes.

This license does not transfer ownership and ends when content is removed, except where continued storage is required for legal or accounting purposes.

3.2 Fanfiction Policy

Fan-created works:

• May be published on the platform
• Are not eligible for paid chapter monetization

LitArchive does not claim ownership of fan-created works and is not responsible for third-party IP disputes related to such content.

4. Monetization & Payments

4.1 Paid Content

• Only original works are eligible for paid chapters
• Monetization may begin from Chapter 20 onward
• Prices are set per chapter

Revenue from paid chapters is split as follows:

• 50% to the author
• 50% to LitArchive (platform operation, hosting, payment processing, and development)

All revenue shares are calculated on net revenue, after third-party payment processor fees.

Authors may receive voluntary donations from readers where permitted by law and third-party payment providers.

4.2 Donations

• Donations are optional and voluntary
• Donations are paid directly to authors, minus applicable payment processing fees
• Donation availability does not depend on content type (original or fan-created)

4.3 Payouts

Payments are handled by third-party payment providers. LitArchive does not store banking or card information.

Payouts may be subject to:

• Minimum payout thresholds
• Verification requirements
• Local tax or reporting obligations

5. Reader Purchases

• Purchases of digital content are final and non-refundable, except where required by law
• Purchased content is for personal, non-commercial use only
• Redistribution, copying, or resale is prohibited

6. Community Standards

Users agree not to:

• Upload illegal, infringing, or abusive content
• Harass, threaten, impersonate, or defraud others
• Attempt to manipulate rankings, payments, or platform systems

LitArchive reserves the right to remove content or restrict accounts that violate these standards.

7. Content Moderation

LitArchive may:

• Review, moderate, or remove content
• Suspend monetization privileges
• Restrict visibility or access

LitArchive is not obligated to pre-screen content and does not guarantee the accuracy or legality of user-generated content.

8. Platform Intellectual Property

All platform software, design, branding, trademarks, and features are owned by LitArchive. You may not copy, modify, or use platform IP without prior written permission.

9. Termination

Users may close their accounts at any time.

LitArchive may suspend or terminate accounts:

• For violations of these Terms
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect platform integrity

Upon termination:

• Access to purchased content may be limited
• Earned but unpaid balances will be handled according to payout rules

10. Disclaimers

LitArchive is provided "as is" and "as available."

We do not guarantee:

• Revenue outcomes
• Audience growth
• Content visibility
• Continuous platform availability

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, LitArchive is not liable for:

• Lost profits or expected earnings
• Content disputes between users
• Data loss or service interruptions
• Actions of third-party payment providers

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Armenia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

14. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact: ani@litarchive.com