Terms and Conditions

These Terms of Service (the "Terms") govern your access to and use of Squibler, including the website at www.squibler.io, the writing platform, AI-powered tools, and any related services (collectively, the "Service"), provided by Squibler Inc., Serena Rd. Lakeside, California 92040, United States (the "Company," "we," "us," or "our").

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

1. The Service

Squibler is a cloud-based writing platform with AI-powered tools for creating, editing, and publishing books, novels, screenplays, and other written works. The Service includes features such as AI book generation, AI smart writer, story outline tools, visual generation, project management, collaboration, and templates.

We may update, modify, or discontinue features of the Service at any time. If we make changes that materially reduce the functionality of the Service under your current subscription, we will notify you via email or through the platform. You may cancel your subscription within 30 days of such notice if the changes materially negatively impact your use of the Service.

2. Account Registration and Security

2.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. By registering, you represent that you are of legal age and have the capacity to enter into a binding agreement.

2.2 Account Information

You must provide accurate, complete, and current information when registering. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential and for all activity that occurs under your account. Providing false, outdated, or incomplete information may result in immediate account suspension or termination at our discretion.

2.3 Unauthorized Access

You must notify us promptly at [email protected] if you become aware of any unauthorized access to or use of your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from unauthorized use of your account where such use was not caused by our negligence.

3. Content Ownership and Rights

3.1 Your Content

You retain full ownership of all content you create, generate, or upload through the Service, including text produced with the assistance of AI tools ("Your Content"). We do not claim any rights, ownership, or usage over Your Content beyond what is necessary to operate the Service.

3.2 License to Operate

By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide license to process, store, and display Your Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service. This license terminates when you delete Your Content or close your account, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate backup purposes.

3.3 Responsibility for Content

You are solely responsible for Your Content and must ensure it does not violate any third-party rights, applicable laws, or these Terms. We reserve the right to remove or restrict access to content found to be in violation of these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Prohibited Activities

You may not use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable law, regulation, or court order.
• Infringe upon third-party intellectual property rights.
• Distribute sexual content involving minors or bestiality.
• Distribute content that promotes graphic violence, torture, hate speech, or harassment targeting protected groups.
• Encourage self-harm or suicide.
• Share personal or confidential information of others without authorization.
• Attempt unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or other users' accounts.
• Circumvent or disable any content-safety filters or moderation mechanisms.
• Use the Service in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its operation or interfere with other users' access.

4.2 Permitted Adult Content

Squibler permits the following content, provided it does not otherwise violate these Terms:

• Consensual, adult-oriented erotic or romantic scenes in which all depicted participants are at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Graphic depictions of violence or gore involving consenting adults in a fictional context.

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to remove or restrict any content we deem obscene, excessively explicit, or otherwise harmful, even if it falls within the scope of permitted adult content.

4.3 Enforcement

We reserve the right to investigate violations of this section and to take appropriate action, including content removal, account suspension, or termination.

5. Subscriptions and Payments

5.1 Subscription Plans

Certain features of the Service require a paid subscription. Details of available plans, fees, billing cycles, and included features are presented during the purchase process and on our pricing page.

5.2 Billing

Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, depending on the plan selected). Payment is processed through a trusted third-party payment provider. You must ensure that your payment information is accurate and up to date.

5.3 Price Changes

We may modify subscription pricing with reasonable prior notice. Price changes will take effect at the start of your next billing cycle following the notice. If you do not agree with a price change, you may cancel your subscription before the new pricing takes effect.

5.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting support at [email protected]. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial billing periods, except as required by applicable consumer protection laws.

6. Right of Withdrawal

If you are located in a jurisdiction that grants a statutory right of withdrawal from digital service contracts, the following periods apply:

• 14 days from the date of purchase for users in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
• 7 days from the date of purchase for users in Brazil.
• 7 days from the date of purchase for users in all other regions.

Withdrawal requests must be submitted before the applicable period expires. Refunds will exclude the value of any Service usage during the withdrawal period.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

All proprietary content, software, trademarks, logos, graphics, and documentation that form part of the Service are and remain the exclusive property of Squibler Inc. or its licensors. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right or license to reproduce, distribute, or modify any of our proprietary materials, except to the extent necessary for your normal use of the Service.

7.2 Restrictions

You may not copy, modify, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works based on any part of the Service or its underlying software. You may not use the Service or any of its components to build a competing product or service.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data. By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your data. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access.

9. Third-Party Services and External Links

The Service may include integrations with or links to third-party services, websites, or platforms. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, practices, privacy policies, or reliability of any third-party services. Your interactions with third-party platforms are at your own risk and are governed by the terms and policies of those third parties.

10. Content Safety and Reporting

We implement and maintain content-safety and moderation procedures, including automated and manual reviews, to identify and remove prohibited content. If you encounter content that you believe violates these Terms or applicable law, you may report it to us at [email protected].

We promptly refer any suspected child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and other illegal content to law enforcement and relevant authorities. Violations of our content policies may result in content removal, account suspension, or termination.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SQUIBLER INC. AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR LOSS OF GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY UNDER THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Squibler Inc., its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of the Service in violation of these Terms.
• Your Content or any claim that Your Content infringes or violates the rights of a third party.
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation.

14. Term and Termination

14.1 Term

These Terms are effective from the date you first access or use the Service and continue until terminated by either party.

14.2 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting [email protected].

14.3 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you breach these Terms, fail to make required payments, or engage in conduct that we reasonably believe is harmful to the Service, other users, or third parties.

14.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to access the Service ends immediately. We will retain Your Content for 30 days following termination to allow you to export your data. After that period, Your Content will be permanently deleted. Any fees already paid are non-refundable, except as required by applicable law.

15. Modifications to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will notify you via email or through the Service at least 14 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

If you do not agree with the changes, you may terminate your account before the revised Terms take effect.

16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation between the parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved within 30 days, it shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in San Diego County, California.

Users in the European Union and the United Kingdom may also access alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in accordance with applicable consumer protection laws.

17. General Provisions

17.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Squibler Inc. regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

17.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

17.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

18. Contact Information