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Terms of Service

Last updated: January 15, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Ottopen ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service govern your use of our literary social network platform, including all content, services, and products available at or through the service.

2. Description of Service

Ottopen is a social networking platform designed specifically for writers, authors, screenwriters, playwrights, and literary enthusiasts. The service allows users to:

  • Create and maintain personal profiles
  • Share literary works, excerpts, and writing-related content
  • Connect with other writers and literary professionals
  • Participate in discussions about literature and writing
  • Discover new authors and works

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. When you register, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your password and account
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights in the content you post to Ottopen. By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content on the platform.

Prohibited Content

You may not post content that:

  • Violates any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringes on the rights of others
  • Contains harmful, threatening, or harassing material
  • Is spam, deceptive, or fraudulent
  • Contains viruses or malicious code

5. User Conduct

Users are expected to maintain a respectful and professional environment. Prohibited behaviors include:

  • Harassment, bullying, or intimidation of other users
  • Impersonating others or creating false identities
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to accounts or systems
  • Interfering with the proper functioning of the service
  • Collecting user information without consent

6. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.

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7. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. You may also terminate your account at any time through your account settings.

8. Disclaimer

The Service is provided "as is" without any representations or warranties. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. Your use of the Service is at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Ottopen shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Service.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Ottopen Legal Team

Email: legal@ottopen.com

Address: 123 Literary Lane, San Francisco, CA 94103