Terms of Service

Last Updated: 17/01/2025

Welcome to Abound Worlds. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not user the site.

1.1 About Us:

Abound Worlds is a platform that provides tools and systems to help users plan, write, and organize their worlds and stories. The Site is operated in Australia by Abound Worlds.

1.2 Accessibility

We strive to make our platform accessible to as many people as possible, but certain features may require a subscription plan or may be restricted based on local laws.

2.1 Eligibility:

You must confirm that you are eligible to use the Site by agreeing to these Terms during account registration. You must be at least 13 years old to create an account.

2.2 Account Information:

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and ensuring that all information provided during registration is accurate and up-to-date.

2.3 Data Collected:

We collect and store personal data, including your email address. For more details on how your data is stored and used, refer to our Privacy Policy.

3.1 Ownership:

You retain all rights to the content you create on the Site, including worlds, stories, and uploaded images.

3.2 Responsibility:

You are solely responsible for the content you create, upload, or share on the Site. By using the Site, you agree not to upload content that:

• Violates copyright laws or the intellectual property rights of others.
• Contains illegal, offensive, defamatory, or harmful material.

3.3 Copyright Compliance:

We respect copyright laws. If we receive a valid takedown request for content hosted on the Site, we will promptly remove it. Users must ensure they have the rights to any material they upload.

3.4 Historical and Sensitive Content:

Content that includes morally complex or historical themes is allowed, provided it complies with applicable laws and these Terms.

4.1 Private Worlds:

At launch, all worlds will be private and only accessible by their creators or designated collaborators.

4.2 Future Public Worlds:

In the future, we may allow users to make worlds public for exploration by others. Additional terms related to public worlds will be introduced at that time.

4.3 Takedown Requests

Copyright owners must provide proof of ownership when submitting takedown requests. Examples include legal documentation or evidence of original publication.

5.1 Payment Terms:

Subscription plans are billed through Stripe. Payment details and current pricing are availableon our pricing page.

5.2 Refund Policy:

We do not offer refunds for canceled subscriptions.

5.3 Cancellation

Subscription plans may be canceled at any time. When you cancel, your plan will remain active until the end of the current billing period.

5.4 Re-Subscribing:

Upon re-subscribing, any remaining time you have on your current plan will be reset.

6.1 Moderation

We do not proactively monitor user content but reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms or applicable laws.

6.2 Reporting Violations:

Users can report inappropriate or infringing content through the reporting tools provided on the Site or by contacting us at support@aboundworlds.com.

6.3 Appeals:

If your content is removed due to a copyright claim, you may file a counter-notification by contacting support@aboundworlds.com. Your counter-notification must comply with applicable laws.

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, and use your data. By using the Site, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Policy.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Abound Worlds is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the Site.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or through a notification on the Site. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at: support@aboundworlds.com.