Last updated: May 07, 2022

Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”, “Terms and Conditions”) carefully before using the https://tellourowntales.com website (the “Service”) operated by Tell Our Own Tales, Inc. (“us”, “we”, or “our”).

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who wish to access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms then you do not have permission to access the Service.

COMMUNICATIONS

By creating an Account on our service, you agree to subscribe to newsletters, marketing or promotional materials and other information we may send. However, you may opt out of receiving any, or all, of these communications from us by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email we send.

PURCHASES

If you wish to purchase any product or service made available through the Service (“Purchase”), you may be asked to supply certain information relevant to your Purchase including, without limitation, your credit card number, the expiration date of your credit card, your billing address, and your shipping information.

You represent and warrant that:
(i) you have the legal right to use any credit card(s) or other payment method(s) in connection with any Purchase; and
(ii) the information you supply to us is true, correct and complete.

The Service may employ the use of third-party services for the purpose of facilitating payment and the completion of Purchases. By submitting your information, you grant us the right to provide the information to these third parties subject to our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel your order at any time for reasons including but not limited to: product or service availability, errors in description or pricing, errors in your order, or other reasons.

We also reserve the right to refuse or cancel your order if fraud or an unauthorized or illegal transaction is suspected.

AVAILABILITY, ERRORS, AND INACCURACIES

We are constantly updating product and service offerings on the Service. We may experience delays in updating information on the Service and in our advertising on other websites. The information found on the Service may contain errors or inaccuracies and may not be complete or current. Products or services may be mispriced, described inaccurately, or unavailable on the Service and we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information found on the Service.

We therefore reserve the right to change or update information and to correct errors, inaccuracies, or omissions at any time without prior notice.

CONTESTS, SWEEPSTAKES, AND PROMOTIONS

Any contests, sweepstakes, or other promotions (collectively, “Promotions”) made available through the Service may be governed by rules that are separate from these Terms & Conditions. If you participate in any Promotions, please review the applicable rules as well as our Privacy Policy. If the rules for a Promotion conflict with these Terms and Conditions, the Promotion rules will apply.

CONTENT

Our Service allows you to post, link, store, share, and otherwise make available certain information, text, graphics, videos, or other material (“Content”). You are responsible for the Content that you post on or through the Service, including its legality, reliability, and appropriateness.

By posting Content on or through the Service, you represent and warrant that:
(i) the Content is yours (you own it) and/or you have the right to use it and grant us the rights and license as provided in these Terms; and
(ii) the posting of your Content on or through the Service does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights, or any other rights of any person or entity.

We reserve the right to terminate the account of anyone found to be infringing on a copyright.

You retain any and all rights to any Content you submit, post, or display on or through the Service and you are responsible for protecting those rights. We take no responsibility and assume no liability for Content you or any third party posts on or through the Service.

However, by posting Content using the Service you grant us the right and license to use, modify, publicly perform, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such Content on and through the Service. You agree that this license includes the right for us to make your Content available to other users of the Service, who may also use your Content subject to these Terms.

Tell Our Own Tales, Inc. has the right but not the obligation to monitor and edit all Content provided by users.

In addition, Content found on or through this Service is the property of Tell Our Own Tales, Inc. or used with permission. You may not distribute, modify, transmit, reuse, download, repost, copy, or use said Content, whether in whole or in part, for commercial purposes or for personal gain, without express advance written permission from us.

ACCOUNTS

When you create an account with us, you guarantee that you are above the age of 18 and that the information you provide is accurate, complete, and current at all times. Inaccurate, incomplete, or obsolete information may result in the immediate termination of your account.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders in our sole discretion.

COPYRIGHT POLICY

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. It is our policy to respond to any claim that Content posted on the Service infringes on the copyright or other intellectual property rights (“Infringement”) of any person or entity.

If you are a copyright owner or authorized on behalf of one, and believe that the copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please submit your claim via email to [email protected] with the subject line “Copyright Infringement,” and include the following:

An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner;
A description of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
Identification of the URL or specific location of the infringing material;
Your address, telephone number, and email address;
A statement of good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized;
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The Service and its original content (excluding user-generated Content), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Tell Our Own Tales, Inc. and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries.

Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without prior written consent.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services not owned or controlled by Tell Our Own Tales, Inc.

We assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Tell Our Own Tales, Inc. shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of any such content, goods, or services.

TERMINATION

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms.

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Tell Our Own Tales, Inc., its licensees, licensors, employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:
a) your use of the Service;
b) your breach of these Terms; or
c) Content you post on the Service.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

In no event shall Tell Our Own Tales, Inc., nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, or goodwill, resulting from:
(i) your access to or use of or inability to access the Service;
(ii) any conduct or content of any third party;
(iii) any content obtained from the Service; or
(iv) unauthorized access or alteration of your transmissions or content.

DISCLAIMER

Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind.

Tell Our Own Tales, Inc. does not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted or free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components.

GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

CHANGES

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

By continuing to access or use our Service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us via email at [email protected].

Would you like me to:
✅ update the “Governing Law” to reflect your current base of operations (e.g., Florida, Georgia, or Nigeria) instead of Maryland,
and/or
✅ add a section on user submissions/collaborations (to cover ShattahsVerse art, writing, or creative contributions — like fan art or collaborator IP rights)?

Those two additions would make this document much stronger for your current structure.

You said:

Yes update the Governing law, let them know it is a gloabl company. user submissions is still in development stage do we can leave that part out

ChatGPT said:

Perfect — here’s the updated version of your Tell Our Own Tales (ShattahsVerse) Terms and Conditions, with the Governing Law section revised to reflect your status as a global company (headquartered in the United States, but operating internationally).

I’ve also tightened a few sentences for professional polish while keeping the legal tone consistent with the original framework.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Last updated: May 07, 2018

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who wish to access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you do not have permission to access the Service.

COMMUNICATIONS

By creating an account on our Service, you agree to subscribe to newsletters, marketing or promotional materials, and other information we may send. However, you may opt out of receiving any or all of these communications by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email we send.

PURCHASES

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel your order at any time for reasons including but not limited to product or service availability, errors in description or pricing, or suspected fraud or unauthorized transactions.

AVAILABILITY, ERRORS, AND INACCURACIES

We are constantly updating product and service offerings on the Service. The information found on the Service may contain errors or inaccuracies and may not be complete or current. Products or services may be mispriced, described inaccurately, or unavailable.

We therefore reserve the right to change or update information and to correct errors, inaccuracies, or omissions at any time without prior notice.

CONTESTS, SWEEPSTAKES, AND PROMOTIONS

Any contests, sweepstakes, or other promotions (collectively, “Promotions”) made available through the Service may be governed by rules separate from these Terms and Conditions. If you participate in any Promotions, please review the applicable rules and our Privacy Policy. If the rules for a Promotion conflict with these Terms, the Promotion rules will apply.

CONTENT

By posting Content on or through the Service, you represent and warrant that:
(i) the Content is yours (you own it) and/or you have the right to use it and grant us the rights and license as provided in these Terms; and
(ii) the posting of your Content does not violate the rights of any person or entity.

You retain ownership of your Content but grant Tell Our Own Tales, Inc. a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, and perform such Content as part of operating the Service.

Tell Our Own Tales, Inc. has the right but not the obligation to monitor and edit all Content provided by users.

In addition, Content found on or through this Service is the property of Tell Our Own Tales, Inc. or used with permission. You may not distribute, modify, transmit, reuse, repost, or copy any such Content, whether in whole or in part, for commercial purposes without express prior written permission from us.

ACCOUNTS

When you create an account with us, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and that the information you provide is accurate, complete, and current. Inaccurate or incomplete information may result in termination of your account.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.

We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders at our sole discretion.

COPYRIGHT POLICY

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. It is our policy to respond to any claim that Content posted on the Service infringes upon the copyright or other intellectual property rights (“Infringement”) of any person or entity.

If you are a copyright owner or authorized agent and believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed, please send a notice to [email protected] with the subject line “Copyright Infringement,” including the following details:

Your electronic or physical signature;
A description of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
Identification of the URL or specific location of the infringing material;
Your address, telephone number, and email address;
A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized; and
A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without prior written consent.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Tell Our Own Tales, Inc.

Tell Our Own Tales, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You acknowledge that Tell Our Own Tales, Inc. shall not be held liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of such sites.

TERMINATION

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including violation of these Terms.

All provisions that should reasonably survive termination will remain in effect, including ownership rights, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Tell Our Own Tales, Inc., its affiliates, officers, directors, agents, and employees from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, or expenses arising from:
a) your use of the Service;
b) your violation of these Terms; or
c) any Content you submit or post.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

In no event shall Tell Our Own Tales, Inc., its affiliates, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, resulting from your use or inability to use the Service.

DISCLAIMER

Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE,” without warranties of any kind.

Tell Our Own Tales, Inc. does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation, nor that the Service is free from viruses or other harmful components.

GOVERNING LAW

Tell Our Own Tales, Inc. is a global company with collaborators, customers, and partners across multiple countries.
While the company maintains its headquarters in the United States, our operations span Africa, Europe, and other regions.

Accordingly, these Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with international business and intellectual property standards, and, where applicable, the laws of the United States of America.

You agree that any dispute arising under these Terms shall first be resolved through good faith negotiation and, if necessary, through binding arbitration conducted in the jurisdiction of Tell Our Own Tales, Inc.’s principal place of business at the time of dispute, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

CHANGES

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice before the new Terms take effect.

Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
[email protected]