Terms of Use

Effective Date: July 11 2025
Contact: paulhoughentertainment@yahoo.com

Welcome to Don’t Turn Around. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to follow these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and anyone who accesses or contributes content to the platform.

1. Overview

Don’t Turn Around allows users to create and share text-based stories. While anyone may view content on the site, only registered subscribers may create or publish stories. Subscription is free but requires agreement to these Terms of Use.

2. User Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this platform.
If you are between 13 and 17, you may only use the site with a parent or guardian’s permission.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. See our Privacy Policy for more.

3. Account Registration

To create stories, you must register and provide a valid email address.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for any activity under your account.

4. Your Content

You retain full copyright ownership of any original stories you create and post.

By publishing content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:

• Display your stories on the platform

• Use short excerpts, titles, or screenshots to promote the platform (e.g., in featured sections, newsletters, or social media)

We will never sell or commercially license your stories without your explicit permission.
You may delete your content at any time.

Monetization and Advertising

You understand and agree that [Platform Name] may display advertisements, sponsored content, or affiliate links on or around the platform — including on pages where your stories appear.

These ads help fund the platform and may appear regardless of the nature of your content. We do not endorse third-party ads or advertisers.

Your interactions with third-party advertisers are solely between you and them.

5. Content Removal and Account Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Remove or edit any content or account at our discretion

• Limit or terminate access to the platform for any reason, including violations of these terms, suspected abuse, or technical issues

We do not guarantee the permanent storage of your stories. Always keep personal backups.

6. Use of Images and Media

We may offer platform-provided images, character artwork, or music to enhance stories. These remain the sole property of Don’t Turn Around and may be used only on this platform for non-commercial storytelling purposes.
You may not claim ownership or reuse them offsite.

If you upload your own images, music, or other media:

• You must be the creator or have the legal right to use them

• You must not infringe on anyone else’s copyrights or trademarks

• We may remove content that violates copyright laws or platform rules

Unauthorized use of copyrighted music or third-party media is not permitted.

7. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Post illegal, harmful, hateful, or harassing content

• Violate copyright or intellectual property laws

• Upload content containing unauthorized music, images, or media

• Spam, solicit, or commercially exploit the platform

• Attempt to hack, overload, or disrupt platform functionality

Violation of these terms may result in account suspension or removal of content.

8. Copyright Infringement (DMCA)

We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
If you believe your copyrighted work has been used without permission, please see our Copyright & DMCA Policy for takedown instructions.
We also support counter-notices if you believe your content was removed in error.

9. Platform Availability

We aim to provide a stable and secure experience, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access, nor that features or content will always be available.
The platform may be updated, modified, or taken down at any time.

10. Limitation of Liability

We are not responsible for:

• User-generated content

• Damages, loss, or interruptions resulting from your use of the site

• Third-party services, hosting issues, or bugs

Use the platform at your own risk.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time.
If the changes are significant, we may notify users directly or via a notice on the site.
Continued use of the platform means you accept the updated terms.

12. Contact

Questions, feedback, or concerns? Email:
📧 paulhoughentertainment@yahoo.com