Welcome to StoryWiggle! These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and StoryWiggle (operated by an Australian entity, "we", "us", or "our") governing your access to and use of the StoryWiggle web application, services, and features.

These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2.1 Age Requirements

• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
• Users under 18 must have parental or guardian consent
• Parents/guardians creating accounts for children under 13 are responsible for their child's use of the service

2.2 Account Registration

To access certain features, you must register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

2.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Create multiple accounts to abuse our services
• Provide false information during registration

StoryWiggle provides AI-powered creative tools, including:

• AI-generated children's stories and books
• Interactive adventure games based on created stories
• Image generation for illustrations
• Character creation and management
• Content sharing and community features
• Educational elements and progress tracking

3.1 Service Availability

• We strive for 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service
• Services may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance, updates, or technical issues
• We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue services at any time
• We will provide reasonable notice for planned service changes

3.2 Service Limitations

Your use of our services may be subject to:

• Usage quotas and rate limits based on your subscription tier
• Storage limits for created content
• Generation limits for AI-powered features
• Technical limitations of third-party AI services

4.1 Third-Party AI Services

StoryWiggle uses third-party AI services to generate content:

• OpenAI (ChatGPT): Text and story generation
• Google Gemini: Image generation

Your use of AI features is subject to the terms of service of these third-party providers.

4.2 No Guarantees on AI Output

4.3 Content Moderation

• We implement safety filters and content moderation for AI-generated content
• We reserve the right to remove content that violates our policies
• No automated system is perfect - inappropriate content may occasionally slip through
• Parents should supervise children's use and review generated content

4.4 Prohibited Content

You may not use our services to create content that is:

• Illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or discriminatory
• Sexually explicit or pornographic
• Promotes violence, self-harm, or dangerous activities
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains personal information of others without consent
• Spam, malware, or designed to harm or exploit

5.1 Our Platform

StoryWiggle owns all rights, title, and interest in the platform, including:

• Website design, layout, and code
• StoryWiggle branding, logos, and trademarks
• Original content created by StoryWiggle
• Software, algorithms, and technology (excluding third-party services)

5.2 Your Content

5.3 AI-Generated Content Rights

5.4 Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on StoryWiggle infringes your copyright:

• Email us at: dmca@storywiggle.com
• Provide: Your contact details, description of copyrighted work, location of infringing content, good faith statement
• We will investigate and take appropriate action under applicable law

5.5 Repeat Infringers

We will terminate accounts of users who repeatedly infringe intellectual property rights.

You agree to use StoryWiggle responsibly and lawfully. You will NOT:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property or privacy rights
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or hack our platform
• Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools without permission
• Resell or redistribute our services without authorization
• Create fake accounts or impersonate others
• Upload malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Interfere with other users' enjoyment of services
• Use our services to compete with or harm our business

6.1 Parental Responsibility

Parents and guardians are responsible for:

• Supervising children's use of StoryWiggle
• Reviewing content created by and shared with children
• Ensuring children follow these Terms
• Managing account settings and privacy controls

7.1 Subscription Plans

• We offer free and paid subscription tiers with different features and limits
• Prices are displayed in AUD (Australian Dollars) or your local currency
• Prices may change with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers
• Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled before renewal date

7.2 Payment Processing

• Payments are processed securely through Stripe
• You authorize us to charge your payment method for recurring subscriptions
• You are responsible for keeping payment information current
• Failed payments may result in service suspension

7.3 Cancellations and Refunds

7.4 Free Trial

• Free trials may be offered for new users
• One free trial per user
• You must provide payment information for free trials
• You will be charged unless you cancel before trial ends
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue free trials

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Key points:

• We collect and process data as described in our Privacy Policy
• You consent to data processing when using our services
• You have rights to access, correct, and delete your data
• We comply with Australian Privacy Act and GDPR where applicable

9.1 Service "AS IS"

9.2 No Warranty

We do not warrant that:

• The service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• AI-generated content will be accurate, appropriate, or suitable for your purposes
• Defects will be corrected
• The service will meet your specific requirements
• Content will be free from viruses or harmful components

9.3 Limitation of Liability

9.4 Australian Consumer Law

9.5 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless StoryWiggle, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of AI-generated content
• Your infringement of third-party rights
• Your content or conduct on our platform

10.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [Your State/Territory], Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles.

10.2 Jurisdiction

You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your State/Territory], Australia, for resolution of any disputes.

10.3 Dispute Resolution Process

Before filing any legal action, you agree to:

1. Contact us at legal@storywiggle.com with a written description of the dispute
2. Attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days
3. Consider mediation or arbitration if informal resolution fails

10.4 Class Action Waiver

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to bring claims only in your individual capacity and not as part of any class or representative action.

11.1 Termination by You

• You may delete your account at any time through account settings
• Termination is effective immediately
• You may export your content before termination

11.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access immediately for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Suspected fraudulent or illegal activity
• Non-payment of fees
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Any reason with 30 days' notice

11.3 Effect of Termination

• Your right to use StoryWiggle ceases immediately
• We may delete your account and content (subject to backup retention)
• Provisions that should survive termination (liability, indemnification, etc.) will remain in effect
• Outstanding payment obligations survive termination

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and StoryWiggle.

12.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force.

12.3 Waiver

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

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

12.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

12.6 Updates to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via:

• Email notification
• Prominent notice in the application
• Updated "Last Updated" date

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.

For questions or concerns about these Terms: