Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using 1001 Stories. By accessing our platform, you agree to these terms.

Last Updated: December 2025

Quick Summary

What you can do

  • Read and enjoy stories from around the world
  • Submit your original stories for publication
  • Join book clubs and discussions
  • Use our educational tools and AI assistants

What you cannot do

  • Copy or redistribute content without permission
  • Submit content that belongs to others
  • Use the platform for commercial purposes
  • Share your account with others

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using 1001 Stories, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using this platform.

If you are under 13 years old, you must have parental or guardian consent to use this platform. Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring their children's use of the platform.

2. Description of Service

1001 Stories is an educational platform that provides:

  • A digital library of children's stories from diverse cultures
  • Tools for reading, learning, and story discovery
  • Story submission and publishing workflows
  • Educational features including AI-powered assistance

The platform is operated by Seeds of Empowerment, a non-profit organization dedicated to global education.

3. User Accounts and Roles

Educational Roles

  • Learners: Access assigned books and learning tools
  • Teachers: Create classes and assign books to students
  • Institutions: Manage multiple teachers and classes

Content Roles

  • Writers: Submit and track story submissions
  • Managers: Review and approve content
  • Admins: Platform administration

Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized access to your account.

4. Content Guidelines

Acceptable Content

  • Original stories written by you or with proper permissions
  • Age-appropriate content suitable for children
  • Educational and culturally enriching material
  • Content that promotes positive values and diversity

Prohibited Content

  • Content that infringes on copyrights or trademarks
  • Violent, hateful, or discriminatory material
  • Sexually explicit or inappropriate content
  • Content that promotes illegal activities
  • Personal information about minors without consent
  • Spam, advertisements, or promotional content

5. Intellectual Property

Your Content

When you submit content to 1001 Stories, you grant us a non-exclusive license to:

  • Publish and display your content on our platform
  • Edit and format content for publication
  • Use content for educational and promotional purposes
  • Translate content into other languages

Our Content

The platform, its design, features, and original content are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission.

6. Educational Use

Permitted Uses

  • Teachers may use content for classroom instruction
  • Students may access assigned materials for learning
  • Parents may read stories with their children
  • Institutions may integrate content into curricula

All educational use must include proper attribution to 1001 Stories and the original authors.

7. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy

We comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

1001 Stories is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted or error-free service
  • Accuracy or completeness of content
  • Compatibility with all devices or browsers

We strive to provide the best possible service, but cannot be held liable for technical issues or content accuracy.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, 1001 Stories and its operators shall not be liable for:

  • Direct, indirect, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data or content
  • Interruption of service
  • Actions of third parties or other users

10. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time:

  • You may delete your account through the settings page
  • We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms

Upon termination, your content may be retained for educational purposes as outlined in our content license.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms periodically. Changes may be made for reasons including:

  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • New features or services
  • Security improvements
  • Clarification of existing policies

Significant changes will be communicated via email or platform notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these terms or our services, please contact us:

Legal Inquiries

legal@1001stories.org
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