Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Meta Author ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

2. Service Description

Meta Author is a comprehensive story creation suite that provides tools for:

• Visual timeline planning and plot organization
• Rich chapter writing with contextual assistance
• World building and character development
• Mind mapping and story visualization
• Progress tracking and analytics
• Cloud synchronization across devices

3. Beta Service Disclaimer

• The Service may contain bugs, errors, or instabilities
• Features may be incomplete or subject to change without notice
• Data loss may occur during the beta period or transition to production
• You are responsible for backing up your work regularly
• No guarantee is made regarding data preservation or service continuity
• The Service may be unavailable or interrupted without notice

4. Pricing and Payment Terms

• Notice of Changes: We will provide at least 30 days' notice before implementing any pricing changes
• No Obligation: Current beta users are not obligated to purchase a subscription upon launch

5. User Accounts and Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Ensuring your content complies with these Terms
• Regularly backing up your work and data

6. Acceptable Use

You may not use the Service to:

• Create, store, or share illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
• Distribute malware or engage in harmful activities

7. Intellectual Property

• Service License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive license to use the Service
• User-Generated Content License: By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to store, process, and display your content solely to provide the Service

8. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

9. Service Availability

• We strive to maintain Service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access
• We may suspend or terminate the Service for maintenance, updates, or other reasons
• During beta, the Service may be discontinued with limited notice

10. Limitation of Liability

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

13. Changes to Terms

• Material changes require explicit acceptance before continued use
• Non-material changes take effect upon posting with notice
• You may terminate your account if you disagree with changes
• Continued use after the notice period constitutes acceptance

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

15. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Acts of God, natural disasters, or extreme weather conditions
• War, terrorism, civil unrest, or government actions
• Internet outages, cyber attacks, or infrastructure failures
• Pandemics, epidemics, or public health emergencies
• Labor strikes, shortages, or supplier failures

16. Contact Information