By accessing or using Skeinscribe, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the service.
Skeinscribe is an interactive fiction platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate narrative prose based on your text inputs. The service is provided “as is” and content generated by the AI is fiction intended for entertainment purposes only.
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for all activities that occur under your account. You must provide accurate information when creating an account. You must be at least 13 years of age to use this service. If you are between 13 and 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use the service. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.
You agree not to use Skeinscribe to:
Content guidelines: Skeinscribe is a creative fiction platform for mature audiences (13+). AI-generated content is filtered by our upstream AI providers (Anthropic and OpenAI) in accordance with their respective acceptable use policies. Content that violates their policies may be refused or filtered automatically. Publicly shared stories that contain gratuitously violent, sexually explicit, or otherwise harmful content may be removed at our discretion.
We reserve the right to review, remove, or restrict access to content that violates these terms or applicable law. If we determine that content violates our Acceptable Use policy, we may: remove the content, suspend the account, or terminate the account. We may use automated tools and human review to identify potential violations. Users can report content concerns to [email protected]. We are not obligated to monitor all user content but reserve the right to do so.
Content generated by Skeinscribe is produced by artificial intelligence and should be understood as fiction. It does not constitute professional, legal, medical, or any other form of advice. The AI may occasionally produce content that is inaccurate, unexpected, or inappropriate — we continuously work to improve content quality but cannot guarantee perfection.
You retain ownership of the text inputs you provide and the stories you create using Skeinscribe. We do not claim ownership over your creative content. You grant us a limited license to process your inputs through our AI system solely to provide the service. Text-to-speech audio generated from your stories is derivative of both your content and OpenAI's TTS technology. You may use generated audio for personal, non-commercial purposes. Commercial use of generated audio is subject to OpenAI's usage policies. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your inputs do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of third parties.
When you share a story via a public link, you are making that content publicly accessible. You are solely responsible for the content you share. We are not liable for any claims arising from publicly shared stories. You may revoke public access at any time by disabling sharing in the sidebar.
By sharing a story publicly, you represent and warrant that you have the right to make that content available and that it does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of any third party. Content featuring copyrighted characters, settings, or storylines may be subject to takedown requests from rights holders. Skeinscribe is not responsible for pre-screening shared content for intellectual property compliance.
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Our designated Copyright Agent can be reached at [email protected].
If you believe that content on Skeinscribe infringes your copyright, you may submit a takedown notice to our Copyright Agent with the following information:
If your content was removed in response to a DMCA notice and you believe the removal was incorrect or made in error, you may submit a counter-notification to our Copyright Agent containing:
Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complainant. If they do not file a court action seeking an injunction within 10-14 business days, we may restore the removed content.
As a Canadian-based service, we also comply with Canada's Notice-and-Notice regime under the Copyright Act. Copyright holders may send notices of claimed infringement, which we will forward to the relevant user. Receipt of such a notice does not automatically result in content removal but serves as notification of the claim.
We maintain a three-strike policy for copyright infringement:
Strikes are permanent but may be reversed if you successfully submit a counter-notification that is not challenged by the copyright holder. You may appeal any strike by contacting [email protected] with evidence supporting your claim of fair use, authorized use, or error.
Stories you create privately on Skeinscribe are between you and the AI. When you choose to share a story publicly, you assume responsibility for ensuring that the content does not infringe on third-party intellectual property rights. We respond to valid takedown notices regardless of whether content is labeled as “fan fiction” or “transformative work.” Copyright law determinations are made by courts, not by platform policies. If you choose to create stories based on copyrighted works, you do so at your own risk and should understand the legal implications of public sharing.
Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing or was removed by mistake may be liable for damages. Both takedown notices and counter-notifications must be submitted in good faith.
Auto-renewal: Paid subscriptions (Plus at $8/month, Pro at $20/month) are billed through Stripe on a recurring monthly basis. Your subscription will automatically renew at the same price each month until you cancel. You will receive a confirmation email from Stripe after each payment.
How to cancel: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your Account settings page. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period — you retain full access until then. No further charges will be made after cancellation.
Refund policy: We offer a 48-hour refund window on subscription payments. If you are unsatisfied with the service, you may request a full refund of your most recent subscription payment within 48 hours of being charged by contacting [email protected]. Credit packs are one-time purchases and are non-refundable once purchased, as credits are delivered immediately. Monthly credit allowances included with your subscription are non-refundable. Refunds are processed to the original payment method via Stripe.
Credit packs: One-time purchases that include bonus credits. Bonus credits never expire and are used after your monthly allowance is exhausted.
Note: You may have additional cancellation or refund rights under your local consumer protection laws. Nothing in this section is intended to limit those rights.
If you use the Bring Your Own Key feature, you are responsible for your Anthropic API key and any charges incurred through its use. We encrypt your key at rest but you should rotate it if you believe it has been compromised.
We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may perform maintenance, updates, or modifications that temporarily affect availability. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice.
We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms, including but not limited to violations of the repeat infringer policy outlined in Section 9. You may delete your account at any time. Upon termination, you may request a data export within 30 days. After 30 days, your data will be permanently deleted. Sections on Intellectual Property, Indemnification, Limitation of Liability, Disclaimer of Warranties, and Governing Law survive termination.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Skeinscribe, its creators, affiliates, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from: (a) your use of the service; (b) your violation of these terms; (c) content you create, share, or distribute through the service; (d) your violation of any rights of a third party; or (e) your use of the BYO Key feature.
The service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, that AI-generated content will be accurate or suitable for any particular purpose, or that defects will be corrected.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Skeinscribe and its creators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the service in the 12 months preceding the claim. In no event shall we be liable for any loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunities, or for any AI-generated content that you rely upon. You acknowledge that AI-generated content is fiction and should not be relied upon for factual accuracy.
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Informal resolution: Before initiating formal dispute resolution, you agree to contact us at [email protected] and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.
Arbitration: Any dispute not resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the ADR Institute of Canada under its Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in English and held in Ontario, Canada (or remotely by mutual agreement). The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.
Exceptions: Either party may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction. Claims that qualify for small claims court in your jurisdiction may be brought there instead of arbitration.
You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis. To the extent permitted by applicable law, you waive any right to participate in a class action or class-wide arbitration. This waiver does not apply where prohibited by law, including under applicable Canadian consumer protection legislation.
Skeinscribe relies on third-party services including Anthropic (AI generation), OpenAI (text-to-speech), Stripe (payments), and Clerk (authentication). Your use of these services through Skeinscribe is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or conduct of third-party services.
We may update these terms from time to time. For material changes, we will provide at least 30 days' notice through the application or via email before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree to the updated terms, you must stop using the service before they take effect.
For questions about these terms, contact us at [email protected].