TERMS OF SERVICES

Welcome to TransMascStories. By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read these terms carefully, as they govern your use of the website, your submissions, and how we handle your content.

Acceptance of Terms

By using TransMascStories (the “Website”), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from using the Website.

Content Submission

By submitting any content, including stories, comments, or other materials (collectively, “Submissions”), to TransMascStories, you agree to the following:

  • Copyright Transfer: All rights to the content you submit, including copyright, are transferred to TransMascStories upon submission. This allows us to reproduce, edit, publish, and distribute your submission in digital and print formats (such as PDFs or print-on-demand books).

  • Anonymity: Your submission will remain anonymous, and no identifying information will be shared publicly unless you explicitly provide it for publication.

  • Use of Submissions: We reserve the right to use, edit, or remove any submission at our discretion. Submissions may be edited for clarity, length, or formatting, but the essence of your story will be preserved.

User Conduct

When using the Website, you agree not to:

  • Submit any unlawful, harmful, or defamatory content.

  • Post content that infringes upon the rights of any third party, including intellectual property rights.

  • Engage in any behavior that could disrupt or harm the Website or its users.

We reserve the right to remove any content or restrict access to the Website for users who violate these terms.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including text, images, and multimedia, is the intellectual property of TransMascStories unless otherwise noted. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any content is prohibited without explicit permission from TransMascStories.

Email Communication

When you submit a contact form or story, you agree to receive email communication from TransMascStories regarding your submission. If you opt-in to our mailing list, we may send you occasional updates and information. You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time using the link provided in each email.

Data Collection and Privacy

We collect personal data such as email addresses and analytics data (through Google Analytics) in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using this Website, you agree to the collection and use of this data as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services

The Website uses third-party services, including:

  • Squarespace: For hosting the Website and collecting analytics.

  • Google Drive: For storing email addresses in a Google Sheet.

  • ShareThis: For social media sharing buttons allowing you to share content to Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Email, and Reddit.

These third-party services may collect your personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies, and by using the Website, you agree to these terms.

Limitation of Liability

TransMascStories makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the operation of the Website or the information, content, or materials included on the site. We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the Website for any user who violates these Terms of Service or engages in any activity that is harmful to the Website or its users.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany. Any disputes arising from these terms will be resolved in the courts of Amtsgericht Krefeld (District Court of Krefeld, Germany).

Changes to Terms of Service

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: info (at) transmascstories.com