1. Acceptable Content

We encourage diverse storytelling across all genres. Your stories can include:

• Original fiction and creative narratives
• Fantasy, science fiction, romance, mystery, horror, and all other genres
• Educational and informational interactive content
• Mature themes when properly labeled with content warnings
• AI-assisted content when properly disclosed

2. Prohibited Content

Illegal Content

• Content that violates any local, state, national, or international law
• Content that promotes illegal activities
• Content that infringes on intellectual property rights

Harmful Content

• Hate speech or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
• Harassment, bullying, or targeted attacks against individuals
• Content that promotes or glorifies violence, self-harm, or suicide
• Terrorist content or violent extremism
• Threats of violence or harm

Sexual Content Involving Minors

• Any sexual or suggestive content involving characters under 18
• Content that sexualizes minors in any way
• This applies to all characters, regardless of species or fictional context

Deceptive Practices

• Impersonation of other individuals or organizations
• Misinformation or deliberately false content presented as fact
• Spam or repetitive content
• Malicious links or phishing attempts

3. Content Ratings and Warnings

Authors must appropriately label their content to help readers make informed choices:

Required Content Warnings

• Violence: Graphic violence, gore, or intense combat
• Sexual Content: Explicit sexual content or nudity
• Language: Strong profanity or offensive language
• Substance Use: Drug or alcohol use
• Sensitive Topics: Mental health issues, trauma, abuse
• Horror Elements: Jump scares, disturbing imagery

4. Copyright and Intellectual Property

Original Content

You must have the rights to all content you publish. This includes:

• Original stories and characters you create
• Content you have permission to use
• Properly licensed assets (images, music, etc.)
• Content in the public domain

Fan Fiction Policy

Fan fiction based on existing properties is allowed for free stories only. You cannot monetize fan fiction or derivative works based on copyrighted material without permission from the rights holder.

DMCA Compliance

We respond to valid DMCA takedown requests. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us through our Support page.

5. AI-Generated Content

Disclosure Requirements

If you use AI tools to generate or assist with your content, you must:

• Mark your story as "AI-Generated" or "AI-Assisted" in the story settings
• Ensure AI-generated content complies with all content guidelines
• Take responsibility for all AI-generated content you publish
• Not use AI to generate content that infringes on others' rights

6. Commercial Content

Monetization Rules

• Only original content or properly licensed content can be monetized
• Prices must be clearly displayed
• Content must be substantially complete (no charging for incomplete stories)
• Authors must honor refund requests for defective or misrepresented content

Advertising and Promotion

• No unauthorized advertising or spam
• No deceptive marketing practices
• Promotional content must be clearly marked
• No pyramid schemes or multi-level marketing

7. Community Standards

Reviews and Comments

• Reviews should be constructive and relevant
• No personal attacks on authors or other users
• No review manipulation or fake reviews
• Spoilers should be marked appropriately

Collaboration

• Respect co-authors and team members
• Credit all contributors appropriately
• Resolve disputes professionally

8. Enforcement

Reporting Violations

Users can report content violations through the report button on any story or through our Support page.

Consequences

Violations may result in:

• Content removal
• Content restriction (age-gating or visibility limits)
• Account warnings
• Temporary suspension
• Permanent account termination
• Legal action in severe cases

Appeals

If you believe your content was wrongly removed or your account unfairly penalized, you can appeal through our Support system.

9. Updates to Guidelines

These guidelines may be updated periodically. Major changes will be announced through Platform notifications. Continued use of Storyfall after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated guidelines.

10. Questions and Support

If you have questions about these guidelines or need clarification on what's acceptable, please contact us through the Support page. We're here to help creators tell amazing stories while maintaining a safe community for everyone.