Terms of Service

Last updated: October 28, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ADHD Novelist ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

ADHD Novelist is a web-based novel writing platform designed to help writers create, organize, and complete their manuscripts. The Service includes features such as:

  • Manuscript creation and management
  • Chapter and scene organization
  • Character and note management
  • Writing session tracking
  • Goal setting and progress monitoring
  • Focus modes and writing tools
  • Social features (for Pro subscribers)

3. User Accounts

To use the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain the security of your password and account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. Users under 18 should have parental consent.

4. Subscription Plans

ADHD Novelist offers both free and paid subscription plans:

  • Free Plan: Limited to one manuscript with basic features
  • Pro Plan: Unlimited manuscripts with access to all features including social and gamification features

Subscription fees are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually as selected). You authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees due. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date.

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Upon cancellation, you will retain Pro access until the end of your current billing period, after which your account will revert to the Free plan.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Your Content: You retain all rights to the manuscripts, stories, characters, and other creative content you create using the Service ("Your Content"). You grant us a limited license to store, display, and process Your Content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you.

Our Service: The Service, including its design, functionality, code, and all content provided by us, is owned by funcoder.com and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6. User Responsibilities and Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
  • Share or distribute inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
  • Harass, threaten, or harm other users
  • Impersonate any person or entity

7. Data Privacy and Security

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. You acknowledge that you provide your information at your own risk.

Backup: While we regularly backup data, we recommend you maintain your own backups of important manuscripts.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at our discretion, without notice, for:

  • Violation of these Terms of Service
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Prolonged inactivity
  • Non-payment of fees

Upon termination, you may request an export of Your Content within 30 days. After 30 days, we may permanently delete your data.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at jb@funcoder.com.

9. Refund Policy

Subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by law or at our sole discretion. If you cancel your subscription, you will not receive a refund for the current billing period but will retain access until the period ends.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR COMPLETELY SECURE.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FUNCODER.COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR LOSS OF USE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless funcoder.com, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your Content

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which funcoder.com operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15. Contact Information

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

Email: jb@funcoder.com
Website: funcoder.com

By using ADHD Novelist, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.