Terms & Conditions

Last updated: April 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using AuthorScrolls ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

AuthorScrolls provides automated manuscript analysis, editing suggestions, and AI-powered writing tools. The Service is provided "as is" for educational and creative purposes.

3. User Accounts

You must create an account to use certain features. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.

4. Intellectual Property

You retain full ownership of all manuscripts and content you upload. AuthorScrolls does not claim any rights to your creative work. We do not store, share, or use your manuscripts for training AI models.

5. Subscriptions & Payments

Paid subscriptions (Starter, Premium) are billed monthly through Stripe. You may cancel at any time. Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis within 14 days of purchase.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to: upload content that violates copyright; attempt to reverse-engineer the Service; abuse API rate limits; or use the Service for any illegal purpose.

7. Limitation of Liability

AuthorScrolls is not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to lost data, lost profits, or publishing outcomes. AI-generated suggestions are advisory only.

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Information We Collect

We collect: email address and display name (via Firebase Auth); manuscripts you upload (stored in Firestore, encrypted at rest); analysis results and version history; usage data (pages visited, features used).

How We Use Your Data

Data Sharing

We do NOT sell your data. Manuscript text is sent to AI providers (Anthropic/OpenAI) for analysis but is not stored by them or used for training. Payment data is handled exclusively by Stripe.

Data Retention

Your manuscripts are stored as long as your account is active. You can delete your data at any time from your account settings. Upon account deletion, all data is permanently removed within 30 days.

Security

We use HTTPS encryption, Firebase security rules, and server-side API proxying to protect your data. API keys are never exposed to browsers.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Contact us at the address below.

Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences and improve your experience.

Cookies We Use

Managing Cookies

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled while using the Service.

AI Disclaimer

Last updated: April 2026

AI-Generated Content

AuthorScrolls uses artificial intelligence (specifically Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's GPT models) to provide manuscript analysis, writing suggestions, and creative feedback.

Important Limitations

Data Processing

When you use AI features, excerpts of your manuscript (up to 15,000 characters) are sent to AI providers for processing. This data is not stored by the AI providers or used for model training. We use prompt caching to minimize data transmission and costs.

Scores & Metrics

All scores (Overall Score, Engagement, Clarity, etc.) are generated by our proprietary algorithms and AI analysis. They represent one perspective on writing quality and should not be taken as absolute measures of a manuscript's worth or publishability.

Contact Us

Have questions, feedback, or need support? Reach out to us.

Email

support@authorscrolls.com

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