1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, submit content, or participate in writing challenges on NaNoWriMo. By using these features, you confirm that you meet this requirement. This does not mean we are an adult content platform, this means we are attempting not to berak ever more complex global legislations that restrict and remove youth from the internet.

2. User Content

You retain full ownership of any original content you submit to NaNoWriMo. However, by submitting content, you grant NaNoWriMo a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, adapt, publish, and promote your content in any format, including incorporation into commercial products such as books, anthologies, or digital media.

You agree that your content does not infringe on the rights of others, contain illegal material, or violate applicable laws.

3. Site Use

You agree not to:

• Violate any laws or these Terms
• Interfere with the security or integrity of the Service
• Use bots or automated scripts to interact with the site
• Post spam, advertisements, or harmful content
• Post content of excessive violence of sexual nature as decided on at our discretion. (Try to keep it polite and PG)

We may suspend or terminate your account if we believe you’ve breached these terms.

4. Community Fit and Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently remove any account at our sole discretion, without prior notice or explanation, if we believe a user does not align with the spirit, values, or goals of the NaNoWriMo community — even if no specific rule has been violated.

This includes (but is not limited to) behavior that is hostile, disruptive, manipulative, dishonest, or otherwise detrimental to the culture we aim to foster.

We are not obligated to provide warnings, appeals, or justifications, although we may do so at our discretion.

5. Intellectual Property

All NaNoWriMo branding, code, and platform features (excluding user content) are our property and may not be reused without permission.

6. No Guarantees

NaNoWriMo is provided “as is.” We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free. Your use of the platform is at your own risk.

7. Third-Party Rewards and Prizes

From time to time, NaNoWriMo may feature rewards, discounts, or prizes offered by third-party sponsors or partners. While we aim to work with reputable providers, NaNoWriMo is not responsible for the fulfillment, delivery, accuracy, or value of any rewards or prizes offered by third parties.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from your use of NaNoWriMo, including loss of content or interruption of access.

9. Changes

We may update these Terms at any time. If the changes are material, we will notify you through the site or via email. Continued use of the Service means you accept the updated Terms.

1. What We Collect

We may collect:

• Email address and login details
• Submitted writing and public contributions
• Usage data such as IP address, browser type, and device info
• Technical signals for security and abuse prevention
• Cookies to manage sessions, preferences, and analytics

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide and improve NaNoWriMo services
• Manage your account and writing submissions
• Monitor for spam, abuse, or security risks
• Communicate with you (e.g., updates or announcements)

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Cookies and Technical Signals

NaNoWriMo uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Secure the platform from abuse
• Measure traffic and improve functionality

Some technical identifiers may be used to detect malicious activity, but we do not use them for personalized marketing.

4. Third Parties

We may use trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email tools) to help run NaNoWriMo.

5. Account Deletion, Data Retention, and Backups

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting [email protected]. Upon request, we will delete your personal data and login credentials from our active systems, subject to legal, technical, or abuse-prevention requirements.

Content you have submitted to public areas of NaNoWriMo — including writing challenges, forum posts, or comments — may be retained to preserve the integrity of creative discussions and community history. This content will no longer be publicly associated with your user identity.

Some minimal metadata (such as timestamps or non-identifying technical data) may be retained for operational, security, or legal defence purposes.

Additionally, encrypted backups of the site and its databases may persist in offsite or cloud-based storage. These backups are retained for purposes such as disaster recovery, investigating abuse, resolving disputes, responding to legal requests, or protecting the rights and safety of our community. Backup data is not actively processed and is only accessed when absolutely necessary.

6. Account Restoration Requests

If you previously requested account deletion and later wish to restore your account, you may contact us to request recovery — provided your data has not been permanently erased or anonymized. We may ask for identity verification before restoring any account data. Restoration is not guaranteed and depends on data availability and integrity.

7. Youth Policy

NaNoWriMo is intended only for users aged 18 and older. If we learn of a user under the age of 18, we will remove their account and associated data.

8. Privacy Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, email: privacy@domain)?>