Copyright Violations
Effective Date: May 15, 2025
At Storyious.com, we take intellectual property rights seriously. As a platform dedicated to publishing original moral stories, fairytales, bedtime narratives, scary tales, and other reader-driven content, we are committed to safeguarding the creative ownership of writers, artists, and all content creators.
This Copyright Violations Policy outlines how we handle claims of infringement and the steps to report or respond to such issues.
1. Our Commitment
Storyious is built on authenticity and respect for creativity. As such, we are committed to
- Promptly investigating all credible reports of copyright infringement
- Protecting the rights of authors, illustrators, and original content owners
- Taking corrective action, including removal or disabling access to infringing content
- Educating our contributors through our Plagiarism Guidelines and Content Integrity policies
2. What Constitutes Copyright Infringement?
Copyright infringement occurs when protected content, such as text, images, illustrations, or audio, is used without proper authorization from the rights holder.
Examples include
- Republishing someone else’s story from another platform without permission
- Using copyrighted images without a license or credit
- Reproducing significant portions of protected work without consent
- Uploading derivative works without transforming or attributing the original source
For contributors, our Storyious Writing Rules explain expectations around originality and rights usage.
3. Reporting Copyright Violations
If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on Storyious.com without authorization, please email us a formal notice that includes
- Your full legal name and contact information (email, phone number, and address)
- A clear description of the copyrighted work
- The specific URL(s) where the infringing content appears
- A signed statement affirming
- You have a good faith belief that the use is unauthorized
- All information you’ve provided is accurate
- You are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on their behalf
- Your physical or electronic signature
Send your complaint to
Email: writewithstoryious@gmail.com
4. Our Response Process
Once we receive a complete and valid complaint, we will
- Review the claim in a timely and neutral manner
- Remove or disable access to the content, if it is found to be infringing
- Notify the user responsible, offering them an opportunity to respond
- Take further action if the content creator is a repeat infringer, including a permanent ban from submitting to Storyious
For more details on how we protect creative ownership, visit our DMCA page.
5. Counter-Notice Procedure
If your content has been removed and you believe it was done in error or misidentification, you may send us a counter-notice. Your notice must include
- Your full name, address, and signature
- A clear identification of the material removed and its original location
- A statement made under penalty of perjury that you believe the removal was a mistake
- Your consent to jurisdiction in the courts of your local region
Once verified, we may restore the content in accordance with applicable copyright laws.
6. No Legal Advice Disclaimer
This page is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice.
If you have questions about your legal rights or copyright protection, please consult a qualified attorney.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Copyright Violations Policy at any time.
Changes will be posted on this page with the latest effective date.
Storyious stands for originality, ethical creativity, and respect for every storyteller. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and fair creative space for all.