1. Introduction
These Terms & Conditions govern the use of the website 10min Stories (“the Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.
2. Use of the Website
You may use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to engage in any activity that:
- violates applicable laws or regulations
- interferes with the Website’s functionality
- attempts to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems
- distributes harmful or malicious code
3. User-Submitted Content
If you submit content (stories, comments, messages, or other materials), you confirm that:
- you own the rights to the submitted content or have permission to use it
- your content does not infringe on any third-party rights
- your content does not contain unlawful, abusive, or harmful material
By submitting content, you grant 10min Stories a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, store, and publish the content on the Website.
4. Intellectual Property
All content published on the Website — including text, images, branding, layout, and design — is the property of 10min Stories or its respective authors. You may not copy, reproduce, or redistribute any content without explicit permission.
5. Privacy & Data Processing
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at: https://10min-stories.com/privacy-policy/
By using the Website or submitting a contact form, you consent to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you additionally consent to the processing of your email address and selected story categories for the purpose of sending story updates.
6. Contact Forms
When submitting a contact form, you agree to provide accurate information. You acknowledge that:
- your data will be processed solely for communication purposes
- you may request deletion or correction of your data at any time
- the Website may use security measures to protect submitted information
7. External Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of external sites.
8. Limitation of Liability
The Website is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind. 10min Stories is not liable for:
- interruptions or errors in website operation
- loss of data
- damages resulting from use or inability to use the Website
- content submitted by users
9. Newsletter Service
The newsletter is an optional, free service that allows users to receive updates when new stories are published. By subscribing, you agree that:
- you provide your email address voluntarily
- you may select preferred story categories
- you may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email
- your data will be processed solely for sending story updates
- the Website may modify or discontinue the newsletter service at any time
We do not guarantee the frequency, availability, or continuity of newsletter delivery.
10. Changes to the Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us via the contact form available on the Website.
