Writer Terms & Conditions

1. Original Content & Ownership

You confirm that any story you submit — including all chapters, characters, titles, descriptions, and dialogue — is your original work. You must have full ownership and rights to publish it.

• You retain full copyright and ownership of your work.
• You must not upload plagiarized, infringing, or AI-generated content without disclosure.
• You are legally responsible for what you upload.

2. License to Publish (Non-Exclusive)

By uploading your work, you grant Suspense Club a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, promote, and display your story on our platform and in related materials (email, social media, promotional campaigns, etc.).

• This license only exists while your story is on the platform.
• You can revoke this license at any time by deleting your story or account. We will remove your work within a reasonable timeframe.
• You are free to publish your story elsewhere at any time — we do not require exclusivity.

3. Future Contracts for Monetization

These Terms cover your initial use of the platform only.

If your story gains traction and becomes eligible for monetization (such as pre-sales, merchandise, crowdfunding, publishing, or film deals):

• You are free to decide whether or not to move forward.
• New agreements will only be created if you choose to monetize through Suspense Club.
• All contracts will be optional and require your signed consent.
• You can always decline and continue publishing independently.
• Revenue share (usually 20%) only applies if you accept a deal.
• Your copyright remains yours at every stage.

Plain English: You can leave anytime. You always keep 100% of your rights. Nothing changes unless you choose to sign a new deal.

4. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Suspense Club, its founder, staff, affiliates, and partners from any legal claims, losses, damages, or liabilities arising from:

• Copyright infringement
• Defamation
• Breach of these Terms
• Any third-party dispute related to your content

5. Behavior & Content Guidelines

To maintain a respectful and safe environment, writers agree not to:

• Upload hateful, threatening, or illegal material
• Spam or misuse the platform
• Use AI-generated work without disclosing it
• Harass, troll, or attack other members or readers
• Misrepresent your identity or credentials

We reserve the right to remove any content or suspend access if these rules are violated.

6. No Guarantees

We don't promise fame, fortune, or followers. While we're building a platform to support writers, Suspense Club makes no guarantees around readership, reviews, revenue, or future deals.

7. Termination

• You may delete your story or account at any time, for any reason.
• If you leave, your stories will be removed from the platform, and you retain full ownership and control of your work.

We may suspend or remove your access only if:

• You breach these Terms
• You upload infringing or offensive content
• Your actions harm the community or platform

We'll always aim to contact you before taking action, unless the situation is urgent.

8. Updates to These Terms

We may occasionally update these Terms. If we make significant changes, we'll notify you via email or platform message. Continued use of Suspense Club means you accept the revised terms.

9. Dispute Resolution

If there's a dispute between you and Suspense Club:

• Both parties agree to try and resolve it informally first.
• If needed, we agree to use mediation in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
• If legal action is required, it will be governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia.

10. Cookies & Privacy

Our site may use cookies and basic analytics to improve your experience. For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

11. Contact

Have questions? Email Thomas Mai directly at thomas@suspenseclub.com