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The Inkfluencer: Terms of Service / User Agreement

Last Updated: July 22, 2025

Welcome to The Inkfluencer! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, platform, and all related services (collectively, the "Services"). Please read these Terms carefully before using our Services.

By accessing or using any part of our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, browsing our website, purchasing a book, or using any part of our Services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old (or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction) and that you agree to these Terms. If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you are agreeing to these Terms for that organization and representing that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. User Types & Specific Terms

The Inkfluencer serves various types of users, and specific terms apply to each:

  • Readers: Individuals who browse, discover, and purchase books (ebooks, audiobooks, Print-on-Demand) through the platform.

  • Influencers: BookTok and Bookstagram content creators who establish personalized storefronts on The Inkfluencer to recommend and sell books, earning commissions on sales.

  • Authors: Individuals or small presses who directly submit and onboard their original book content (ebooks, audiobooks, Print-on-Demand) for sale on The Inkfluencer.

  • Publishers & Distributors (B2B Clients): Organizations that purchase marketing services, data insights, or IP facilitation services from The Inkfluencer.

Specific terms relevant to Authors, Influencers, and B2B Clients are detailed in subsequent sections or separate agreements linked herein.

3. Account Registration & Security

To access certain features of the Services, you may need to register for an account.

  • You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

  • You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for any activities or actions under your account.

  • You must notify us immediately if you become aware of any unauthorized use of your password or account.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

  • Our Services: All content, features, and functionality of The Inkfluencer Services (including text, graphics, logos, software, and design) are owned by The Inkfluencer and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

  • User Content:

    • Authors: By submitting your book content (manuscripts, audio files, cover art, metadata) to The Inkfluencer, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, reproduce, distribute, market, sell, and sublicense your content in all formats (ebook, audiobook, Print-on-Demand) through our platform and partner channels. You retain all ownership rights to your original work.

    • Influencers: By creating and linking content to your storefront, you grant us a license to use your promotional content (e.g., reviews, video clips) for marketing and promoting your storefront and the books within it.

    • Readers/General Users: By submitting reviews, comments, or other user-generated content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content on our platform.

  • BookTok-to-Screen Pipeline: For authors who opt-in to our BookTok-to-Screen pipeline, you grant The Inkfluencer a non-exclusive right to present anonymized data and pitch your title's adaptation potential to film/TV studios. Specific terms for optioning or licensing film/TV rights will be subject to a separate, explicit agreement with the author.

5. Payments, Commissions, & Royalties

  • Purchases: All purchases made through The Inkfluencer are processed securely via third-party payment processors (e.g., Shopify Payments, Stripe). You agree to pay all applicable fees and taxes.

  • Influencer Commissions: Influencers will earn a 15% commission on the retail price of books sold through their personalized storefronts, as detailed in their separate Influencer Agreement.

  • Author Royalties: Authors will earn royalties based on the retail price of their books sold, as detailed in their separate Author Agreement (e.g., 55% for ebooks, 50% for audiobooks, 30% for POD after print costs).

  • Payouts: Commissions and royalties will be paid out on a regular schedule (e.g., monthly), subject to minimum payout thresholds and any applicable processing fees.

  • B2B Services: Fees for B2B marketing services, data insights, and BookTok-to-Screen facilitation will be governed by separate B2B Data/Services Agreements.

6. Content Standards & Community Guidelines

  • You agree not to post, upload, or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, infringing of intellectual property rights, or otherwise objectionable.

  • You agree to respect other users and engage in constructive, positive interactions.

  • We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines or our Terms, and to suspend or terminate accounts for repeated violations.

7. Data & Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data. By using our Services, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

  • "As Is" Basis: The Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.

  • No Guarantee of Sales/Success: We do not guarantee any specific level of sales, engagement, or success for authors or influencers. Our services facilitate discovery and monetization based on market dynamics and content quality.

  • Third-Party Content: We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or legality of books submitted by authors or promotional content created by influencers.

  • Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Inkfluencer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of, or inability to use, the Services.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease.

10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved in the courts of England and Wales.

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. By continuing to access or use our Services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: hello@theinkfluencer.com

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