Quivering Quill Terms of Service

Version 1.2
6/1/2025

Welcome to The Quivering Quill ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website https://www.thequiveringquill.com (the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

We refer to account holders who publish or sell content as "authors" and those who consume or read content as "readers."

If you encounter content that may violate these Terms or have any questions, please contact us at: support@thequiveringquill.com.

We may modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

1. Compliance with Laws

You must comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws.

Prohibited content includes, but is not limited to:

  • Promotion or recruitment for terrorism, organized crime, or hate groups

  • Offering sexual services or paid prostitution

  • Transactions involving firearms, alcohol, tobacco, or non-medical/pharmaceutical drugs

  • Trading or gifting of illegal substances

  • Sale of live animals or parts of endangered species

  • Online gambling or real-money lotteries

The Service is governed by the laws of Indiana, USA, but we reserve the right to remove content based on global legal standards.

2. Rights to Your Content

You must own or have the legal rights to any content you post on the Service.

By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display and distribute your content on our platform. You retain full ownership.

Prohibited actions include:

  • Plagiarism, piracy, or unauthorized use of third-party content

  • Posting content from public domain compilations without original contribution

Report any copyright concerns to support@thequiveringquill.com.

3. Prohibited Content and Conduct

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for hateful content, harassment, and bullying.

3.1 Story Content

Prohibited elements:

  • Content promoting hate or violence against individuals or groups

  • Racist, misogynistic, ableist, or discriminatory narratives

  • Harassment of other authors or readers

3.2 User Interactions

Prohibited actions:

  • Name-calling, body shaming, or personal attacks

  • Accusations of fake accounts or petitions targeting creators

  • Threats, stalking, excessive messaging, or hate speech

  • Demands for plot changes or pandering to specific fanbases

Authors may moderate comments on their content.

4. Mature Content Rating

Content must be marked as "Mature" if it includes:

  • Explicit sex scenes with graphic depictions

  • Sexual relationships as core to the plot

  • Depictions of sexual assault or non-consensual behavior

  • NSFW art involving sexual positions or situations

5. Mature Content Guidelines

The Quivering Quill supports erotic literature and art, but with specific boundaries. We reserve the right to evaluate gray areas at our discretion.

Prohibited Content:

  • Underage erotica or characters with underage-like traits in sexual scenarios

  • Bestiality, snuff, necrophilia

  • Gratuitous portrayals of rape or sexual slavery for titillation

Examples of Permitted Content:

  • Incest and pseudo-incest erotica

  • Mythical creatures, shapeshifters, furry erotica

Visual Restrictions:

  • Covers and author images must not include explicit nudity (e.g., genitalia or nipples)

  • NSFW art can be shown inside purchased stories if labeled and compliant

These rules also apply to reader-submitted content (e.g., comments, community posts).

6. Misinformation and Scams

Prohibited activities include:

  • Promoting scams, Ponzi schemes, phishing, or fraudulent investments

  • Misinformation that causes harm, panic, or incites hate

  • Medical misinformation or unsafe product instructions

  • Misleading political or civic content

7. Impersonation and Doxxing

You may not:

  • Impersonate other users or authors

  • Post or threaten to post others’ personal information (doxxing)

  • Impersonate fictional characters to harass others

8. Exploitation and Grooming

Strictly prohibited content includes:

  • Grooming or solicitation of minors

  • Any depiction or promotion of adult-minor sexual contact

  • Coercive solicitation of nude imagery or sexual contact

9. Suicide, Self-Harm, and Dangerous Acts

Content encouraging or depicting dangerous acts is not permitted. Discussions for support, awareness, or community healing are allowed when done respectfully and safely.

If you have any questions about these Terms or would like to report a violation, contact us at support@thequiveringquill.com.