These Terms of Use are issued by The Plottery Ltd, registered in Scotland, United Kingdom.

TERMS OF USE​

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Agreement to Terms 

In purchasing a subscription, you agree to these terms of use, which constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”) and The Plottery Ltd (the “Company”), “we”, “us” or “our”), concerning your access to and use of the website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website or mobile application related, linked or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”). The Company provides online programmes for the provision of support to creative individuals for the purpose of growing writing skills and a programme (the “Programme”) which consists of masterclasses, personal coaching calls, pitching sessions, the provision of online resources, a private community, and potential other future offerings (the “Products”), all of which are subject to modification or change at our sole discretion. In order to help make the Site a secure environment for the purchase and sale of the Products, all users are required to accept and comply with these Terms of Use. You agree that by accessing the Site and/or the Products, you have read, understood and agree to be bound by all of these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with all of these terms of Use, then you are expressly prohibited from using the Site and/or the Products and you must discontinue immediately.

Supplemental terms and conditions or documents that may be posted on the Site from time to time are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to these Terms of Use at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last updated” date of these Terms of Use, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change. You will be subject to, and will be deemed to have been made aware of and to have accepted, the changes in any revised Terms of Use by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Terms of Use are posted.

The information provided is not intended for distribution or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject us to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country. Accordingly, those persons who choose to access the Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for their compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.

Intellectual Property Rights 

Unless otherwise indicated, the Site and the Products are our proprietary property and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographic and graphics on the Site (collectively, the “Content”) and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the “Marks”) are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright and trademark laws and various other intellectual property rights and unfair competition laws, international copyright laws, and international conventions. The Content and the Marks are provided on the Site for your information and personal use only. Except as expressly provided in these Terms of Use, no part of the Site or the Products and no Content or Marks may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose whatsoever, without our express prior permission. 
Provided that you are eligible to use the Site and the Products, you are granted a limited license to access and use the Site and the Products and to download or print a copy of any portion of the Content to which you have properly gained access solely for your personal, non-commercial use. We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you in and to the Site, the Products, the Content and the Marks. 

User Representations 

By using the Site or Products, you represent and warrant that: (1) all registration information you submit will be true, accurate and complete; (2) you will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update such registration information as necessary; (3) you have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Terms of Use; (4) you are not a minor in the jurisdiction in which you reside; (5) you will not access the Site or the Products, through automated or non-human means, whether through a bot, script or otherwise; (6) you will not use the site for any illegal or unauthorised purpose; and (7) your use of the Site or the Products will not violate any applicable law or regulation.

If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, we have the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Site (or any portion thereof). 

You may not use the Site or the Products for any illegal or unauthorised purpose nor may you, in the use of the Products, violate any laws. 

We are a service provider and make no representations as to the safety, effectiveness, adequacy, accuracy, availability, prices, ratings, reviews, or legality of any of the information contained on the site or offered through the site. You understand and agree that the content of the Site does not contain or constitute representations to be reasonably relied upon, and you agree to hold us harmless from any errors, omissions or misrepresentations contained within the Site’s content. 

User Registration 

You may be required to register with the Site in order to access the Products. You agree to keep your password confidential and will be responsible for all use of your account and password. We reserve the right to remove, reclaim, or change a username you select if we determine, at our sole discretion, that such username is inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.

Payments and Fees 

When you click to submit your online application for our online offers, you are making an offer to join the Site and access the Site, Programme and the Products, which, if accepted by Us, will result in a legally binding contract.

You will be required to purchase or pay a fee to access some of our services. You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made. You further agree to promptly update account and payment information, including email address, payment method, and payment card expiration date, so that we can complete your transactions and contact you as needed. We bill you through an online billing account for purchases made via the Site. Sales tax will be added to the price of purchases as deemed required by us. We may change prices at any time. 

 

Book Sales Policy – Finish Your First Novel

Finish Your First Novel: A No-Bull Guide to Actually Completing Your First Draft is published by Page Street Publishing and distributed via external retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and independent bookstores. The Plottery Ltd does not directly sell or fulfill orders of this book.

By purchasing the book through any of the external links provided on this website, you acknowledge that:

1. The Plottery Ltd is not the seller
   All purchases are processed and fulfilled by third-party retailers or the publisher. We do not handle orders, shipping, payment processing, returns, or customer service for this product.

2. All issues must be directed to the seller
   If you encounter any problems with your order — such as delays, damaged items, or requests for refunds — please contact the retailer or platform where you made the purchase. We cannot intervene in external transactions or offer customer support for them.

3. Affiliate links may be used
   Some links to the book may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you choose to make a purchase through those links.

4. Royalties and author rights
   Char receives royalties from Page Street Publishing for book sales, but does not control pricing, delivery timelines, or availability on any retail platform.

 

Digital Product Terms – Chaos, Curated™

Chaos, Curated is a premium digital writing workspace created in Notion, designed to support creative writers with messy minds and beautiful stories (the “Workspace”). By purchasing or accessing this product, you agree to the following additional terms:

1. Personal license
   When you purchase Chaos, Curated, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license for personal use only. You may duplicate the Workspace into your own Notion account and customize it for your writing process, but you may not resell, redistribute, share, or repurpose the template or any part of its content, structure, design, or copy for commercial use.

2. No refunds
   Due to the nature of instant digital access and the ability to duplicate the product upon delivery, all sales are final. We do not offer refunds, exchanges, or cancellations for this product under any circumstances.

3. Charity donation pledge
   We currently donate £1 from every purchase of Chaos, Curated to Children’s Health Scotland, a registered Scottish charity supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Donations are made as a lump sum at the end of each calendar month, based on the number of purchases made during that period.

   Please note: This pledge is voluntary and may be subject to change or discontinuation at any time. While we are committed to following through on any charitable claims made in our marketing at the time of purchase, we reserve the right to alter or end this donation initiative without prior notice. The donation amount or chosen charity may also be updated at our discretion.

4. Copyright and ownership
   Chaos, Curated is the intellectual property of The Plottery Ltd. This includes all content, structure, page layouts, template copy, visuals, and writing tools included within the Workspace. Unauthorized use, replication, resale, or distribution of any part of this product is a breach of copyright and may result in legal action.

5. Delivery and access
   You will receive a Notion share link upon purchase that allows you to duplicate the Workspace into your own Notion account. It is your responsibility to do so promptly and save your own copy. We are not responsible for access issues resulting from Notion outages, accidental deletion, or failure to duplicate the Workspace after purchase.

6. Third-party platform responsibility
   Chaos, Curated is built entirely inside Notion, and continued access depends on your Notion account and the platform’s current terms of use. We are not responsible if Notion changes its pricing model, restricts duplication, or alters template functionality. By purchasing, you accept that access is tied to Notion’s external platform, and we are not liable for refunds, fixes, or continued support if changes occur on their end.

 

Digital Product Terms – Writer’s Toolboox™

The Writer’s Toolboox™ is a collection of digital materials including three ebooks, writing theory resources, and editable Canva templates (the “Toolboox”). By purchasing or accessing the Toolboox, you agree to the following additional terms:

1. Personal license
   Upon purchase, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Toolboox for your own personal writing development. You may not reproduce, resell, redistribute, sublicense, share, or modify these materials for commercial purposes. This includes the Canva templates, which may only be used to support your own writing and must not be repurposed or sold in whole or in part.

2. No refunds
   Due to the instant and irrevocable nature of digital access, all sales of the Toolboox are final. No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations will be issued once the product has been purchased.

3. Template usage
   The Canva templates included in the Toolboox are for your personal creative use only. They may be edited for your own projects, but must not be redistributed, either in their original or edited form. You must not claim the designs as your own, use them as client deliverables, or sell any assets created using them.

4. Copyright and ownership
   All content in the Toolboox — including ebooks, text, theory, exercises, worksheets, and design templates — remains the intellectual property of The Plottery Ltd. These materials are protected under copyright and trademark law. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use will be considered a violation of intellectual property rights and may result in legal action.

5. Delivery and access
   You will receive access to your digital files via email or direct download link following purchase. It is your responsibility to save and back up your files. We do not guarantee permanent access to the materials and may discontinue hosting or access at any time, without obligation to reissue links.

6. Third-party platform responsibility
   This product includes editable Canva templates, and continued access may depend on your Canva account type or Canva’s terms of service. Canva may at any time require a paid Canva Pro subscription to access or edit templates. By purchasing, you accept this risk. The Plottery Ltd is not liable for refunds, modifications, or replacements if Canva changes its access, pricing, or policies. You are responsible for ensuring your ability to access and use third-party tools.

 

Program Participation Policy – The Soft Plotting Program™

The Soft Plotting Program™ is a 12-month group coaching experience designed to support fiction writers with intentional, low-pressure, and thematic story development. This program includes pre-recorded courses, live workshops and office hours, a private Discord community, and access to a learning platform.

By enrolling in the program, you agree to the following terms:

1. Access and duration
   Your enrollment grants access to the program and community for one full year from your start date. This includes all live events, coaching sessions, community discussions, and access to the learning platform for that year only. Extensions, delays, pauses, or deferrals are not permitted. If you choose not to participate during your access window, this time cannot be paused or carried over.
2. Lifetime access offer
   At the end of your program year, you will be offered the opportunity to purchase lifetime access to the core materials (including Novel Plotting Academy, Pro at Prose, Writer Unblocker, and all unlocked workshop replays) at a discounted rate. This does not include continued access to the live Discord community or live events unless otherwise stated.
3. Live event attendance
   You will receive a schedule of live events (such as workshops, office hours, and write-ins) in advance. These are clearly outlined and may be subject to change with reasonable notice. All workshops are recorded and made available for replay during your access period, including replays of workshops held before you joined. Live write-ins are not recorded, and office hours may be recorded or made available at the creator’s discretion. We are not responsible if you are unable to attend live sessions; attendance is your responsibility.
4. Community expectations
   This program includes access to a private Discord community for one year. We have a zero-tolerance policy for abusive, disrespectful, or antisocial behavior. If a participant violates the spirit of the community — including bullying, harassment, or repeated negativity — we reserve the right to revoke access without a refund. You are expected to treat all other participants and The Plottery team with kindness and respect.
5. Fair use of support
   Live support (office hours, coaching feedback, etc.) is included in your enrollment, but must be used respectfully and reasonably. Excessive, demanding, or inappropriate use of support may result in limitations being placed on your access. Live support is not guaranteed to meet all personal needs or be available on demand; availability may vary.
6. Personal responsibility and results
   This program is educational and supportive in nature. We cannot and do not guarantee any specific results, outcomes, or progress. Your success depends on your own effort, engagement, and creative process. The Plottery Ltd is not responsible for ensuring your course completion or creative output.
7. Content and curriculum updates
   Course materials and workshops may be updated, added, or removed during your enrollment to reflect improvements and respond to student needs. We reserve the right to modify the structure, delivery method, or features of the program at any time to ensure continued quality.
8. Ownership and IP
   All materials, courses, resources, and community content remain the intellectual property of The Plottery Ltd. You may not reproduce, distribute, or share program materials outside of the program, nor claim them as your own.
9. Confidentiality
   You agree to keep all group discussions and shared materials private. This includes the personal stories, writing ideas, and vulnerable experiences shared by other participants inside live calls and the Discord community. Recording, copying, or reposting any content shared by other members is strictly prohibited.
10. Recording and promotional use
    Live sessions may be recorded and used for internal educational purposes or future promotional content. By attending, you grant permission for your voice, name, or image to be recorded. If you wish to remain anonymous, you are responsible for turning off your camera and microphone.
11. Program removal and termination
    We reserve the right to remove any participant from the program or community at our discretion if we determine that their presence is disruptive, harmful, or in violation of the values of the program. Removal may occur without refund in cases of misconduct or rule-breaking.
12. Non-transferability
    Your program access is for your use only. You may not transfer, resell, or share your login, access credentials, or course materials with anyone else.
13. Technology responsibility
    You are responsible for having a working internet connection, email access, and the necessary software to access the course platform and community. We are not responsible for issues on your end that prevent participation, including tech failures, outdated browsers, or unsupported devices.  
     

Bonus Products Policy for the Soft Plotting Program™ 1 year live program

This program may offer seasonal or promotional bonuses to incentivise purchases. These products are NOT a core part of the program and will only be available with certain joining conditions (such as paying in full or joining from a VIP enrolment list). That means they cannot be refunded if unused or unclaimed.

Where the bonus is developmental feedback: As part of the Soft Plotting Program, you may be eligible for developmental feedback on up to 5,000 words of your writing. Developmental feedback entails reading notes, suggestions for improvement of the story, characters, pacing, style or prose. This feedback must be submitted during the active period of your participation in the program. Submissions received after your program's end date will not be eligible for feedback. We reserve the right to refuse providing feedback where the customer is found to be behind on payments. The submitted word count may be up to 10% above the specified limit. If a longer document is submitted, feedback will only be given up to the limit +10% mark.

Where the bonus product is a physical product: All physical products related to the Soft Plotting Program, including but not limited to printed books, workbooks, or other promotional materials, are expected to ship within 2 weeks from the joining date. However, we reserve the right to take up to 8 weeks from the date of joining the program to ship in the event of issues or delays with printing or production, to ensure the quality of the products. Any delays will be clearly communicated to the customer in a timely manner. In the event that the product is damaged or lost in shipping, we may ship out a replacement product once free of charge, or provide a digital version in its place. 

Bonus Product Eligibility for The Little Book of Misbelief™
The bonus book is an incentive provided to those who make full payment for the Soft Plotting Program. If you choose to pay via a payment plan or do not complete the full payment for the program, you will not be eligible to receive the bonus product. Only those who have made the full payment in accordance with the terms of the program will be entitled to receive the bonus.

The bonus product (e.g., bonus book) is available to the first 20 participants who make full payment for the Soft Plotting Program. This offer is subject to availability and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all 20 copies have been claimed, no further bonus products will be available, even if additional participants purchase the program. I reserve the right to remove or modify this promotion at any time. Once the physical bonus product has sold out, you may receive a digital substitution.

 

Freebie Terms of Use – The Novel Plan & Easy Character Template

The Novel Plan and the Easy Character Template are free digital resources offered by The Plottery Ltd (the “Freebies”). By downloading or accessing either freebie, you agree to the following terms:

1. Personal use only
   These resources are for personal, non-commercial use. You may use them in your own writing practice or creative process, but you may not resell, redistribute, or repurpose any part of the content or templates for profit or public distribution.

2. No reproduction or resale
   You may not upload these resources to your own website, newsletter, course platform, or social media for public sharing, even if you credit The Plottery. If you’d like to recommend them, please share the original download link.

3. Intellectual property
   All content in the Novel Plan and Easy Character Template — including the questions, layout, structure, guidance, design, and format — is the intellectual property of The Plottery Ltd and is protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

4. Platform access
   These resources are provided through third-party platforms (such as Notion or PDF viewers). We are not responsible for access issues related to browser compatibility, platform changes, or your personal tech setup.

5. Email subscription
   By downloading the freebies, you may be subscribed to The Plottery’s newsletter or marketing emails. You may unsubscribe at any time, but access to certain updates or future versions of the freebies may be provided only through our email list.

 

Free Discord Community Terms & Code of Conduct

Our free Discord server, hosted by The Plottery Ltd, is a space for writers to connect, share ideas, ask questions, and support one another creatively. By joining this community, you agree to the following terms and expectations:

1. Respect is non-negotiable
   This is a safe space for writers of all backgrounds, genres, and experience levels. You must treat others with kindness, respect, and maturity — even in disagreement. Bullying, harassment, hate speech, or passive-aggressive behavior will result in immediate removal without warning.

2. No spam or self-promo
   This is not a marketing space. Please do not promote your own services, books, or social media accounts without permission from a moderator. Repeat offenders will be removed.

3. Keep it relevant
   Use the correct channels and avoid derailing conversations. Respect the purpose of this community — a shared space for creative encouragement, not general venting or off-topic debates.

4. No NSFW content or explicit material
   Please keep all discussions and shared content PG-13. This includes writing excerpts, images, and usernames. If in doubt, err on the side of caution.

5. No AI bots or auto-posting tools
   Automated accounts, AI bots, or spammy tools are not permitted. Accounts that behave inauthentically or disruptively may be banned.

6. Your participation is voluntary and revocable
   Access to this community is offered freely but at our discretion. We reserve the right to remove any member at any time if we feel their presence is disruptive, inappropriate, or misaligned with the spirit of the space. No warnings or appeals are required.

7. You represent yourself only
   By joining the server, you acknowledge that you are not speaking on behalf of The Plottery Ltd. The views expressed by members are their own and do not reflect our views, values, or policies.

8. We are not responsible for interactions between members
   Please engage with others at your own discretion. While we moderate the space, we are not liable for any private messages, collaboration outcomes, or disputes that arise between community members.

 

Terms of Use – Editing Services (The Plottery Ltd)

By booking editing services with The Plottery Ltd (referred to as “we”, “us”, or “the Editor”), you agree to the following terms and conditions. These terms are designed to protect the working relationship between client and editor, and to ensure clarity around the editing process.

1. Scope of work
   Editing services are offered for fiction manuscripts and booked in advance based on word count and package. Projects may include one or more rounds of edits, as outlined in your selected service. Additional fees apply if your final word count exceeds what was originally quoted.

2. Timeline
   Turnaround time will be discussed before project start and typically ranges from 4–8 weeks per round of editing. Any changes to the timeline will be communicated in advance.

3. Payment
   Editing services are paid in instalments, with the first instalment due upon booking. Work will not begin until this first payment is received. Final delivery of the edited manuscript will occur after the final payment is made. If your word count is higher than what was quoted, we may renegotiate your total fee before proceeding.

4. Confidentiality
   Your manuscript and communications will be treated as confidential. We will never share your work, excerpts, or your identity without your explicit permission.

5. AI-free editing guarantee
   All editing is completed manually by a human editor. Your manuscript will never be processed through AI tools or uploaded to any AI training platform. Your creative integrity is a priority.

6. Professional ethics
   We commit to respectful, honest, and constructive feedback. In return, we expect clients to engage with the process in good faith. Editing is a collaborative experience and depends on open communication and mutual respect.

7. Cancellations and refunds
   Either party may terminate the working relationship if the collaboration breaks down. Full or partial refunds may be granted in the case of Editor negligence or if the quality of service does not meet reasonable professional standards. However, refunds will not be granted based on personal disagreement with constructive feedback. Refund requests must be made within 8 weeks of receiving the final manuscript.

8. Support during the process
   You are welcome to request check-in calls before, after, or between edits. If multiple rounds of editing are included in your package, we will agree on a timeframe for you to implement revisions between rounds.

9. Testimonials and marketing
   You may be asked to provide a testimonial after our work together, but you are under no obligation to do so. If you choose to give a testimonial, you can request its removal at any time. We will never publicly share any part of your manuscript or behind-the-scenes messages unless you give explicit permission. However, we may share anonymous behind-the-scenes insights (such as general feedback notes) without identifying details.

 

Terms of Use – 1:1 Coaching & Editorial Meetings

The Plottery Ltd offers a limited number of 1:1 coaching and editorial sessions by appointment only. These sessions are designed to support writers with story feedback, creative strategy, or manuscript development. By booking or requesting a session, you agree to the following terms:

1. Session types and pricing
   We currently offer three types of one-off support sessions:

   • Deep Dive Session – $300
     Includes written feedback on up to 10,000 words + one 90-minute Zoom call

   • Focused Feedback Session – $180
     Includes written feedback on up to 5,000 words + one 60-minute Zoom call

   • Strategy or Brainstorm Call – $90
     A 60-minute coaching call with no written feedback — ideal for idea development or pick-my-brain support

2. Booking and payment
   Full payment is required at the time of booking. Sessions are not confirmed until payment has been received. For sessions involving written feedback, you must submit your materials at least 72 hours before the scheduled call. If materials are not received in time, your session may be rescheduled or converted into a strategy call.

3. Rescheduling and cancellations
   You may reschedule with at least 48 hours’ notice. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice are non-refundable. No-shows are not eligible for rescheduling or refund. One courtesy reschedule may be granted at our discretion.

4. No guarantees
   These sessions are designed to offer personalized guidance, insight, and feedback — but they do not guarantee publishing outcomes, agent interest, or creative breakthroughs. The final decisions in your writing process remain your responsibility.

5. Confidentiality
   All materials and conversations shared within your session are treated as confidential. Your writing, story ideas, and personal information will never be shared publicly or used in marketing without your explicit permission.

6. Recording and follow-up
   Sessions are not automatically recorded. If you'd like to record your session, you must request permission in advance. For feedback-based sessions, written notes or summaries will be provided. For call-only sessions, you are encouraged to take your own notes.

7. Fair use of time
   Sessions are limited to the duration agreed upon at booking. If additional support is needed beyond your session, you may be invited to book a follow-up session. Ongoing support via email or DMs is not included unless previously agreed.

8. Ongoing coaching availability
   Ongoing 1:1 coaching packages are no longer publicly available. If you are a past 1:1 coaching client and would like continued support, you may reach out directly to discuss the possibility of booking new calls. This is handled on a case-by-case basis and is not guaranteed.

9. Power Plotter 1:1 Coaching Program – past clients
   If you were part of The Plottery’s former Power Plotter 1:1 coaching program, please note the following:

   • If it has been more than six (6) months since your last scheduled session, your access to previously unused sessions is considered expired.

   • No refunds will be issued for unused sessions beyond this 6-month window, regardless of how many sessions were originally included in your plan.

   • You are welcome to reach out to discuss finishing remaining sessions if the timeframe has not lapsed; however, The Plottery Ltd reserves the right to decline future calls or request a new booking if the working relationship has gone dormant.

   • Ghosting or disappearing from a coaching container does not entitle you to re-enter it after an extended period of inactivity.

10. Right to refuse service
    We reserve the right to decline or terminate a coaching relationship at our discretion. This may occur in cases of repeated cancellations, unprofessional conduct, or misalignment with the values and boundaries of the service.

 

 

Prohibited Activities

You may not access or use the Site or Products for any purpose other than that for which we make them available. As a user of the Site and Products, you agree not to:

1. Systematically retrieve data or other content or create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission from us.
2. Make any unauthorised use of the Site or Products, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses of users by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited email, or creating user accounts by automated means or under false pretences.
3. Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Site or Products, including features that prevent or restrict the use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on their use and/or the Content contained therein
4. Trick, defraud, or mislead us and other users.
5. Make improper use of our support services or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct.
6. Engage in any automated use of the system, such as using scripts to send comments or messages, or using any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.
7. Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Site or Products or the networks or services connected to the Site.
8. Attempt to impersonate another user or person or use the username of another user.
9. Sell or otherwise transfer your profile.
10. Use any information obtained from the Site or Products in order to harass, abuse, or harm another person.
11. Use the Site as part of any effort to compete with us or otherwise use the Site and/or the Content for any revenue-generating endeavour or commercial enterprise.
12. Decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any of the software comprising or in any way making up a part of the Site or Products.
13. Attempt to bypass any measures of the Site designed to prevent or restrict access to the Site, or any portion of the Site.
14. Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten any of our employees or agents engaged in providing any portion of the Site to you.
15. Delete the copyright or other proprietary rights notice from any Content.
16. Copy or adapt the Site’s software, including but not limited to Flash, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, or other code.
17. Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) viruses, Trojan horses, or other material, including excessive use of capital letters and spamming (continuous posting of repetitive text), that interferes with any party’s uninterrupted use and enjoyment of the Site or modifies, impairs, disrupts, alters, or interferes with the use, features, functions, operation, or maintenance of the Site.
18. Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) any material that acts as a passive or active information collection or transmission mechanism.
19. Use, launch, develop, or distribute any automated system, including without limitation, any spider, robot, cheat utility, scraper, or offline reader that accesses the Site, or using or launching any unauthorised script or other software.
20. Disparage, tarnish, or otherwise harm, in our opinion, us and/or the Site.
21. Use the Site in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations.

User Generated Contributions 

The Site and Products may invite you to chat, contribute to, or participate in blogs, message boards, online forums, and other functionality, and may provide you with the opportunity to create, submit, post, display, transmit, perform, publish, distribute, or broadcast content and materials to us or on the Site, including but not limited to text, writings, video, audio, photographs, graphics, comments, suggestions, or personal information or other material (collectively, “Contributions”). Contributions may be viewable by other users of the Site and through third-party websites. As such, any Contributions you transmit may be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary. When you create, or make available any Contributions, you thereby represent and warrant that:

The creation, distribution, transmission, public display, or performance, and the accessing, downloading, or copying of your Contributions do not and will not infringe the proprietary rights, including but not limited to the copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or moral rights of any third party.

1. You are the creator and owner of or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, releases, and permissions to use and to authorise us, the Site, and other users of the Site to use your Contributions in any manner contemplated by the Site and these Terms of Use.
2. You have the written consent, release, and/or permission of each and every identifiable individual person in your Contributions to use the name or likeness of each and every such identifiable individual person to enable inclusion and use of your Contributions in any manner contemplated by the Site and these Terms of Use.
3. Your Contributions are not false, inaccurate, or misleading.
4. Your Contributions are not unsolicited or unauthorised advertising, promotional materials, pyramid schemes, chain letters, spam, mass mailings, or other forms of solicitation.
5. Your Contributions are not obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, violent, harassing, libellous, slanderous, or otherwise objectionable (as determined by us).
6. Your Contributions do not ridicule, mock, disparage, intimidate, or abuse anyone.
7. Your Contributions do not advocate the violent overthrow of any government or incite, encourage, or threaten physical harm against another.
8. Your Contributions do not violate any applicable law, regulation, or rule.
9. Your Contributions do not violate the privacy or publicity rights of any third party.
10. Your Contributions do not contain any material that solicits personal information from anyone under the age of 18 or exploits people under the age of 18 in a sexual or violent manner.
11. Your Contributions do not include any offensive comments that are connected to race, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical handicap.
12. Your Contributions do not otherwise violate, or link to material that violates, any provision of these Terms of Use, or any applicable law or regulation.
13. Any use of the Site or Products in violation of the foregoing violates these Terms of Use and may result in, among other things, termination or suspension of your rights to use the Site.

Contribution License

By posting your Contributions to any part of the Site, you automatically grant, and you represent and warrant that you have the right to grant, to us an unrestricted, unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide right, and license to host, use, copy, reproduce, disclose, sell, resell, publish, broadcast, retitle, archive, store, cache, publicly perform, publicly display, reformat, translate, transmit, excerpt (in whole or in part), and distribute such Contributions (including, without limitation, your image and voice) for any purpose, commercial, advertising, or otherwise, and to prepare derivative works of, or incorporate into other works, such Contributions, and grant and authorise sublicenses of the foregoing. The use and distribution may occur in any media formats and through any media channels.

Third-Party Websites and Content 

The Site and the Products may contain (or you may be sent via the Site) links to other websites (“Third-Party Websites”) as well as articles, photographs, text, graphics, pictures, designs, music, sound, video, information, applications, software, and other content or items belonging to or originating from third parties (“Third-Party Content”). Such Third-Party Websites and Third-Party Content are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, appropriateness, or completeness by us, and we are not responsible for any Third-Party Websites accessed through the Site or any Third-Party Content posted on, available through, or installed from the Site, including the content, accuracy, offensiveness, opinions, reliability, privacy practices, or other policies of or contained in the Third-Party Websites or the Third-Party Content. Inclusion of, linking to, or permitting the use or installation of any Third-Party Websites or any Third-Party Content does not imply approval or endorsement thereof by us. If you decide to leave the Site and access the Third-Party Websites or to use or install any Third-Party Content, you do so at your own risk, and you should be aware these Terms of Use no longer govern. You should review the applicable terms and policies, including privacy and data gathering practices, of any website to which you navigate from the Site or relating to any applications you use or install from the Site. Any purchases you make through Third-Party Websites will be through other websites and from other companies, and we take no responsibility whatsoever in relation to such purchases which are exclusively between you and the applicable third party. You agree and acknowledge that we do not endorse the products or services offered on Third-Party Websites and you shall hold us harmless from any harm caused by your purchase of such products or services. Additionally, you shall hold us harmless from any losses sustained by you or harm caused to you relating to or resulting in any way from any Third-Party Content or any contact with Third-Party Websites.

Site Management 

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to: (1) monitor the Site and Products for violations of these Terms of Use; (2) take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates the law or these Terms of Use, including without limitation, reporting such user to law enforcement authorities; (3) at our sole discretion and without limitation, refuse, restrict access to, limit the availability of, or disable (to the extent technologically feasible) any of your Contributions or any portion thereof; (4) in our sole discretion and without limitation, notice, or liability, to remove from the Site or otherwise disable all files and content that are excessive in size or are in any way burdensome to our systems; and (5) otherwise manage the Site and Products in a manner designed to protect our rights and property and to facilitate the proper functioning of the Site.

Limitation of Liability 

In no event will We, or our suppliers or licensors, be liable with respect to any subject matter of this agreement under any contract, negligence, strict liability or other legal or equitable theory for: (i) any special, incidental or consequential damages; (ii) the cost of procurement for substitute products or services; (iii) for interruption of use or loss or corruption of data; or (iv) for any amounts that exceed the fees paid by you under this agreement during the One (1) month period prior to the cause of action. We shall have no liability for any failure or delay due to matters beyond our reasonable control. The foregoing shall not apply to the extent prohibited by applicable law.

General Representation and Warranty

You represent and warrant that (i) your use of the Site and the Products will be in strict accordance with The Plottery Ltd Privacy Policy, these Terms of Use and with all applicable laws and regulations (including without limitation any local laws or regulations in your country, state, city, or other governmental area, regarding online conduct and acceptable content, and including all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the country in which you reside) and (ii) your use of the Website will not infringe or misappropriate the intellectual property rights of any third party.

Indemnification 

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) your Contributions; (2) use of the Site and the Products; (3) breach of these Terms of Use; (4) any breach of your representations and warranties set forth in these Terms of Use; (5) your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights; or (6) any overt harmful act toward any other user of the Site with whom you connected via the Site. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate, at your expense, with our defense of such claims. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action, or proceeding which is subject to this indemnification upon becoming aware of it.

User Data 

We will maintain certain data that you transmit to the Site for the purpose of managing the performance of the Site, as well as data relating to your use of the Site and the Products. Although we perform regular routine backups of data, you are solely responsible for all data that you transmit or that relates to any activity you have undertaken using the Site. You agree that we shall have no liability to you for any loss or corruption of any such data, and you hereby waive any right of action against us arising from any such loss or corruption of such data.

Miscellaneous

These Terms of Use and any policies or operating rules posted by us on the Site or in respect to the Site constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. These Terms of Use operate to the fullest extent permissible by law. We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to others at any time. We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, delay, or failure to act caused by any cause beyond our reasonable control. If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms of Use is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable from these Terms of Use and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. There is no joint venture, partnership, employment or agency relationship created between you and us as a result of these Terms of Use or use of the Site and the Products. You agree that these Terms of Use will not be construed against us by virtue of having drafted them. You hereby waive any and all defences you may have based on the electronic form of these Terms of Use and the lack of signing by the parties hereto to execute these Terms of Use.

Entire Agreement 

These terms and conditions and any document expressly referred to in them constitute the whole agreement between us and supersede all previous discussions, correspondence, negotiations, previous arrangement, understanding or agreement.