Terms of Service
Last updated: April 8, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Protagonist Press ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Service.
2. Children and Parental Consent
Protagonist Press welcomes users of all ages. For protagonists under the age of 13, the parent or legal guardian is the contracting party and agrees to these Terms on the child's behalf.
Before we process any personal information for a protagonist under 13, we require verifiable parental consent through a credit card micro-charge of $0.50, which is immediately refunded after verification. This charge is solely for identity verification purposes and is not a service fee.
Parents may review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child's information at any time. See our Privacy Policy for full details on parental rights.
3. Service Description
Protagonist Press provides a personalized novel creation service. You provide protagonist details through our creation wizard, and we generate a unique, full-length novel based on those details. The finished novel is printed and shipped to you as a hardcover book.
Content is generated using artificial intelligence. While we employ multi-stage quality gates and content moderation, we do not guarantee that AI-generated content will be entirely free of errors or unexpected material. We continuously improve our generation pipeline to deliver the highest quality experience.
4. Orders and Payment
All orders are processed through Stripe. By placing an order, you authorize us to charge the payment method you provide. Prices are displayed in USD and include the cost of generation, printing, and standard shipping within the United States.
Orders are non-refundable once story generation has begun, except where we determine the generated content does not meet our quality standards. In such cases, we will offer regeneration or a full refund at our discretion.
5. Intellectual Property
The generated novel content is created uniquely for you. You receive a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to the generated content for personal use. Protagonist Press retains all rights to the underlying creation technology and platform.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit the generated content without prior written consent.
6. User Content
You are responsible for the accuracy and appropriateness of the protagonist details you provide. You represent that you have the right to provide any personal information submitted through the Service, and that such information does not infringe on the rights of any third party.
7. Disclaimers
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that generated content will be free of errors or meet every specific expectation, though we strive for the highest quality through our multi-stage quality gate process.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Protagonist Press shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific order giving rise to the claim.
9. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately, though any books already delivered remain yours.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
11. Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact us at legal@protagonistpress.co.