Terms of Service

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Smutes website and services (the “Service”). By accessing or using Smutes, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Service.

1. Service Description

Smutes is an independent digital publishing platform providing access to a curated collection of adult fiction books and stories. We operate as a publishing house registered in Estonia and comply with Estonian legislation and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. User Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use Smutes. By accessing our Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. We do not knowingly allow access to users under 18. Parents or guardians must supervise minors' internet usage.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

• Content Ownership: All books, stories, and content on Smutes are owned by their respective authors or Smutes. You may not reproduce, distribute, or transmit any content without proper authorization.
• Platform: The Smutes platform, including design, layout, and functionality, is owned by Smutes and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
• Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to access and read content on Smutes for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use Smutes for:

• Uploading or distributing illegal, harmful, or harassing content
• Violating copyright or intellectual property rights
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Engaging in commercial activities without authorization
• Spam, phishing, or other fraudulent activities
• Violating any applicable laws or regulations

5. User Accounts

If you create an account on Smutes, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

6. Disclaimers

Smutes is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, or error-free
• The Service will meet your specific requirements
• Any defects in the Service will be corrected
• The Service is free from viruses or malicious code

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Smutes shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data, revenue, or profits, arising from your use or inability to use the Service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Smutes and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Service.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to Smutes at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, if you violate these Terms or for any reason we deem necessary.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of Smutes following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Estonia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding related to your use of Smutes will be exclusively brought in the courts of Estonia.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@smutes.com