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📄 Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 17, 2026

Welcome to Vox 9 Studios ("Vox", "we", "us", or "our"). By using our platform at vox9.io, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. The Agreement

1.1 Acceptance

By creating an account and uploading content to Vox, you agree to these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations.

1.2 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use Vox as an author. If you're under 18, you may use the platform as a listener but cannot create or upload content.

2. Copyright & Ownership

2.1 Your Content Ownership

• You retain all rights: Copyright, moral rights, and all intellectual property rights remain with you
• You can publish elsewhere: You may publish your content on other platforms simultaneously (Amazon, your website, Patreon, etc.)
• You control your work: You decide what to upload, when to publish, and when to delete

2.2 Your Warranties

By uploading content, you confirm that:

• You are the original author or authorized rights holder
• Your content does not infringe on anyone else's copyright, trademark, or other rights
• You have all necessary permissions for any third-party content included
• Your content does not violate any laws or regulations

3. License to Vox

3.1 What License You Grant

When you upload content to Vox, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

• Transform: Create AI-generated audio narrations of your written text
• Store: Store your text and generated audio on our servers
• Display: Display your content (text, audio, cover images) on the Vox platform
• Distribute: Deliver your audio content to your subscribers
• Process payments: Handle subscription payments on your behalf through Stripe
• Promote: Use excerpts or thumbnails to promote your content on the platform

3.2 What This License Does NOT Include

• ❌ We cannot sell your content to third parties
• ❌ We cannot claim ownership of your work
• ❌ We cannot prevent you from publishing elsewhere
• ❌ We cannot use your content outside of the Vox platform
• ❌ We cannot transfer this license to anyone else

3.3 License Termination

This license ends immediately when you delete your content or account.

• Delete an episode → We remove it within 48 hours and stop using it
• Delete your account → All your content is removed and all licenses terminate
• We retain the right to keep backup copies for 30 days for technical/legal reasons, but they are not publicly accessible

4. Revenue & Payments

4.1 Revenue Split

You earn 50% of net subscription revenue.

Here's how it works:

1. Subscriber pays monthly subscription ($2.50-$10/month, set by you)
2. Stripe (payment processor) deducts their fee (~2.9% + $0.30)
3. Remaining amount = "net revenue"
4. You receive 50% of net revenue
5. Vox receives 50% of net revenue (to cover AI costs, hosting, platform operation)

Example:

• Fan pays: $5.00/month
• Stripe fee: ~$0.45 (2.9% + $0.30)
• Net revenue: $4.55
• You receive: $2.28 (50%)
• Vox receives: $2.27 (50%)

More Examples:

Subscription Price	Stripe Fee	Net Revenue	You Keep (50%)	Vox Gets (50%)
$2.50	$0.37	$2.13	$1.07	$1.06
$5.00	$0.45	$4.55	$2.28	$2.27
$7.50	$0.52	$6.98	$3.49	$3.49
$10.00	$0.59	$9.41	$4.71	$4.70

4.2 Payment Collection

Subscription payments from fans are collected via Stripe, a secure payment processor.

• Fans pay using credit/debit cards through Stripe
• Stripe fees are deducted automatically before revenue calculation
• Your earnings accumulate in your Vox account balance

4.3 Author Withdrawals

Your earnings from fan subscriptions accumulate in your Vox9 account. You can withdraw your funds to PayPal at any time:

• Link your existing PayPal account by adding your PayPal email in account settings
• Minimum withdrawal amount: £10.00
• Request a withdrawal whenever you're ready — there's no schedule, you're in control
• Withdrawal requests are reviewed and processed within 5 business days
• Funds are transferred directly to your PayPal account
• You are responsible for any taxes on your earnings in your jurisdiction

4.4 Refunds

Subscribers may request refunds within 48 hours of their initial subscription. After 48 hours, subscriptions are non-refundable. Subscription revenue is calculated after any refunds are processed.

5. Content Guidelines

5.1 Allowed Content

You may upload:

• Original stories, novels, and creative writing
• Non-fiction content you have rights to
• Mature content with violence, horror, strong language (properly labeled as NSFW)
• Romance stories (non-explicit)
• Content in any genre: sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, mystery, horror, romance, literary fiction, and more

5.2 Prohibited Content

You may NOT upload content that:

• ❌ Infringes on others' copyright or intellectual property
• ❌ Contains illegal material or promotes illegal activities
• ❌ Contains child sexual abuse material (zero tolerance)
• ❌ Contains explicit sexual content or pornography (see Section 5.3 for details)
• ❌ Promotes violence, terrorism, or harm to others
• ❌ Contains hate speech or harassment based on protected characteristics
• ❌ Is spam or misleading
• ❌ Promotes self-harm or suicide
• ❌ Contains personal information of others without consent (doxxing)

5.3 Mature Content Policy (NSFW)

Vox allows mature content for adult audiences, but explicitly prohibits sexual content and pornography. Here's what that means:

✅ ALLOWED Mature Content (must be labeled NSFW):

• Violence & Action: Battle scenes, combat, war stories, thriller violence
• Horror & Dark Themes: Scary content, psychological horror, dark fantasy, disturbing themes
• Strong Language: Profanity, swearing, crude humor
• Drug & Alcohol References: Characters using substances (not promotional)
• Mature Themes: Death, grief, trauma, abuse (as story elements, not glorified)
• Crime & Thriller: Murder mysteries, crime fiction, noir
• Romance with Implied Intimacy: Romantic tension, fade-to-black scenes, non-explicit intimacy

❌ PROHIBITED Sexual Content:

• Explicit Sexual Acts: Detailed descriptions of sexual intercourse or sexual acts
• Pornographic Audio: Content created primarily for sexual arousal
• Graphic Sexual Descriptions: Explicit descriptions of genitalia or sexual activity
• Sexual Content Involving Minors: Any sexual content depicting anyone under 18 (zero tolerance)
• Non-Consensual Sexual Content: Rape, sexual assault depicted in explicit detail
• Bestiality or Incest: Any sexual content involving animals or family members

NSFW Labeling Requirements:

• All mature content (violence, horror, strong language, etc.) must be labeled with the NSFW tag
• NSFW content should be placed behind subscriber-only access when appropriate
• Failure to properly label mature content may result in content removal
• Content must be legal in the United States and your jurisdiction

Why this policy? Vox uses Stripe for payment processing, which prohibits platforms from hosting explicit sexual content. This policy ensures we can continue providing payment services to all our authors. We appreciate your understanding.

6. Vox's Rights & Responsibilities

6.1 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

• Review reported content
• Remove content that violates these Terms
• Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
• Cooperate with law enforcement if legally required

6.2 Platform Changes

We may:

• Modify features or functionality
• Change pricing or revenue split with 30 days notice
• Update these Terms (you'll be notified)

6.3 Service Availability

We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We are not liable for temporary outages or service interruptions.

7. Copyright Disputes (DMCA)

If you believe content on Vox9 infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA notice to: dmca@vox9.io

Your notice must include:

• Your contact information
• Description of the copyrighted work
• URL of the infringing content on Vox
• Statement of good faith belief
• Statement that the information is accurate
• Your physical or electronic signature

We will respond to valid DMCA notices within 48 hours.

8. Account Termination

8.1 Your Right to Terminate

You may delete your account at any time. Upon deletion:

• All your content is removed within 48 hours
• Active subscriptions are canceled
• Any earned but unpaid revenue is paid out in the next payment cycle
• All licenses you granted terminate

8.2 Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

• You violate these Terms
• You upload prohibited content
• You engage in fraudulent activity
• We receive valid legal demands

We will provide notice when possible, but may terminate immediately for serious violations.

9. Disclaimers & Limitations

9.1 AI-Generated Content

AI narrations are generated using third-party services (ElevenLabs). While we strive for quality:

• Pronunciation may not always be perfect
• We cannot guarantee 100% accuracy
• You may regenerate narrations if needed

9.2 No Warranties

The platform is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted service
• Error-free operation
• Specific revenue outcomes
• Subscriber growth

9.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Vox is not liable for:

• Lost profits or revenue
• Data loss (though we back up regularly)
• Third-party actions (subscribers, other authors, etc.)
• Indirect or consequential damages

Maximum liability: Any claims are limited to the amount you paid to Vox in the 12 months prior to the claim.

10. Legal Terms

10.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of [Your State], without regard to conflict of law principles.

10.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration, except:

• Small claims court (for claims under $10,000)
• Injunctive relief (for copyright issues)

10.3 Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be announced 30 days in advance. Continued use after changes means you accept the new Terms.

10.4 Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vox.

11. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Contact us:

• Email: support@vox9.io
• DMCA notices: dmca@vox9.io
• Website: vox9.io

Registered Office

Vox 9 Studios
704 London Road
Cheam, Sutton
England, SM3 9BY