Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to AO3 Skin Generator. By accessing or using our website at ao3skingen.wordfokus.com (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

AO3 Skin Generator is a free, browser-based tool that helps users create custom work skins (CSS styling and HTML templates) for Archive of Our Own (AO3) fanfiction. The Service includes:

• Pre-built templates for Twitter/X threads, iOS/Android chat interfaces, and other formats
• Visual editing interface with live preview
• Export functionality for CSS, HTML, and images
• Optional image upload via third-party service (Cloudinary)
• Local browser storage for saving work in progress

The Service is provided free of charge and does not require account creation.

3. User Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. If you are between 13 and 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you must have parental or guardian consent to use the Service.

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 You May:

• Use the Service to create work skins for your own fanfiction on AO3
• Share your generated CSS/HTML with others
• Use generated skins on other platforms (with attribution appreciated but not required)
• Export and save your work locally
• Modify exported code as you see fit

4.2 You May Not:

• Abuse the Service: Automated scraping, excessive requests, or attempts to overload our systems
• Violate Laws: Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
• Infringe Rights: Upload copyrighted images, trademarks, or other content you don't have rights to use
• Harm Others: Create content that harasses, threatens, or promotes violence against individuals or groups
• Spread Malware: Attempt to inject malicious code or exploit security vulnerabilities
• Impersonate: Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization
• Reverse Engineer: Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code from the Service

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain all rights to content you create using the Service. This includes:

• The text, dialogue, and creative elements you input
• The exported CSS and HTML code
• Any images you upload (subject to your having rights to those images)

By using the Service, you grant us no rights to your content. It's yours, period.

5.2 Our Content

The Service itself (including but not limited to the website design, interface, templates, code structure, and branding) is owned by AO3 Skin Generator and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Copy or redistribute the Service's codebase
• Use our branding or logos without permission
• Create derivative works based on the Service's core functionality

Exception: The exported CSS/HTML code you generate is yours to use, modify, and share as you wish.

5.3 Third-Party Content

Templates and examples may reference or emulate third-party designs (Twitter/X, iOS, Android). These designs are property of their respective owners. Our Service creates parody/transformative work for fanfiction purposes, which we believe falls under fair use.

6. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with third-party providers:

• Cloudinary: For temporary image hosting. Subject to Cloudinary's Terms of Service.
• Google Analytics: For usage analytics. Subject to Google Analytics Terms of Service.
• Ko-fi: For optional donations/support. Subject to Ko-fi's Terms of Service.

We are not responsible for the availability, policies, or practices of these third-party services. Your interactions with them are governed by their respective terms.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

7.1 "As-Is" Service

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. We do not guarantee that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Generated skins will work perfectly on AO3 or other platforms
• Your locally-stored data will be preserved indefinitely
• The Service will meet your specific needs or expectations

7.2 No Liability for User Content

We are not responsible for:

• Content you create using the Service
• How you use exported CSS/HTML
• Violations of AO3's Terms of Service resulting from your skins
• Copyright or trademark issues arising from images you upload
• Any damages or losses resulting from your use of the Service

7.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any bugs, viruses, or malicious code
• Any errors or omissions in content
• Any conduct or content of third parties

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 USD OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US (WHICH IS ZERO, SINCE THE SERVICE IS FREE).

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AO3 Skin Generator, its creators, affiliates, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Content you create or upload using the Service

9. Data and Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. Key points:

• Your creative work is stored locally in your browser, not on our servers
• We collect anonymous analytics data via Google Analytics
• We do not sell or share your data with third parties (except as described in the Privacy Policy)
• You are responsible for backing up your work

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, for any reason, without notice. Reasons may include but are not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Abusive behavior or excessive resource consumption
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Discontinuation of the Service

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Any data stored locally in your browser will remain, but we are not responsible for its preservation.

11. Changes to the Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue any part of the Service at any time
• Impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts of the Service
• Change these Terms with or without notice

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes via:

• A notice on the website for 30 days
• Updates to the "Last updated" date on this page

12. Relationship with Archive of Our Own (AO3)

Important Clarification:

• AO3 Skin Generator is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Archive of Our Own (AO3) or the Organization for Transformative Works (OTW).
• We are an independent tool created to help users format their work for AO3.
• You are responsible for ensuring your use of generated skins complies with AO3's Terms of Service.
• We are not responsible if AO3 disallows or breaks compatibility with skins generated by our Service.

13. Donations and Support

The Service is free to use. We accept optional donations via Ko-fi to support development and hosting costs. Donations are voluntary and do not entitle you to:

• Additional features or priority support
• Guaranteed uptime or service availability
• Refunds (all donations are final)
• Any form of equity or ownership in the Service

Donations are a gesture of support, not a purchase. Ko-fi transactions are governed by Ko-fi's Terms of Service.

14. Copyright Infringement (DMCA)

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our Service infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Identification of the infringing material and its location
• Your contact information (email, phone, address)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
• Your physical or electronic signature

Note: Since the Service creates CSS/HTML, not hosts user content, DMCA claims are rare. If you uploaded an infringing image to Cloudinary, that falls under Cloudinary's DMCA process.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international laws and regulations. If you have a dispute, please contact us first at hello@wordfokus.com to attempt a good-faith resolution.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely matches the intent of the original.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AO3 Skin Generator regarding the Service and supersede any prior agreements.

18. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

19. Acknowledgment

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.