As creators, we pour our hearts and souls into our work. When you choose to share your stories with the world on saltyvixenstories.com, it’s natural to wonder about the legalities, especially regarding who truly owns your amazing creations. Let’s get straight to it: when you publish a story on saltyvixenstories.com, you absolutely retain full ownership and copyright of your original work.
What we own:
The featured photo and the photo in each story. You own the title and your pen name and the story.
What Does “Retaining Copyright” Mean for You?
Think of it this way: by featuring your story on saltyvixenstories.com, you are simply providing us with a non-exclusive license to display your work on our platform. This crucial term, “non-exclusive,” means you’re not handing over your rights entirely. Your story remains yours, and you are free to publish it elsewhere—on your own website, in a collection, or with another publisher—should you choose to do so. We’re simply a venue for your incredible narratives, not an owner of your intellectual property.
How saltyvixenstories.com Helps Protect Your Work
Beyond just showcasing your talent, saltyvixenstories.com is committed to helping safeguard your creative efforts. You are also empowering us with the ability to act on your behalf if your story is ever used without your permission by another publication, whether online, in print, or any other format. Problem is in the world of AI and millions of websites out there it is hard to know who the original author is, so while you are complaining, we will do the research to make sure you are the original author. if you are not, your story will not be published. We also publish stories manually to prevent stolen content. Yes, every single website out there has stolen content, so before you complain, make sure you are the original author.
While we aren’t legally obligated to police the entire internet for unauthorized uses of your stories, you are giving us the power to step in if we become aware of someone unlawfully distributing or profiting from your work without your explicit consent. This authorization includes taking concrete steps like filing DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) complaints, pursuing legal action, and undertaking any other necessary measures, both here in the United States and internationally, to prevent unauthorized individuals or companies from using your stories first published on saltyvixenstories.com without your permission.
It’s important to clarify when we would exercise these rights. Our ability to enforce your copyright applies specifically to instances where your stories are plagiarized or published by others without your permission. If you decide to license or grant permission to another website or media outlet to feature your stories, that’s entirely your prerogative, and we would not intervene in such agreements. Our focus is solely on protecting your work from those who attempt to use it without your consent.
At saltyvixenstories.com, we believe in empowering our authors. Your stories are valuable, and we’re here to help ensure your creative rights are respected. If you have any further questions about copyright or publishing on our platform, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
