Terms Of Services

Last Updated: 01/26/26

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Smut School ("we," "our," "us," or "the Service"). By accessing or using our website, enrolling in our courses, or using any of our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Smut School. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

Smut School provides online educational courses and resources teaching writers how to write profitable erotica and romance novels. Our services include:

  • Access to online course content (videos, written materials, worksheets, templates)

  • Educational resources and downloadable materials

  • Community forums or discussion areas (if applicable)

  • Email support and communication regarding course content

3. Age Requirement and Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Service. By using our Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

Due to the adult nature of the content we teach (writing erotica and romance), we do not knowingly provide services to minors. If we discover that a user is under 18, we will immediately terminate their account and access.

4. Account Registration and Security

4.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration

  • Maintain and promptly update your account information

  • Keep your password secure and confidential

  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account

4.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You may not:

  • Share your account credentials with others

  • Allow others to access your account

  • Create multiple accounts for the same person

  • Sell, transfer, or assign your account to another person

5. Course Enrollment and Access

5.1 License Grant

Upon enrollment and payment, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the course materials for your personal, non-commercial use only.

5.2 Access Duration

Course access is provided for the duration specified at the time of purchase. Unless otherwise stated:

  • Courses may offer lifetime access or time-limited access (which will be clearly indicated)

  • We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue courses with reasonable notice

  • Access may be terminated if you violate these Terms

5.3 Course Content Updates

We may update, modify, or improve course content at our discretion. We are not obligated to update previously purchased courses but may do so to improve the learning experience.

6. Payment and Pricing

6.1 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Squarespace's integrated payment systems. By making a purchase, you agree to provide valid payment information and authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees incurred.

6.2 Pricing

  • All prices are listed in [your currency] unless otherwise stated

  • Prices are subject to change at any time, but changes will not affect purchases already completed

  • Promotional pricing and discounts may be offered at our discretion

6.3 Taxes

You are responsible for any applicable taxes, duties, or fees related to your purchase based on your location.

7. No Refund Policy

IMPORTANT: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. WE DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY DIGITAL PRODUCTS OR COURSE ENROLLMENTS.

By purchasing our courses, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Due to the immediate access to digital course materials upon purchase, all sales are final

  • No refunds, credits, or exchanges will be provided for any reason, including but not limited to:

    • Change of mind

    • Lack of time to complete the course

    • Technical difficulties on your end

    • Dissatisfaction with course content

    • Inability to apply the material

    • Duplicate purchases

7.1 Exceptions

The only circumstances under which a refund may be considered are:

  • Technical Error: If you were charged incorrectly due to a clear technical error on our part (e.g., double billing, incorrect amount charged)

  • Non-Delivery: If you were charged but never received access to the course materials and we are unable to provide access within a reasonable timeframe

Refund requests under these exceptions must be submitted within 7 days of purchase to [your email address] with documentation of the issue.

7.2 Preview Content

We strongly encourage you to review any available free preview content, course descriptions, and curriculum outlines before purchasing to ensure the course meets your needs.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Our Content

All content provided through Smut School, including but not limited to:

  • Course videos and audio recordings

  • Written materials, worksheets, and templates

  • Graphics, logos, and design elements

  • Website content and structure

is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. We or our licensors own all rights, title, and interest in and to the Service and all content.

8.2 Restrictions

You may NOT:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or publicly display course materials

  • Record, screenshot, or capture course content for distribution

  • Share course materials with non-enrolled individuals

  • Sell, rent, lease, or sublicense access to the courses

  • Create derivative works based on our content

  • Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings

  • Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission

8.3 Personal Use

You may:

  • Download materials designated as downloadable for your personal use

  • Take notes for your personal reference

  • Use techniques and strategies taught in the courses in your own creative work

8.4 Your Content

If you submit content to our forums, comments, or community areas, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content in connection with operating the Service.

9. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

  • Infringe on intellectual property rights of Smut School or others

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts

  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers

  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service

  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users

  • Share illegal, offensive, or inappropriate content

  • Spam or engage in unauthorized marketing

  • Circumvent any access restrictions or security measures

  • Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation

Violation of these terms may result in immediate account termination without refund.

10. Community Guidelines

If our Service includes forums, discussion boards, or community features, you agree to:

  • Treat other members with respect and courtesy

  • Keep discussions relevant to course topics

  • Avoid sharing others' personal information

  • Not promote competing products or services

  • Follow any additional community guidelines provided

We reserve the right to moderate, remove, or edit user-generated content at our discretion.

11. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

11.1 Educational Content

Smut School provides educational information and guidance. However:

  • We do not guarantee specific results, earnings, or publishing success

  • Individual results will vary based on effort, skill, market conditions, and other factors

  • The writing and publishing industry is inherently unpredictable

  • Past successes (ours or others') do not guarantee future results

11.2 No Professional Advice

Our courses provide educational content but do not constitute:

  • Legal advice regarding publishing contracts or copyright

  • Financial or tax advice regarding writing income

  • Professional editing or publishing services

You should consult appropriate professionals for specific advice related to your situation.

11.3 Service "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose

  • Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free

  • Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of content

11.4 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SMUT SCHOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages

  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities

  • Damages arising from your inability to use the Service

  • Damages resulting from errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SPECIFIC COURSE OR SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

11.5 Technical Issues

We are not responsible for:

  • Your internet connection or device compatibility issues

  • Third-party service interruptions (including Squarespace hosting)

  • Loss of access due to your failure to maintain account security

  • Data loss from your devices or local storage

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Smut School, its owners, employees, and contractors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your violation of any rights of others

  • Your user-generated content

  • Your publishing or commercial activities based on course materials

13. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services. We do not endorse and are not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites

  • Any transactions between you and third parties

  • Privacy practices of external websites

You access third-party links at your own risk and should review their terms and policies.

14. Platform Hosting

Our website is hosted on Squarespace. Use of the platform is also subject to Squarespace's Terms of Service. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and Squarespace's terms, these Terms shall govern with respect to your use of Smut School's specific services and content.

15. Termination

15.1 Our Right to Terminate

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms

  • Fraudulent or illegal activity

  • Abusive behavior toward staff or other users

  • Chargebacks or payment disputes

  • Extended periods of inactivity

15.2 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to access the Service immediately ceases

  • You must stop using all course materials

  • No refunds will be provided for any reason

  • Sections of these Terms that should survive termination will remain in effect

15.3 Your Right to Cancel

You may close your account at any time by contacting us. Account closure does not entitle you to any refund.

16. Copyright Infringement Claims (DMCA)

If you believe content on our Service infringes your copyright, please provide our designated agent with:

  • Your physical or electronic signature

  • Identification of the copyrighted work

  • Identification of the infringing material and its location

  • Your contact information

  • A statement of good faith belief

  • A statement of accuracy and authority to act

Contact: honeymoorewrites@gmail.com

17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

17.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.

17.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through:

  1. Informal Negotiation: You agree to contact us first at [your email] to attempt to resolve the dispute informally

  2. Binding Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with [arbitration rules/organization], rather than in court

  3. Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits

17.3 Jurisdiction

For any matters not subject to arbitration, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts located in [Your Jurisdiction].

18. Miscellaneous

18.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Smut School regarding use of the Service.

18.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

18.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

18.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them. We may assign these Terms to any affiliate or successor without restriction.

18.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights.

18.6 Headings

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

18.7 Contact Language

All communications regarding these Terms should be in English.

19. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top

  • Significant changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on the website

  • Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance

  • If you do not agree to modified Terms, you must stop using the Service (no refund will be provided)

20. Contact Information

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

Smut School
Email: honeymoorewrites@gmail.com

By using Smut School, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.