1. Terms and Conditions
1.1 These terms and conditions govern all offers, agreements, and transactions related to the purchase and display of content on Abjad House. Abjad House, located at 500 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON K1R 5P1, and registered under the Canada Business Corporations Act (No. 15433606), is hereinafter referred to as "the platform."
2. Acceptance of Terms
2.1 By accessing and using the platform, you agree to comply with these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not continue to use the platform.
3. Age of Users
3.1 The platform is intended for individuals aged 18 years and older. Users aged 13 to 18 must have parental or legal guardian consent to use our services.
4. Target Audience
4.1 Abjad House is a writing and e-book marketplace for writers and readers alike, offering a space to share and enjoy diverse written content.
5. Content Rights
5.1 The platform respects and upholds intellectual property rights. Copyright for e-books and other content is retained by the respective publisher or writer, who sets the terms for their work. Users must respect these rights and are prohibited from commercial redistribution of purchased content.
5.2 The platform actively enforces copyright protection against plagiarism within its scope. Any violations will result in appropriate actions, including content removal and account suspension.
5.3 Abjad House Originals: Purchasers of Abjad House Originals are granted shared commercial use of the content articles, stories, and poems—in various mediums such as books, magazines, websites, research, blogs, and more.
6. Content Forms
6.1 The platform accepts and displays four main types of content: e-books, articles, short stories, and poems, fostering a rich creative environment.
6.2 All content undergoes a review and approval process by the system administrator before being published to ensure quality and appropriateness.
7. Account Registration
7.1 Registration is required to access features like downloading and uploading content, ensuring a secure and personalized user experience.
8. Business Model and Payment
8.1 Payments on the platform are processed securely through the Stripe payment gateway.
8.2 Payouts to content creators are processed via Wire Transfer, providing a reliable and efficient compensation method.
8.3 Our platform offers competitive and flexible fee structures tailored to support the unique needs of each freelance writer and publisher. Whether you're uploading e-books or other content, you'll benefit from a fair revenue share designed to maximize your success on Abjad House.
9. Software License
9.1 The platform uses the Adobe PDF Reader API for document viewing, granting users a limited, non-exclusive license to use it for viewing documents on the platform.
9.2 Users are prohibited from modifying, reproducing, or reverse engineering the Adobe PDF Reader API.
9.3 The platform reserves the right to modify or discontinue the use of the Adobe PDF Reader API as necessary.
10. No Ads
10.1 The platform is ad-free, ensuring an uninterrupted reading experience.
11. Data Collection and Cookies
11.1 The platform collects only the information provided during signup.
11.2 Cookies and other metadata may be used to enhance user experience, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
12. Disclaimer
12.1 The platform is committed to a safe and respectful environment. Inappropriate conduct may result in warnings or permanent bans.
13. No Refund Policy
13.1 All sales on the platform are final, and refunds are not offered. Users should review their purchases carefully.
14. Changes to Terms and Content Management
14.1 The platform reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the current terms.
14.2 The platform may remove purchased content or downloads at any time without notice, for reasons such as violations of terms, intellectual property concerns, or inappropriate content.
