License agreement /terms of use

License Agreement for Submitted Stories

This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is between The SPL Project, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) and the individual submitting a written story, testimonial, or other creative work (“you” or “your”). By submitting your work to us, you agree to the following terms:

1. Ownership

You remain the sole owner of the work you submit. This Agreement does not transfer ownership of your story to The SPL Project.

2. License Grant

By submitting your work, you grant The SPL Project a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free, perpetual license to:

• Reproduce, distribute, and display your work in whole or in part
  
  

• Publish your work on our website, social media channels, newsletters, and printed materials
  
  

• Use your work for educational, awareness‑raising, and promotional purposes consistent with our mission
  
  

3. Editing and Adaptation

You agree that we may edit your submission for grammar, clarity, length, and privacy. We will not alter the essential meaning or intent of your work without your permission.

4. Attribution

You may choose how you would like to be credited: full name, first name only, initials, or anonymous. If no preference is stated, we will respect your privacy and publish anonymously.

5. Representations and Warranties

By submitting your work, you confirm that:

• The work is your original creation
  
  

• You have the right to grant this license
  
  

• The work does not infringe on the rights of any third party
  
  

• The work does not contain unlawful or defamatory material
  
  

6. Withdrawal of Consent

You may request in writing that your work be removed from our active website and future publications. While we will honor such requests going forward, we cannot guarantee removal from materials already printed, distributed, or archived.

7. No Compensation

You understand that your submission is voluntary and that you will not receive payment or royalties for the use of your work.

8. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the state or jurisdiction in which The SPL Project, Inc. operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

By submitting your work, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this License Agreement.