HumanTL — Terms of Service
Effective Date: July 26, 2025
Welcome to HumanTL (“HumanTL,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the HumanTL website, subdomains, and related services (collectively, the “Service”).
By accessing or using any part of the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.
1. About HumanTL
HumanTL is an independent collaborative project operated by two individual owners. We are not a registered corporation or company. All agreements made through the Service are between users and the owners of HumanTL.
2. Eligibility & Age Requirement
You must be at least 13 years old to use HumanTL or create an account.
If you are under 18 years old, you confirm that you have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use the Service. We reserve the right to request proof of parental consent at any time.
Accounts found violating this requirement may be suspended or terminated.
3. Account Registration & Security
When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Keep your account credentials secure
- Be responsible for all activity under your account
You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use or security breach involving your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that contain misleading information or suspicious activity.
4. Ownership of Content
4.1 Original Works
Authors retain full ownership and copyright of their original novels and related content.
By uploading content to HumanTL, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, display, distribute, and promote the content through the Service.
This license ends when the content is removed by the author or by HumanTL.
4.2 Fan Translations
Translators acknowledge that original source materials may belong to third-party copyright holders.
By uploading translations, you confirm that:
- You have permission to share the work, or
- The content is shared under fair use, non-commercial, or otherwise lawful purposes
HumanTL reserves the right to remove translated content upon receiving valid copyright complaints, DMCA notices, or cease-and-desist requests.
Re-uploading removed content is prohibited.
4.3 User Responsibility
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or have rights to the content you upload
- Your content does not violate laws or third-party rights
- Your uploads do not infringe copyrights, trademarks, or other protections
HumanTL may remove any content at its discretion without prior notice.
5. External Monetization
Creators may use external platforms such as Patreon, Ko-fi, or similar services.
HumanTL is not responsible for rewards, perks, or transactions conducted outside the platform.
6. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Upload unlawful, harmful, hateful, or infringing content
- Violate copyright or intellectual property laws
- Attempt to bypass security or premium systems
- Use bots, scripts, or automated systems abusively
- Harass, threaten, or harm other users
- Disrupt the operation of the platform
Violation of these rules may result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent bans.
7. Copyright & DMCA Policy
HumanTL respects intellectual property rights.
If you believe content on the platform infringes your copyright, you may submit a copyright complaint or DMCA notice through our contact email.
A valid notice should include:
- Identification of the copyrighted work
- Identification of the infringing content
- Your contact information
- A statement of good-faith belief
- A statement confirming the accuracy of the complaint
- Your signature or electronic signature
HumanTL may remove reported content without prior notice.
Repeat infringement may result in account termination.
8. Fees & Third-Party Services
HumanTL may use third-party services for:
- Payment processing
- Analytics
- Advertising
- Hosting and security
Your use of those services may also be subject to their individual terms and policies.
9. Termination
HumanTL reserves the right to:
- Suspend or terminate accounts
- Remove content
- Restrict access to the Service
This may occur for violations of these Terms, legal requirements, security concerns, or harmful behavior.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided “as is” and “as available.”
HumanTL makes no guarantees regarding:
- Availability or uptime
- Accuracy of content
- Reliability or security
- Fitness for a particular purpose
Use of the Service is at your own risk.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, HumanTL and its owners shall not be liable for:
- Indirect or consequential damages
- Loss of profits or data
- Service interruptions
- User-generated content
Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed USD $100.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HumanTL, its owners, and contributors from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from:
- Your content
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms or applicable laws
13. Force Majeure
HumanTL shall not be liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond reasonable control, including:
- Natural disasters
- Internet outages
- Wars or civil disturbances
- Government actions
- Payment processor outages
14. Severability & Waiver
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain valid and enforceable.
Failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.
15. User Content Liability
Users are solely responsible for the content they upload or share on HumanTL.
HumanTL does not actively monitor all uploaded content but reserves the right to remove content that violates these Terms or applicable law.
16. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with applicable international laws and regulations.
Any disputes arising from the use of HumanTL shall be resolved through appropriate legal processes in a competent jurisdiction chosen by HumanTL.
17. Changes to These Terms
HumanTL may update these Terms from time to time.
If major changes are made, we will provide notice through the website or by email when possible.
Continued use of the Service after updates means you accept the revised Terms.
18. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms, copyright issues, or legal concerns, please contact us through the website’s contact page.
Last Updated: May 2026