1. Who We Are

The Inkwell Society is a creative writing platform designed for youth contributors aged 10 and older. We provide a space for young authors to share their original stories, poems, and creative ideas with a public audience. Submissions are reviewed by an editorial panel before publication.

2. Age Requirements

Only individuals aged 10 or older may submit content to the Inkwell Society. We comply with Canada's privacy laws and are mindful of international laws such as the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We require that all users submitting content confirm they meet the minimum age requirement and submit only a pen name.

3. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate the website and publish creative content:

- Pen Name: A required pseudonym for public display of submitted content.
- Submitted Content: Written works such as stories, poems, or articles.

We do not collect real names, email addresses, website analytics, or any other personal data.

4. Copyright Policy

- Contributors retain full copyright over their original submissions.
- By submitting content, you grant the Inkwell Society a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, promote, and archive the content on https://inkwell.club.
- Authors are free to republish their work elsewhere at any time.

Submissions must be original and not infringe upon any third-party copyrights. Use of AI tools is allowed only if the final content is substantially original and human-authored.

5. Submission and Review

- All content is reviewed by an editorial panel before publication.
- The panel may accept, reject, or request revisions based on literary quality, originality, and alignment with community standards.
- Only content submitted with a pen name will be considered for publication.
- Real names or personal details should not be included in the content or author field.
- Published content is publicly visible, including the pen name.

The editorial panel's decisions are final.

6. Content Moderation and Removal

We reserve the right to remove or edit content for reasons including:
- Violation of copyright
- Inappropriate or harmful content
- Privacy concerns

Contributors may request:
- Removal of published work
- Updates to their pen name
- Correction of factual or formatting issues

7. Data Sharing and Protection

We do not sell or share contributor data with third parties. As we do not collect personal data, there is no personal information stored.

8. International Use and Jurisdiction

The Inkwell Society is based in Canada and governed by Canadian privacy and copyright laws. We welcome international contributors; however, by using this site, users acknowledge that their submissions may be reviewed or stored on servers located outside their country of residence, depending on our hosting provider's infrastructure.

We strive to respect international privacy laws including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union. Submissions from minors under local age-of-consent laws should be made with adult supervision and comply with our pen-name-only policy.
 

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this policy or your submitted content, please contact us at: inkwellsociety.team@gmail.com.

Thank you for being part of the Inkwell Society.