// TERMS
TERMS
Last updated: June 26, 2026
Acceptance
By creating an account or entering an arena you agree to these terms and to the posted Rules and Privacy policies. If you do not agree, do not use the platform.
Eligibility
You must be 18+, legally capable of contracting, and not located in a jurisdiction that prohibits skill-based writing competitions. One account per person.
Your content
You retain ownership of your stories. You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, display, and route your submission to assigned readers, moderators, and AI graders for the duration of the arena and, for winning entries, to feature them on the public site and at Demo Day.
Entry fees and refunds
Entry fees are listed per arena. 75% of each fee funds the prize pool; 25% covers platform, moderation, and AI grading. All sales are final after readers are assigned. Before assignment you may withdraw and request a refund.
Payouts
Winner and reader payouts are issued via Stripe Connect after the arena closes and results are published. You are responsible for any taxes owed on payouts. We may withhold payouts pending verification, anti-fraud review, or unresolved disputes.
Acceptable use
No plagiarism, no AI-only submissions, no harassment, no doxxing, no targeted hate, no off-platform solicitation of readers or moderators, no attempts to manipulate scores or game the leaderboard.
Moderation
We may approve, reject, hide, or remove any submission or feedback at our sole discretion. Repeat or egregious violations may result in permanent ban without refund and forfeiture of pending payouts.
Disclaimers
The platform is provided "as is". We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability, specific reader counts, particular industry outcomes, or any career result. AI scores are advisory inputs, not professional editorial judgment.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, our aggregate liability for any claim arising from your use of the platform is limited to the entry fees you paid in the 12 months preceding the claim.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA. Disputes are resolved in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.
Changes
We may update these terms. Continued use after a change constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be announced in-app and by email at least 14 days in advance.
Contact
Questions: legal@glitchcraft.arena.