Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to WritingDeadline.com. By accessing or using our website and services, including Callista, WriteWages, LitEvents, and LitQuery (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Services

WritingDeadline.com provides a suite of literary tools and resources for writers, including:

• Callista: A database of literary submission opportunities, including magazines, contests, and anthologies
• WriteWages: A job board featuring positions in the literary and publishing industry
• LitEvents: A calendar of literary events, readings, workshops, and conferences
• LitQuery: A specialized search engine focused on literary websites and resources

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Services, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.

4. User Conduct and Responsibilities

When using our Services, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Use the Services only for lawful purposes
• Not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Not interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers or networks connected to the Services
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services or any other systems or networks
• Not use any automated systems, including "robots," "spiders," or "scrapers," to access the Services without our prior written permission
• Not transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

All content on WritingDeadline.com, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, data compilations, and software, is the property of WritingDeadline.com or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. The compilation of all content on this site is our exclusive property.

5.2 Third-Party Content

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, resources, and information provided by external sources (such as submission opportunities, job listings, and event information). We do not endorse and are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any third-party content. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

5.3 User-Generated Content

If you submit, post, or otherwise make available any content through the Services, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in connection with providing and promoting the Services.

6. Information Accuracy and Disclaimers

6.1 Database Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information regarding submission opportunities, job listings, and events, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all information. Deadlines, submission guidelines, job requirements, and event details may change without notice. Users are responsible for verifying all information directly with the relevant organizations before taking action.

6.2 No Guarantee of Results

We do not guarantee that use of our Services will result in publication, employment, or any other specific outcome. Success in literary submissions, job applications, or event participation depends on many factors outside our control.

7. Fees and Payments

Some features of our Services may require payment of fees. All fees are stated in U.S. dollars and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. We reserve the right to change our fees at any time, with notice to users provided through the Services or via email.

By providing payment information, you represent and warrant that you have the legal right to use the payment method provided and authorize us to charge the applicable fees to that payment method.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WRITINGDEADLINE.COM AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Services
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Services
• Any content obtained from the Services
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US, IF ANY, IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WritingDeadline.com and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another person or entity.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THAT USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.

11. Privacy

Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your personal information.

12. Copyright and DMCA

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible through our Services, please notify us as specified in our Copyright Policy.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court to protect intellectual property rights.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and WritingDeadline.com regarding the use of our Services and supersede any prior agreements between you and WritingDeadline.com relating to your use of the Services.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through the contact information provided on our website.