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Policies & Guidelines

Welcome to the FriendlyReads Policies & Guidelines.

These policies are designed to foster a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment where readers, writers, editors, moderators, and partners can connect, collaborate, and grow together.

Our goal is not to restrict creativity, but to provide a clear framework that supports responsible storytelling, protects the rights of our community members, and promotes fairness and transparency across the platform.

Whether you're publishing your first story, sharing your thoughts through a review, participating in community programs, or contributing as an editor or moderator, these guidelines are here to help you understand what you can expect from FriendlyReads—and what FriendlyReads expects from all members of its community.

As our platform continues to grow, these policies may be updated to reflect new features, evolving technologies, legal developments, and the changing needs of our community. We encourage all users to review them periodically to stay informed of any changes.

By using FriendlyReads, you agree to abide by these Policies & Guidelines, helping us build a welcoming literary community where creativity is celebrated, integrity is valued, and every story has the opportunity to be discovered.

The Fine Print

Protecting the community

These policies are designed to foster a safe, fair, and welcoming community where readers, writers, editors, moderators, and partners can connect, create, and grow together. They establish the standards that guide our platform, protect the rights of our community members, and support responsible storytelling while preserving creative freedom. As FriendlyReads continues to evolve, these policies may be updated to reflect new features, legal requirements, and the changing needs of our community.

Section 01

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of FriendlyReads and establish the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of all users. By creating an account or using our platform, you agree to comply with these Terms, our Policies & Guidelines, and all applicable laws, helping us maintain a safe, respectful, and enjoyable community for everyone.

Terms and Conditions

Section 02

FriendlyReads is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, as well as the choices and rights available to you regarding your personal data.

Privacy Policy

Section 03

The FriendlyReads Book Cover and Content Guidelines help ensure that stories and their presentation are appropriate for our community while respecting authors' creative freedom. These guidelines outline the standards for book covers, content ratings, age restrictions, and prohibited content, enabling readers to enjoy stories suited to their age and preferences in a safe and welcoming environment.

Book Cover and Content Guidelines

Section 04

FriendlyReads respects every user's right to manage their personal information. This Deletion of User Data Policy explains how users may request the deletion of their account and associated personal data, what information may be deleted, what information may be retained for legal or operational purposes, and how FriendlyReads processes such requests in accordance with applicable laws and our Privacy Policy.

Deletion of User Data