Terms of Service

Welcome to Ao3, a community-driven fanfiction website for readers and writers. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) explain the rules, rights, and responsibilities that apply when you visit or use ao3.info. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. About ao3.info

ao3.info is an independent fanfiction website that hosts and links to fan-created content. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Organization for Transformative Works (OTW) or archiveofourown.org. All fanworks shared on this site are created and posted by users.

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2. Eligibility and Acceptance of Terms

By using ao3.info, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required in your country), that you understand these Terms, and that you will comply with applicable laws. If you are using the site on behalf of an organization, you confirm that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. User Accounts

Creating an account is optional. If you register, you are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure and for all activity under your account. You agree not to impersonate others or provide misleading account information. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or applicable laws.

4. User Anonymity and Privacy

We respect user anonymity. You are not required to use your real name, and pseudonyms are allowed. We do not require identity verification.

We do not sell user data. Limited technical data (such as IP address, cookies, device and browser information) may be processed for security, analytics, and advertising. If you use ao3.info, you consent to this processing as described in our Privacy Policy.

5. User-Generated Content

All stories, comments, and other fanworks submitted to ao3.info are the responsibility of the user who posts them.

Content Ownership

You keep ownership of your original content. ao3.info does not claim ownership of your works. By posting content, you grant ao3.info a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, reproduce, and distribute that content on the site solely for operating and improving the service.

Content Rules

You agree not to post content that is illegal, infringes copyright or other rights, contains malware, promotes harassment or hate, exploits or endangers minors, or otherwise violates applicable laws. We may remove content that violates these rules and may restrict access for repeat violations.

6. Copyright and DMCA Policy

We respect copyright law and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe copyrighted material is available on ao3.info without authorization, you may submit a DMCA notice that includes identification of the copyrighted work, identification of the material claimed to be infringing, your contact information, a good-faith statement, and a statement made under penalty of perjury that your claim is accurate.

Valid DMCA notices will be acted on promptly, including removal or disabling access to the material. Repeat infringers may have access terminated.

7. Advertising and Third-Party Services

ao3.info may display advertisements from Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks. These third parties may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information for ad delivery, measurement, and personalization. We do not control third-party ads and are not responsible for their content. Your interactions with advertisers are between you and the advertiser.

8. External Links

ao3.info may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control external sites and are not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices. You access third-party links at your own risk.

9. Service Changes and Availability

We try to keep ao3.info available, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the site at any time. We may also update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

ao3.info is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy of user content, availability of the site, or fitness for a particular purpose. Use the site at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ao3.info and its operators will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, profits, or revenue, arising from your use of the site or reliance on any content.