Copyright & Licensing
Last Updated: 2026
Overview
All content on The Story Hub is protected by copyright law and is licensed under the&nbpsp; Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Copyright Notice
© 2026 The Story Hub and Contributors. All Rights Reserved.
What is CC BY-NC-ND 4.0?
This is the most protective Creative Commons license, designed to allow free reading while preventing commercial exploitation and unauthorized modifications.
BY - Attribution
You must give appropriate credit to the original authors and provide a link to the license.
NC - NonCommercial
You may not use the material for commercial purposes or profit-making activities.
ND - NoDerivatives
You may not modify, remix, transform, or build upon the material without permission.
What You CAN Do
- Read all stories for free on The Story Hub
- Share links to stories on social media
- Recommend stories to friends and family
- Bookmark and save your favorite stories
- Participate in the community by voting and commenting
What You CANNOT Do
- Commercial Use: Sell, license, or monetize any content
- Republishing: Copy stories to other platforms or publications
- Modifications: Create translations, adaptations, or derivative works
- Scraping: Use automated tools to download or harvest content
- Print Publications: Include stories in books, magazines, or paid materials
- Courses/Training: Use content in paid educational materials
- Advertising: Display stories alongside advertisements for profit
- Apps/Products: Include stories in commercial apps or products
Requesting Permission
If you would like to use content in ways not permitted by the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license, you must obtain explicit written permission from:
- The Story Hub: For platform-level permissions
- Original Authors: Each contributor who created content you wish to use
Contact us through the Platform to request permissions. Note that permissions are granted on a case-by-case basis and may involve licensing fees.
Authors’ Rights
As a content creator on The Story Hub:
- You retain copyright ownership of your original contributions
- You grant The Story Hub a license to display your content
- Your content is automatically protected under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
- You can request removal of your content (subject to Terms of Service)
- You share copyright protection with all contributors to collaborative stories
DMCA and Copyright Enforcement
We take copyright protection seriously. If you believe your copyright has been infringed:
- Contact us immediately with details of the infringement
- Provide proof of copyright ownership
- We will investigate and take appropriate action
If you are found to be infringing copyright:
- We will issue a DMCA takedown notice
- Your account may be suspended or terminated
- Legal action may be taken against you
International Copyright
Copyright protection extends internationally through:
- The Berne Convention (173 member countries)
- WIPO Copyright Treaty
- National copyright laws in applicable jurisdictions
Violations may be prosecuted in multiple jurisdictions.
Important Reminder
Just because content is free to read does NOT mean it’s free to use commercially.Always respect creators’ rights and the license terms.
Learn More
Questions about copyright or licensing? Contact us through the Platform.