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Terms of Service

Effective Date: February 25, 2026 · Last Updated: February 25, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Scribefully concerning your access to and use of the Scribefully web application and related services. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Definitions

  • "Service" refers to the Scribefully web application located at scribefully.com and all related features, tools, and services.
  • "Terms" refers to these Terms of Service.
  • "Content" refers to any information, text, links, images, or other materials submitted to or displayed through the Service.
  • "User Content" refers to Content submitted, uploaded, or otherwise provided by users of the Service, including link submissions, comments, profile information, and profile photos.
  • "You" and "Your" refer to the individual accessing or using the Service.
  • "We," "Us," and "Our" refer to Scribefully.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are under 18, you may not use the Service.

4. Description of Service

Scribefully is a professional content portfolio and discovery platform that enables users to:

  • Discover thought leadership content across multiple platforms
  • Submit links to articles, videos, podcasts, research papers, and other content
  • Vote on submissions to surface quality content
  • Claim authorship of content and build professional portfolios
  • Comment on and engage with submitted content
  • Customize profile information and manage content visibility

5. User Accounts and Registration

5.1 Anonymous Use

You may use certain features of the Service anonymously, including viewing content, submitting URLs, and voting. We collect limited data from anonymous users as described in our Privacy Policy.

5.2 Authenticated Accounts

To access full features including authorship claiming, portfolio building, and commenting, you must create an account by providing:

  • Email address
  • First and last name (for professional attribution)
  • Password

5.3 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

6. User Content and Conduct

6.1 Content Submissions and Profile Information

Users may submit links to third-party content. Scribefully does not host the content itself but generates link previews including title, description, and image.

Users may also add the following optional profile information:

  • Bio text (up to 500 characters)
  • Professional headline (up to 120 characters)
  • Both bio and headline are publicly visible on your portfolio page and may be displayed alongside your content

6.2 Authorship Claims

When claiming authorship of content, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are the original creator of the claimed content
  • You have the legal right to claim authorship
  • Your claim does not infringe on any third-party rights

6.3 Comments

Users with registered accounts may post comments on article pages. When posting comments, you agree that:

  • Your real first and last name will be displayed publicly with your comment
  • Comments cannot be edited after posting
  • You may delete your own comments at any time
  • All comments are publicly visible to anyone visiting the site
  • You are solely responsible for the content of your comments
  • We reserve the right to remove any comment at our sole discretion

6.4 Profile Photos/Avatars

Users with registered accounts may upload profile photos. When uploading a profile photo, you agree that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to use and share the image
  • Your profile photo will be displayed publicly alongside your name and comments
  • You grant Scribefully a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, process, and display your profile photo in connection with the Service
  • We may process your image (compression, resizing, metadata removal) for technical and security purposes
  • You may delete or replace your profile photo at any time
  • We reserve the right to remove any profile photo at our sole discretion

Profile photos must meet the following requirements:

  • Maximum file size: 5MB
  • Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP
  • Appropriate content suitable for a professional platform
  • You must have the legal right to use and share the image

6.5 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
  • Make false authorship claims
  • Manipulate votes or engagement metrics
  • Submit spam, malicious, or illegal content
  • Harass or abuse other users
  • Circumvent technical measures or security controls
  • Reverse engineer the Service
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems or networks
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
  • Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Service
  • Use automated means to access the Service without permission
  • Post comments that are illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
  • Use comments to impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Post excessive comments in a manner that disrupts normal discussion
  • Upload profile photos that are inappropriate, offensive, illegal, infringe on others' rights, or contain adult content

6.6 Curated Virtual Portfolios

As part of our content discovery mission, Scribefully may create virtual portfolios showcasing the work of thought leaders, academics, and content creators. These portfolios:

  • Are created by Scribefully for business and marketing purposes
  • Aggregate publicly available content through URL links only
  • Include basic professional information derived from public sources
  • Are offered to the featured individual for claiming through email verification
  • Can be removed immediately upon request by the featured individual
  • Transfer full ownership to the individual upon successful claim and verification

Featured individuals have the right to:

  • Claim their virtual portfolio by completing email verification
  • Request immediate removal of their virtual portfolio
  • Modify or delete the portfolio after claiming ownership

6.7 Content Visibility Controls

Users may control the visibility of their submitted content through the following settings:

  • Public (default): Content appears in both the main site feed and on your portfolio page, visible to all visitors
  • Private: Content is hidden from both the main site feed and your public portfolio page. Only you can see this content when logged into your account
  • Master Toggle: Allows you to quickly make all your content private or public at once

Virtual Portfolio Claims: When claiming a virtual portfolio created by Scribefully, all content defaults to public visibility to enable immediate professional showcase. You may adjust individual item visibility after claiming.

Privacy Settings Explained:

  • When content is set to "Private," it is only visible to you when logged in
  • Visitors to your portfolio page will NOT see your private content
  • Private content remains in our database but is not publicly accessible
  • You can change visibility settings at any time through your account settings
  • Scribefully reserves the right to override visibility settings for legal compliance or Terms violations

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Platform Content

The Service, including its design, functionality, and underlying technology, is owned by Scribefully and protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 User Submissions

For content you submit, claim, comment, or upload:

  • You retain ownership of your submitted links, profile content, comments, and profile photos
  • You grant Scribefully a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and use such content for operating the Service
  • By submitting URLs to the Service, you grant Scribefully a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to fetch, store, and display previews of the linked content, including titles, descriptions, and images
  • You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to share such content
  • You are solely responsible for content you submit, claim, comment, or upload

7.3 Third-Party Marks

Company names, logos, and trademarks displayed on submitted content are the property of their respective owners and do not imply endorsement of or affiliation with Scribefully.

7.4 Dispute Resolution for Authorship Claims

If your authorship claim is disputed:

  • We may request evidence of authorship
  • We reserve the right to remove disputed claims pending resolution
  • False claims may result in account termination

7.5 Copyright Infringement and DMCA

If you believe content on Scribefully infringes your copyright, please send a notice to with identification of the copyrighted work, the allegedly infringing content, your contact information, and a statement of good faith belief. We will respond to legitimate DMCA notices promptly.

8. Website Use License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to:

  • Modify, copy, or create derivative works of the Service
  • Use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering methods
  • Download or copy account information for the benefit of any third party
  • Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent

This license terminates automatically if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Scribefully at any time.

9. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

9.1 Current AI Usage

The Service uses automated tools to fetch and parse metadata from URLs you submit, including extracting titles, descriptions, and preview images from linked web pages. This process is server-side and automated but does not involve large language models or generative AI systems.

9.2 No Training on User Data

We do not use your personal data, User Content, or any data you submit to the Service for training artificial intelligence or machine learning models.

9.3 Future AI Features

If we implement AI-powered features in the future, we will:

  • Update these Terms and our Privacy Policy with clear disclosure
  • Explain what data is used and how
  • Provide an option to opt out where feasible
  • Maintain human oversight over any AI-generated recommendations

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. The Privacy Policy describes our data collection, use, and sharing practices, including your rights under the CCPA, GDPR, and other applicable privacy laws.

11. Third-Party Services and Links

11.1 Service Providers

Our Service relies on third-party providers including Supabase (database and authentication), Render (hosting), PostHog (analytics), and Resend (email notifications). While we work to ensure Service availability, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access if these providers experience issues.

11.2 Analytics

We use PostHog for analytics to improve our Service. By using Scribefully, you acknowledge that your usage data may be collected and analyzed to enhance platform features and user experience. You can opt out of PostHog tracking by enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings.

11.3 Third-Party Links

The Service contains links to third-party websites and content. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party sites. Your interaction with third-party sites is governed by their own terms and policies.

12. Service Availability and Modifications

12.1 Service Availability

We strive to provide uninterrupted service but do not guarantee the Service will be available at all times. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time.

12.2 Beta Testing

The Service may include beta features that are still being tested. By using beta features, you agree that:

  • Functionality may change without notice
  • Your feedback may be used to improve the Service
  • Beta features may be discontinued

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. SCRIBEFULLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Scribefully does not endorse or verify the accuracy of user-submitted content or authorship claims. Professional attribution features are provided for portfolio-building purposes only and do not constitute endorsement or verification by Scribefully.

14. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SCRIBEFULLY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE GREATER OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Scribefully and its operators from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that arise from or relate to:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
  • Your User Content

16. Termination and Account Deletion

16.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time through the account settings or by contacting us.

16.2 Termination by Scribefully

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including violations of these Terms or illegal activity.

16.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your access to the Service will cease
  • Your portfolio and claimed authorship will be removed
  • Your comments will be permanently deleted from the database
  • Your profile photo will be permanently deleted
  • We may retain certain information as required by law

17. Dispute Resolution and Binding Arbitration

17.1 Binding Arbitration

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by JAMS under its Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures. The arbitration shall take place in Marin County, California. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

17.2 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND SCRIBEFULLY AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of representative or class proceeding.

17.3 Jury Trial Waiver

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AND SCRIBEFULLY EACH WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL IN ANY COURT PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE.

17.4 Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of a party's intellectual property rights.

17.5 EU Users

If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, the binding arbitration provisions above do not apply to you. You may bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence.

18. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Subject to the arbitration provisions above, you submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Marin County, California.

19. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email at least 30 days before the changes take effect. We will also update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms.

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.

20. Miscellaneous

20.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Scribefully regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

20.2 Severability

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

20.3 Waiver

No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall constitute a further or continuing waiver of that provision or any other provision. Our failure to assert any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

20.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction or notice.

20.5 Force Majeure

Scribefully will not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic, war, terrorism, riots, civil unrest, government action, labor disputes, or internet service provider failures.

21. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Marin County, California, United States

This Terms of Service should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.