Terms of Use

Effective Date: February 25, 2025

Welcome to MemoryAuthors.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website located at www.memoryauthors.com(“Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. Please read them carefully.

1. Purpose of the Site

MemoryAuthors.com is a platform for creating, sharing, and visiting online memorial stories written by aspiring writers and authors dedicated to honoring and remembering loved ones. Users may submit tributes, stories, photos, and other content in memory of deceased individuals that will be shared on the website story pages.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use the Site.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, harassing, defamatory, abusive, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.

  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

  • Upload content that you do not have the legal right to share, including copyrighted materials or private information.

  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers or networks connected to the Site.

  • Use the Site for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

5. User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to use on the Site. However, by submitting content, you grant www.memoryauthors.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content in connection with the operation and promotion of the Site.

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to review, edit, or remove content that violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate in our sole discretion.

6. Photos and Copyrighted Content

By uploading photos, videos, or other media, you affirm that you own the content or have received permission from the rightful owner to post it. You may not upload copyrighted material, including professional photography, music, or artwork, unless you have obtained proper licensing or written permission.

7. Donations

You may have the opportunity to make voluntary donations through the Site in support of specific stories/memorials, associated charitable causes, or the general upkeep of the Site.

All donations are final and non-refundable unless explicitly stated otherwise. Donation transactions are processed through third-party payment providers. www.MemoryAuthors.com does not store credit card or banking information on its servers.

By donating, you agree to the processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the policies of the relevant payment processor.

If donations are made to third-party organizations (such as charities) suggested on the site, www.MemoryAuthors.com does not control or assume responsibility for how those organizations use the funds. We recommend reviewing the third party’s own terms and privacy policy before donating.

We may, with your permission, publicly display donor names or messages. You may request anonymity or removal of your name at any time by contacting us.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by www.MemoryAuthors.com. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

You access third-party links at your own risk and are encouraged to read their terms and privacy policies.

9. Memorial Story Moderation and Removal

We strive to maintain respectful and accurate memorials and stories. If you believe a memorial story is inaccurate, inappropriate, or created without authorization, please contact us at support@memoryauthors.com.

We may remove or modify any memorial or content at our discretion and without notice, especially in cases of abuse or legal violation.

10. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, excluding user-submitted materials, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of www.MemoryAuthors.com or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

12. Disclaimers

The Site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Site or its content.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, www.MemoryAuthors.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Site.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless www.MemoryAuthors.com, its affiliates, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” updated. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: support@memoryauthors.com