Terms of Service — Latent Story

Version 1.0
Effective Date: December 22, 2025

Website/App: Latent Story (“Latent Story,” “we,” “us,” “our”) available at www.latentstory.com
Company: VNM Technologies LLP
Contact: nithin.varghese1357@gmail.com

1) Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing or using Latent Story (the “Service”), you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

If you use the Service on behalf of a company or organization, you represent you have authority to bind that entity, and “you” includes that entity.

2) Eligibility (Age + Authority)

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service (or the minimum age required in your country). If you are under the age of majority where you live, you may use the Service only with a parent/guardian’s permission and supervision.

3) Accounts and Security

You may need an account to use features of the Service. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate information and keep it updated.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your credentials.
  • Notify us promptly of unauthorized access or suspected compromise.

You are responsible for all activity under your account.

4) The Service

Latent Story provides tools to create, edit, publish, store, or share content (the “Content”), including content you provide and content generated or processed by the Service.

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time.

5) User Content and Permissions

“User Content” means anything you submit, upload, transmit, or otherwise make available through the Service (e.g., text, images, prompts, uploads).

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights/permissions to provide User Content.
  • Your User Content does not violate laws or infringe rights (copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, etc.).

License to Operate the Service. You grant Latent Story a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, process, adapt, publish, transmit, and display User Content only as necessary to operate, maintain, and improve the Service and to comply with law.

License for AI Training & Improvement.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, you explicitly grant Latent Story a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, and analyze your User Content (including prompts, text, and generated outputs) for the purpose of training, evaluating, and improving our artificial intelligence models, algorithms, and systems. You acknowledge that this usage is essential for the continuous improvement of the Service and agree that you will not be entitled to any compensation or ownership rights in any models or improvements derived from your content.

Sensitive Content. Do not upload content containing sensitive personal data unless you have all required rights/consents and the Service explicitly supports it.

6) Acceptable Use (Rules)

You agree not to:

  • Break the law or violate others’ rights.
  • Upload malware, attempt unauthorized access, scrape the Service, or interfere with security.
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code or underlying models except as allowed by law.
  • Use the Service to harass, defame, or exploit anyone.
  • Submit content that is unlawful, non-consensual, or violates privacy/publicity rights.

We may remove content, limit visibility, or suspend/terminate accounts if we believe you violated these Terms.

7) Intellectual Property

The Service (including software, design, and trademarks) is owned by Latent Story and its licensors and is protected by applicable IP laws. Except as expressly permitted, you may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, or create derivative works from the Service.

8) Feedback

If you provide feedback or suggestions, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free right to use them without compensation or attribution.

9) Third-Party Services and Links

The Service may integrate or link to third-party services. We do not control them and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

10) Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use data. By using the Service, you agree to our Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy.

11) Termination

You may stop using the Service anytime. We may suspend or terminate your access immediately if:

  • You violate these Terms,
  • Your use creates risk or legal exposure for us or others, or
  • We must do so to comply with law.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ends. Sections intended to survive termination will survive (including IP, disclaimers, limitation of liability, arbitration, and indemnity).

12) DISCLAIMERS (IMPORTANT)

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LATENT STORY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

  • the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free;
  • any content will be accurate, reliable, or complete; or
  • defects will be corrected.

You are solely responsible for your use of the Service and any actions you take based on Content.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain warranty disclaimers, so some of the above may not apply to you.

13) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY (BIG SHIELD 🛡️)

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

(A) NO INDIRECT DAMAGES. LATENT STORY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

(B) LIABILITY CAP. LATENT STORY’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE OR THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

  1. THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO LATENT STORY FOR THE SERVICE IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR
  2. US $100 (OR EQUIVALENT IN YOUR LOCAL CURRENCY).

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for certain damages, so some of the above may not apply to you.

14) INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Latent Story and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to:

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

15) DISPUTE RESOLUTION: INFORMAL PROCESS + BINDING ARBITRATION

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

15.1 Informal Resolution First (Required)

Before filing a claim, you agree to send a written notice of dispute to: nithin.varghese1357@gmail.com describing the issue and requested relief. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally within 30 days.

15.2 Binding Arbitration Agreement

If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, you and Latent Story agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service will be resolved by binding arbitration, except as stated below.

  • Arbitration Provider/Rules: AAA
  • Arbitration Location (Venue): Delaware, USA (or remote/virtual at the arbitrator’s discretion)
  • Language: English
  • Governing Arbitration Law (if applicable): FAA

15.3 Exceptions (Small Claims + IP)

Either party may:

  • bring an individual claim in small claims court if it qualifies; and/or
  • seek injunctive or equitable relief to protect intellectual property rights or prevent unauthorized access/misuse.

15.4 Class Action Waiver (VERY IMPORTANT)

YOU AND LATENT STORY AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

15.5 Jury Trial Waiver

To the extent permitted by law, you and Latent Story waive any right to a jury trial.

15.6 Opt-Out Right

You may opt out of arbitration by sending a written notice to nithin.varghese1357@gmail.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms, stating you want to opt out. If you opt out, the class action waiver still applies to the maximum extent permitted by law.

16) GOVERNING LAW + COURT VENUE (FOR NON-ARBITRABLE MATTERS)

These Terms are governed by the laws of Delaware, USA, excluding conflict-of-law rules.

For any dispute not subject to arbitration, you and Latent Story agree to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the courts located in Delaware, USA.

17) TIME LIMIT TO BRING CLAIMS

To the maximum extent permitted by law, any claim must be filed within 1 year after the claim arose, or it is permanently barred.

18) CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will provide reasonable notice (e.g., posting on the Service, email, or in-app notice). Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of the updated Terms constitutes acceptance.

19) MISCELLANEOUS

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms (and any policies referenced) are the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.
  • Severability: If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
  • Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent; we may assign them as part of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
  • No Waiver: Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.
  • Force Majeure: We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond our reasonable control.