Terms of Service
Story Before AI
Last Updated: October 15, 2026
1. Welcome to Story Before AI
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at storybeforeai.com (the "Site"), including all content, tutorials, templates, courses, downloadable materials, and services offered through the Site (collectively, the "Services"). The Site is owned and operated by Story Before AI ("we," "us," or "our").
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
A good AI short drama still needs a human director. Likewise, a good website still needs responsible users. Please read these Terms carefully.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Site. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you represent that you have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use the Site and agree to these Terms. If you are under 13, you may not use the Site.
By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:
You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement;
You will comply with these Terms and all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations; and
You are not prohibited from using the Site under the laws of the United States or any other applicable jurisdiction.
3. Description of Services
Story Before AI is a tutorial-first educational blog that teaches aspiring creators, marketers, educators, and independent filmmakers how to produce short-form AI dramas. Our content focuses on:
Story development before tool selection;
Character and visual continuity;
Shot planning and image-to-video workflows;
Dialogue, voice, sound, and pacing;
Editing, revision, publishing, and rights awareness; and
Honest comparisons of tools within a complete production workflow.
The Site is intended for educational and informational purposes only. We do not guarantee any specific creative, commercial, or financial outcome from following our tutorials.
4. User Accounts
4.1 Account Creation
Certain features of the Site may require you to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
4.2 Account Security
You are responsible for:
Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials;
All activities that occur under your account; and
Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information.
4.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1 Our Content
All content on the Site—including but not limited to text, tutorials, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, downloadable templates, checklists, and software—is the property of Story Before AI or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not:
Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of our content without prior written permission;
Use our content for commercial purposes without a separate license agreement;
Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices; or
Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without our prior written consent.
Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial educational purposes only.
5.2 Your Content
If you submit, post, or upload any content to the Site (including comments, feedback, or user-generated tutorials), you:
Retain ownership of your content;
Grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your content in connection with the Site; and
Represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to your content and that your content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
5.3 Templates and Downloads
Any templates, checklists, prompt structures, or downloadable resources we provide are for personal and educational use only. You may not:
Resell, redistribute, or sublicense these materials;
Claim authorship of these materials; or
Use these materials to create competing products or services.
6. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to:
Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law;
Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users;
Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, hateful, or discriminatory;
Upload viruses, malware, or any other harmful code;
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or any connected systems;
Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation or any networks connected to the Site;
Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Site without our prior written consent;
Collect or harvest personal information of other users;
Use the Site to promote or facilitate deceptive impersonation, unauthorized voice cloning, or the imitation of living artists without their consent; or
Encourage or assist others in violating these Terms.
Consistent with our editorial values: We do not teach, endorse, or support the imitation of living artists, the cloning of voices without permission, or the deceptive use of anyone's likeness. Users who engage in such behavior in connection with our tutorials do so in violation of these Terms.
7. AI Tools and Third-Party Services
7.1 Third-Party Tools
The Site discusses, reviews, and demonstrates various third-party AI tools and platforms (e.g., image generators, video generators, voice synthesis tools, editing software). We do not own or control these tools. Your use of any third-party tool is governed by that tool's own terms of service and privacy policy.
7.2 No Endorsement
Reference to any third-party tool, product, or service on the Site does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee, or warranty of that tool's performance, legality, or suitability for any purpose.
7.3 Tool Limitations
AI tools are rapidly evolving. We make no representation that any workflow, prompt, or technique described on the Site will continue to work as demonstrated. AI outputs can be unpredictable, and results may vary.
8. Disclaimers
8.1 Educational Purpose Only
The content on the Site is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not professional legal, financial, or business advice. You should consult qualified professionals regarding your specific situation.
8.2 No Guarantee of Results
We do not guarantee that:
You will achieve any specific creative or commercial outcome;
Any tutorial will produce the exact results shown;
The Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or secure; or
Any errors or defects will be corrected.
8.3 AI-Generated Content
You acknowledge that:
AI-generated content may be subject to separate legal and ethical considerations, including disclosure requirements and rights issues;
Laws regarding AI-generated content are evolving and may vary by jurisdiction; and
You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of AI tools complies with applicable laws and platform policies.
8.4 "As Is" and "As Available"
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, STORY BEFORE AI AND ITS FOUNDER, CLAIRE MORGAN, SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill;
Damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site;
Damages arising from any third-party tools or services referenced on the Site;
Damages arising from reliance on any tutorial, template, or advice provided on the Site; or
Damages arising from unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US, IF ANY, IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Story Before AI, its founder, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
Your use of the Site;
Your violation of these Terms;
Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights;
Your use of any AI-generated content; or
Any content you submit to the Site.
11. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.
12. Modifications to the Site and Terms
12.1 Changes to the Site
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.
12.2 Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
13.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13.2 Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Savannah, Georgia, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit.
13.3 Exceptions
Notwithstanding the foregoing, we may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect our intellectual property rights.
14. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will cease immediately.
15. Miscellaneous
15.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
15.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
15.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Story Before AI
Email: [email protected]
Website: storybeforeai.com
Thank you for being part of the Story Before AI community. Now go make something with a human director's touch.