Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Odyst, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Odyst is a platform for discovering and reading uncommon folktales, myths, and legends from cultures around the world. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our platform. We may update these terms from time to time, and your continued use of Odyst constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Our Service

Odyst provides:

• A curated collection of uncommon folktales, myths, and legends from various cultures
• Stories that are not widely known or commonly found in mainstream collections
• User accounts to save reading progress, bookmarks, and preferences
• An achievement system to track your exploration of world folklore
• Story ratings, likes, and view tracking
• A beautiful reading experience for discovering hidden tales

3. User Accounts

Creating an account allows you to access additional features. When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information
• Keep your login credentials secure
• Not share your account with others
• Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

4. Acceptable Use

When using Odyst, you agree not to:

• Attempt to access our systems or data without authorization
• Use automated tools to scrape or copy our content
• Interfere with the platform's operation or other users' experience
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
• Use the service for any illegal purpose
• Attempt to manipulate ratings, views, or other metrics

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Folktales and Legends: Many traditional folktales and legends are in the public domain. However, our specific retellings, adaptations, presentation, organization, and design of these stories are protected by copyright.

Platform Content: The Odyst platform, including its design, code, graphics, and user interface, is owned by Odyst and protected by intellectual property laws.

Personal Use: You may read stories for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without permission.

6. Nature of Our Content

The stories on Odyst are folktales, myths, and legends—traditional narratives that have been passed down through generations. We focus on uncommon tales that are not widely known. These stories are presented for entertainment and cultural appreciation, not as religious or academic material. Different versions of the same tale may exist across regions, and we present our interpretations with respect for their cultural origins.

7. Service Availability

We strive to keep Odyst available 24/7, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may perform maintenance, updates, or experience technical issues. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features at any time.

8. Limitation of Liability

Odyst is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform. This includes any loss of data, reading progress, or achievements.

9. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or for any other reason at our discretion. You may also delete your account at any time through your profile settings or by contacting us.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India.

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Significant changes will be communicated by posting updated terms on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of Odyst after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: support@odyst.com