StoryInnovator Code of Conduct
StoryInnovator provides educational services to students, educational institutions, corporations, and private organizations focused on how to use storytelling to enhance the effectiveness of any organization.
Signed up users can view and participate in instruction while other parts of the StoryInnovator website are open to the public. You must be a registered user to participate in groups and forums and to post content and reviews.
We want to provide a safe place where people of diverse backgrounds, cultural, and geographies can learn from each other and share their experiences with each other and our team.
By signing up or purchasing any product, viewing content, posting contents, and participating in any other way, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Use, the Privacy Policy, and to follow StoryInnovator’s Code of Conduct as follows:
Respect Others – We’re a growing community of learners made up of many different people, cultures, religions, and political affiliations. Our objective is to help learners use storytelling to enhance their lives. While discussion and differing perspectives are encouraged, conduct your communication with respect and courtesy.
Age Requirement – You. Must be at least 13 years or older to use StoryInnovator. If you are under 18 years of age, you must have the permission of your parent or guardian. By agreeing to these guidelines you certify that you have obtained the necessary permission to be a member on the site.
Original Content – Only share content or submit assignments that you created. Don’t plagiarize. Don’t steal or use content without crediting the creator and obtaining any necessary permissions. Get permission to link to it, or, even better, invite the content owner to become a StoryInnovator member. Do not sell or distribute another person’s work without permission. Do not create or transmit unwanted “spam” to any person or organization. You are welcome to link to content from your personal website or blog, but you should not publish content without the express written permission of the copyright owner. This includes downloading low resolution images and displaying them on your personal website or blog. You should always obtain permission before using any content that is not your own, even if no copyright is displayed. By submitting content to StoryInnovator, you are granting StoryInnovator a non-exclusive license to use, distribute, reproduce, modify, adapt, and display if for promotional purposes. Notwithstanding this agreement, we generally make effort to contact you before using your content for promotional purposes. We will never sell your content to a third party without your consent. StoryInnovator is under no obligation, unless otherwise specified in written agreement between StoryInnovator and the user, to pay a user for using their content for promotional purposes.
No Discrimination – We don’t discriminate. Becoming a StoryInnovator member is a great opportunity to learn from others and gain appreciation for people and places that are unfamiliar to us. Show respect in your interactions with everyone. Racist, discriminatory, disrespectful, demeaning, threatening, and predatory conduct will not be tolerated.
No Nudity/Pornographic Content – Keep your content family friendly. Do not publish, share, display, or promote content that contains nudity or is considered pornographic, offensive, profane, or obscene. It will be removed immediately without exception and your membership will be terminated. StoryInnovator reserves the right to evaluate all content for appropriateness and to remove it for any reason, without prior notice, as it sees fit. In the case of any criminal activity, we will report you to the appropriate authorities.
Illegal Content/Activity – Don’t share content that is illegal, prohibitive, or violates a person’s privacy. Do not post content that is false, inaccurate, libelous, defamatory, abusive, or that infringes on any copyright or other right of any person. Using StoryInnovator to share about or conduct any illegal or criminal activity will result in having your account deleted and you will be reported to the appropriate authorities.
No Harassment – Don’t stalk, harass, annoy, intimidate, impersonate, or do harm to any person. If we get a valid complaint about your conduct, your account could be deleted and, if necessary, you will be reported to the appropriate authorities.
Safety First – Be careful about interacting with people online. Don’t meet up with people you have never met without taking some safety precautions. We encourage you to meet new people in public locations with at least one other person present or as part of a group. Be careful about giving your private information to other users. Never give your username and password to anyone. Report any concerns or potential threats to the authorities and notify StoryInnovator’s staff. If you are under 18, include your parents or guardians in any online communications and make sure at least one parent or guardian accompanies you to meet anyone in person. Do not post or transmit, or cause to be posted or transmitted, any communication or solicitation designed to obtain password, account, or private information from other users.
No Inappropriate Language – Offensive, foul, derogatory, racist, discriminatory, disrespectful language will not be tolerated on StoryInnovator and will be promptly removed from the site. Users who continue using inappropriate language after being warned may have their accounts deleted.
No Unauthorized Commercial Activity – If you’re a business owner, employee, or other representative and you want to promote your venture and its related products or services on StoryInnovator, you need to be an approved sponsor. If we find you are using StoryInnovator to engage in any unauthorized commercial activity, we’ll give you a warning and ask you to apply to become an official sponsor or advertiser. If you continue to conduct unauthorized commercial activity after being warned, your account will be deleted. Contact our team about affordable sponsorship opportunities to promote your business, products, services, and events. StoryInnovator reserves the right to approve or reject sponsorship and advertising applications as it sees fit. StoryInnovator strives to provide an appropriate place for promotions and advertisements useful to our users that will not get in the way of the learning experience. This is why we only allow approved sponsors to use our services for commercial purposes.
Dealing with Offensive or Inappropriate Content – If you are offended by any content, you can either ignore or file a complaint with your instructor. Please provide as much detail about the offensive content as possible so we can quickly investigate the situation, resolve the issue, have the offensive content removed from the site, correct the offender, and prevent similar incidents from taking place in the future.
Dealing with Copyright Infringement – If you see content that you’ve created being used by another student, contact your instructor. Chances are it is a misunderstanding that can be easily resolved. Provide as much information as possible about the infraction and why you think it should be investigated. We will look into the issue as soon as possible. If the user is found in violation of copyright infringement, the content will be removed as soon as possible and their account will be terminated. While we will make every effort to have the content in question removed as soon as possible, you are solely responsible for your interactions with other users on StoryInnovator. StoryInnovator reserves the right, but has no obligation, to monitor and mediate disputes between you and other users.
Changes to the StoryInnovator Community Guidelines – StoryInnovator may revise or amend these community guidelines, its Terms and Conditions of Use, and its Privacy Policy at its own discretion and at any time without notice. Use of information we collect is subject to the policy in effect at the time it was used. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use, the Privacy Policy, and the StoryInnovator Community Guidelines. StoryInnovator shall make reasonable effort to notify users of any substantive changes to these policies. Reasonable effort is considered sending an e-mail notification to users at the e-mail address stored on a user’s account at least one week prior to implementing any policy changes. Users who do not have a current, active e-mail address stored on their accounts are subject to any policy changes made. StoryInnovator’s goal is to make sure its users clearly understand how their personal information submitted via its website services is being collected, managed, and disclosed. Agreement Date This agreement is effective April 1, 2020.
StoryInnovator Terms and Conditions of Use
Acceptance of Terms – Please read these terms carefully before using our services. By accessing this site, viewing any content, or using any services available through the site, you are agreeing to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, the StoryInnovator Community Guidelines, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained on this site are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.
Description of Service – StoryInnovator provides educational services. StoryInnovator may offer additional services in the future. These services are also subject to the terms of this agreement. Your access to and use of the site may be interrupted at times because of equipment malfunction, updating, maintenance or repairs, natural disasters, power outages, and other events beyond the control of StoryInnovator. StoryInnovator reserves the right to suspend or discontinue the availability of the website, its services, and content at any time at its own discretion and without prior notice. The site should not be relied upon as the sole storage space for your content. StoryInnovator is a limited liability corporation. Use License Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on StoryInnovator’s website for personal, noncommercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
modify or copy materials;
use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on StoryInnovator’s website;
remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or
transfer the materials to another person or “mirror” the materials on any other server.
This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by StoryInnovator at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.
Disclaimer – The materials on StoryInnovator’s website are provided “as is.” StoryInnovator makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, StoryInnovator does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the material on its Internet website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.
Limitations – In no event shall StoryInnovator or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on StoryInnovator’s website, even if StoryInnovator or an authorized StoryInnovator representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations or implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.
Revisions and Errors – The materials appearing on StoryInnovator’s website could include technical, typographical, mapping or photographic errors. StoryInnovator does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. StoryInnovator may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. StoryInnovator does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials. StoryInnovator is not responsible for errors or inaccurate content made by its users or errors found in third-party mapping services provided by Google.
Registration Required – As a condition to using StoryInnovator, you are required to enroll as a student by paying for instruction, generate a password, and provide registration information. The information you provide must be accurate, complete, and current at all times. Your account must be associated with a current, active e-mail address. Failure to comply with these requirements constitutes a breach of this agreement, which may result in the termination of your account. You may not use a screen name that is the name of another person or entity or that is not lawfully available for use, or that is otherwise offensive, vulgar or obscene. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and for all activities resulting from the use of your password and conducted through your explorer account. These services are for individuals and are not to be used for commercial purposes. Only approved StoryInnovator sponsors may use the website for commercial purposes. If you do not qualify for registration, you are not permitted to open an account or use the services.
User Conduct – Users agree to the StoryInnovator Community Guidelines, the Terms and Conditions of Use, and the Privacy Policy. All content posted or otherwise submitted is the sole responsibility of the account holder from which such content originates. You acknowledge and agree that you, not StoryInnovator, are entirely responsible for all content that you post or otherwise submit to the website. You also understand that by using the site you may be exposed to content that is offensive, indecent, or objectionable. As a condition of use, you promise not to use the services for any purpose which is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, or any other purpose not reasonably intended by StoryInnovator.
Copyright Ownership – Your content will keep whatever copyright it had before you shared it on StoryInnovator. By submitting content to the website you represent that you are the copyright owner and you have the full and complete right to enter into this agreement. You also affirm that the content does not defame any persons and does not infringe on the copyright, privacy rights, and any other right of any person and does not violate any law. By submitting content to the website, you are granting StoryInnovator a non-exclusive license to use the content for promotional purposes and to distribute, reproduce, modify, adapt, and display it. StoryInnovator will never sell your content without your consent. StoryInnovator cannot guarantee that users or outside parties will not unlawfully copy or use your copyrighted content. Users who infringe on copyright are subject to removal from StoryInnovator as stated in the StoryInnovator Community Guidelines.
Changes – StoryInnovator may revise or amend these Terms and Conditions of Use, its Privacy Policy, and the StoryInnovator Community Guidelines at its own discretion and at any time without notice. Use of information we collect is subject to the policies in effect at the time it was used. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms, the Privacy Policy, and the Community Guidelines. StoryInnovator shall make reasonable effort to notify users of any substantive changes to these policies. Reasonable effort is considered sending an e-mail notification to users at the e-mail address stored on a user’s account at least one week prior to implementing any policy changes. Users who do not have a current, active e-mail address stored on their account are subject to any policy changes made. StoryInnovator’s goal is to make sure its users clearly understand how their personal information submitted via its website services is being collected, managed, and disclosed.
Paid Services – StoryInnovator offers enhanced services for users who pay additional fees. In addition to the general terms and conditions of use, the following terms and conditions apply specifically to paid users: Subscription services are described on the Upgrade Account section. Any feature not described in the Upgrade Account section does not qualify for a refund. StoryInnovator may modify, suspend, or discontinue services provided to subscribers at any time at its own discretion and without prior notice. Your credit card will automatically be charged the current fee for the service you choose on the date that you make your purchase. If you do not cancel your StoryInnovator subscription by the end of the current term, your credit card on file will also be charged the then-current fee for that service at the commencement of each renewal term. If your credit card is invalid for any reason, your StoryInnovator subscription will revert to a free account and will be subject to the limitations of a free account. Fees may not be credited towards other services. If you cancel your subscription, your account will revert to a free account and will be subject to the limitations of free accounts. Unless StoryInnovator provides notice otherwise, payment for the service is non-refundable. All currency references are in U.S. dollars.
Termination – StoryInnovator may terminate or suspend any and all services and accounts immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including the breach of these terms. Upon termination, your right to use the services will cease. If your termination is the result of the violation of these terms, you will not be eligible, without the express written permission of StoryInnovator, to create a new account. Users who have paid for a subscription and are found to be in violation of these terms will not be eligible for a refund. You may terminate your StoryInnovator account at any time. Upon deleting your account, all information, content, and other data will be deleted and your agreement with StoryInnovator is terminated. You may create a new StoryInnovator account at any time. Indemnity You agree to indemnify and hold harmless, StoryInnovator, its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, owners, agents, employees, and other partners, from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorney’s fees, made by a third party due to or arising out of your use of and access to StoryInnovator, your violation of the Terms and Conditions of Use, the Privacy Policy, the StoryInnovator Community Guidelines, your violation of any rights of another person or entity, or your violation of any applicable laws or regulations. Governing Law Any claim relating to StoryInnovator’s website shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania (without regard to principles of conflicts of law). Severability If any term or provision of these Terms and Conditions of Use is held to be void or unenforceable, that term or provision will be severed from this agreement, the balance of the agreement will survive, and the balance of this agreement will be reasonably construed to carry out the intent of the parties as evidenced by the terms of this agreement. Agreement Date This agreement is effective April 1, 2020.
StoryInnovator PRIVACY POLICY
StoryInnovator was founded to help people learn how to use storytelling to enhance their live. We take your privacy very seriously and care about how your personal information is used, shared, and managed. When you visit StoryInnovator, you accept the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy, the Terms and Conditions of Use, and the StoryInnovator Community Guidelines. This policy covers how StoryInnovator collects and uses your personal information. The policy does not apply to the practices of third parties that StoryInnovator does not own or control, or of individuals that StoryInnovator does not employ or manage.
Here’s the Information We Collect – We only collect information relevant to help us provide you with the best user experience possible. To use StoryInnovator, we require personal information such as your name (first and last), city, state/province, country, a screen name, and an active e-mail address. To help you share more about yourself and interact with other students, you may choose to provide additional information, such as your career ambitions, a short bio, and your personal website. You might also upload a profile photo. Information that is marked “private” will not be displayed to the public or StoryInnovator users, either on your “Learner Profile” page or on any maps. In the interest of your personal safety, we do not display your exact address on your profileonly registered users can view your “Lerner Profile” page. Again, any information marked as “private” will not be displayed to the public. You should exercise caution when displaying your personal website on your profile or when providing your address or other private information to other users. Screen names should not be offensive, vulgar, or obscene, nor should they use a real name of another person, company, or entity. Sharing Your Information StoryInnovator is very concerned about your personal privacy. We will never share, rent, or sell your e-mail address, physical address, or other information to a third party. If you engage in any illegal or prohibitive activity, we will comply with legal requirements and report that activity and any information legally required to the appropriate law enforcement or government agencies. E-mail Communications You must have an active e-mail address to be a member of StoryInnovator. Your e-mail address is never publicly displayed. We only use your e-mail to provide you with useful information and to help you keep in touch and connect with other explorers and our staff. You can manage what kind of e-mails you receive from us through your explorer profile user preferences. However, please understand that you will continue to receive e-mail notifications from the site when retrieving or changing your password, deleting your account, and when we notify you of legal requirements or updates to our policies. StoryInnovator Staff may also contact you personally to request permission to use your profile or shared content for promotional purposes in its online and print products, educational programs, and services, or for featuring content on the homepage. Regardless of their user preference settings, users will still receive notifications if they have signed up for specific products and services such as workshops, contest entries, other purchases, and any other inquiries.
User Data – We track user data that helps us recognize your browser and tells us how and when pages on our website are visited and how many people use our service. We do not use these analytics to collect information that can be directly tied to you personally. Some advertisements displayed on StoryInnovator may be selected based on textual information, tags, metadata, and mapping information that are associated with or displayed on the page that you are viewing, or due to a search term you entered. Location Information and Sharing Since StoryInnovator is about helping people find new places to explore, all content is marked and displayed to the public on maps.
Children Under 18 Years of Age – You have to be at least 13 years or older to be a member of StoryInnovator. If we learn that a user is under the age of 13, we will delete that information as soon as possible. Minors between the ages of 13 and 18 must ask and receive parental permission before signing up for StoryInnovator.
Changes to this Privacy Policy – StoryInnovator may revise or ammend this Privacy Policy, its Terms and Conditions of Use, and the StoryInnovator Community Guidelines at its own discretion and at any time without notice. Use of information we collect is subject to the policy in effect at the time it was used. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use, the Privacy Policy, and the StoryInnovator Community Guidelines. StoryInnovator shall make reasonable effort to notify users of any substantive changes to these policies. Reasonable effort is considered sending an e-mail notification to users at the e-mail address stored on a user’s account at least one week prior to implementing any policy changes. Users who do not have a current, active e-mail address stored on their account are subject to any policy changes made. StoryInnovator’s goal is to make sure its users clearly understand how their personal information submitted via its website services is being collected, managed, and disclosed.
Governing Law- Any claim relating to StoryInnovator’s website shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania (without regard to principles of conflicts of law).
Severability – If any term or provision of this Privacy Policy is held to be void or unenforceable, that term or provision will be severed from this agreement, the balance of the agreement will survive, and the balance of this agreement will be reasonably construed to carry out the intent of the parties as evidenced by the terms of this agreement. Conditions of Use If you visit or use our website, you are subject to the terms of this Privacy Policy, the Terms and Conditions of Use, and the StoryInnovator Community Guidelines. Agreement Date This agreement is effective April 1, 2020.