TERMS OF USE

Welcome to Freechildrenstories.com!

This website (https://www.freechildrenstories.com/) is owned and operated by Soaring Ship, LLC, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our goal is to share original children’s stories that parents, teachers, and caregivers can read and enjoy with the children in their lives. The stories on this website are free to access, and the website is supported by advertising.

Please read these Terms of Use carefully. These terms explain the rules for using our website, the limits on how our content may be used, and the responsibilities that apply to anyone who visits the website. By visiting or using this website, you confirm that you understand and accept these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website.

This website is designed for adults. While the stories are written for children, the website itself is meant to be used by adults, such as parents, teachers, and guardians. Children should not be submitting any information through the website, including through the contact form.

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to our website, our services, or the law. If we make changes, we will post the updated version here. Your continued use of the website after any changes means you accept the updated Terms.

If you have any questions about these Terms, you can contact us at soaringshipllc@gmail.com. 

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Website Owner Details:

Company Name: Soaring Ship, LLC 

Registered Office: 127 Merrimac St. Pittsburgh, PA 15211 

Contact Email: soaringshipllc@gmail.com

  1. ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS OF USE

By accessing, using, or browsing any part of the website, you hereby represent that:

  1. You have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and any future updates and additions to these Terms, as published from time to time at the website.

  2. You are of sound mind, at least 18 years in age or of legal age (whichever is greater), and otherwise competent to form a binding contract with us. This website is designed for adults such as parents, teachers, and caregivers. It is not meant for children to use on their own.

  3. You will not allow a child to submit any information through the website, including through the contact form or any other feature.

  4. You have read, understood, and consented to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

  1. WHO CAN USE THE WEBSITE

Freechildrenstories.com is meant to be used by adults, such as parents, teachers, and caregivers. While the stories on the website are written for children, the website itself is not intended for children to use on their own.

To use this website, you must be an adult, meaning you are at least 18 years old or the age of legal majority in your country. Children must not use the website without the supervision of an adult, and they must not submit any information through the contact form or any other part of the site.

By using the website, you confirm that you are an adult and that you will not allow a child to send us any personal information. If we learn that a child has submitted personal information to us, we must delete it to protect their privacy.

If you are an adult using the website on behalf of a child, you are responsible for making sure the child does not use any interactive parts of the site and does not submit any information.

  1. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY WHEN SHARING THE WEBSITE WITH A CHILD

The stories on Freechildrenstories.com are written for children, but the website is meant to be used by adults. If you choose to read or show any content on the website to a child, you are fully responsible for supervising the child at all times. You must make your own judgment about whether a story or video is suitable for the child based on their age, needs, and sensitivities. Children must not use the website on their own, and they must not submit any information through the contact form or any other part of the website. By using the website, you agree that it is your responsibility to guide, supervise, and support any child who views or listens to the stories.

  1. ADVERTISEMENT AND THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Freechildrenstories.com displays advertising through Google AdSense. These ads help support the website and allow the stories to remain free for everyone. The ads you see are provided and controlled by Google, not by us, and we do not choose or approve the specific ads that appear. The type of ads shown will depend on your location, your device settings, and the choices you make through the cookie and consent banner. In regions that require it, ads will only be shown after you make a consent choice. In the EU, UK, and similar regions, Google will show non-personalised ads unless you give clear permission for personalised ads. For California users, Google applies its own privacy rules under state law. For all other regions, Google may show personalised or non-personalised ads based on your selections.

We do not collect or store any personal information that Google uses to show or measure ads. Ad performance, ad targeting, and ad reporting are handled entirely by Google, and we do not control or access this data. You may change or withdraw your cookie and ad choices at any time by using the consent banner on the website.

Ads are intended for adults, and the website is designed for adults who read stories to children. We cannot guarantee that every ad will be suitable, relevant, or appropriate in every situation, because Google controls the content of the ads and uses its own filters and rules. If you watch an embedded YouTube video on the website, YouTube may also show ads based on its own settings. YouTube videos marked “Made for Kids” will only show non-personalised ads. We are not responsible for the content, behaviour, accuracy, or safety of any ads displayed by Google AdSense or YouTube.

Your use of the website means you understand that advertising is delivered through these third-party services, and you agree that the appearance of ads is a normal part of using the site.

  1. ALLOWED USES OF THE WEBSITE 

  1. Personal Use: You may read and view the stories, videos, and other materials on the website for your own personal use, or to share with a child in your care.

  2. Non-Commercial Use: You may use the website for private, non-commercial purposes. You may not use the website or its content for any business activity unless we give you written permission.

  3. Sharing Links: You may share links to the website or to individual stories, as long as you do not claim to be connected with or endorsed by us.

  4. Using the Contact Form: You may send us messages through the contact form, as long as the information is truthful and submitted by an adult.

  5. Installing the App (PWA): You may install the Progressive Web App version of the website on your device and use it for personal reading and offline access.

  6. Using Embedded Videos: You may watch the YouTube videos embedded on the website and use any built-in features provided by YouTube’s player.

  7. Classroom and Teaching Use: You may read or display the stories in a classroom or educational setting, as long as this is done in a non-commercial way.

  8. Sharing With a Child: You may read the stories aloud, show them on a screen, or share them with any child in your care.

  9. Accessibility Tools: You may use accessibility or assistive tools to help you read or view the website’s content, such as screen readers or reading aids.

  1. THINGS YOU MUST NOT DO ON THE WEBSITE

  1. Do not copy our content: You must not copy, save, download, reproduce, or repost any stories, images, videos, or other materials from the website, unless it is for your own personal use.

  2. Do not use the content for business: You must not use any part of the website or its content for commercial, business, or promotional purposes without our written permission.

  3. Do not republish our stories: You must not upload, publish, or share our stories on other websites, apps, platforms, or social media pages.

  4. Do not train AI models with our content: You must not use any content from the website to train, feed, or assist any artificial intelligence system, data model, or automated tool.

  5. Do not scrape or use bots: You must not use automated tools such as bots, scrapers, crawlers, or downloaders to access or collect content from the website.

  6. Do not interfere with the website: You must not try to damage, disrupt, or interfere with the website’s normal functioning, including its security features, ads, or analytics.

  7. Do not bypass our settings: You must not try to bypass or disable any technical settings, including cookie controls, consent tools, or regional restrictions.

  8. Do not pretend to be someone else: You must not submit false information or pretend to be someone else when using the contact form.

  9. Do not allow a child to contact us: You must not let a child send any message or information through the contact form.

  10. Do not misuse our PWA: You must not modify, reverse engineer, or misuse the Progressive Web App version of the website.

  11. Do not infringe our copyrights: You must not remove, hide, or change any copyright notices on the website.

  12. Do not use the website in an unlawful way: You must not use the website for any illegal purpose or in a way that violates any laws.

  1. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 

  1. Our Content Belongs to Us: All stories, characters, artwork, images, videos, text, and any other creative material on Freechildrenstories.com are owned by Soaring Ship, LLC, or are used with permission. This includes both the written versions and the video versions of the stories. These works are protected by copyright laws. You are welcome to read and enjoy the stories, but ownership always remains with us.

  2. What You Are Allowed to Do: You may read the stories, watch the videos, print pages for your own personal use, and share them with the children in your care. You may also display the stories in a classroom or educational setting, as long as this is personal, non-commercial use. You may share direct links to our website with others. These uses are allowed because they do not create copies that spread outside the website and do not affect our ability to protect our work.

  3. Personal Use Does Not Mean Online Sharing: Personal use does not give you the right to post, upload, or share our stories or videos on any website, app, social platform, or online service. This includes places like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, school portals, learning apps, and personal blogs. You must not upload screenshots, scans, rewrites, videos of you reading the stories, or any other version of our content anywhere online.

  4. No Translations or Rewrite Versions: You must not translate, rewrite, adapt, or create any new stories or materials based on our work. You must not create “inspired by,” “updated,” or “modernized” versions of our stories or characters. You must not use our characters or storylines in your own books, comics, videos, games, or any other creative project.

  5. No Use for AI or Dataset Tools: You must not use any part of our content to train or feed any artificial intelligence system, dataset, or model. This includes copying stories for dataset creation, scraping text for analysis, or using automated tools to collect or index our content.

  6. Embedded Videos Are Protected Too: Some stories include videos that play through YouTube’s embedded player. You may watch these videos through our website and use the standard YouTube controls. You must not download, copy, repost, or reuse the videos, and you must not copy or reuse the embed code on any other website or service.

  7. We Do Not Grant You a License: Using the website does not give you any license or permission to use our stories or any other content for publishing, merchandise, apps, performances, or any other project. All rights are reserved unless we give you written approval.

  8. Our Right to Protect Our Work: We actively protect our copyrights. If we find that our content has been copied, uploaded, republished, or used without permission, we may request its removal, send formal notices, block access, or take any other steps allowed by law. This helps us keep the stories free and available to families, teachers, and readers around the world.

  9. Feedback and Ideas: If you choose to send us feedback, suggestions, or ideas through the contact form, you understand that these messages are voluntary and are not confidential. We may use any feedback or ideas you share to improve the website or our stories, and we do not owe you payment or credit for this. Please do not send us creative ideas or story concepts that you expect to control or be paid for.

  1. PRIVACY

Your use of Freechildrenstories.com is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. These documents explain what information we collect through the website, how we use it, how long we keep it, and the choices you have. The website is designed for adults, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you choose to contact us through the website, the information you share will only be used to reply to your message. By using the website, you agree that your information will be handled as described in these policies.

  1. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Freechildrenstories.com may include links to other websites, apps, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. These third-party sites have their own content, policies, and practices that we do not manage or monitor. We do not review, endorse, or take responsibility for anything that appears on those websites, including their stories, videos, ads, privacy practices, data collection, or security. If you choose to visit a third-party website through a link on our site, you do so entirely at your own risk, and you are responsible for reading that website’s terms and policies. We are not responsible for any loss, harm, or issues that may arise from your use of any third-party website or service.

  1. DISCLAIMER 

  1. Freechildrenstories.com is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, and we do not make any promises about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any stories, videos, age ranges, descriptions, or other content on the website. 

  2. The stories are offered for general reading and enjoyment only, and we do not provide educational, psychological, medical, parenting, or professional advice of any kind. Nothing on this website is legal, medical, psychological, educational, therapeutic, or parenting advice.

  3. We do not guarantee that the content will be suitable for every child, family, classroom, or situation, and you are fully responsible for supervising any child who views or listens to the stories or videos. 

  4. We do not guarantee that the website will always work without interruptions, errors, or delays, or that it will be secure or free of issues caused by your device, internet connection, browser, or third-party services such as Google, YouTube, Squarespace, or Progressier. 

  5. We do not control the actions, data practices, ads, recommendations, algorithms, or technical behavior of these third-party platforms, nor are we responsible for any problems caused by them. If you choose to install the Progressive Web App or enable push notifications, you are responsible for how those features behave on your device. 

  1. FORCE MAJEURE

There may be times when we cannot keep the website online or provide access to our stories because of events outside our control. These events can include things like major internet outages, failures or downtime in services we depend on (such as Squarespace, Google, YouTube, or Progressier), power failures, cyberattacks, security incidents, natural disasters, or emergencies that make it unsafe or impossible for us to manage or update the website. If any of these events occur, we are not responsible for delays, interruptions, or any problems caused by them. We will restore normal service as soon as it is reasonably possible.

  1. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent allowed by law, we are not responsible for any loss, harm, or damage of any kind that may arise from your use of Freechildrenstories.com. This includes issues related to the stories, videos, ads, website features, changes or updates to the site, temporary unavailability, delays, technical errors, security incidents, data loss, or any problems involving your device, browser, internet connection, or operating system. We are not responsible for how a child reacts to any story or video, or for any emotional, educational, or behavioural impact. We do not control the content or behaviour of third-party services such as Google, YouTube, Squarespace, or Progressier, and we are not responsible for their ads, algorithms, recommendations, data practices, or technical systems. Installing or using the Progressive Web App, enabling notifications, or relying on any part of the website is entirely at your own discretion. You are fully responsible for supervising any child who views the content and for deciding whether the stories are appropriate. Nothing in this section limits or excludes any responsibility that we cannot legally limit or exclude under the laws that apply to you.

  1. INDEMNIFICATION

By using Freechildrenstories.com, you agree to compensate and protect us (including Soaring Ship, LLC and anyone who works with us) from any claim, cost, or damage, including reasonable legal fees, that arises because of your actions. This includes (without limitation): a) any misuse of the website or of our stories, videos, or other content; b) any copying, posting, or sharing of our content without permission; c) any claim linked to how you choose to use the stories or videos with a child or in a classroom or group setting; d) any claim that results from your violation of these Terms, our Privacy Policy, or our Cookie Policy; and e) any claim related to information you submit through the contact form. This protection applies to claims brought by you or by a third party and continues even if you stop using the website.

  1. GOVERNING LAW, JURISDICTION, AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER

  1. Applicable law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.

  2. Jurisdiction: Any dispute or legal claim related to your use of Freechildrenstories.com must be brought only in the state or federal courts located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and you agree that these courts have the right to decide the matter.

  3. Initial resolution efforts: Before starting any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us and give us a reasonable chance to resolve the issue informally. You can reach us at soaringshipllc@gmail.com. 

  4. No class actions: You agree that any claim you bring must be made by you as an individual. You may not bring a claim as part of a class action, group claim, or representative action of any kind.

  5. Severability: If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that part will be removed or adjusted as needed, and the rest of the Terms will remain in full effect.

  1. NOTICES

Any notices or communications that we need to send to you will be provided through the website itself or by using any contact information you have shared with us. You are responsible for checking the website from time to time to stay updated on any changes to these Terms or to our policies. If you need to contact us for any reason, including questions about these Terms or concerns about the website, you may reach us at soaringshipllc@gmail.com. Written notices may also be sent to: Soaring Ship, LLC, 127 Merrimac St., Pittsburgh, PA 15211.

  1. TERMINATION

We may suspend, limit, or stop your access to Freechildrenstories.com at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms, misused the website or its content, or acted in a way that could harm us, the website, or other users. We may also change, pause, or end any part of the website at any time for technical, legal, security, or business reasons. We are not required to give advance notice before taking these actions. You may stop using the website at any time, but these Terms will continue to apply to your past use of the website.

  1. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 

  1. English Language: These Terms of Use are written in English and all communications, notices, and transactions with Freechildrenstories.com must be in English. If we provide a translation of these Terms or any other materials, it is for convenience only, and the English version will control if there is any difference in meaning or interpretation.

  2. Binding: These Terms of Use will be binding upon, and will benefit, both you and Freechildrenstories.com, as well as each of our respective successors, permitted assigns, legal representatives, and heirs (where applicable). 

  3. No Third Party: These Terms apply only between you and Soaring Ship, LLC. No other person or company has any rights under these Terms, and no one else is allowed to enforce them or rely on them in any way.

  4. Independent Legal Advice: By using the website, you confirm that you have had the chance to read these Terms carefully and that you understand them. You also confirm that you had the opportunity to seek independent legal advice before agreeing to these Terms, but you chose to accept them whether or not you decided to consult a lawyer.

  5. Headings: The section headings used in these Terms of Use are included for convenience and reference only. They do not have any legal or interpretive effect and must not be used to influence the meaning, interpretation, or construction of any clause or provision within these Terms.

  6. Contra Proferentem: These Terms are written in clear language so they are easy to understand. If any part of these Terms is ever unclear or open to more than one meaning, the interpretation will not automatically be held against the person / party who wrote them. Both sides are treated fairly, and the Terms will be interpreted in a reasonable and balanced way.

  7. Breach: If you breach any part of these Terms, we may take any reasonable action needed to protect the website, our content, and our rights. This may include restricting your access to the website, requesting removal of copied content, or taking other steps allowed by law. Our choice not to act immediately does not mean we give up any of our rights, and we may act later if needed.

  8. Severability: If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid or cannot be enforced, that part will be removed or adjusted as needed, and the rest of the Terms will continue to apply without change.

  9. Waiver: If we do not immediately enforce any right or provision under these Terms, this does not mean we have waived that right. A waiver will only be valid if it is made in writing and signed by an authorised representative of Freechildrenstories.com. Any failure by us to exercise or enforce any part of these Terms on one occasion does not prevent us from enforcing it later.

  10. Survival: Any sections of these Terms that are intended to continue after termination, including, but not limited to, ownership rights, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution, will survive and remain in effect even after your use of the website ends or your account is closed.

  11. Assignment: You may not assign, transfer, or delegate your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may freely assign or transfer our rights and obligations under this agreement to another party, including in the event of a business sale, merger, or reorganisation, without notice or your prior approval.

  12. Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, make up the entire agreement between you and Soaring Ship, LLC regarding your use of Freechildrenstories.com. They replace any earlier statements, discussions, or understandings about the website, whether written or spoken.

  13. Updates to these Terms: We may update or change these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to the website, our services, or the law. When we update the Terms, we will post the new version on this page. Your continued use of the website after the updated Terms are posted means you accept the changes, so please check the Terms occasionally to stay informed.

  1. GRIEVANCE OFFICER/DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE

In the event you have any grievance regarding anything related to these Terms, or with any content or service of Freechildrenstories.com, in that case you may freely write your concerns to the Grievance Officer/Designated Representative at below:

  1. FEEDBACK

We welcome your questions or comments regarding the Terms. You can write to us via email: soaringshipllc@gmail.com. 

Last updated on November 21, 2025.