TL;DR: Author Ventures LLC and The Signing Store are committed to protecting authors' intellectual property.
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*The only reason we store your content is to reduce your heartache in getting books to an event and make selling more books to readers possible. How’s that for transparency?
At Author Ventures, we are committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of the authors we work with. We understand the importance of your creative works and the trust you place in us when you choose to participate in our events and use our services. This policy outlines our stance on the protection and use of your intellectual property, with a specific focus on artificial intelligence (AI) concerns.
The primary purpose of our platforms is to facilitate meaningful connections between authors and readers before, during, and after live events. We aim to create a supportive ecosystem that enhances the author-reader relationship while respecting and protecting the intellectual property of all participating authors.
2.1. We store digital files of your work solely for the purpose of enabling print-on-demand services for readers who wish to purchase physical copies of your books.
2.2. These files are securely stored and are only accessed for the specific purpose of fulfilling print orders.
2.3. We do not use these files for any other purpose without explicit, written permission from the author.
3.1. We firmly commit to never using your intellectual property to train AI models.
3.2. Your work, in whole or in part, will not be input into any AI system for any purpose, including but not limited to:
3.3. We do not employ AI systems to generate, modify, or interact with your original content in any way.
4.1. We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your digital files from unauthorized access, use, or distribution.