Terms of Service

Last Updated: June 2026

Welcome to कथा. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

1. User Accounts

To write and publish stories, you must register for an account. You are entirely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and for any activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

2. User Content & Ownership

You own your stories. We do not claim ownership over the content you publish on Katha. However, by posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, format, and distribute your stories on this platform.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

We want Katha to be a safe, creative environment. You agree NOT to use the platform to:

  • Publish illegal, hateful, discriminatory, or harassing content.
  • Upload spam, malware, or unauthorized promotional material.
  • Plagiarize or infringe upon the copyright or intellectual property of others.

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these rules without prior notice.

4. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our sole discretion, at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to a violation of these Terms of Service.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

Katha is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties that the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure. We are not liable for any lost data or drafts.