Flicker Press Digital Platform and Publishing Agreement

1.1 "The Work" means any text, image, file, or data uploaded by Author to the Platform, whether a single file, a series of chapters, a "work-in-progress," or a completed manuscript.

1.2 "Objectionable Content" means content that, in Flicker Press's sole and absolute discretion: (a) infringes third-party rights; (b) is sexually explicit, pornographic, or prurient; (c) depicts excessive violence, self-harm, or cruelty; (d) depicts engagement with the occult, paranormal extremism, or demonology; (e) promotes illegal, immoral, or unwise use of psychoactive substances; (f) contains profanity deemed excessive by Flicker Press; or (g) is otherwise offensive, harassing, or brand-damaging to Flicker Press.

1.3 "User Feedback" means reviews, comments, ratings, messages, and forum posts generated by end-users of the Platform regarding the Work.

2.1 Distribution License. Author retains copyright ownership of the Work. Author hereby grants to Flicker Press a worldwide (domestic and foreign), transferable, sublicensable, royalty-free (except as provided in Article 4) right and license to:

• Host, cache, store, reproduce, and display the Work on the Platform;
• Distribute, sell, and license the Work to consumers in all digital, print, audio, and film formats (including audio, film, serial video, and movie adaptations of the Work);
• Distribute the Work through strategic partner platforms (e.g., third-party apps, syndication partners) as Flicker Press deems appropriate;
• Format, reformat, compress, or fragment the Work (e.g., breaking a novel into serial episodes) for optimization on the Platform;
• Use portions of the Work for marketing and promotional purposes.

Author acknowledges and agrees that Flicker Press may exercise its rights to transfer, assign, or sublicense the Work (including to strategic partners or third-party distributors) in its sole and absolute discretion, without any requirement to provide notice to, or obtain consent from, Author regarding such specific transactions.

3.1 Prohibited Content. Author represents and warrants that the Work does not contain any Objectionable Content.

3.2 Sole Discretion. Flicker Press acts as a passive conduit for the distribution of the Work but reserves the right (but not the obligation) to monitor, review, and screen all uploads. Flicker Press may, in its sole and absolute discretion, reject, remove, takedown, or suppress the visibility of any Work that it deems to be Objectionable Content or for any other reason whatsoever, without notice or liability to Author.

4.1 Royalties. Flicker Press shall pay Author royalties as follows:

• Platform Content (Digital & Audio): $0.20 (USD) per "Credit" (or equivalent platform currency unit) actually spent by a consumer to access the Work, provided such Credit is not subsequently refunded or subject to a chargeback.
• Sublicensing and Other Media: 20% of Net Receipts actually received by Flicker Press for motion pictures, television, video games, merchandise, and third-party sublicensing.

Modifications: Flicker Press reserves the right to modify the Royalty Rates, the definition of a Credit, or the payment calculation method at any time in its sole and exclusive discretion to protect its legitimate business interests.

5.1 User Feedback. Author acknowledges that the Platform is social in nature and allows users to post User Feedback. Author understands that User Feedback may be critical, harsh, unfair, defamatory, or cruel.

5.2 Release of Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Author hereby releases and holds harmless Flicker Press from any and all liability regarding User Feedback. This includes, but is not limited to, claims for: defamation, libel, slander, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress, psychological trauma or mental anguish, reputational harm, and tortious interference with business expectancy.

Author assumes the risk of public exposure and agrees that Flicker Press has no duty to moderate, delete, or police User Feedback.

6.1 Author Warranties. Author warrants that: (a) they are the sole owner of the Work; (b) the Work contains no Objectionable Content; (c) the Work does not contain malware, viruses, or malicious code; and (d) the Work does not violate the privacy or publicity rights of any person.

6.2 Indemnification. Author shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Flicker Press, its parents, subsidiaries, strategic partners, officers, directors, and employees from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: any breach of Author's warranties, the content of the Work, claims that the Work caused physical or psychological harm to a consumer, and any dispute between Author and a user of the Platform.

Initial Term: This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and continues for an initial term of five (5) years.

Automatic Renewal: Upon expiration, this Agreement will automatically renew for successive periods of five (5) years unless terminated in accordance with the agreement terms.

Termination Rights: Authors may elect not to renew by submitting a cancellation request through account settings or sending written notice to legal@flicker.press at least sixty (60) days before the end of the current term.