Welcome to little1stories.com (“Website”). Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using our services.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Website or its services.
1. Overview
little1stories.com is operated by Gilnology Ltd (“Gilnology”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
These Terms govern your access to and use of all services provided through the Website.
The Website offers digital entertainment and creative services including:
- Personalised Animation Videos — users upload images which may be integrated into animations.
- “Where’s My Face” Feature — image-based matching within cartoon or animated content.
- Audio Content and Audiobooks — streaming and listening access to audio material owned or licensed by little1stories.
All services are provided digitally via the Website.
2. User Accounts
To access certain features, you may be required to create an account.
You agree to:
- provide accurate information,
- keep login credentials secure,
- notify us of any unauthorised account use.
You are responsible for activity carried out under your account.
3. User Content and Image Ownership
You retain ownership of all images and content you upload.
By uploading content, you grant Gilnology Ltd a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to:
- process,
- reproduce,
- modify,
- and display your content
solely for the purpose of providing and operating the Website services requested by you.
Your uploaded content is treated as private and is not publicly accessible unless you intentionally share it.
We do not claim ownership of your uploaded content.
You confirm that:
- you have the right to upload the content, and
- the content does not infringe the rights of any third party.
4. Privacy and Data Protection
We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR.
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for full details on how your information is collected and used.
5. Availability of Services
We aim to provide reliable access to the Website but do not guarantee uninterrupted availability.
Services may be temporarily unavailable due to:
- maintenance,
- technical issues,
- updates,
- or circumstances beyond our control.
6. Intellectual Property
All Website content, including software, animations, graphics, audio, branding, and design elements, is owned by or licensed to Gilnology Ltd.
You may not:
- copy,
- distribute,
- modify,
- reverse engineer,
- or commercially exploit Website content without written permission.
7. Subscription Services
Certain features are available through paid subscriptions.
By subscribing, you agree that:
- subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled,
- pricing and features are displayed before purchase,
- available content may change over time.
We may update or improve content while maintaining overall service value.
8. Payments and Billing
Payments are processed securely via third-party payment providers such as Stripe.
We do not store full payment card details.
Subscriptions renew automatically at the stated billing interval unless cancelled before renewal.
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account or payment provider.
9. Refund Policy
Because our services provide immediate access to digital content, subscription payments are generally non-refundable, except where required by applicable consumer law.
Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory consumer rights.
10. Advertising
The Website may display advertisements.
Paid subscriptions may reduce advertising but do not guarantee a completely ad-free experience.
11. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- upload illegal, harmful, or offensive content,
- upload content you do not have rights to use,
- attempt to disrupt or interfere with Website operation,
- use automated systems or scraping tools without permission,
- misuse the services for unlawful purposes.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules.
12. Disclaimers
The Website and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we make no warranties regarding:
- uninterrupted operation,
- accuracy,
- or suitability for a particular purpose.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Gilnology Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the Website.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for:
- death or personal injury caused by negligence,
- fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation,
- or liabilities that cannot legally be excluded.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Gilnology Ltd and its affiliates from claims arising from:
- your misuse of the Website,
- breach of these Terms,
- or infringement of third-party rights.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.
16. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms:
https://little1stories.com/contact-us/
Operator:
Gilnology Ltd