Welcome to Storysurf. Now, Get Writing.

Storysurf is built for writers to improve their craft, learn nuance of writing, use writing to express themselves, and understand how to build a life and career being a writer. It exists for writers, and is created by a writer. Below are the four courses offered by Storysurf. 

From our Ex-Students

Storysurfers are industry leaders today - from huge brands like Flipkart, Cleartrip to filmmakers and branding experts - the program helps people in every craft and every profession! The courses help them think, express and stand out in India's topmost competitive courses. Storysurf alumni is shining across universities and states in India.

Details that Matter

Here are some other things you need to know when you apply.

• After the first two weeks, if the writing mentor feels the writer is not the right fit or not at the right stage to begin their publishing journey on Storysurf, the writer shall be informed in writing. If this is the case, the writer shall be refunded the money. 
• The fees are payable upfront and in full. If the writer drops out or stops writing, the fees are non-refundable.
• The Writer does not commit to any frequency of stories. If a writer does not write a particular week, they do not get the next prompt. 
• Writer can be inactive for a period of four weeks and can re-submit stories if and when the writer wishes to resume writing. Writer is not expected to give any reasons for the same; though Writer has to inform Storysurf via email about the break.  
• Storysurf holds the rights to not publish any stories if the writer leaves mid-way. 
• Storysurf shall wait for the write to resume for a maximum of 4 weeks before archiving the document. 
• The writer understands that not all stories the writer writes shall be published. 
• Writer will submit Content for review and eventual possible acceptance for publishing on any of its products, including but not limited to Storysurf .
• Storysurf may reject stories without any suggested changes or ascribing any reasons for rejection, in which case the story will not be accepted or published.
  
• The Writer understands their story can be translated into multiple Indian and foreign languages. If it is, the story will not carry the writer's name in any of those languages. 
  
• Storysurf will not pay any fees, royalties, stipend, remuneration to Writer for licence to publish on Storysurf app and website or use Content elsewhere in other forms like Merchandise. 
• Storysurf will agree to accept Content with or without changes, or reject Content, at its sole discretion. Storysurf will publish Content for any period and duration as per its sole discretion. It may publish, remove from publication or re-publish any Content for any period, without assigning any reason to Writer or without informing Writer. Storysurf may use Content on Merchandise, at its sole discretion.
  
• If the writer sends it to multiple platforms and gets a reply from some other publishing platform before Storysurf publishes their story, the Writer is supposed to inform Storysurf. Storysurf then reserves the right to reject or accept the story. Writer is solely responsible for ensuring that Content is not published simultaneously on multiple platforms/publications without the knowledge of Storysurf.
• Stories will be published under the Writer’s own name or a chosen pen-name or pseudonym as desired by the Writer.  Once chosen, a writer can change the name under which they are published at a later stage too.
  
• The Writer agrees that Content is original creative output, and is not a reproduction or adaptation of any prior art created by any other entity.
• Storysurf may suggest changes which the Writer and Storysurf will discuss (over email). If mutual agreement is reached on the changes, Storysurf may accept the changed story. If mutual agreement is not reached for changes, Writer and Storysurf may withdraw the submission and not proceed to publish on Storysurf.
• If a story has been published in some other medium, publication, channel or social media platform in the past, then the Writer will mention full details of prior publications in his submission. Storysurf reserves the right to reject such Content on a case-by-case basis due to the fact of prior publication alone.
• Storysurf does not work with writers to improve their grammar, spellings or English ability. Any improvement in language flair is an outcome of writing, not a direct goal.
• All stories Writer writes will be the intellectual property of Writer. Storysurf will hold an irrevocable licence to publish Content on Service.
• Storysurf only holds a licence to stories which it accepts, not to stories it rejects.
• The writer gets a certificate (apart from being published) upon completion of the program. 
• Writer agrees to write Content and submit them to Storysurf for publication on app and any other use on Merchandise. 
  
• This agreement will remain active unless explicitly terminated by either party.Either party may choose to terminate Agreement by giving 90 days written notice. Storysurf will maintain a copy of Content for perpetuity on its internal computer systems for compliance, audit or any other internal business purposes, but will not make Content available for reading by its readers.
• Storysurf will retain licence to sell any Merchandise which carries Content for perpetuity.

Limitation of Liability

• Writer agrees that he will provide Content which does not infringe on intellectual property ownership of any third party, nor violates any contract Writer has with any third party. Writer will indemnify Storysurf from any claims arising from third parties for such infringement or violation of their contracts with Writer.
• Storysurf will not be liable for damages to Writer, including any general, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the publication of Content on Service or other licensed uses of Content, even if Storysurf has been advised of the possibility of such damages, except in cases required by applicable law.
  

Miscellaneous

Independent contractors

• The relationship between Storysurf and Writer under Agreement is that of independent contractors and not partners, joint venturers, or co-owners as participants. Neither party has authority to contract for or bind the other. 

Notices

• Any notice under Agreement shall be in writing and shall be registered, certified, or Express mail, or reliable overnight courier (such as but not limited to Fedex, DHL, IMS Speed Post) addressed to the addresses in Agreement, or by email. Notice shall be deemed to be given upon the earlier of actual receipt or 3 (three) days after it has been sent, properly addressed and with postage prepaid. Either party may change its address for notice by means of notice to the other party given in accordance with this Section. 

Jointly Drafted

• Agreement represents the joint drafting efforts of both parties and shall not be construed more strictly against one party than the other, by reason of the fact that it was drafted by one particular party.

Assignment

• Writer may not assign Agreement, in whole or part, either voluntarily or by operation of law, and any attempt to do so shall be void and a default of these terms.

Governing Law

• Agreement shall be governed and interpreted according to the internal laws of the state of Maharashtra of the Republic of India. For all disputes arising out of or related to Agreement, the parties irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the High Court of India.

Advertising

• Storysurf may include Writer’s name and a brief synopsis or bio-sketch in directories of its published writers for the purpose of promoting the use of Service. Storysurf will not use Writer’s name or other identifying information in any other advertising or promotional material without the prior written consent of Writer, which may not be unreasonably withheld.

Indemnification

• Writer shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Storysurf from and against all liabilities, judgments, claims, damages, settlements, expenses and costs (including reasonable attorneys’s fees and litigation expenses) arising out of or relating to any breach of Agreement by Writer. Writer and Storysurf will promptly notify each other upon receipt of any third party claim or legal action arising out of or relating to Agreement. (take from Reliance)

Entire Agreement and Waiver

• Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Storysurf and Writer with respect to the subject matter stated here. All prior agreements, representations, and statements with respect to such subject matter are superseded. Any failure of either party to exercise or enforce its rights under Agreement shall not act as a waiver of subsequent breaches.

Modification

These terms may be modified only by a further writing.

Storysurf for Kids 

Storysurf loves to work with kids and young adults between 9 - 17. Their creativity and imagination really takes even seasoned writing mentors by surprise. But kids are kids and there are some extra things to know for that. 

• If the writer is under 18, they need written consent from their parents over email to be eligible for the program.
• Parents understand and accept that they will not have access to the  google doc their child writes in.
• Storysurf shall inform parents in case the story contains sensitive information regarding the child's feelings, mental health or emotions. The child shall stop writing immediately at that point till the parents and Storysurf discuss the same. Sensitive words include words such as but not limited to: 'suicide', 'killing', 'parents fighting', 'abuse', 'touch'. 
• Storysurf shall not publish any stories before 
• Storysurf is in no way to be held responsible for dealing with or handling sensitive emotions. Storysurf is simply a writing program, not a child-counselling program. That is outside the purview of Storysurf. 
• Storysurf is not an English-improvement program. It does not work with writers to improve a child's grammar, spellings or basic English ability. Any improvement in language flair is an outcome of writing, not a direct goal. 
• Storysurf is not an academic program. It will help a child improve their thinking, writing and narrative skills. Storysurf does not provide any guidance with school subjects. 

If you have more questions, write to the founder at omkar@storysurf.app and set up a chat.