Terms of Use
Terms of Use
Plain-English rules for using TrendNovel. By visiting our site, you agree to these terms.
Last updated: May 21, 2026 ~5 min read
Contents
- Acceptance of Terms
- Use of the Site
- Content
- Intellectual Property
- Content Removal
- Disclaimers
- Limitation of Liability
- Termination
- Governing Law
- Contact
Welcome to TrendNovel. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our website. Please read them carefully — we’ve written them in plain English so they’re actually understandable. If you don’t agree with these terms, please do not use the site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using TrendNovel (the “Site”), you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you are under 18, please use the site only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
Some content on our platform may be intended for adult audiences. We label mature content where possible, and parental guidance is advised for readers under 18.
2. Use of the Site
You may use TrendNovel for personal, non-commercial reading and browsing only. You agree not to:
- Copy, scrape, or systematically download novels or chapters from TrendNovel
- Reproduce or redistribute our content on other websites or platforms
- Use automated bots, scrapers, or crawlers to access or collect content
- Attempt to circumvent any security or access controls on the site
- Use the site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair our servers
- Upload or share malicious code, spam, or harmful content
- Use the site for any unlawful purpose under applicable law
TrendNovel is free to read. Always. No tricks, no locked chapters, no premium tiers.
3. Content on Our Platform
TrendNovel hosts serialized fiction from the world of online novel writing. We make every effort to ensure content is properly licensed or in the public domain.
- We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or quality of any novel or chapter
- Some content may contain mature themes, violence, or adult situations
- Reader discretion is advised for content tagged as mature or 18+
- We reserve the right to remove any content at any time
If you submit content to TrendNovel (such as a novel suggestion or message), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display that content on the platform.
4. Intellectual Property
The TrendNovel name, logo, design, and original site content (excluding hosted novels) are our intellectual property. They may not be used without our express written permission.
The novels hosted on our platform remain the property of their respective authors. We do not claim ownership over any novel content. Authors retain full rights to their work.
5. Copyright Requests
We respect intellectual property rights. If you are an author or rights holder and believe your work is hosted here without proper authorisation, please contact us directly. We take these requests seriously.
Your notice should include: your contact information, a description of the copyrighted work, the exact URL(s) where it appears on our site, and a statement that you believe the use is unauthorised.
We aim to respond to all valid copyright notices within 48–72 hours and will remove infringing content promptly. Email us at: contact@trendnovel.com
Use subject line: Copyright Removal Request — [Book Title] when emailing contact@trendnovel.com
6. Disclaimers
TrendNovel is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:
- The site will be uninterrupted, timely, or error-free
- Any content will be accurate, complete, or up to date
- The site will be free of viruses or other harmful components
Your use of the site is at your own risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, TrendNovel shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the site or its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
8. Termination
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to TrendNovel at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms of Use. You may stop using the site at any time.
9. Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation wherever possible.
10. Contact
Questions about these terms? We’re happy to clarify anything in plain English. Reach out any time. contact@trendnovel.com