Terms of Service

Last updated: 07 October 2025

Welcome to Erlesen, a reading platform that delivers one curated short story each week. By accessing or using our website or mobile app (together, “the Service”), you agree to these Terms of Service.

Welcome to Erlesen, a reading platform that delivers one curated short story each week. By accessing or using our website or mobile app (together, “the Service”), you agree to these Terms of Service.

1. About Erlesen
1. About Erlesen

Erlesen is operated by a company based in Switzerland (“we”, “our”, or “us”). The Service offers free and premium access to curated short stories. After several free stories, users may be asked to upgrade to continue reading.

2. Use of the service
2. Use of the service

You must be at least 16 years old or have parental consent to use Erlesen. You agree to use the Service only for personal, non-commercial purposes and in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws.

3. Accounts and access
3. Accounts and access

To access certain features, you may need to create an account using your name and email. You’re responsible for keeping your login credentials secure and for all activity under your account.

4. Subscriptions and payments
4. Subscriptions and payments

Some content or features may require payment. When you subscribe, you authorize us (or our payment provider) to charge your chosen payment method. Prices, features, and subscription options may change, but you’ll always be informed before renewal.

5. Intellectual property
5. Intellectual property

All content available on Erlesen—including stories, illustrations, design, and branding—is the property of Erlesen or its licensors. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the Service without written permission.

6. User submissions
6. User submissions

Authors who submit stories retain ownership of their work but grant Erlesen a non-exclusive, worldwide license to publish and distribute it within the app and related communications.

7. Disclaimer
7. Disclaimer

We provide the Service “as is” without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees about uninterrupted access or the availability of content.

8. Limitation of liability
8. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Erlesen shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the Service.

9. Changes to these terms
9. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after an update means you accept the revised Terms.

10. Contact
10. Contact

For questions or requests, please contact us through the contact form on our website.