Writers

We want you to have as much freedom as possible when writing. That said, there are just a few things to keep in mind when using FireSideEpic. So, before you post anything, please consider the following guidelines:

• The story is entirely your own original work, or you have the author’s permission to post it. See: Copyrighted Material (below).
• The story has been placed in the correct category (such as Romance, Science Fiction, Fanfiction, etc.). And is rated correctly (All audiences, mature).

Rating Your Story

All creators are expected to rate their stories as either Mature, or for Everyone, according to the following guidelines. Please note that we will change your rating if it does not comply with these guidelines.

Mature Rating

Mature stories are intended for an audience that is 17 and up. A story must be rated Mature if it contains any of the following:

• A sex scene
• Self-harm themes or scenes (including suicide)
• Graphic depictions of violence
• Media containing partial nudity, BDSM imagery, graphic violence, or gore

If your work does not meet any of the definitions above, but you still feel your work is intended for a mature audience, you can still select this rating when you create your story.

Everyone Rating

Stories rated Everyone are intended for an audience that is 13 and up. These stories contain no Mature content, but may contain:

• References to sex
• References to self-harm
• Non-graphic depictions of violence.

Prohibited Content

The following guidelines list content that is not allowed on FireSideEpic. This is not an exhaustive list, and we reserve the right to remove any content that we deem inappropriate.

Sex on FireSideEpic

The following sexual content is not allowed on FireSideEpic, and will be removed:

• Anything super gross (yes, that’s a judgment call), and includes things such as bestiality or necrophilia.

Media on FireSideEpic

Media on FireSideEpic includes images, videos, gifs, and sound clips. The following Media is not allowed on FireSideEpic, and will be removed:

• Media displaying self-harm or suicide
• Images of people posted without their consent, except for public figures and celebrities.
• Any other media which captures an illegal act.

Talking about Others:

Sharing opinions on stories is fine, but please don’t post anything that:

• Reveals any personally identifying information about other people, including real names, addresses, other contact information, physical descriptions, or private photographs/videos
• Actively promotes violence
• The promotion of hatred on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, gender, or sexual orientation, or content that is intended to bully, threaten, or harass others, is also strictly prohibited.

Self-Harm:

• Any content that encourages or gives instruction on self-harm will be removed. Self-harm includes suicide and eating disorders
• Discussions about recovery and support are welcome. Stories or discussions which aim to place a negative light on the consequences of self-harm and eating disorders are acceptable as well

Spam:

• Any content that advertises products or services unrelated to FireSideEpic is not permitted and will be removed.

COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL

[For a full copyright FAQ, you can check here]
At FireSideEpic we value the incredible amount of time and commitment that goes into the creation process, so helping creators protect their rights is our top priority.

• Posting the copyrighted works of others without their legal consent is strictly prohibited. This applies to all stories, images, and media.
• Posting on behalf of an author and giving credit to them is still a violation of copyright. Consent is always required from the author.
• Adaptations or slight alterations to a work, such as changing names, are a violation of copyright.
• Any works posted in violation of these rights will be promptly removed and may result in immediate account closure.

If you believe that your copyrights have been violated, please report it to us immediately by emailing FireSideEpic.com@gmail.com. Please see the Copyright Policy in our Terms of Service to be sure you include the information we need to take action.
Please note that similar story lines or plot themes are not enough to constitute a copyright violation. All reported stories will be reviewed, but unless there is substantial evidence of copyright infringement the story will remain on FireSideEpic.