Copyright Policy

Effective Date: May 14, 2026
Website: ELLEDANIELBOOKS.COM
Business Name: Elle Daniel Books
Author and Copyright Owner: Elle Daniel

1. Introduction

Welcome to Elle Daniel Books (“Website,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). This Copyright Policy governs the use, reproduction, distribution, and protection of all content made available through ELLEDANIELBOOKS.COM, including but not limited to written works, serialized fiction, novels, bonus chapters, exclusive Patreon content, digital downloads, cover art, promotional materials, graphics, logos, website text, branding elements, newsletters, emails, downloadable files, and all related intellectual property created, published, or distributed by Elle Daniel.

By accessing, reading, subscribing to, downloading from, supporting, or otherwise using this Website or any connected services, including Patreon, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Copyright Policy.

This policy exists to protect the creative works of Elle Daniel and to ensure that readers and supporters understand their rights and limitations when accessing copyrighted materials.

2. Ownership of Copyright

All original works published on ELLEDANIELBOOKS.COM are the exclusive intellectual property of Elle Daniel unless explicitly stated otherwise.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Full-length novels

  • Serialized fiction chapters

  • Early-access chapters

  • Bonus scenes

  • Character profiles

  • Epilogues and alternate endings

  • Patreon-exclusive stories

  • Members-only content

  • Story summaries and descriptions

  • Book titles and branded series names

  • Website design elements created specifically for Elle Daniel Books

  • Promotional graphics and advertisements

  • Downloadable PDFs and digital reading materials

  • Logos, icons, banners, and visual branding assets

  • Email newsletter content

All works are protected under international copyright law, including but not limited to applicable United States copyright law, the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and other applicable intellectual property laws.

Copyright protection applies immediately upon creation and publication of original content, whether or not formal registration has been completed.

3. Rights Reserved

All rights are reserved by Elle Daniel.

No content from this Website or associated Patreon pages may be copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, sold, licensed, modified, republished, uploaded, translated, adapted, archived, scraped, or otherwise exploited without prior written permission from Elle Daniel.

Unauthorized use of copyrighted content is strictly prohibited.

This includes use for:

  • Commercial purposes

  • Non-commercial redistribution

  • Educational reposting without permission

  • Fan-hosted archives

  • AI dataset collection or machine learning training

  • Content scraping tools

  • Ebook piracy sites

  • Social media reposting of substantial excerpts

  • Unauthorized translations

  • Audiobook narration or recording

Permission must be obtained in writing before any use beyond those expressly permitted in this policy.

4. Limited Personal Use License

Readers are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and read content for personal, private, non-commercial enjoyment only.

This means readers may:

  • Read purchased or subscribed content

  • Access Patreon rewards according to their membership tier

  • Download materials only when explicitly provided for personal reading

  • Store personal copies for private use only

This license does not grant ownership of any content.

Readers may not:

  • Share downloaded files with others

  • Upload content to public or private file-sharing platforms

  • Redistribute chapters through Discord, Telegram, Reddit, forums, or social media

  • Sell or resell access to any content

  • Repackage content as their own work

  • Use excerpts beyond fair-use limitations

Violation of this license may result in termination of access and possible legal action.

5. Patreon Content Protection

Elle Daniel Books offers exclusive content through Patreon.

All Patreon-exclusive materials remain fully copyrighted by Elle Daniel regardless of subscriber payment status.

Payment for Patreon membership grants temporary access to specified content tiers only. It does not transfer ownership, publishing rights, reproduction rights, distribution rights, or derivative rights.

Patreon supporters may not:

  • Redistribute paid content

  • Screenshot and repost premium chapters

  • Upload Patreon content to pirate websites

  • Share account access with non-paying users

  • Record, narrate, or repost Patreon stories in any format

  • Reproduce content on Wattpad, Inkitt, blogs, forums, or similar platforms

  • Circumvent access restrictions

Patreon content is licensed solely for the personal use of the active subscriber.

Cancellation or termination of Patreon membership immediately revokes access rights to members-only content where applicable.

Any leak, unauthorized redistribution, or piracy of Patreon materials may result in:

  • Immediate membership termination

  • Permanent ban from future access

  • DMCA takedown requests

  • Legal enforcement action where appropriate

6. Anti-Piracy Policy

Elle Daniel Books actively monitors unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials.

We reserve the right to investigate and pursue action against any individual, platform, or service involved in piracy, infringement, or unauthorized redistribution.

Enforcement actions may include:

  • DMCA takedown notices

  • Hosting provider complaints

  • Search engine de-indexing requests

  • Patreon account reporting

  • Payment processor reporting

  • Legal claims for damages

  • Injunctive relief

Users who encounter pirated copies of Elle Daniel Books content are encouraged to report them.

Protecting original creative work ensures continued publication and fair support of the author.

7. Fair Use

Limited quotation of brief excerpts may be permitted for purposes such as:

  • Reviews

  • Literary commentary

  • Academic criticism

  • News reporting

Such use must:

  • Clearly credit Elle Daniel as author

  • Include proper attribution to ELLEDANIELBOOKS.COM

  • Not reproduce substantial portions of any work

  • Not substitute for the original content

  • Not harm the market value of the original work

Fair use determinations are evaluated case-by-case.

Posting entire chapters, significant story portions, or premium content excerpts is not fair use.

8. User-Generated Content

If users submit comments, reviews, testimonials, fan reactions, or other materials to Elle Daniel Books, they retain ownership of their original submissions.

However, by submitting such content, users grant Elle Daniel Books a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display, reproduce, publish, and share submitted content for promotional, testimonial, or community purposes.

Users may not submit content that infringes third-party copyrights.

The Website reserves the right to remove infringing user submissions without notice.

9. Fan Content and Reader Creations

Elle Daniel Books appreciates reader enthusiasm.

Non-commercial fan content may be permitted provided it:

  • Clearly credits Elle Daniel

  • Does not reproduce substantial copyrighted text

  • Is not sold for profit

  • Does not misrepresent itself as official content

  • Does not include Patreon-exclusive material

We reserve the right to request removal of any fan-created material that conflicts with our intellectual property rights, brand integrity, or business interests.

Commercial fan works require prior written authorization.

10. AI and Automated Data Use Restrictions

No content from ELLEDANIELBOOKS.COM or associated Patreon pages may be used for:

  • AI training datasets

  • Machine learning models

  • Automated text generation systems

  • Data mining

  • Web scraping for commercial or research purposes

  • Synthetic derivative generation

Unauthorized collection, ingestion, analysis, or reproduction of copyrighted content through automated tools is strictly prohibited.

This prohibition applies regardless of whether access is manual, automated, free, or subscription-based.

11. Copyright Infringement Reporting (DMCA Notice)

If you believe material on ELLEDANIELBOOKS.COM infringes your copyright, submit a written notice including:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work

  2. Identification of the allegedly infringing material

  3. Your contact information

  4. A statement of good-faith belief that use is unauthorized

  5. A statement under penalty of perjury that your notice is accurate

  6. Your physical or electronic signature

Notices should be sent through the official contact channel listed on ELLEDANIELBOOKS.COM.

Upon receiving a valid complaint, we may remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material pending investigation.

12. Repeat Infringer Policy

Elle Daniel Books reserves the right to terminate access for users who repeatedly violate copyright protections.

This includes:

  • Website account restrictions

  • Patreon membership termination

  • Blocking future purchases or subscriptions

  • Reporting violations to relevant service providers

Repeat infringement will not be tolerated.

13. International Enforcement

Because ELLEDANIELBOOKS.COM is accessible globally, copyright protections apply internationally where recognized by law.

Unauthorized use across jurisdictions may still be subject to enforcement under international treaties and reciprocal copyright protections.

Users accessing this Website from outside the primary operating jurisdiction remain bound by this policy.

14. Policy Updates

Elle Daniel Books reserves the right to update or revise this Copyright Policy at any time.

Changes become effective immediately upon posting to ELLEDANIELBOOKS.COM unless otherwise stated.

Continued use of the Website or Patreon content after updates constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

15. Contact Information

For copyright permissions, licensing requests, infringement notices, or policy questions, please use the official contact form available on:

ELLEDANIELBOOKS.COM

Unauthorized use inquiries and permissions requests must be submitted in writing.

16. Final Notice

The stories, worlds, characters, and creative works published by Elle Daniel represent significant original creative effort.

Respecting copyright allows independent authors to continue producing high-quality fiction for readers and supporters.

By accessing ELLEDANIELBOOKS.COM or subscribing through Patreon, you agree to respect these rights and comply fully with this Copyright Policy.

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