Terms of Service

Version 2026-08-13 · Last updated 13 August 2026

1. The Agreement

By accessing or using Lytepen, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our services.

2. User Accounts & Security

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials and for all activities under your account.

3. Creator Rights & Intellectual Property

Your work remains yours. Authors and creators retain full copyright ownership of all manuscripts, cover designs, and audio files published on Lytepen.

You grant Lytepen a non-exclusive license to host, display, stream, and distribute your content to readers through our platform.

Original content only. You warrant that you hold all necessary rights to publish your work and that it does not infringe on third-party intellectual property.

4. Content & Community Guidelines

Harassment, hate speech, plagiarism, and malicious impersonation are strictly forbidden and will result in immediate suspension.

5. Creator Earnings & Reader Wallet

Readers unlock chapters and audiobooks using prepaid wallet balances in Nigerian Naira (₦).

Authors receive transparent weekly royalty payouts directly to their verified Nigerian bank accounts with ₦0 listing fees.

6. Contact & Legal Inquiries

For inquiries regarding publisher agreements, copyright notices, or general terms, please contact contact@lytepen.com.