Last Updated: 5/06/26
Chapter One Media LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of our users (“user” or “you”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://chapter1.media including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site to:
We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
Manuscript Security: Student work is stored via Google Workspace with restricted folder permissions. While we implement “Viewer-Only” settings for proprietary curriculum to protect Company IP, the Student acknowledges that no cloud-based storage system is entirely immune to third-party vulnerabilities.
We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 18. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under age 18, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
Our website utilizes “strictly necessary” cookies operated by our platform hosts (such as WordPress, Bluehost, and Stripe) solely to ensure secure site functionality and process payments. We do not currently use tracking cookies for targeted advertising.
Regardless of your jurisdiction, we respect your privacy. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at legacy@chapter1.media. We will comply with all requests to delete your data, provided we are not legally required to retain it for business or tax compliance.
We understand that as a writer, the privacy of your manuscript is paramount. Any creative work, manuscripts, or writing samples uploaded to our course portal or shared via email are treated as Confidential Information. We do not share your creative work with outside parties, publishers, or agents without your express written consent.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. Our primary website is secured via SSL encryption. Furthermore, we do not store, process, or transmit your credit card data on our own servers. All financial transactions are processed securely through our PCI-compliant payment gateway (Stripe), ensuring your sensitive financial data is protected to the highest industry standards.
For students who purchase optional add-on services, such as website creation via Wix Studio or Framer, the Company may utilize third-party Artificial Intelligence (AI) generation tools integrated into those platforms to assist in creating visual assets, formatting text, or developing website layouts based on the information you provide. By opting into these services, you consent to the processing of your provided professional data (such as author bios and loglines) through Wix Studio, Framer, and their associated AI tools.
If any provision or part of a provision of this Privacy Policy is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
This contact channel is strictly maintained for the execution of your data privacy rights. If you have formal inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you need to submit a legally verifiable request to access, correct, or delete your Personal Data, please contact us at:
Chapter One Media LLC
legacy@chapter1.media
Last Updated: 05/07/26
These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”) and Chapter One Media LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), concerning your access to and use of the chapter1.media website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”).
By accessing the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all of these Terms of Use. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE TERMS OF USE, THEN YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SITE AND YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.
Application-Only Enrollment: Accessing this Site or submitting a contact form does not constitute enrollment. Enrollment in the “Novel Generator” requires a successful Admissions Call and the execution of a separate Student Enrollment Agreement. The Company reserves the right to deny any applicant for any reason during the screening phase to ensure cohort compatibility.
Unless otherwise indicated, the Site is our proprietary property and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Site (collectively, the “Content”) and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the “Marks”) are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright and trademark laws and various other intellectual property rights and unfair competition laws of the United States. The Company reserves the right to display screenshots, links, and descriptions of websites created for Students within the Program as part of the Company’s professional portfolio and marketing materials, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
Strict Usage Policy: The Content and the Marks are provided on the Site “AS IS” for your information and personal use only. Except as expressly provided in these Terms of Use, no part of the Site and no Content or Marks may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose whatsoever, without our express prior written permission.
The information provided on this Site and in our courses is for educational and informational purposes only.
By using the Site, you represent and warrant that: (1) all registration information you submit will be true, accurate, current, and complete; (2) you have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Terms of Use; (3) you are not a minor in the jurisdiction in which you reside; and (4) you will not access the Site through automated or non-human means, whether through a bot, script, or otherwise. (5) Fraudulent Activity: We utilize advanced identity verification (Stripe Identity) and fraud detection protocols. Any attempt to submit fraudulent applications or utilize stolen financial data will be reported to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and the New York County District Attorney’s Office.
UNSOLICITED SUBMISSIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS: When you apply for the “Novel Generator” program, you may be asked to submit writing samples, loglines, or personal statements (“Application Materials”). You retain full ownership and copyright of your Application Materials. However, by submitting them to the Site, you grant the Company a limited, internal license to review and evaluate your work for admissions purposes. Furthermore, you acknowledge that the Company and its instructors review numerous manuscripts and concepts. You agree that you will not be entitled to any compensation, credit, or legal recourse if the Company or its partners independently create, develop, or publish material that happens to be similar to your Application Materials.
Private Disclosure Model: Chapter One Media operates as a boutique, application-based incubator. Tuition rates and investment schedules are not publicly listed and are disclosed exclusively to qualified applicants during the Admissions Selection phase.
Superseding Agreement: Any pricing, fees, or payment terms discussed orally or via electronic communication are preliminary. The final and binding financial obligations are governed exclusively by a separate, bilateral Student Enrollment Agreement executed between you and the Company. In the event of a conflict between this Site’s content and the Enrollment Agreement, the Enrollment Agreement shall prevail.
You may not access or use the Site for any purpose other than that for which we make the Site available. The Site may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us. Specifically, you agree not to:
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any material available on or through the Site infringes upon any copyright you own or control, please immediately notify our Designated Copyright Agent using the contact information provided below (a “Notification”).
A copy of your Notification will be sent to the person who posted or stored the material addressed in the Notification. Please be advised that pursuant to federal law you may be held liable for damages if you make material misrepresentations in a Notification. Thus, if you are not sure that material located on or linked to by the Site infringes your copyright, you should consider first contacting an attorney.
Designated Copyright Agent: Chapter One Media LLC Email: legacy@chapter1.media (Note: Please include “DMCA Copyright Notice” in the subject line of your email for expedited routing).
IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
These Terms shall be governed by and defined following the laws of the State of New York. You irrevocably consent that any legal action, dispute, or proceeding arising out of or relating to your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the Civil Court of the City of New York (New York County) or the Supreme Court of the State of New York (New York County). You explicitly waive any right to bring a claim in Small Claims Court. You acknowledge that the value of the services provided by the Company exceeds the jurisdictional limit of the Small Claims Court ($10,000), and you agree that any dispute must be handled in the higher-level Civil or Supreme Courts of New York County.
WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL: THE PARTIES HEREBY UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE THEIR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of our respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) your use of the Site; (2) your breach of these Terms of Use; (3) any breach of your representations and warranties set forth in these Terms of Use; or (4) your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights.
Visiting the Site, sending us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications, and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically, via email and on the Site, satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing.
We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the Site or these Terms at any time or for any reason at our sole discretion without notice. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of this document, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change. It is your responsibility to periodically review these Terms to stay informed of updates. Your continued use of the Site represents your acceptance of any changes.
The Site may contain links to other websites (“Third-Party Websites”), including portfolios or websites built for our alumni. Such Third-Party Websites are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, appropriateness, or completeness by us, and we are not responsible for any Third-Party Websites accessed through the Site. Inclusion of, linking to, or permitting the use or installation of any Third-Party Websites does not imply approval or endorsement thereof by us.
If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms of Use is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable from these Terms of Use and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
This contact information is provided exclusively for formal legal notices, DMCA copyright infringement claims, and specific inquiries regarding the enforcement of these Terms of Use. To resolve a formal complaint regarding the Site, please contact us at:
Chapter One Media LLC
legacy@chapter1.media
