Last updated: November 2025
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of the Velvet Orchid Press website located at https://velvetorchidpress.com (the “Site”), which is operated by Velvet Orchid Press LLC (“Velvet Orchid Press”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Who We Are
Velvet Orchid Press LLC is a queer-owned, sex-positive publisher of fantasy romance, contemporary transgender romance, and adult tabletop roleplaying games.
This Site, velvetorchidpress.com, is our main informational and promotional website. It may discuss mature themes (such as romance, queerness, and sexuality) in a descriptive or editorial way, but it does not host explicit adult content.
Our adult game content for the Érōsikúsō setting will be hosted separately at http://erosikuso.com, behind a paywall and subject to its own terms and policies.
Mailing address:
Velvet Orchid Press LLC
2501 Chatham Rd #8216
Springfield, IL 62704, USA
2. Age and Content
This Site is intended primarily for readers and players who are comfortable engaging with discussions of queer identity, romance, and mature themes. However, velvetorchidpress.com does not host explicit sexual content.
Our separate site at erosikuso.com will host explicit adult content behind a paywall and will have its own dedicated terms of use and content policies.
Even though this Site does not host explicit material, we recommend that only individuals who are of legal age in their jurisdiction (typically 18+) and who are comfortable with queer and mature themes use the Site.
3. Use of the Site
You may use the Site for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes only, subject to these Terms. You agree that you will not:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, other accounts, or computer systems connected to the Site
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or the servers or networks used to make the Site available
- Use the Site to harass, threaten, or harm others
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content from the Site except as expressly permitted by these Terms or applicable law
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on the Site—including text, images, artwork, logos, graphics, and other materials—is owned by Velvet Orchid Press LLC or used with permission, and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may:
- View the Site and its content for your personal, non-commercial use
- Share links to public pages of the Site, provided you do not misrepresent our work or imply endorsement
You may not, without prior written permission from Velvet Orchid Press:
- Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or publicly display content from the Site for commercial purposes
- Use our trademarks, logos, or branding in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation
- Create derivative works based on our fiction, game settings, or other intellectual property, except where explicitly allowed by a separate license or agreement
If you are interested in licensing, adaptations, or other uses of our intellectual property, please contact us.
5. No Unsolicited Manuscripts
We do not accept unsolicited manuscripts or full project proposals through this Site or via email, unless we explicitly state otherwise. Any unsolicited submissions may be deleted unread and do not create any obligation, relationship, or rights between you and Velvet Orchid Press.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as retailers, social media platforms, or tools like Amazon, Bluesky, or World Anvil). These third-party sites are not controlled by Velvet Orchid Press, and we are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.
Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and is governed by the terms and privacy policies of those third parties.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Velvet Orchid Press disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement.
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error‑free, or that any defects will be corrected. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Site.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Velvet Orchid Press LLC and its owners, officers, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms will, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be limited to the amount you have paid to us (if any) in connection with your use of the Site during the twelve (12) months prior to the event giving rise to the claim, or one U.S. dollar (USD $1.00), whichever is greater.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Velvet Orchid Press LLC and its owners, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your use of the Site
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
10. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update or modify these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we offer. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the Site after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you should stop using the Site.
12. Governing Law
These Terms and your use of the Site are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Illinois, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Velvet Orchid Press LLC
2501 Chatham Rd #8216
Springfield, IL 62704, USA