iTales.com is an online marketplace featuring audio short stories for instant download on a wide
range of subjects for purchase. These stories can be downloaded to your computer, mp3 player,
iPodTM, or burned onto a CD.
If you haven’t opened an iTales account, sign up here.
Once you have joined iTales and Click and Buy, you will be able to either upload or download
stories.
Prices on iTales are determined by the Storyteller, after meeting a minimum recommended price
set by iTales. The minimum story price is based on the length of the story and file size.
iTales only uses mp3 formatted files. mp3 is a compressed audio file that is the format of choice for most audio players and portable media players.
No. We require that you do not participate in illegal file sharing. We are trusting you by not employing Copy Protection* security software, so you can play it on just about any device.
* Copy protection, also known as copy prevention, is any technical measure designed to prevent duplication of information. Copy protection is often emotionally debated, and is thought to sometimes infringe on some users' property rights: for example, the right to make a backup copy of a videotape they have purchased, to install and use computer software on multiple computers, or to upload their music into their digital audio player for easier access and listening. From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copy_protection
To download and listen to a story on iTales, you will need:
A portable mp3 player, or a speaker or headphones connected to your computer.
A sound card and applicable drivers.
Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP
Windows IE 5.0 or higher, or Netscape Compatible browsers.
A portable mp3 player, or a speaker or headphones connected to your computer.
A sound card and applicable drivers.
MAC OS 9.x or OSX (preferably OSX)
Safari 1.0, IE 5.x or higher, or Netscape Compatible browsers.
Problems? Review the FAQs or visit our informative Forum and Resources areas. If you still cannot resolve your problem, please email customerservice@itales.com
To browse the site, utilize the site search capabilities, including:
Enter a keyword(s) in the Quick Search area and press enter.
Use the story categories under Hear a Story.
iTales has partnered with Click&Buy to take your payment quickly and securely. Click&Buy is a leading provider of low cost (micro-payment) e-commerce products. More than 5 million consumers are already making payments using their system. Click&Buy is a multi-currency, multilingual and multi-payment solution. They allow a wide range of payment methods as well as live customer support in your home language.
It takes only a few moments to pay and you can choose to use your credit or debit card, or set up a direct debit from your checking account.
When you open a Click&Buy account, you will register your personal details only once. This will give you a secure user name and password that you can use to buy in the future without having to supply payment details again, including to any other e-commerce supplier that uses Click&Buy. Your accounts will be accessible through the Click&Buy server, not iTales’. iTales will not have access to your account information.
There are no ongoing monthly fees associated with using Click&Buy.
The Click&Buy Customer Care Team is on hand between Monday and Friday 8 am - 6 pm (EST) to answer any concerns you might have. Please call toll-free 1-877-254-2528 or e-mail support@clickandbuy.com.
In the US, go to http://clickandbuy.com/US/en/.
http://clickandbuy.com/US/en/company/agb/agb.html.
http://clickandbuy.com/US/en/wasist/datenschutz.html
http://clickandbuy.com/US/en/international.html.
On the PC: You can either Save or Open the file. If you select “SAVE”, then you can direct the download to go right to a file you specify.
If you wish to organize your downloaded files so that you can find them quickly and easily, we recommend that you use the Playlist in iTunes™. After you have browsed the folder you want, then just hit “Open” to start the download. When you open your iTunes™ you can categorize your stories however you want.
You may listen to them on your computer, transfer them to your MP3 player, iPod, or other audio device. Check the manufacturer for specific information.
We can help depending on the type of problem you have.
If:
The file is of poor quality, obscene or contains offending content: Please report a story violation by clicking here. If we agree, we will credit your account for that story and pull the story from our database.
You just don’t like it, it wasn’t what you thought it would be. We know that will happen once in a while, so though we sympathize, once a file is downloaded, as your Download Terms outlined, all purchases are final, except for the previous reasons.
No. While we hope that many professional storytellers will contribute to iTales, we know that many amateurs are also very good at weaving a tale! Anyone who uploads a story that is approved by iTales for sale on the site, will earn a percentage of each paid download.
You must be at least 18 year of age to be an iTales Contributor.
iTales accepts audio stories up to 60 minutes in length.
iTales accepts stories in every language. iTales is a global community of storytellers. A single story can also be recorder in multiple languages – a great tool for those learning new languages!
The storyteller and those involved with their project own the total rights to their stories,
as iTales only assists in marketing the product on behalf of the Storytellers, much like a record
store selling the latest CD’s.
A good story is in the “ear” of the beholder – it is entirely subjective.
The story may be real or make-believe and about almost any subject imaginable.
Either way, it should capture the imagination of the listener.
See Support for further details.
The sound quality of a story is also extremely important. There are many resources on iTales to help you learn more about recording tips for your stories. (See the iTales Resources section for some interesting links.)
Because stories on iTales are in an audio format, they should have good sound quality (e.g., no echoes or interference from outside noises, etc.). A consistent volume is also important. See Support here.
iTales.com is the place for short stories. The content should be no longer than 1 hour (60 minutes).
If you are the author of a short book and you would like to read that book and sell the reading of it
on iTales, that’s great! Remember, the content should be no longer than an hour. If the book is
not yours and you do not have rights to read it – then don’t!
Please refer to the copyright section of the Full Terms and Conditions for more on this important subject.
We encourage story Contributors to record their story in more than one language.
This is the perfect tool for those trying to learn new languages.
When your story appears, the languages it is available in will be noted next to the story
details information.
Absolutely! The story Contributor gets 40% of the story revenue each time it is sold. You simply record the story and load it on the site a single time. From there, we help you to store and market your story and give it exposure to a global audience.
Your story revenue is paid to you when your Story Commissions reach over $25.00 (U.S.) and are paid on a quarterly basis. At the end of each year, any outstanding commissions will be paid. Checks will be paid to you directly from iTales. Because your revenue is income to you, you are responsible for all taxes on that income.
iTales will pay you at the address indicated when you became a Member. Commissions are paid when they reach $25 or more and are paid on a
quarterly basis.
Click&Buy is a market leader in micro-payment e-commerce solutions. More than 5 million consumers are already making payments using Click&Buy. Click&Buy is a multi-currency, multilingual and multi-payment solution. They allow a wide range of payment methods as well as live customer support in different languages. Click and Buy
Click&Buy’s high-security servers are protected against outages. Network specialists monitor them on a 24-hour basis. Click&Buy transactions also use 128-bit SSL (an encryption for sending data over the internet) to mask all data transferred in both directions between you and Click&Buy.
For further information about Click&Buy, in the USA, go to: http://clickandbuy.com/US/en/. Also, please refer to the iTales site Terms and Conditions for more information about Click&Buy and any possible limitations with the payment provider.
Outside the US, go to: http://clickandbuy.com/US/en/international.html.
For further information on Click&Buy terms and conditions, go to:
http://clickandbuy.com/US/en/company/agb/agb.html.
iTales believes that story Contributors should have control over the price of their own content. Due to the fact that storing and moving
audio files across the web is expensive, iTales establishes a base price for individual story sales based on file size and length. From
the minimum base price of 49 cents per story. If later you find that your story is over or under priced,
you can easily go into your account and change the price.
iTales has the right to select certain stories and bundle them for group sales and change the price and Contributor revenue percentage on bundled stories. If and when one of your stories is selected for a bundled price, iTales will contact you to negotiate a separate rate for the story inclusion in the bundle. If you would like to be included in these opportunities, please check the box during the registration process allowing us to contact you in the future. An example of a bundled story might be selling a group of stories for a holiday CD or other compilation. Since these stories are sold just “one time” and listened to again and again, a different, bundled pricing model is required. In some instances you may make more money than selling the stories on an individual basis, and in others, you may make slightly less. Our interests will always be on the side of our customer – you, the Contributor.
iTales requires a minimum charge for each story of 49 cents. As a Member Storyteller you can set the price for your
stories at the level you feel will provide the greatest profitability, after meeting this minimum.
You may at any time adjust the price of any story after log-in by editing your story.
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