Why Odyssey
Ownership and portability
The author’s work remains theirs, and leaving should never mean rebuilding the manuscript from scraps.
Join the waiting listThe practical test
A principle matters only when the product has to obey it.
These commitments shape workflows, permissions, context and product priorities. They will be refined into verified production controls and contractual language before launch.
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Useful manuscript export is a core requirement.
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Cancellation will not extinguish ownership.
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Retention and deletion choices will be stated clearly.
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Structured project portability is part of the roadmap.
In practice
A finished manuscript should leave in a useful format, and the author’s rights should not depend on keeping a subscription.
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Private-beta writers will help test whether these principles remain true in the details.
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