Question 1

What is an Ownstory page?

Accepted Answer

An Ownstory page is a private digital story you create for any meaningful moment. You add photos, videos, voice notes, and messages — then attach it to a physical gift via a QR code, or keep it entirely for yourself. One scan opens the story instantly.

Question 2

What can I add to a story?

Accepted Answer

You can add photos, videos, voice notes, and written messages. You can also invite specific people to contribute their own memories and messages to the same story — each person adds their own piece.

Question 3

How does the QR code work?

Accepted Answer

Every story gets a unique QR code. Attach it to a gift, a card, or a keepsake. When someone scans it, the story opens instantly in their browser. No app needed, no account required to view.

Question 4

Can I attach a story to a physical gift?

Accepted Answer

Yes. That is one of the core ways Ownstory is used. You create the story first, then the QR code is printed and placed on or inside a physical gift — a frame, a card, a box, or any keepsake. The story becomes part of the gift.

Question 5

Is Ownstory public?

Accepted Answer

No. Private by default. Your story is not searchable, not indexed, and not discoverable by anyone. There is no public feed. Only people you choose to share with — via a private link or the QR code — can ever see it.

Question 6

Who can see my story?

Accepted Answer

Only the people you choose. You share a private link or QR code with specific people. No one else can find or access your story. You stay in full control of who has access at any point.

Question 7

Can people interact with a story?

Accepted Answer

Yes — but privately. People you invite can like and leave comments within the story. Everything stays inside that story, visible only to those you have shared it with. There are no public feeds, no follower counts, and no social discovery of any kind.

Question 8

Who owns the story?

Accepted Answer

You do. Your Ownstory page belongs entirely to you. We do not claim any rights over your content. You can export your data at any time and have full control over what is visible, who has access, and what gets shared.

Question 9

How is my data protected?

Accepted Answer

Your data is encrypted and stored securely. We do not sell your data, show ads, or share your information with third parties. You can export your data at any time from your account settings.

Question 10

What occasions work well for Ownstory?

Accepted Answer

Any moment worth preserving. Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, new babies, graduations, family reunions, travel memories, pet journeys, farewells, and memorials. If it matters enough to remember, it is worth making a story for.

Question 11

Can multiple people contribute to one story?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can invite specific people to add their own messages, photos, and voice notes to a shared story. Each contributor adds their piece — and the result becomes a collective memory that belongs to the person it was made for.

Question 12

Can I create a story just for myself?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. You can create a private story for yourself — a travel journal, a memory archive, a personal milestone. No gift required. Your story is yours to keep.

Question 13

Is Ownstory free?

Accepted Answer

Certain stories are free to try so you can experience how it works before committing. For full access — including all media types, multiple contributors, and physical gift integration — pricing applies. There are no surprise charges and no monthly subscriptions just to keep an existing story alive.

Question 14

Do physical products cost extra?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Physical keepsakes — such as printed frames, QR gift cards, and custom items — are purchased separately. The story itself and the digital QR experience are what comes first. Physical products are an optional way to present it.

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