Welcome to [Platform Name]! By using our community platform for creators and startup founders, you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully. Your access to and use of the platform is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this platform.
2. Eligibility
This platform is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. By using this platform, you represent that you are of legal age to form a binding contract.
3. User Accounts
Registration: To access certain features, you must create an account. Ensure the information provided is accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password.
Account Usage: You agree not to share your account credentials with anyone and to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.
4. Community Guidelines
Our community is built on respect, collaboration, and shared growth. All users must follow our [Community Guidelines] to maintain a safe and supportive environment. Violations may result in warnings, suspension, or termination of your account.
5. Content Ownership and Responsibility
User-Generated Content: You own any content you post, share, or upload, but by posting, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute this content within the platform.
Platform Content: All content provided by us, including but not limited to graphics, text, and software, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not use our content for any commercial purposes without permission.
Responsibility for Content: You are responsible for any content you post. Ensure it does not violate any third-party rights or include unlawful, harmful, or misleading material.
6. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
Use the platform for any illegal activities.
Harass, abuse, or harm other users.
Upload or distribute any malware, spyware, or other malicious content.
Use automated means to interact with the platform, such as bots or scrapers, without our permission.
7. Termination of Service
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion for violations of these Terms or our Community Guidelines. You may also terminate your account at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the platform ceases immediately.
8. Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our [Privacy Policy] for details on how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
9. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, [Platform Name] and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold [Platform Name], its affiliates, employees, and agents harmless from and against any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the platform, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes, but it is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Country/Region], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Country/Region].
Conclusion
By using our platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these Terms of Service. Thank you for being part of our community!