Terms of Use
Effective date: Jan 17, 2025
Last updated: Jan 10, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using our Services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. We may update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
2. Services Provided
We provide a platform that offers features including but not limited to a website, API, and related services for hosting, browsing, and managing files and data. We do not charge users for access to the Services and make no guarantee about the availability, accuracy, or reliability of the platform.
3. User Responsibilities
- Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials associated with our Services. If you suspect any unauthorized use of your account, you must notify us immediately.
- Password Security: We strongly advise that you use a unique password for your account on our platform. Do not reuse passwords from other services. Using the same password across multiple platforms increases the risk of unauthorized access to your accounts.
- Content Upload: You agree to not upload, post, or distribute any content that violates the rights of others, including but not limited to copyrighted material, harmful code, or unlawful content.
- Compliance with Laws: You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations while using the Services, including intellectual property, data protection, and privacy laws.
4. API Usage
- Availability: While we strive to provide reliable access to the API, we make no guarantees regarding uptime, speed, or the continued availability of the API. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the API at our discretion, with or without notice.
- Data Usage: You are solely responsible for how you use any data provided through the API. You agree not to misuse or abuse the API, and to not engage in activities that could disrupt or overload the Services.
- No Warranty: The API is provided "as-is," and we disclaim any warranties regarding the functionality, reliability, or security of the API.
5. Website and Service Availability
- Service Interruptions: While we will make reasonable efforts to keep our Services operational, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may experience outages, maintenance periods, or other disruptions, and you agree that we are not liable for any inconvenience or damage caused by these disruptions.
- Liability Limitation: We are not liable for any damages, losses, or claims arising from the use or inability to use the Services, including but not limited to data loss, service interruptions, or reliance on the content and information provided through the Services.
6. Location Information
- API and Database Hosting: Our API and associated databases are hosted in Finland.
- Website Hosting: The remainder of the platform, including the website, is hosted in the United States. By using our Services, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information in the United States and Finland, subject to applicable data protection laws.
7. Intellectual Property
- Ownership: All content, trademarks, logos, and intellectual property related to the Services, including the website and API, are owned by us or our licensors. You do not acquire any rights to our intellectual property by using the Services.
- User Content: By uploading content to our platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, host, and display that content for the purpose of providing the Services. You retain ownership of your content, but you are responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary rights to upload and share that content.
8. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services or any servers or networks connected to the Services.
- Use the Services for any unlawful, harmful, or malicious purposes.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any accounts, systems, or data through the Services.
- Engage in spamming, phishing, or other activities that compromise the security and integrity of the Services.
9. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at our discretion, with or without notice, if you violate any of these Terms. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Services and may lose access to any data or content associated with your account.
10. Disclaimers
- No Warranty: The Services are provided "as-is" and "as-available." We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the Services, including but not limited to the availability, accuracy, or reliability of the Services.
- No Liability: We are not responsible for any damages, losses, or other liabilities that may arise from using the Services, including but not limited to any data loss, service interruption, or third-party claims.
11. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless [Your Platform Name], its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of the rights of any third party.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, United States. In the event of a dispute, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the issue through mediation. Mediation will take place in South Carolina and be conducted under the rules of the [specific mediation organization, e.g., the American Arbitration Association] or a similar organization mutually agreed upon by the parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved through mediation, the parties may seek legal recourse through the courts of South Carolina.
13. Miscellaneous
- Severability: If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of these Terms will continue in full force and effect.
- Entire Agreement: These Terms & Content Rules constitute the agreement between you and us regarding the use of the Services, superseding all prior agreements or understandings.
All other feedback, comments, requests for technical support and other communications relating to the Service should be directed to: [email protected].