Terms of Service

Effective Date:

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account and using Slash Social ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Slash Social is a social networking platform that allows users to:

• Create and share posts, images, and other content
• Follow other users and build social connections
• Send direct messages and engage in conversations
• Discover and interact with community content

3. User Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 13 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement
• Your use of the Service will not violate any applicable law or regulation

4. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Be responsible for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

5. User Content and Conduct

5.1 Content Guidelines: You are solely responsible for content you post. You agree not to post content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or hateful
• Violates intellectual property rights of others
• Contains spam, advertising, or unsolicited promotional content
• Includes personal information of others without consent
• Is sexually explicit or inappropriate
• Promotes violence, discrimination, or illegal activities

5.2 Content License: By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content on the platform.

6. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Our data practices include:

• We collect information you provide and usage data
• We use data to provide and improve the Service
• We may share data as required by law or to protect our rights
• We implement security measures to protect your data
• You can request deletion of your account and associated data

7. Message Retention and Legal Compliance

Important Notice: For legal compliance and safety purposes:

• All messages and content may be retained in our systems even after deletion
• We may preserve and disclose information when required by law
• Law enforcement agencies may request access to user data
• We cooperate with valid legal requests and court orders
• "Deleted" conversations are hidden from your view but preserved in our database

8. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Impersonate others or create fake accounts
• Harvest or collect user information
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated tools to access the Service (bots, scrapers)

9. Intellectual Property

The Service and its content are owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our software or content
• Reverse engineer or attempt to access our source code
• Use our trademarks or branding without permission

10. Content Moderation and Enforcement

We reserve the right to:

• Remove or modify content that violates these Terms
• Suspend or terminate accounts for violations
• Investigate suspicious activities
• Implement automated content filtering systems

11. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service, but we cannot guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Complete security against all threats
• Compatibility with all devices or software

12. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

12.1 Service Disclaimer: THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

12.2 Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

14. Termination

We may terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms. Upon termination:

• Your access to the Service will be revoked
• Your content may remain on our servers for legal compliance
• These Terms will survive termination where applicable

15. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: legal@slash-social.com
• Address: [Your Business Address]