Terms of Service Statement

By using the Mateable service ("the Service"), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

1. Agreement
   1. Acceptance: You acknowledge and agree that by accessing or using the Service, you are indicating that you have read, understood, and accept these Terms in their entirety, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms or our Privacy Policy, you must not use the Service.
   2. Updates: These Terms may be updated from time to time without notice to you. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Service after any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

1. Eligibility
   1. Age Requirement: By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract with Mateable in your jurisdiction. If you are under the legal age, you may use the Service only with the consent and involvement of a parent or guardian. By using the Service, you affirm that you have obtained such consent.
   2. Prohibited Use: You may not use the Service if you have been previously banned or removed from the Service by Mateable for any reason.
2. Your Account
   1. Registration: To use certain features of the Service, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
   2. Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login credentials, and you are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify Mateable immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

1. Privacy Policy Purpose
   1. Understanding Your Privacy: Our Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
2. Access the Full Privacy Policy
   1. Full Privacy Policy: For detailed information about our data practices, including the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect your data, please review our Privacy Policy.
3. Changes to the Privacy Policy
   1. Updates: We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices and services. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website. Your continued use of the Service following such changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
4. Questions or Concerns
   1. Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact Support.

Prohibition on Discussing Community Activities

Users of Mateable ("the Service") are prohibited from disclosing, discussing, or disseminating any information related to the community activities, discussions, or content hosted on the Service to any third party. This prohibition applies to all forms of communication, including but not limited to verbal, written, electronic, or digital communication.

By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree to:

• Confidentiality: You shall treat all information, discussions, and content within the Service as confidential and proprietary to Mateable and its community. This includes, but is not limited to, discussions, profiles, posts, messages, and any other interactions.
• Non-Disclosure: You shall not, under any circumstances, disclose, share, or discuss any information or content from the Service with individuals or entities who are not registered and authorized users of the Service.
• Compliance: You shall comply with all community guidelines and rules established by Mateable regarding the confidentiality of community activities and discussions.

Violation of this prohibition on discussing community activities may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account and legal action. Please be aware that Mateable takes the privacy and confidentiality of its community seriously and will take appropriate measures to enforce this prohibition.

For questions or concerns about this provision or our Terms of Service, please contact us at support@mateable.com. Thank you for your understanding and compliance.

1. User-Generated Content
   1. Responsible Content: You are solely responsible for any content you post, upload, share, or otherwise make available on Mateable ("the Service"). This includes text, images, videos, and any other materials you submit.
   2. Ownership and Rights: By posting content on the Service, you represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights, licenses, or permissions to use, display, and distribute that content. You retain all ownership rights in your content.
   3. Copyright and Trademarks: You agree not to post content that infringes upon the copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property rights of others. Unauthorized use of copyrighted materials, trademarks, or content owned by third parties is strictly prohibited.
2. Acceptable Content Standards
   1. Prohibited Content: You may not post, upload, or share any content that is:
      • In violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
      • Offensive, harassing, defamatory, or harmful to others.
      • Obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit.
      • Hateful, discriminatory, or promoting hate speech.
      • False, misleading, or fraudulent.
   2. Respect for Others: Please be respectful of other users and their opinions. Avoid engaging in any behavior that may harm or disrupt the experience of others on the Service.
   3. Reporting Violations: If you come across content that violates these Content Guidelines or our Terms of Service, please report it to us immediately.
3. Removal of Content
   1. Moderation: Mateable reserves the right to review, moderate, and remove any content that violates these Content Guidelines or our Terms of Service. We may take appropriate action, including suspending or terminating accounts, in response to violations.
4. User Responsibility
   1. Assumption of Risk: You understand that by accessing or using the Service, you may be exposed to content from other users that may be offensive, harmful, or inappropriate. You agree to assume all risks associated with such content and to use the Service responsibly.
   2. Discretion: Mateable does not endorse, support, represent, or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of any content posted by users on the Service. You should exercise discretion and judgment in interacting with and relying on content found on the Service.

1. Ownership of Service Content
   1. Trademarks: All trademarks, service marks, logos, and trade names displayed on Mateable ("the Service") are the property of Mateable or their respective owners. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute these trademarks without prior written consent.
   2. Copyrights: All content and materials provided on the Service, including text, graphics, images, videos, software, and any other intellectual property, are protected by copyright laws and are the property of Mateable or their respective owners. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute these materials without prior written consent.
2. User-Generated Content
   1. Ownership: Users retain ownership of the content they post, upload, or share on the Service. By posting content, you grant Mateable a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute that content within the Service for the purposes of providing and promoting the Service.
   2. User Content Permissions: By posting content, you represent and warrant that you have the necessary rights, licenses, or permissions to use, display, and distribute that content. You also grant other users of the Service the right to view and interact with your content in accordance with our Terms of Service.
   3. Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the content you post on the Service, and you agree not to post content that violates the intellectual property rights of others or any applicable laws.
3. Reporting Intellectual Property Violations
   1. Notification: If you believe that your intellectual property rights have been infringed upon by a user of the Service, please notify support immediately with the following information:
      • A description of the copyrighted work or trademark that you claim has been infringed.
      • The location of the infringing material on the Service.
      • Your contact information.
   2. Action: Mateable will respond to intellectual property infringement notices in accordance with applicable laws and may take appropriate action, including removing infringing content or suspending user accounts.
4. Questions or Concerns
   1. Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about intellectual property rights related to the Service, please contact support.

1. Termination by Mateable
   1. Discretionary Termination: Mateable reserves the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to the Mateable service ("the Service") at its sole discretion, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms of Service, as outlined below:
   2. Violations of Terms: Termination may occur in the event of any violation of these Terms of Service, including but not limited to violations related to user conduct, content guidelines, intellectual property, or any other provisions.
   3. Illegal Activities: Mateable may terminate your account if you engage in any illegal activities, including but not limited to fraud, harassment, hate speech, or the distribution of harmful or malicious content.
   4. Unauthorized Access: If Mateable suspects unauthorized access to your account or any other security breaches, your account may be terminated or suspended to protect the integrity of the Service and its users.
   5. Repeated Violations: Repeated or severe violations of these Terms of Service may result in immediate termination or suspension of your account without prior warning.
2. Consequences of Termination
   1. Account Closure: Upon termination or suspension of your account, you will no longer have access to the Service, including any content or data associated with your account.
   2. Data Retention: Mateable may retain certain information related to your account and activity in accordance with our Privacy Policy, even after your account is terminated.
3. User Responsibility
   1. Understanding Risks: You understand and acknowledge that your use of the Service is subject to these Terms of Service, and you accept the consequences of violating these terms, including the termination of your account.
   2. Appeals: If you believe your account has been terminated in error, you may contact support to appeal the decision.

1. Informal Dispute Resolution
   1. Good Faith Negotiation: If you have a dispute with Mateable ("the Service") or believe there is a basis for a dispute, you agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting support. We encourage users to engage in good faith negotiations to reach a resolution.
2. Binding Arbitration
   1. Arbitration Agreement: If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, you and Mateable agree to resolve any and all disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service, the Service, or any aspect of the relationship between you and Mateable through binding arbitration. This includes disputes related to the validity, enforceability, or scope of this arbitration agreement.
   2. Arbitration Rules: Arbitration shall be conducted by a neutral arbitrator in accordance with the rules and procedures of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) or any other recognized arbitration service provider selected by mutual agreement.
   3. No Class Action: You agree that arbitration shall proceed solely on an individual basis and not as a class action, representative action, or consolidated action. You waive the right to participate in any class action or class-wide arbitration.
   4. Location: The arbitration shall take place in a mutually agreed-upon location or, if no location is agreed upon, in the location most convenient to you within your jurisdiction for arbitration proceedings.
3. Mediation
   1. Optional Mediation: At the discretion of both parties, prior to or during the arbitration process, you and Mateable may choose to engage in mediation to attempt to resolve the dispute with the assistance of a neutral mediator.
4. Governing Law
   1. Choice of Law: This arbitration agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
5. Contact Information
   1. Contact Us: For questions or concerns about the dispute resolution process or to initiate a dispute, please contact us at support.

1. Service "As Is"
   1. No Warranties: You understand and agree that your use of the Mateable service ("the Service") is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
2. No Warranty of Accuracy or Completeness
   1. No Guarantee: Mateable does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content available through the Service. You acknowledge that any reliance on content or information obtained from the Service is at your own risk.
3. No Warranty of Availability or Compatibility
   1. Availability: Mateable makes no warranty that the Service will be available at all times or without interruption. We reserve the right to suspend, withdraw, or modify the Service at any time without notice.
   2. Compatibility: Mateable does not warrant that the Service will be compatible with all hardware or software used by you. Discrepancies may occur with different operating systems, devices, or applications.

1. Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Mateable, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, suppliers, or licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Service; (iii) any content obtained from the Service; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence) or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage, and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose.
2. Cap on Liability: In no event shall Mateable's aggregate liability for all claims relating to the services exceed one hundred U.S. dollars (U.S. $100.00) or the amount you paid Mateable, if any, in the past six months for the services giving rise to the claim.

1. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be replaced by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.
2. Amendment: Mateable reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
3. Waiver: No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and Mateable's failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
4. Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service, and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding the Service.
5. Contact Information: If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact support.

1. Modification of Terms
   1. Right to Modify: Mateable ("the Service") reserves the right to modify, amend, or change these Terms of Service at any time. We will provide notice of such modifications by posting the revised Terms of Service on our website or by sending an email notification to the email address associated with your account.
2. Review of Changes
   1. User Responsibility: It is your responsibility to review these Terms of Service periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Service after the posting of revised Terms of Service constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
   2. Effective Date: The effective date of these Terms of Service will be updated to reflect the date of the most recent revision.
3. Significant Changes
   1. Notification of Significant Changes: In the event of significant changes to these Terms of Service, we may provide additional notice through a prominent announcement on the Service or by other means.
4. Rejecting Changes
   1. Rejecting Modifications: If you do not agree with any modifications to these Terms of Service, your only recourse is to discontinue your use of the Service. If you continue to use the Service after the effective date of any modifications, it will be considered as your acceptance of the modified Terms.

1. Contact Us
   1. General Inquiries: If you have any questions, concerns, or general inquiries regarding Mateable ("the Service"), please feel free to contact support.
   2. Legal Notices: For legal notices or correspondence related to these Terms of Service, please use the following contact information: [Legal Contact Email Address] [Legal Mailing Address]
2. Reporting Violations
   1. Content Violations: If you come across content on the Service that you believe violates these Terms of Service or any applicable laws, please report it to us at [Content Violation Email Address].
3. Technical Support
   1. Technical Issues: If you encounter technical issues or require technical support while using the Service, please contact our technical support team at [Technical Support Email Address].

1. Age Requirement
   1. Minimum Age: Mateable ("the Service") is intended for use by individuals who are at least [Minimum Age] years old. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet the minimum age requirement.
   2. Parental Consent: If you are under the minimum age requirement, you may only use the Service with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. By using the Service, you affirm that you have obtained such consent.
2. Parental Responsibility
   1. Parental Responsibility: Parents and legal guardians are responsible for the actions and behavior of minors while using the Service. Mateable encourages parents and guardians to actively supervise their children's use of the Service.
3. Account Termination
   1. Termination of Accounts: If Mateable becomes aware that a user is under the minimum age requirement and is using the Service without parental consent, we may terminate the user's account and delete their information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

1. Cookies and Tracking
   1. Cookie Usage: Mateable ("the Service") may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of the Service. These technologies may store and retrieve data on your browser or device.
   2. Purpose: Cookies and tracking technologies are used to enhance your user experience, provide personalized content, analyze usage patterns, and improve the Service's functionality and performance.
2. Opt-Out
   1. Cookie Preferences: You may have the option to manage your cookie preferences within your browser or device settings. However, please note that certain features of the Service may require the use of cookies, and disabling them may impact your ability to use those features.
3. Third-Party Cookies
   1. Third-Party Services: Some third-party services and content embedded within the Service, such as social media plugins, may also use cookies and tracking technologies. These third-party services are subject to their own privacy policies and terms.
   2. External Links: Mateable is not responsible for the privacy practices or policies of third-party websites or services linked to or from the Service.