Section 2 `Terms of Service Statement` Section 2.1 Acceptance of Terms 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 1.1. 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. 1.2. 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. 2. Eligibility 2.1. 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. 2.2. Prohibited Use: You may not use the Service if you have been previously banned or removed from the Service by Mateable for any reason. 3. Your Account 3.1. 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. 3.2. 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. Section 2.2 User Registration 1. Registration Process 1.1. Account Creation: To access certain features and services provided by Mateable ("the Service"), you may be required to register for an account. During the registration process, you will be asked to provide certain information, including but not limited to your name, email address, and a password. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update this information to ensure its accuracy. 1.2. Age Requirement: By registering for an account, you represent and warrant that you meet the age requirements specified in our Terms of Service. If you are under the legal age to use the Service, you may only do so with the consent and involvement of a parent or legal guardian. By registering, you affirm that you have obtained such consent. 2. Account Security 2.1. Account Credentials: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your account login credentials, including your password. You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. 2.2. Unauthorized Access: You agree to notify Mateable immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. Mateable will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information or password. 2.3. Secure Password: You are encouraged to choose a strong and secure password for your account. A strong password typically includes a combination of upper and lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters. 2.4. Account Sharing: You may not share your account login credentials with any other person or entity. Each account on the Service is intended for use by a single individual. Sharing your account may result in the suspension or termination of your account. 3. Termination of Account 3.1. User Responsibility: You acknowledge that Mateable reserves the right to terminate or suspend your account at its sole discretion, without notice, for any violation of these Terms of Service or for any other reason. 3.2. Data Retention: Upon the termination of your account, Mateable may retain certain information related to your account and activity for legal, operational, or analytical purposes, as described in our Privacy Policy. Section 2.3 1. Privacy Policy Purpose 1.1. 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 2.1. 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 3.1. 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 4.1. Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact us at [Contact Email Address]. In this section, you inform users about the existence and purpose of your Privacy Policy, provide a link to the full Privacy Policy document, and explain that updates to the Privacy Policy may occur. Make sure to replace [Privacy Policy Link] with the actual URL where users can access your Privacy Policy, and [Contact Email Address] with an appropriate email address for user inquiries. It's important to ensure that your Privacy Policy complies with applicable data protection laws and regulations and that it provides clear and comprehensive information about how user data is handled on your platform. Consider consulting with legal professionals to draft and review your Privacy Policy to ensure compliance. Section 2.4 User Conduct 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. Section 2.5 Content Guidelines 1. User-Generated Content 1.1. 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. 1.2. 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. 1.3. 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 2.1. Prohibited Content: You may not post, upload, or share any content that is: a. In violation of any applicable laws or regulations. b. Offensive, harassing, defamatory, or harmful to others. c. Obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit. d. Hateful, discriminatory, or promoting hate speech. e. False, misleading, or fraudulent. 2.2. 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. 2.3. 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 3.1. 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 4.1. Assumption of Risk: You understand and acknowledge that you may be exposed to content that you find offensive or objectionable. Your use of the Service is at your own risk, and you agree that Mateable shall not be liable for any content posted by users. 5. Questions or Concerns 5.1. Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about these Content Guidelines or user-generated content on Mateable, please contact us at [Contact Email Address]. Section 2.6 Intellectual Property 1. Ownership of Service Content 1.1. 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. 1.2. 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 2.1. 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. 2.2. 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. 2.3. 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 3.1. Notification: If you believe that your intellectual property rights have been infringed upon by a user of the Service, please notify us immediately at [Contact Email Address] with the following information: a. A description of the copyrighted work or trademark that you claim has been infringed. b. The location of the infringing material on the Service. c. Your contact information. 3.2. 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 4.1. Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about intellectual property rights related to the Service, please contact us at [Contact Email Address]. Section 2.7 Termination 1. Termination by Mateable 1.1. 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: 1.2. 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. 1.3. 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. 1.4. 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. 1.5. 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 2.1. 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. 2.2. 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 3.1. 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. 3.2. Appeals: If you believe your account has been terminated in error, you may contact Mateable at [Contact Email Address] to appeal the decision. Section 2.8 Dispute Resolution 1. Informal Dispute Resolution 1.1. 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 us at [Contact Email Address]. We encourage users to engage in good faith negotiations to reach a resolution. 2. Binding Arbitration 2.1. 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. 2.2. 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. 2.3. 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. 2.4. 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 3.1. 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 4.1. 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 5.1. Contact Us: For questions or concerns about the dispute resolution process or to initiate a dispute, please contact us at [Contact Email Address]. Section 2.9 Disclaimer of Warranties 1. Service "As Is" 1.1. 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 2.1. 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 3.1. 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. 3.2. Compatibility: Mateable does not warrant that the Service will be compatible with your device, software, or hardware or that the Service will be free of viruses, malware, or other harmful components. 4. No Endorsement 4.1. No Endorsement: Mateable does not endorse, support, or guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of any content, products, or services linked to or advertised on the Service. 5. No Liability 5.1. Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Mateable shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (a) your use or inability to use the Service; (b) any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein; (c) any interruption or cessation of the Service; (d) any bugs, viruses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the Service by any third party; (e) any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of your use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the Service, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not Mateable is advised of the possibility of such damages. 6. Governing Law 6.1. Choice of Law: This Disclaimer of Warranties shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Section 2.10 Indemnification 1. User Responsibility 1.1. Agreement to Indemnify: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Mateable ("the Service"), its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that may arise from or relate to your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms of Service, or any breach of your representations and warranties herein. 2. Claims and Liabilities 2.1. Claims: This indemnification extends to any third-party claims, actions, demands, or suits brought against Mateable as a result of your actions, conduct, or content on the Service. 2.2. Liabilities: You also agree to indemnify Mateable for any liabilities, losses, or damages, including but not limited to consequential damages, arising from your use of the Service or any breach of these Terms of Service. 3. Defense and Settlement 3.1. Defense: Mateable reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you. You agree to cooperate with Mateable's defense of such claims. 3.2. Settlement: Mateable will not settle any claim that involves your obligations under these Terms of Service without your prior written consent, unless such settlement includes a full and unconditional release of all claims against Mateable. 4. Governing Law 4.1. Choice of Law: This Indemnification section shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Section 2.11 Governing Law 1. Jurisdiction 1.1. Applicable Jurisdiction: These Terms of Service and any dispute arising from your use of the Mateable service ("the Service") shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles. 2. Venue 2.1. Exclusive Jurisdiction: You agree that any legal action or proceeding between you and Mateable that relates to or arises from these Terms of Service shall be brought exclusively in the courts located within [Jurisdiction]. You hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to the laying of venue in such courts. 3. Choice of Law 3.1. No Conflicting Laws: If you access the Service from a jurisdiction other than [Jurisdiction], you are responsible for complying with any applicable local laws. To the extent that any local laws conflict with these Terms of Service, those local laws shall not apply. Section 2.12 Changes to Terms 1. Modification of Terms 1.1. 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 2.1. 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. 2.2. 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 3.1. 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 4.1. 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. Section 2.14 Contact Information 1. Contact Us 1.1. General Inquiries: If you have any questions, concerns, or general inquiries regarding Mateable ("the Service"), please feel free to contact us at the following email address: [Contact Email Address]. 1.2. 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 2.1. 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 3.1. 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]. Section 2.15 Minors' Use of the Service 1. Age Requirement 1.1. 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. 1.2. 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 2.1. 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 3.1. 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. Section 2.16 Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies 1. Cookies and Tracking 1.1. 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. 1.2. 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 2.1. 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 3.1. 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. 3.2. External Links: Mateable is not responsible for the privacy practices or policies of third-party websites or services linked to or from the Service.