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Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: December 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Springs.social ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Springs.social is an anonymous random chat platform that connects users for text-based conversations. The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

3. Eligibility

• You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service
• Users under 18 should have parental permission
• You must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws

4. User Conduct

4.1 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Post or share illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Harass, bully, threaten, or intimidate other users
• Share personal information (yours or others')
• Post spam, advertisements, or promotional content
• Share links to external websites
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
• Engage in sexual content or solicit minors
• Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the Service
• Use automated bots or scripts
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

4.2 Expected Behavior

You agree to:

• Be respectful and courteous to all users
• Use appropriate language
• Report violations when you encounter them
• Respect others' right to disconnect
• Accept that conversations are anonymous and temporary

5. Content and Messages

• You retain ownership of content you create
• By posting, you grant us the right to transmit your messages to other users
• Messages are temporary and deleted when chats end
• We reserve the right to monitor and moderate content
• Inappropriate content may be filtered or result in warnings

6. Enforcement and Penalties

6.1 Warning System

• First violation: Warning
• Second violation: Final warning
• Third violation: Automatic disconnection

6.2 Severe Violations

Serious violations (illegal content, threats, harassment of minors) may result in:

• Immediate disconnection
• Reporting to law enforcement
• Cooperation with legal authorities

7. Privacy

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we handle your information.

8. Intellectual Property

• The Springs.social name, logo, and design are our property
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content
• User-generated content belongs to the users who created it

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE:

• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• The accuracy or reliability of content
• The behavior or identity of other users
• The security of your conversations

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Service
• We are not responsible for user behavior or content
• You use the Service at your own risk
• Our total liability shall not exceed $100

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person

12. Third-Party Services

The Service uses third-party services (Firebase, Google Fonts). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

13. Changes to the Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
• Change these Terms with or without notice
• Add or remove features

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, for any reason, without notice.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

16. Dispute Resolution

• Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration
• You waive the right to participate in class actions
• Arbitration shall take place in [Your Location]

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Springs.social.

19. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Email: legal@springs.social

Last Updated: December 2024