Terms of Use

Effective Date: March 28, 2025
Last Updated: March 28, 2025

Welcome to {{SITE_NAME}} (“{{SITE_NAME}},” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

If you have questions, contact support@placeholder.com.

1) Quick Summary (Not a Substitute for the Full Terms)

Topic	What it means (short)
Account	You must provide accurate info and keep credentials secure.
Acceptable Use	Don’t break the law, abuse the Service, or infringe rights.
Content	You own your content; you grant us a limited license to operate the Service.
Fees	Most features are free unless we say otherwise and you opt in.
Termination	We may suspend/terminate for violations; you can stop using anytime.
Delaware Law	Disputes follow Delaware law and Delaware courts (or arbitration if you opt in).

2) Eligibility & Accounts

You must be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction (or have parental/guardian consent where permitted by law).
Provide accurate, current, and complete information and keep it updated.
You are responsible for all activity under your account and for safeguarding your password. Notify us promptly of unauthorized use.

3) Changes to the Service or These Terms

We may modify the Service or these Terms at any time. Changes are effective when posted. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

4) Acceptable Use

You agree not to, and not to allow others to:

Category	Examples of Prohibited Conduct
Unlawful Use	Violating any applicable law or regulation.
Security Abuse	Accessing accounts without permission; probing or testing system vulnerabilities; introducing malware or harmful code.
Service Disruption	Overloading, interfering with, or impairing the Service or networks.
Misrepresentation	Impersonating any person or entity; misrepresenting your affiliation.
Infringement	Uploading or sharing content that infringes copyrights, trademarks, or other rights.
Harmful/Abusive Content	Content that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, hateful, violent, or discriminatory.
Commercial Exploitation	Unapproved advertising, spam, or commercial activities.

We may remove content or suspend/terminate access for violations.

5) Your Content & License to {{SITE_NAME}}

Your Ownership. You retain ownership of any text, notes, highlights, bookmarks, or other content you submit (“User Content”).
Your License to Us. To operate, host, display, and improve the Service, you grant {{SITE_NAME}} a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to host, store, reproduce, adapt, transmit, distribute, display, and perform your User Content solely to provide and enhance the Service and as otherwise permitted by these Terms.
Your Responsibility. You represent and warrant that you have the rights to submit User Content and that it does not violate law or third-party rights.
Public/Shared Areas. If you choose to share content (e.g., public notes), others may view, use, or share it. Share thoughtfully.

6) Intellectual Property of {{SITE_NAME}}

The Service, including all software, features, design, and content (excluding User Content), is owned by {{SITE_NAME}} or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. Except as expressly permitted, you may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from the Service or its content.

7) Third-Party Links & Services

The Service may include links to third-party websites, apps, or services. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Use third-party services at your own risk and review their terms and privacy policies.

8) Software; App Stores

If you download our app from an app store, you also agree to that store’s terms. The app store provider is not responsible for maintenance or support of the app.

9) Communications & Notifications

By using the Service, you may receive service-related messages (e.g., security or transactional notices). You can manage promotional communications through your settings or by using unsubscribe links.

10) DMCA / Copyright Complaints

If you believe content on the Service infringes your copyright, send a notice containing the information required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) to our designated agent:

DMCA Agent
Email: support@placeholder.com (Subject: “DMCA Notice”)

We may remove alleged infringing content and terminate repeat infringers where appropriate.

11) Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect and process personal data. By using the Service, you consent to those practices. Contact support@placeholder.com for privacy inquiries.

12) Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, {{SITE_NAME}} DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT CONTENT WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE.

13) Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, {{SITE_NAME}} AND ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM RELATING TO THE SERVICE WILL NOT EXCEED US$100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US (IF ANY) FOR THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM—WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; some of the above may not apply to you.

14) Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless {{SITE_NAME}} and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your User Content; or (c) your violation of these Terms or applicable law.

15) Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. You may stop using the Service at any time. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive (e.g., IP, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, governing law, disputes).

16) Fees & Donations

Unless we state otherwise (and you opt in), the Service is offered without charge. If we introduce paid features, we will disclose pricing and terms before you are charged. If you donate via third-party processors, those transactions are governed by their terms and privacy policies.

17) International Use

You are responsible for complying with your local laws. We make no representation that the Service is appropriate or available for use in all locations.

18) Governing Law; Venue (Delaware)

These Terms and any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules.

Exclusive Jurisdiction & Venue. You agree that the state and federal courts located in New Castle County, Delaware shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service, and you consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in those courts.

19) Export Controls

You represent that you are not located in, under control of, or a national or resident of any country or entity subject to U.S. sanctions and that you will not use or export the Service in violation of applicable export laws and regulations.

20) General Terms

Topic	Meaning
Entire Agreement	These Terms and the Privacy Policy are the entire agreement between you and {{SITE_NAME}}.
Severability	If a provision is invalid or unenforceable, the remainder stays in effect.
Waiver	Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of the right to enforce it later.
Assignment	You may not assign these Terms; we may assign them in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Force Majeure	We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond our reasonable control.

21) Contact

For questions or notices under these Terms, contact:

{{SITE_NAME}} – Legal
Email: support@placeholder.com

Term	Definition
“Service”	The {{SITE_NAME}} website, mobile apps, features, and related services.
“User Content”	Any content you submit, upload, post, or otherwise provide via the Service.
“You/Your”	Any user accessing or using the Service, whether or not registered.

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.