Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
Welcome to ice-cream-forum.com, a community-driven platform dedicated to discussions, reviews, and information sharing about all things ice cream. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions (“Terms”), which govern your use of the website and the services we provide.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms:
– “Service” refers to the functionality, features, and content available on or through ice-cream-forum.com, including forums, user accounts, messaging, and other interactive features.
– “User” refers to any individual or entity who browses, accesses, or uses the Service.
– “Content” means any information, text, images, videos, links, or other material posted, uploaded, shared, or otherwise made available through the Service.
– “Account” refers to a registered profile created by a User to access certain features or functionalities of the Service.
3. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.
4. Changes to Terms
ice-cream-forum.com reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes, so we encourage you to review the Terms periodically.
5. Use of Services
5.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. By registering or using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.
5.2 Account
To access certain features of the Service, you may need to create an Account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities conducted under your Account.
5.3 Prohibited Activities
Users agree not to:
– Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
– Post any obscene, defamatory, or otherwise inappropriate Content
– Transmit viruses or malicious code
– Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation
– Harass or threaten other Users
– Violate the intellectual property rights of others
6. Intellectual Property
All content, trademarks, service marks, and logos on ice-cream-forum.com are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. Use of the Service does not grant you any rights or licenses to such intellectual property, except as expressly authorized by ice-cream-forum.com.
7. User-Generated Content
Users retain ownership of their Content but grant ice-cream-forum.com a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display such Content in connection with the Service. Users are solely responsible for their posted Content and must ensure it does not violate any laws or third-party rights.
8. Privacy Policy
Our collection and use of personal information in connection with your use of the Service is outlined in our Privacy Policy. By using ice-cream-forum.com, you consent to the use of your information as described therein.
9. Third-Party Services
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by ice-cream-forum.com. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of such third-party services and do not endorse or assume any liability for them.
10. Disclaimers and Liability
The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. ice-cream-forum.com disclaims all liability for damages or losses resulting from your use of, or inability to use, the Service. We do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of any content posted by users or third parties.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ice-cream-forum.com, its administrators, affiliates, and partners from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) resulting from your use of the Service, your Content, or violation of these Terms.
12. Termination
ice-cream-forum.com reserves the right to suspend or terminate your Account and access to the Service at any time for any reason, including but not limited to violating these Terms. Upon termination, all rights granted to you will cease immediately.
13. Governing Law
These Terms and your use of the Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which ice-cream-forum.com is operated, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.
14. Miscellaneous
14.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and ice-cream-forum.com regarding the Service and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
14.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
14.3 Waiver
Failure by ice-cream-forum.com to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
15. Contact Info
For questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected].