# **Effective Date:** May 17, 2025 Welcome to GotSocial! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the GotSocial application, website, and related services (collectively, the “Service”), operated by GotSocial Inc. (“we”, “our”, “us”). By accessing or using GotSocial, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service. --- ## 1\. Eligibility You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age in your country) to create an account and use GotSocial. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian. --- ## 2\. Account Registration To use GotSocial, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your account. --- ## 3\. User Content You own the content you post, but by sharing it on GotSocial, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute it on the platform in accordance with your privacy settings. You are responsible for the content you post and agree not to share anything: - That is unlawful, harmful, abusive, or defamatory - That infringes someone else's intellectual property rights - That contains spam, malware, or impersonation - That violates community guidelines or applicable laws We reserve the right to remove or restrict access to content that violates these rules. --- ## 4\. Acceptable Use You agree not to: - Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose - Harass, abuse, or harm another person - Attempt to access another user's account without permission - Use bots or automated methods to access or interact with the Service - Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers --- ## 5\. Privacy Your privacy is important to us. Please read our [Privacy Policy](#) to understand how we collect, use, and share your information. --- ## 6\. Termination We may suspend or terminate your access to GotSocial if you violate these Terms or if we are required to do so by law. You may also delete your account at any time through the app settings. --- ## 7\. Intellectual Property All content and materials provided by GotSocial (excluding user content) are owned by GotSocial Inc. and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use our branding or content without permission. --- ## 8\. Disclaimers GotSocial is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. You use the Service at your own risk. --- ## 9\. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, GotSocial shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service. --- ## 10\. Changes to These Terms We may update these Terms occasionally. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the “Effective Date” and may notify you through the app or by email. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated Terms.