Terms of Service

Last updated: December 3, 2024

Welcome to OpenStanza. By using our platform, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using OpenStanza, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using this platform.

2. Eligibility

You must meet the following requirements to use OpenStanza:

• Be at least 13 years of age
• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Take responsibility for all activities under your account

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in behavior that harms the platform or community.

4. Content Ownership and Rights

Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you create and publish on OpenStanza. By posting content, you grant us:

• A worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, display, and distribute your content
• The right to promote your content on and off the platform
• Permission to allow others to read and engage with your content

You can delete your content at any time. Upon deletion, we will remove it from the platform, though cached copies may persist temporarily.

Platform Content

OpenStanza's design, features, and functionality are owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5. Content Guidelines

You agree not to post content that:

• Violates any laws or regulations
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains hate speech, harassment, or threats
• Promotes violence or illegal activities
• Contains explicit sexual content involving minors
• Spreads misinformation or spam
• Impersonates others or misrepresents your identity
• Contains malware, viruses, or harmful code

We reserve the right to remove content that violates these guidelines and may suspend or terminate accounts of repeat violators.

6. User Conduct

You agree to:

• Treat other users with respect and civility
• Use the platform only for lawful purposes
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the platform
• Not interfere with or disrupt the platform's operation
• Not scrape, crawl, or harvest data without permission
• Not create multiple accounts to evade bans or restrictions
• Not use automated systems or bots without authorization

7. Intellectual Property

Copyright

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on OpenStanza infringes your copyright, please contact us at dmca@openstanza.com with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Location of the infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• Your physical or electronic signature

Repeat Infringers

We will terminate accounts of users who repeatedly infringe on intellectual property rights.

8. Privacy

Your use of OpenStanza is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

OpenStanza is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The platform will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The platform is free of viruses or harmful components
• Results obtained will be accurate or reliable

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, OpenStanza and its affiliates will not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
• Service interruptions or errors
• User content or conduct

Our total liability will not exceed $100 or the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, whichever is greater.

11. Indemnification

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

• Your use of the platform
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your content or conduct
• Your violation of any rights of others

12. Changes to the Platform

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of OpenStanza at any time without notice. We will not be liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the platform.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on the platform. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of OpenStanza will be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law. You waive your right to participate in class action lawsuits.

15. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and OpenStanza.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision will not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: