Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Gossiped ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of our universal commenting system and related services.

By accessing or using Gossiped, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Age Requirements and Eligibility

Minimum Age

• 13+ Years: You must be at least 13 years old to create an account and use Gossiped
• Parental Consent: Users under 18 must have parental consent to use our service
• Adult Content: You must be 18+ (or legal age in your jurisdiction) to access NSFW content areas

Account Responsibility

• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You must provide accurate and current information when creating your account
• You may not create multiple accounts to evade restrictions
• You may not share your account credentials with others

3. Data Collection and Usage

By using Gossiped, you acknowledge and consent to our collection and use of data as outlined below:

Website Visit Tracking

• We track and store information about websites where you use Gossiped
• This includes page URLs, titles, and timestamps of your visits
• We use this data to provide personalized recommendations and analytics
• Website visit data may be used for research and service improvement

User-Generated Content

• All comments, posts, and interactions are stored and may be publicly visible
• We may analyze your content for moderation and improvement purposes
• Deleted content may remain in our systems for backup and legal compliance

Technical Data

• IP addresses, device information, and browser data are collected
• Usage patterns and feature interactions are tracked and analyzed
• Performance metrics and error logs are maintained for service reliability

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use Gossiped responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws. The following activities are strictly prohibited:

Illegal Content and Activities

• Posting content that violates any local, state, national, or international law
• Sharing copyrighted material without proper authorization
• Distributing malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Engaging in fraud, identity theft, or deceptive practices
• Facilitating illegal transactions or activities

Hateful and Harmful Content

• Content that promotes hatred, violence, or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
• Harassment, bullying, or targeted abuse of individuals or groups
• Threats of violence or self-harm
• Doxxing or sharing personal information without consent
• Content that glorifies or incites violence or harmful activities

Spam and Manipulation

• Posting repetitive, irrelevant, or unsolicited content
• Vote manipulation or artificial engagement schemes
• Creating fake accounts or impersonating others
• Automated posting or bot activity without permission

Adult Content Restrictions

• Adult content must be posted only in designated NSFW areas
• No explicit content involving minors under any circumstances
• Adult content must comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Proper content warnings and age verification required

5. Content Ownership and Licensing

Your Content

• You retain ownership of content you create and post on Gossiped
• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content
• This license continues even after you delete content or close your account
• You represent that you have the right to post all content you submit

Our Content

• Gossiped's interface, features, and functionality are our intellectual property
• You may not copy, modify, or reverse engineer our service
• Our trademarks and branding may not be used without permission

6. Moderation and Enforcement

Content Moderation

• We reserve the right to review, moderate, or remove any content
• Automated systems and human moderators may be used
• We are not obligated to pre-screen content before publication
• Moderation decisions may be appealed through our support system

Account Actions

Violations of these Terms may result in:

• Warnings: Official notices about policy violations
• Content Removal: Deletion of violating posts or comments
• Temporary Suspension: Limited access for specified periods
• Permanent Ban: Complete removal from the platform
• Legal Action: Reporting to authorities for illegal activities

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Key privacy commitments:

• We will not sell your personal information to third parties
• You can access, modify, or delete your personal data
• We implement security measures to protect your information
• We comply with applicable data protection regulations

8. Service Availability and Modifications

Service Availability

• We strive to maintain service availability but cannot guarantee 100% uptime
• Scheduled maintenance may temporarily interrupt service
• We may restrict or suspend service to address technical issues or policy violations

Service Modifications

• We may modify, update, or discontinue features at any time
• Significant changes will be announced to users
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Service Disclaimers

• Gossiped is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
• We do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of user-generated content
• We are not responsible for content posted by users or third-party websites

Limitation of Liability

• Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for our services

10. Termination

Your Right to Terminate

• You may close your account at any time
• Account closure does not automatically delete all your content
• You may request complete data deletion separately

Our Right to Terminate

• We may terminate accounts for Terms violations
• We may discontinue service with reasonable notice
• Termination may be immediate for serious violations

11. Legal and Governing Law

• These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]
• Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration when possible
• You agree to jurisdiction in courts of [Your Jurisdiction]
• These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Gossiped

12. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

• Updated Terms will be posted on this page
• The "Last Updated" date will be revised
• Significant changes will be announced to users
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance