1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Buddylynk platform ("Buddylynk," "we," "our," or "the Service"). By creating an account or accessing Buddylynk, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the platform.
2. Eligibility
To use Buddylynk, you must:
- Be at least 13 years of age
- Not be prohibited from using online services under applicable law
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
If we have reason to believe you do not meet eligibility requirements, we may suspend or terminate your account.
3. User Accounts
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
- All activity conducted using your account
- Promptly notifying Buddylynk of any unauthorized access or security breach
Buddylynk reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or pose security risks.
4. User Content
"User Content" refers to any text, images, videos, messages, or materials you upload or share on Buddylynk.
By posting User Content, you grant Buddylynk a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, distribute, and reproduce your content for platform operation and improvement.
You agree that you will not upload content that is:
- Illegal, harmful, or abusive
- Pornographic, violent, or hateful
- Misleading or fraudulent
- Infringing upon intellectual property rights
- Spam or unauthorized advertising
Buddylynk may remove or restrict content that violates these guidelines.
5. Prohibited Activities
Users may not:
- Violate any local, state, federal, or international laws
- Impersonate individuals, companies, or public officials
- Interfere with platform security or functionality
- Harvest data or perform unauthorized data scraping
- Engage in harassment, threats, or harmful behavior
- Use automated tools (bots, scripts) without written authorization
Violations may result in suspension, removal, or legal action.
6. Intellectual Property
All platform content, including logos, design elements, software, and trademarks, is owned by Buddylynk and protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
Users may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse-engineer any part of the platform without written consent.
7. Platform Availability
Buddylynk strives to maintain reliable service but does not guarantee:
- Uninterrupted access
- Error-free operation
- That defects will be corrected immediately
We may modify, update, or discontinue parts of the Service at any time without prior notice.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
Buddylynk may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these external platforms. Accessing third-party services is at your own risk.
9. Termination
Buddylynk may suspend or terminate your account with or without notice if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Engage in harmful or unlawful behavior
- Pose a risk to platform security or other users
Upon termination, your right to access the Service ends immediately. Certain data may be retained as required by law.
10. Disclaimers
Buddylynk is provided "as is" and "as available."
We do not guarantee:
- That the platform will meet your expectations
- That data will always be available or recoverable
- That the platform will be free of errors, security vulnerabilities, or interruptions
You use the platform at your own risk.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Buddylynk is not liable for:
- Lost profits, data loss, or business interruption
- Damages resulting from unauthorized access
- Errors, omissions, or interruptions in service
- User behavior or content posted on the platform
Total liability under any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid to use the Service (if applicable) in the past 12 months.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Buddylynk and its employees, partners, and affiliates harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the platform
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your infringement of third-party rights
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Virginia.
14. Changes to the Terms
Buddylynk may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, contact: