Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to ImpHyve, the cosmic social network operated by ImpHyve L3C, a member-managed Low-Profit Limited Liability Company based in Colorado, USA. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the ImpHyve platform, website, and services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using ImpHyve, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

ImpHyve is a social media platform that allows users to create, share, and discover content including text, images, audio, and video. Our unique viral spread mechanics are inspired by geographic proximity and user interaction, creating an organic content discovery system.

Key features of ImpHyve include:

• Multi-format content creation and sharing
• Viral content spread based on user interaction and location
• Custom algorithmic feeds and user control over content discovery
• Community-driven moderation and content curation
• Space and astronomy-themed user experience

3. Eligibility and Age Requirements

ImpHyve is strictly for users who are 18 years of age or older. By using our Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years old
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You are not prohibited from using the Service under applicable law
• You will provide accurate and truthful information during registration

We reserve the right to verify your age and may request additional documentation if necessary.

4. User Accounts and Registration

To use ImpHyve, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Ensuring your account information remains accurate and up-to-date

You may not create multiple accounts or share your account with others. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

5. User Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you create and share on ImpHyve ("User Content"). By posting User Content, you grant ImpHyve a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:

• Display, distribute, and perform your content on the platform
• Modify your content as necessary for technical purposes
• Use your content for platform promotion and marketing

5.2 Content License

ImpHyve's source code is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) license. This means:

• You may view and use the platform
• You may not use the source code for commercial purposes
• You may not create derivative works
• You must provide attribution if you reference our work

5.3 Prohibited Content

You may not post content that:

• Violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains harmful, abusive, or harassing material
• Promotes violence, discrimination, or illegal activities
• Contains spam, malware, or malicious code
• Violates our Community Guidelines

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Key privacy principles:

• We collect only necessary information to provide our Service
• We do not sell your personal data to third parties
• We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data
• You have control over your privacy settings and data

7. Prohibited Uses

You may not use ImpHyve for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the Service. Prohibited uses include:

• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Harassing, abusing, or harming other users
• Impersonating others or providing false information
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Using automated systems to access the Service
• Interfering with the proper functioning of the platform
• Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions

8. Content Moderation and Enforcement

We reserve the right to monitor, review, and moderate content on ImpHyve. We may:

• Remove content that violates these Terms or our Community Guidelines
• Suspend or terminate accounts for violations
• Report illegal content to appropriate authorities
• Implement automated systems to detect violations

Our moderation decisions are final, though you may appeal through our appeals process outlined in our Community Guidelines.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 Service Availability

ImpHyve is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

9.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ImpHyve L3C shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising from your use of the Service.

9.3 No Warranty

We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ImpHyve L3C, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you post on the platform

11. Termination

Either party may terminate these Terms at any time. We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you violate these Terms.

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
• We may delete your account and associated data
• Certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes through:

• In-app notifications
• Email notifications
• Updates to this page

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service: