Effective Date
These Terms of Service ("Terms") are effective as of August 8th, 2024, and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be effective immediately upon being posted on this page.
1. Introduction
Welcome to r8ted.app! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and services. By accessing or using r8ted.app, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our platform.
2. Modification of Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting on our website. We will provide notice of significant changes via email or through a prominent notice on the website. Your continued use of r8ted.app following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
3. Account Registration and Management
To access certain features of r8ted.app, you must create an account. You are responsible for providing accurate information during registration and for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. We reserve the right to terminate your account if we suspect any violation of these Terms.
4. Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. You can review the full Privacy Policy here. Please review it to understand our practices and your rights.
5. User Conduct
You agree to use r8ted.app only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
- Posting or transmitting harmful, illegal, or inappropriate content.
- Interfering with the operation of the platform.
- Infringing on the intellectual property rights of others.
- Posting ratings or reviews that are irrelevant, misleading, or not directly related to actual establishments or services.
- Manipulating ratings or reviews to artificially influence the perception of an establishment or service.
r8ted.app reserves the right to remove any content, including ratings and reviews, that we determine do not comply with these Terms or are not related to actual establishments or services.
6. Content Ownership and Intellectual Property
You retain ownership of content you post on r8ted.app. By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content as part of our service. We reserve the right to remove or modify user-generated content at our discretion.
7. Content Moderation and Reporting
r8ted.app employs a combination of automated and manual moderation to ensure that all user-generated content complies with our guidelines. Users can report objectionable content through the following mechanisms:
- Report Content: Each post, comment, or user profile includes a "Report" button that allows you to flag content for review. When reporting, you can specify the reason for the report, such as spam, harassment, or explicit content.
- Block Users: You can block other users who engage in abusive behavior. Blocking a user prevents them from interacting with your content or contacting you through the platform.
Our moderation team reviews all reported content and takes appropriate action, which may include removing the content and suspending or terminating the offending user's account. We strive to address all reports within 24 hours.
8. Service Provision and Downtime
We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Scheduled maintenance and unexpected downtime may occur. We will provide notice of planned maintenance and make reasonable efforts to minimize disruptions.
9. Fees and Payments
If applicable, fees for certain features or transactions will be clearly communicated. We accept various payment methods, which will be specified during the transaction process. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the accuracy of content and uninterrupted service. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of r8ted.app.
11. Termination of Service
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to r8ted.app at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of the platform, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.
12. Account Deletion
You have the right to delete your account and all associated data at any time. To delete your account:
- Navigate to the "Account Settings" section within the app.
- Select "Delete Account."
- Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your account deletion.
Upon deletion, all personal data associated with your account will be permanently removed from our servers in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Please note that account deletion is irreversible.
13. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or your use of r8ted.app will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The laws of the State of Illinois will govern these Terms. The arbitration will take place in Chicago, IL.
14. Governing Law
These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to them will be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@r8ted.app.