Effective Date: November 1, 2023
BlockFrens is committed to operating with integrity and in compliance with the legal frameworks that govern our activities. This Terms of Service elucidates the rules and guidelines that users are expected to adhere to while interacting with our platform, ensuring a safe, respectful, and enriching community environment. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of Blockfrens’ website, services, and community forums (collectively, the “Service”).
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Service, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Service.
2. Description of Service
Blockfrens functions as a news agency and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, providing curated news reports, facilitating community forums, generating informative content, and offering various interactive services.
3. User Accounts and Responsibilities
Users are required to maintain the confidentiality of account credentials. Blockfrens cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with the above.
4. Community Guidelines
We strive to maintain a community that respects diverse opinions and fosters constructive dialogue. Any form of disruptive behavior may result in suspension or termination of services.
5. Content Ownership, Contributions, and Usage Rights
Content provided on Blockfrens is protected by intellectual property laws. You grant Blockfrens a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, perpetual license to use any content that you post on or through the services.
6. AI-Generated Content and License
Content generated by AI is a product of Blockfrens and is used under license. While we strive for accuracy, Blockfrens disclaims any responsibility for errors or inaccuracies in AI-generated content.
7. Prohibited Conduct
Users are prohibited from engaging in conduct that is harmful, infringing, or contrary to the spirit of community and cooperation that we value.
8. Third-Party Services and Content
Blockfrens integrates with third-party services including, but not limited to, WordPress, BuddyPress, Google Analytics, Google Signals, and Mailchimp. These services are governed by their respective privacy policies and terms.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
Blockfrens makes no warranties regarding the reliability or accuracy of any content and expressly disclaims all liability for errors or other inaccuracies.
10. GDPR Compliance and User Privacy
Blockfrens adheres strictly to the GDPR, ensuring the privacy and security of user data as detailed in our Privacy Policy. Users have the right to access, rectify, or delete their personal data at any time.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Blockfrens and its officers, directors, employees, from any claims arising out of your breach of these Terms.
12. Modification of Terms
Blockfrens reserves the right, at our discretion, to change these Terms at any time. By continuing to access or use the services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
14. Contact Information
Should you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at team@blockfrens.org.
