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Welcome to PoiseSocial. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of the PoiseSocial platform, including our websites, mobile applications, events, and any other services or features that link to these Terms (collectively, the “Platform”). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Platform.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Platform, you affirm that you are at least 13 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction and that you have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms. If you are using the Platform on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to accept these Terms on behalf of that organization.
2. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be effective when posted on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after the updated Terms are posted constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
3. User Accounts
To access certain features of the Platform, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
- Maintain and promptly update your account information.
- Keep your account credentials confidential and secure.
You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
4. Permitted Use
You agree to use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not:
- Post, share, or distribute any content that is defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, or violates applicable laws or regulations.
- Engage in unauthorized access, tampering, or exploitation of the Platform.
- Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to extract data from the Platform without prior written consent.
- Impersonate any individual or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any individual or entity.
5. Content Ownership and License
All content, features, and functionality on the Platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are owned by PoiseSocial or its licensors. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Platform for personal or internal business purposes, subject to these Terms.
You retain ownership of any content you post or share on the Platform (“User Content”). By posting User Content, you grant PoiseSocial a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, and display the content for the purposes of operating and improving the Platform.
6. Privacy
Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Platform, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
The Platform may include links to third-party websites or services. PoiseSocial is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Your interactions with third-party websites are governed by their respective terms and policies.
8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The Platform is provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. PoiseSocial does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Platform.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, PoiseSocial and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Platform.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PoiseSocial and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your access to or use of the Platform.
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at our sole discretion, without prior notice, if we determine that you have violated these Terms or engaged in behavior that could harm PoiseSocial or its users.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Cameroon. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Cameroon.
12. Miscellaneous
- Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and PoiseSocial regarding your use of the Platform.
- Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
- No Waiver: Failure by PoiseSocial to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
