Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: January 19, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Flashcard ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
2. Description of Service
Flashcard is a web-based learning platform that allows users to create, share, and study digital flashcards. Our Service includes features such as:
- Creating and organizing flashcard decks
- Studying flashcards using various learning modes
- Tracking learning progress and statistics
- Sharing flashcard decks with other users
- Accessing community-created content
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
To access certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
- Be responsible for all activities under your account
3.2 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in any conduct that we determine is inappropriate or harmful to our Service or other users.
4. User Content
4.1 Your Content
You retain ownership of all content you create, upload, or share through our Service ("User Content"). By posting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display your User Content in connection with operating and providing the Service.
4.2 Content Guidelines
You agree that your User Content will not:
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Infringe on any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
- Contain harmful, offensive, or inappropriate material
- Include malware, viruses, or other harmful code
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
- Constitute spam or unsolicited advertising
4.3 Content Removal
We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or that we deem inappropriate, without prior notice.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Our Property
The Service, including its design, features, content, and functionality, is owned by us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service without our written permission.
5.2 Feedback
Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about our Service become our property, and we may use them without compensation or attribution to you.
6. Privacy
Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
7. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use our Service to:
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
- Use automated systems or software to extract data from the Service
- Engage in any activity that could damage or overburden our infrastructure
8. Third-Party Services
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.
9. Disclaimers
9.1 Service Availability
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.
9.2 Educational Content
The flashcards and educational content on our Service are created by users and are not verified by us. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content. You should independently verify any information before relying on it.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE 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, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:
- Your use or inability to use the Service
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
- Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
- Any bugs, viruses, or similar issues transmitted through the Service
- Any errors or omissions in any content
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your User Content
12. Modifications to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our Service and updating the "Effective Date." Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].
14. Dispute Resolution
14.1 Informal Resolution
Before filing any legal claim, you agree to try to resolve disputes informally by contacting us at legal@flashcard.com.
14.2 Arbitration
If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization], except where prohibited by law.
14.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class actions.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.
17. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: legal@flashcard.com
Address: [Your Company Address]
18. Additional Terms for Specific Features
18.1 Premium Services
If you subscribe to premium features, additional terms and payment conditions apply. These will be presented to you at the time of subscription.
18.2 API Usage
If you access our API, you must comply with our API Terms of Service and rate limits.
18.3 Educational Institutions
Special terms may apply for educational institutions. Please contact us for more information.
By using Flashcard, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.