FLOCK: Bird with friends - TERMS OF SERVICE
Welcome to Flock: Birds with Friends!
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Flock mobile application and any related services, features, or platforms owned or operated by [Your Company Name] ("Flock" or the "Service"). Please read these Terms carefully, and contact us if you have any questions.
You may not use the Service to do or share anything that is contrary to these Terms. For clarity, these Terms include, and incorporate by reference, the following policies:
Our Community Guidelines, which explain what is and isn't allowed on Flock;
Our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your data These Terms of Service are effective as of October 8, 2024.
Last updated: October 8, 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Flock, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not access or use the Service.
2. Description of Service
Flock is a mobile application for bird enthusiasts that allows users to:
Log and track bird sightings
Share photos and comments
Compete on leaderboards
3. User Accounts and Content
3.1. Age Requirement: Users must be at least 13 years old to use the Service.
3.2. Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password.
3.3. User Content: You retain ownership of content you submit to the Service. By submitting content, you grant Flock a worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and distribute that content on the Service.
3.4. Content Safety and Prohibited Conduct:
Flock is not a place for antagonistic, explicit, false or misleading, harmful, hateful, or violent content or behavior. We may remove, limit, or block the distribution of such content and the accounts, individuals, groups and domains that create or spread it based on how much harm it poses.
Users agree not to post content or engage in behavior that violates our Community Guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to:
Posting illegal, hateful, or abusive content
Sharing explicit or violent imagery
Engaging in harassment, bullying, or intimidation
Spreading misinformation or disinformation
Posting content that promotes fear, hate, or prejudice against individuals or protected groups
Sharing false or misleading content that may harm users' or the public's well-being, safety, or trust
Impersonating other individuals or entities
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts or the app's systems
Using the app for any commercial purposes without authorization
Interfering with or disrupting the app's functionality
Collecting or harvesting user data without consent
We're committed to maintaining a safe and positive environment for all users. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms and to suspend or terminate accounts of users who repeatedly violate these terms.
If you encounter any content that you believe violates these guidelines, please report it to us immediately using the in-app reporting tools or by contacting our support team.
3.5. Content Moderation: We may use a combination of automated systems and human review to moderate content and enforce these guidelines. However, we cannot guarantee that we will catch all violations. Users are encouraged to report any content they believe violates our guidelines.
3.6. Consequences for Violations: We reserve the right to:
Remove any content that violates these terms
Suspend or terminate accounts of users who violate these terms
Cooperate with law enforcement if illegal activities are suspected
We're committed to presenting you with clear and transparent expectations that are easy to understand and follow. If you have questions or encounter problems on Flock, please contact us at [Your Contact Information].
4. Intellectual Property
All content provided by Flock is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Users may not copy, modify, or distribute Flock's content without permission.
5. Privacy and Data Usage
Use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.
6. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Flock shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages.
7. Modifications to Service and Terms
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time. We may also revise these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any dispute arising from these Terms will be resolved through binding arbitration.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: