📋 Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the YardChatz mobile application, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

Age Requirement

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use YardChatz in a lawful and respectful manner. The following behaviors are strictly prohibited:

Prohibited Content

• Hate speech, harassment, or bullying
• Violent, threatening, or dangerous content
• Sexually explicit or inappropriate material
• Spam, scams, or fraudulent activity
• Content that violates others' privacy
• Illegal activities or content

Prohibited Behavior

• Creating fake accounts or impersonating others
• Sharing personal information of others without consent
• Attempting to circumvent safety features
• Using the app for commercial purposes without permission

Content Moderation

YardChatz maintains a zero-tolerance policy for objectionable content and abusive behavior. We reserve the right to:

• Remove content that violates these terms
• Suspend or terminate accounts for violations
• Report illegal activity to authorities
• Use automated systems to detect violations

Reporting System

Users can report inappropriate content or behavior. We will review all reports within 24 hours and take appropriate action.

User Safety Features

YardChatz provides several tools to help you stay safe:

• Blocking: Block users who behave inappropriately
• Reporting: Report content or users that violate our terms
• Privacy Controls: Control who can see your content
• Location Sharing: Manual check-in only, no automatic tracking

Intellectual Property

You retain ownership of content you create and share on YardChatz. By posting content, you grant us a license to display, distribute, and moderate that content within our service.

Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data.

Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms. You may also delete your account at any time through the app settings. Upon termination, your content may be removed from our servers.

Disclaimers

YardChatz is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free. We are not responsible for the actions of other users.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, YardChatz shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by email. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].