Terms of Service

Last Updated: 21.04.2025

Welcome to Uni-Chat. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully before using our service.

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Service" refers to the Uni-Chat platform, including all features, functionality, and content.

1.2 "User" refers to any individual who accesses or uses the Service.

1.3 "Content" refers to any text, images, videos, or other materials posted or shared through the Service.

1.4 "University Email" refers to an email address issued by an accredited educational institution.

2. ACCOUNT CREATION AND MANAGEMENT

2.1 Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service
• You must be currently enrolled in or employed by an accredited educational institution
• You must provide a valid university email address for verification

2.2 Account Security

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that show suspicious activity

2.3 Account Information

• You must provide accurate and complete information during registration
• You must update your information promptly if it changes
• We may verify your university affiliation at any time

3. USER CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Prohibited Activities

• Posting or sharing illegal, harmful, or inappropriate content
• Harassing, bullying, or threatening other users
• Impersonating others or misrepresenting your identity
• Sharing confidential or proprietary information
• Using the Service for commercial purposes without authorization
• Attempting to circumvent security measures
• Interfering with the proper functioning of the Service

3.2 Content Guidelines

• Content must comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Content must respect intellectual property rights
• Content must not contain viruses or malicious code
• Content must not promote discrimination or hate speech

4. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

4.1 Data Collection

• We collect information necessary for service operation
• We may collect usage statistics and analytics
• We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data

4.2 Data Usage

• We use data to provide and improve our services
• We may use anonymized data for research purposes
• We do not sell personal information to third parties

4.3 Data Retention

• We retain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes
• You may request deletion of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5.1 Service Ownership

• All rights, title, and interest in the Service remain with Uni-Chat
• You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service
• You may not reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code

5.2 User Content

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us a license to use your content for service operation
• You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to share your content

6. PREMIUM FEATURES AND PAYMENTS

6.1 Subscription Terms

• Premium features require a paid subscription
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
• Prices are subject to change with notice

6.2 Payment Processing

• Payments are processed through secure third-party providers
• We do not store complete payment information
• You are responsible for all charges associated with your account

6.3 Refunds

• Refunds are available within 30 days of purchase
• Refunds may be denied for violations of these Terms

7. TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION

7.1 User Termination

• You may terminate your account at any time
• Termination may result in loss of data and content

7.2 Service Termination

• We may terminate or suspend accounts for violations of these Terms
• We may terminate the Service with reasonable notice
• We are not liable for any damages resulting from termination

8. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

8.1 Service Availability

• The Service is provided "as is" without warranties
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
• We may modify or discontinue features at any time

8.2 Limitation of Liability

• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our liability is limited to the amount paid for the Service
• Some jurisdictions may not allow these limitations

9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

9.1 Governing Law

• These Terms are governed by the laws of Germany
• Disputes will be resolved in the courts of Bremen

9.2 Arbitration

• Disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration
• Arbitration will be conducted in English
• Each party bears their own arbitration costs

10. MISCELLANEOUS

10.1 Changes to Terms

• We may modify these Terms at any time
• Changes will be effective upon posting
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes

10.2 Severability

• If any provision is found invalid, other provisions remain in effect
• Invalid provisions will be replaced with valid ones

10.3 Contact Information

• For questions about these Terms, contact: [email protected]
• We will respond to inquiries within 5 business days