Effective Date: 22/05/2023
Welcome to YuSocial! These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the YuSocial website, mobile application, and any other related services provided by YuSocial (collectively referred to as the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please refrain from using the Service.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Service, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old and are fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms. If you are accessing or using the Service on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
2. User Accounts
2.1 Account Registration
To use certain features of the Service, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to keep your account information updated. You are solely responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. YuSocial reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided is inaccurate, incomplete, or violates these Terms.
2.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and any associated passwords. You agree not to disclose your password to any third party and to notify YuSocial immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account. YuSocial shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this security obligation.
3. User Content
3.1 User Responsibilities
You retain ownership of any content you post, upload, or otherwise submit to the Service ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant YuSocial a non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, publicly perform and display your User Content in connection with the provision and promotion of the Service.
3.2 Prohibited Content
You agree not to post, upload, or transmit any User Content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, abusive, invasive of privacy, infringing of intellectual property rights, or otherwise objectionable. YuSocial reserves the right to remove or disable any User Content that violates these Terms or may harm the Service or its users.
4. Intellectual Property
The Service and its contents, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audiovisual materials, and software, are owned or licensed by YuSocial and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You agree not to modify, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works from, or publicly display or perform any materials without the prior written permission of YuSocial.
5. Third-Party Content and Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by YuSocial. YuSocial does not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content or websites. You acknowledge and agree that YuSocial shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party websites or services.
6. Prohibited Conduct
In using the Service, you agree not to:
6.1 Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights.
6.2 Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Service or its servers.
6.3 Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, user accounts, or data.
6.4 Use the Service to transmit or distribute viruses, malware, or any other malicious code.
6.5 Engage in any fraudulent or deceptive activities.
6.6 Harass, intimidate, or harm other users or individuals.
6.7 Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
6.8 Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
7. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information in connection with the Service.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. YUSOCIAL DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY OF INFORMATION.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YUSOCIAL 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 YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF YUSOCIAL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold YuSocial and its officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
11. Modification and Termination
YuSocial reserves the right to modify or terminate the Service, or these Terms, at any time without prior notice. You are responsible for regularly reviewing the most current version of the Terms. If you continue to use the Service after any modifications to the Terms, it will constitute your acceptance of such changes.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be exclusively resolved in the courts located in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and YuSocial regarding the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and representations.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms or the Service, please contact us.
By using YuSocial, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
16. Changes to the Terms of Use
YuSocial reserves the right to modify or update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms of Use on the YuSocial website or through the Service. It is your responsibility to review the Terms of Use periodically to stay informed about any modifications. By continuing to access or use the Service after the revised Terms of Use have been posted, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms of Use.
17. Miscellaneous
17.1 Waiver: The failure of YuSocial to enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to by YuSocial in writing.
17.2 Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms of Use, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of YuSocial. Any attempt to assign or transfer these Terms of Use without such consent will be null and void. YuSocial may freely assign or transfer these Terms of Use without restriction. Subject to the foregoing, these Terms of Use will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors, and permitted assigns.
17.3 Headings: The headings used in these Terms of Use are for convenience only and do not have any legal or contractual effect.
17.4 Relationship: No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and YuSocial as a result of these Terms of Use or your use of the Service.
17.5 Survival: The provisions of Sections 4 (Intellectual Property), 8 (Disclaimer of Warranties), 9 (Limitation of Liability), 10 (Indemnification), 11 (Modification and Termination), 12 (Governing Law and Dispute Resolution), and 17 (Miscellaneous) shall survive the termination or expiration of these Terms of Use.
Thank you for reading and accepting our Terms of Use. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
