Welcome to DemocracyOS! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the DemocracyOS platform (“Service”), operated by [Your Company Name] (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
1. Definitions
• Service: The DemocracyOS platform, including all features, functionalities, and content provided through it.
• User: Any individual or entity that registers for and uses the Service.
• Civic Leader: Individuals such as mayors, city council members, government officials, and policymakers who use the Service to engage with their communities.
• Citizen: Registered individuals who participate in miniballots and provide input through the Service.
• Miniballot: Short-form or long-form polls created and deployed by Civic Leaders to gather community input.
• User Content: Any information, data, text, surveys, polls, or other materials submitted by Users through the Service.
2. Eligibility
To use the Service, you must:
• Be at least 13 years old.
• Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
• Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.
By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.
3. Registration and Account
3.1 Registration
• Civic Leaders must register by providing accurate and complete information, including contact details and official capacity.
• Citizens register by providing basic contact information (such as phone number or email) and demographic details (age, gender, location, etc.).
3.2 Account Security
• Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
• We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.
3.3 Accuracy of Information
You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate.
4. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
4.1 Data Collection
• We collect personal and demographic information to ensure that the feedback gathered is representative of the community.
• Data is collected in compliance with relevant data protection laws and regulations.
4.2 Data Usage
• Personal and demographic data is used to target miniballots effectively and to analyze responses for actionable insights.
• We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
4.3 Data Sharing
• We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
• Data may be shared with Civic Leaders and authorized partners solely for the purpose of delivering the Service.
5. Use of the Service
5.1 Permitted Use
• Civic Leaders may create and deploy miniballots to engage with citizens.
• Citizens may participate in miniballots by providing honest and accurate responses.
5.2 Prohibited Use
Users agree not to:
• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose.
• Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Service.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service.
• Submit false or misleading information.
• Distribute harmful or malicious content.
6. User Content
6.1 Ownership
• Users retain ownership of the content they submit (“User Content”).
• By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display the content for the purpose of providing the Service.
6.2 Responsibility for Content
• Users are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of their User Content.
• We reserve the right to remove or modify any User Content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate.
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 Ownership
• All intellectual property rights in the Service, including software, design, and content, are owned by us or our licensors.
• Users are granted a limited, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the Service in accordance with these Terms.
7.2 Restrictions
Users may not:
• Copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Service.
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of the Service.
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels on the Service.
8. Termination
8.1 Termination by User
Users may terminate their account at any time by contacting our support team.
8.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service without prior notice if you:
• Violate these Terms.
• Engage in conduct that we deem harmful to the Service or other users.
• Are inactive for an extended period.
8.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. We may delete your account and User Content in accordance with our data retention policies.
9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
9.1 Disclaimers
• The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the Service or the insights derived from it.
9.2 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest 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, arising out of your use of the Service.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless [Your Company Name], its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
11.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
11.2 Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in [Your Jurisdiction], except that either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of these Terms. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: terms@democracyos.com
By using DemocracyOS, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.