Acceptance of Terms: Users are required to read and agree to the terms of service before using the service. This is a common practice to ensure that users are aware of the rules and expectations associated with the service.
Privacy Policy: The terms reference the privacy policy, which is a separate document detailing how user data is collected, used, and protected. It’s important for users to understand how their data is handled.
Information about the Service Provider: This section provides transparency about the entity providing the service, which is essential for users to know who they are engaging with.
Changes to Terms: It’s common for service providers to reserve the right to modify their terms of service. Users are encouraged to review these terms periodically because using the service after changes are made implies acceptance of the new terms.
Changes to the Service: The service provider retains the right to make changes to the service, add or remove features, and even discontinue the service without prior notice. This is to allow flexibility for the service provider to adapt to changing circumstances.
Access and Availability: While the service is provided for free, there is no guarantee that it will always be available or uninterrupted. Users are responsible for their own internet access and any associated costs.
Account and Password: Users are responsible for protecting their account information and keeping their passwords confidential. If they fail to do so, the service provider is not liable for any resulting loss or damage.
License: Users are granted a license to use the software provided by the service. This license is for personal use and cannot be transferred or assigned to others.
Intellectual Property: The service provider asserts its ownership of intellectual property related to the service. Users are not allowed to reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the service. This protects the service provider’s intellectual property rights.
User’s Rights: While users retain their rights to the content they submit, they grant the service provider a license to use that content. This license allows the service provider to display, distribute, and modify user-generated content within the context of the service.
Limited Liability and Warranty: The service provider disclaims certain warranties and limits its liability. Users are advised to be aware of these limitations. It’s a common legal practice to reduce the service provider’s liability to a reasonable extent.
Content Responsibility: Users are responsible for the content they post on the service. The service provider does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of user-generated content. This clause helps protect the service provider from legal issues related to user-generated content.
Content Copyright: The service provider respects copyright and will respond to copyright infringement claims. This ensures that copyrighted material is protected and that the service is in compliance with copyright law.
Use of the Service: Users are prohibited from engaging in certain activities that could harm the service or other users. Unauthorized access, probing, or interfering with the service’s security measures is not allowed.
Linking to the Service: Users are allowed to link to the service, but the terms specify that links should be fair, legal, and not damage the service’s reputation. This is to prevent misuse of the service’s name or brand.
Third-Party Links: The service provider disclaims responsibility for third-party links and resources. This makes it clear that the service provider is not responsible for the content or accuracy of information on linked third-party sites.
Indemnity: Users agree to defend and indemnify the service provider from any legal claims, costs, or damages resulting from their breach of the terms or their use of the service. This is a common practice to protect the service provider from legal consequences.
Severance: This clause ensures that if one part of the terms is found to be illegal or unenforceable in one jurisdiction, it does not affect the enforceability of the rest of the terms or in other jurisdictions.
Several Users: If multiple people agree to the terms, they share joint and several liability. This means that each individual user is responsible for their own actions and compliance with the terms.
Waiver: This section clarifies that the service provider’s failure to exercise a specific right under the terms doesn’t mean that they waive that right. It preserves the service provider’s ability to enforce the terms.
Termination: The terms specify the conditions under which either the user or the service provider can terminate the agreement. It also mentions that certain provisions will continue even after termination.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction: The terms state the governing law (Singapore) and the jurisdiction (Singapore courts) that will apply to any legal disputes related to the agreement. This clarifies the legal framework for resolving disputes.
Last updated: 11.08.2023