Terms of Service

1. Introduction and Agreement:

Clearly state that the terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (the website owner/company) and the user.
Explain that by accessing and using the website, users agree to be bound by these terms.
Provide an effective date of the document and how users will be informed of any future changes.

2. User Responsibilities and Prohibited Activities:

Lawful Use: Emphasize that users must use the website for legitimate purposes and not for any illegal or unauthorized activities.
Prohibited Actions: Clearly list activities that are not allowed, such as:

Using the site for illegal purposes.
Infringing on your website's intellectual property (copying, selling, modifying content).
Harassing or abusing other users.
Posting offensive, discriminatory, or harmful content.
Hacking or interfering with the website's security features.

3. Website and Content Ownership:

Declare your ownership of the website's content, such as text, graphics, logos, and images.
Explain how users can access and use this content (e.g., viewing for personal use, but not for commercial use without permission).
Address the handling of user-generated content, if applicable.

4. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability:

Include disclaimers regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of information on the website.
State that the website is provided "as is" and without warranties.
Limit your liability for damages or losses resulting from website use.
Consider indemnification clauses, which require users to cover any legal costs arising from their misuse of the site.

5. Privacy Policy and Data Protection:

Include a privacy clause and a link to your separate Privacy Policy.
Clearly explain how you collect, use, and protect user data, ensuring compliance with relevant privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

6. Other Important Clauses:

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution: Specify the jurisdiction and laws that will govern any disputes.
Account Termination: Outline your right to suspend or terminate user accounts for violations of the terms.
Third-Party Links: Include a disclaimer about links to external websites.
Contact Information: Provide clear contact information for users to address questions or concerns.

Important Notes:

User-Friendly Language: Write your terms in a clear and easy-to-understand way, avoiding legal jargon.
Accessibility: Make sure your terms are easily accessible on your website, commonly in the footer.
Legal Counsel: While online generators can be helpful, for complex situations, consulting with a legal professional is highly recommended to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
Regular Updates: Review and update your terms and conditions periodically to reflect changes in your business operations or relevant laws.

Effective Date: August 17, 2025 Last Updated: August 17, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Togethering ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Togethering regarding your use of our website at togethering.org and our services.

By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

Posting the updated Terms on our website
Updating the "Last Updated" date above
Sending email notifications to registered users when possible

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

3. User Responsibilities

Lawful Use

You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are responsible for ensuring that your use complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

Account Security

If you create an account with us, you are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
All activities that occur under your account
Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access

4. Prohibited Activities

You may not use our website or services to:

Illegal Activities

Engage in any illegal or unauthorized activities
Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international laws
Infringe upon the rights of others

Harmful Content and Behavior

Post, transmit, or share content that is offensive, discriminatory, harassing, or harmful
Engage in harassment, bullying, or abusive behavior toward other users
Share content that promotes violence, hate speech, or discrimination

Technical Violations

Attempt to hack, compromise, or interfere with our website's security features
Use automated systems, bots, or scripts to access our services
Attempt to reverse engineer or modify our website or services
Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code

Intellectual Property Violations

Copy, modify, distribute, or sell our content without permission
Infringe upon our trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights
Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by Togethering and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

User-Generated Content

If you submit content to our website, you:

Retain ownership of your content
Grant us a non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with our services
Represent that you have the right to share such content
Agree that your content will not violate these Terms or applicable laws

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Website Provided "As Is"

Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of our content
The availability or functionality of our website
The suitability of our services for your particular needs

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Togethering shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising from your use of our website or services.

Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Togethering from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these third-party sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

9. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website and services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including:

Violation of these Terms
Engaging in prohibited activities
Legal or regulatory requirements
Technical or security reasons

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately.

10. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through:

First, good faith negotiations between the parties
If unsuccessful, binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association
The arbitration shall take place in [Insert Location]

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Togethering regarding your use of our website and services.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: info@togethering.org Website: https://togethering.org

We will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.