Surfaced
By accessing or using Surfaced ("the Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.
These Terms apply to all users, including visitors, registered users, and content contributors.
Surfaced is a content discovery and social platform that aggregates quality content from diverse sources and enables user-generated content. The Service allows users to:
You must be at least 13 years old to use Surfaced. If you are between 13 and 18 years old (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use the Service with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:
To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:
You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in harmful behavior.
Upon termination:
You retain ownership of all content you post, upload, or submit to Surfaced ("User Content"). By posting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute your content in connection with operating and improving the Service.
This license continues even if you stop using the Service, but you can terminate it by deleting your content or account (subject to our retention policies).
You agree not to post User Content that:
We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to:
We do not pre-screen content but respond to reports and may proactively moderate in certain circumstances.
Stories are temporary posts that expire after 24 hours. By posting a story:
Surfaced aggregates and displays content from third-party sources. We do not own, control, or endorse this content. The inclusion of third-party content does not imply our endorsement of the views, products, or services mentioned.
You acknowledge that:
You agree not to:
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Surfaced and protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our prior written consent.
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes.
You may not:
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on Surfaced infringes your copyright, please contact us at legal@surfacedsocial.com with:
We will respond to valid notices in accordance with applicable law.
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy (available at surfacedsocial.com/privacy) explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Service, you agree to our Privacy Policy.
The Service may integrate with or link to third-party services (such as Google, Apple, or social media platforms). Your use of these services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that:
Content on Surfaced is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice (legal, medical, financial, etc.). Consult qualified professionals for specific advice.
We are not responsible for interactions between users. Exercise caution and common sense when engaging with others online.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SURFACED, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100 USD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability, so the above may not apply to you.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Surfaced, its affiliates, and their officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
These Terms are governed by applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at legal@surfacedsocial.com to attempt informal resolution.
For disputes that cannot be resolved informally, both parties may agree to binding arbitration as an alternative to litigation.
You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class actions or collective proceedings.
We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:
Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, stop using the Service.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Surfaced.
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, war, pandemics, etc.).
Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including ownership, disclaimers, and limitations of liability) will survive.
By using Surfaced, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.