1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. By accessing the Service, you affirm that you are above the age of 13 and that you have obtained proper consent from your legal guardian if you are below the age of majority in your jurisdiction.

2. Use of Service

2.1 Registration

In order to access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

2.2 Accurate Information

You agree to provide accurate and current information when registering and using the Service. NoteSwap reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided is found to be false, misleading, or inaccurate.

2.3 Prohibited Activities

You shall not use the Service for any unlawful, harmful, or unauthorized purposes, including but not limited to violating any applicable laws or regulations, infringing upon intellectual property rights, or engaging in any form of unauthorized data collection or transmission.

2.4 User Content

You may contribute content to the Service, including notes, and documents. By submitting such content, you grant NoteSwap a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the content in connection with the Service.

3. Academic Responsibility

3.1 Copyright

NoteSwap operates as a platform for sharing educational materials, notes, and documents. Users who contribute content to the Service, including notes and documents, affirm that they either hold the copyright to the content or have the necessary permissions to share it. NoteSwap does not claim ownership over user-contributed content, but by submitting such content, users grant NoteSwap a license as outlined in Section 2.4.

3.2 Academic Responsibility

While NoteSwap provides a platform for sharing educational materials, it is important to recognize that the accuracy and reliability of these materials depend on the individual contributors. NoteSwap does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content shared on the platform. Users who utilize notes and documents from the Service for academic purposes are responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information. NoteSwap shall not be held responsible for any negative outcomes, such as academic failure or other consequences, resulting from the use of content obtained from the Service.

4. Privacy

4.1 Data Collection and Usage

NoteSwap respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to the collection, processing, and use of your data as described in our [Privacy Policy] https://noteswap.org/boring/privacy-policy Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, and handle information resulting from your use of our web pages and the Service.

4.2 User Contributions

When you contribute content to the Service, such as notes and documents, please be aware that this content may be accessible to other users. NoteSwap is not responsible for the privacy or security of user-contributed content once it is shared on the platform.

4.3 Cookies and Tracking

NoteSwap is committed to minimizing data collection through cookies and tracking technologies. We use these technologies to enhance your experience on the platform and collect as little data as necessary. These technologies may gather information about your browsing behavior and preferences. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

4.4 Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. NoteSwap is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites or services you access through the Service.

4.5 Security

NoteSwap employs reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and NoteSwap cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Warranty and Liability

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

6. General

6.1 Modifications to Terms

NoteSwap reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. The most current version of the Terms will be posted on the NoteSwap website. Continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your consent to the new Terms.

6.2 Termination

NoteSwap reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at its sole discretion, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to a violation of these Terms or engaging in prohibited activities.

6.3 Limitation of Liability

In no event shall NoteSwap, its directors, officers, employees, partners, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service.

6.4 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold NoteSwap harmless from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of your use or misuse of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.