Terms of Service
Last updated: January 15, 2024
Community Guidelines
UFOBeep is a community-driven platform. By using our service, you agree to contribute respectfully, report accurately, and help maintain a positive environment for all users interested in unexplained phenomena.
Welcome to UFOBeep
These Terms of Service govern your use of UFOBeep's mobile application, website, and related services. By using UFOBeep, you agree to these terms in full.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using the UFOBeep application or website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.
- • You must be at least 13 years old to use UFOBeep
- • If you're under 18, you need parental consent
- • You're responsible for maintaining account security
- • One account per person
2. Service Description
What UFOBeep Provides
- • Platform for reporting and viewing sighting reports
- • Real-time alerts for nearby incidents
- • Community discussion via comments system
- • AR compass navigation to sighting locations
- • Environmental data enrichment (weather, celestial, satellites)
⚠️ Important Disclaimers
- • UFOBeep is a community platform, not a scientific authority
- • We do not verify or validate the accuracy of user reports
- • Use navigation features at your own risk and follow local laws
- • Service availability may vary by location
3. User Responsibilities
✅ You Agree To
- • Provide accurate information
- • Respect other users and community guidelines
- • Use the service lawfully
- • Keep your account secure
- • Report violations to our team
❌ You Agree NOT To
- • Post false, misleading, or harmful content
- • Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
- • Violate intellectual property rights
- • Interfere with service operation
- • Share inappropriate or illegal content
4. Content and Intellectual Property
Your Content
- • You retain ownership of photos, videos, and descriptions you upload
- • You grant UFOBeep a license to display and distribute your content
- • You're responsible for ensuring you have rights to content you share
- • You can delete your content at any time through the app
UFOBeep's Content
- • UFOBeep logo, design, and software are protected by copyright
- • You may not copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary content
- • API access requires separate agreement
- • Third-party integrations subject to their own terms
5. Privacy and Data
Your privacy is important to us. Our data collection and use practices are detailed in ourPrivacy Policy, which forms part of these terms.
Key Points:
- • Location data is jittered for privacy
- • No personal data sales or advertising
- • Commenting system for discussions
- • Data portability rights
Your Controls:
- • Adjust privacy settings anytime
- • Delete individual reports
- • Export your data
- • Close account permanently
6. Community Guidelines & Moderation
Community Standards
UFOBeep is a platform for serious discussion of anomalous sightings. We encourage:
- • Respectful, constructive dialogue
- • Accurate reporting with context
- • Healthy skepticism and open minds
- • Support for fellow community members
Moderation Policy
We May Remove:
- • Spam or duplicate content
- • Harassment or personal attacks
- • Dangerous misinformation
- • Copyright violations
- • NSFW content without warnings
Enforcement Actions:
- • Content removal or hiding
- • Temporary account suspension
- • Permanent account termination
- • IP banning for severe violations
- • Report to authorities if required
7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
⚠️ Service Disclaimer
UFOBeep is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees about:
- • Accuracy of user-generated content
- • Service availability or uptime
- • Functionality of third-party integrations
- • Compatibility with all devices
Liability Limitations
To the maximum extent permitted by law, UFOBeep and its operators are not liable for:
Direct Damages:
- • Data loss or corruption
- • Service interruptions
- • Security breaches
- • Technical malfunctions
Indirect Damages:
- • Lost profits or opportunities
- • Reputation damage
- • Consequential losses
- • Third-party claims
8. Termination
Your Rights
- • Delete your account anytime
- • Stop using the service without penalty
- • Request data deletion
- • Export your content before leaving
Our Rights
- • Suspend accounts for violations
- • Terminate service with notice
- • Remove content that violates terms
- • Refuse service to repeat violators
9. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect:
- • Changes in our services
- • Legal or regulatory requirements
- • Community feedback and improvements
- • Security or privacy enhancements
When Terms Change:
- • 30-day notice for material changes
- • Email notification to registered users
- • In-app notification on next launch
- • Previous versions available on GitHub
10. Contact and Legal
Contact Information
Questions about these terms or our services? Reach out to us:
- • Email: support@ufobeep.com
Governing Law
- • These terms are governed by [Jurisdiction] law
- • Disputes resolved through binding arbitration
- • Small claims court available for individual disputes
- • Class action waiver applies