Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Linz Chat, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our service.
Use License
Permission is granted to temporarily use Linz Chat for personal, non-commercial purposes. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title. Under this license, you may not:
- Modify, copy, or distribute the platform or its content
- Use the service for any illegal purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with other users' enjoyment of the service
- Use automated systems to access the service (except for search engines)
User Accounts
To access certain features, you must create an account. You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Providing accurate and complete information
- Updating your information to keep it current
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or for any legitimate business purpose.
User Conduct
When using Linz Chat, you agree to:
- Treat others with respect and courtesy
- Not harass, bully, or threaten other users
- Not share false or misleading information
- Not post spam, advertising, or promotional content
- Not share obscene or inappropriate material
- Not impersonate others or create fake profiles
- Not attempt to circumvent safety or moderation systems
Content & Intellectual Property
You retain ownership of content you create and share. By using Linz Chat, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, display, and transmit your content solely to provide and improve our services. This license ends when you delete your content or account.
The Linz Chat platform, including its design, logos, and software, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works without our permission.
Safety & Moderation
We employ various measures to maintain a safe environment, including automated systems and human moderators. We reserve the right to:
- Remove content that violates our policies
- Warn, suspend, or ban users who breach these terms
- Report illegal activity to appropriate authorities
- Cooperate with law enforcement when required
Disclaimer of Warranties
Linz Chat is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that our service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We also do not warrant the accuracy of user-provided information or the quality of connections users make.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Linz Chat and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, in the past six months.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Linz Chat and its operators from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service, your violation of these terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to Linz Chat at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice. Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately. You may also delete your account at any time through your account settings.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of material changes through the platform or via email. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Austria, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of Linz Chat shall be resolved in the courts of Linz, Austria.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact page.