Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to startsnap.fun! By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use our service. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the service.

2. Description of Service

Startsnap.fun is a community platform for "Vibe Coders" - developers and creators who leverage AI and modern tools to build projects. Users can showcase their projects ("StartSnaps"), document their building journey through "Vibe Logs", share feedback, and connect with peers. Our platform supports both live projects and project ideas, fostering a build-in-public community.

3. User Accounts and Registration

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating your account
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and password
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• You may not use another person's account without permission
• One person may not maintain more than one account

4. User Content and Conduct

5. Community Guidelines

Our platform thrives on respectful collaboration. We expect all users to:

• Provide constructive and honest feedback
• Respect intellectual property and give proper attribution
• Be supportive of fellow creators and their learning journeys
• Share authentic progress and experiences in Vibe Logs
• Report inappropriate content or behavior

6. AI and Tool Usage

We celebrate the use of AI and modern development tools. When sharing projects that use AI assistance:

• Be transparent about your use of AI tools and assistance
• Respect the terms of service of AI platforms and tools you use
• Don't present AI-generated content as entirely your own original work
• Follow applicable laws regarding AI usage and data privacy

7. Platform Usage and Limitations

• Use the platform only for lawful purposes
• Don't attempt to hack, break, or circumvent our security measures
• Don't scrape or automatically collect data from our platform
• Don't interfere with other users' access or experience
• Respect rate limits and technical restrictions

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our service, you consent to our privacy practices.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our service immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties. You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Our service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the service. This includes damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the new terms on our platform. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our platform or reach out via our social media channels listed on our website.