Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: October 6, 2025

1. Overview

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Common Ground (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use the Service. If you are under the age where you live that requires parental consent, you may only use the Service with that consent.

3. Your Account

  • You agree to provide accurate information and keep it up to date.
  • You are responsible for activity on your account.
  • We use passwordless authentication (email verification codes and tokens). Keep your email secure.

4. Acceptable Use

  • Be respectful. Do not harass, threaten, or defame others.
  • No illegal content or activity. Follow applicable laws.
  • No spam, scams, or attempts to manipulate the platform.
  • Do not attempt to access data you do not own or have permission to access.

5. Content You Submit

You retain ownership of content you post. By posting, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, display, and share your content as needed to operate the Service.

We may remove content that violates these Terms or applicable law.

6. Safety and Moderation

We aim to create a constructive community. We may limit or suspend accounts to protect users, respond to reports, or maintain platform integrity.

7. Third-Party Services

Some features may integrate with third-party services (e.g., email, payments). Your use of those services is subject to their terms and policies.

8. Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Common Ground and its operators are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues.

10. Termination

You may stop using the Service at any time. We may suspend or terminate access if you violate these Terms or if needed to protect users or the platform.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms. If changes are material, we will notify you before they take effect. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact

Questions? Contact us at contact@seekcommonground.io.