Terms of Service
Fair rules for a respectful community of gap year travelers
Last Updated: [Date]
The Quick Overview
Be respectful
Treat others with kindness and respect in all interactions
Share authentic experiences
Keep your journal content genuine and true to your journey
No abuse or harassment
Abuse, harassment, or harmful behavior will not be tolerated
Follow the law
Use our service legally and don't share illegal content
Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using Gap Year Tracker, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you don't agree with any part of these terms, please don't use our service.
These terms apply to:
- All users of Gap Year Tracker
- All content you create or share on our platform
- All interactions with other users
- Use of our safety and emergency features
Acceptable Use Policy
✓ You May:
- Document your authentic gap year experiences
- Share photos and videos you have rights to use
- Connect respectfully with other travelers
- Use safety features appropriately
- Give feedback and suggestions for improvement
- Share your location with trusted contacts
✗ You May Not:
- Harass, bully, or threaten other users
- Share illegal, harmful, or offensive content
- Impersonate others or create fake accounts
- Spam or send unsolicited messages
- Attempt to hack or compromise our systems
- Share others' content without permission
Prohibited Content
To maintain a safe and respectful environment for all users, the following content is strictly prohibited:
Harassment & Abuse
Any form of harassment, bullying, threats, or abusive behavior toward other users
Hate Speech
Content that promotes hatred or discrimination based on race, religion, gender, or other characteristics
Inappropriate Content
Adult content, graphic violence, or material inappropriate for our community
Illegal Activities
Content promoting illegal activities, drug use, or other unlawful behavior
Spam & Scams
Unsolicited promotional content, scams, or attempts to defraud other users
Copyright Infringement
Sharing content you don't own or have permission to use
Content Ownership & Rights
Your Content
- You own all content you create and share
- You're responsible for ensuring you have rights to share content
- You can delete your content at any time
- You control who can see your shared content
Our Rights
- We can remove content that violates these terms
- We need limited rights to display your shared content
- We can use aggregated, anonymous data to improve our service
- We reserve the right to suspend accounts for violations
Safety Features & Emergency Services
Appropriate Use of Safety Features:
- Use SOS button only for genuine emergencies
- Keep emergency contacts up to date
- Respond to safety check-ins promptly
- Share location only with trusted contacts
Prohibited Safety Feature Use:
- False emergency alerts or pranks
- Sharing others' location without consent
- Using safety features to harass or stalk
- Ignoring safety check-ins to cause alarm
Account Termination
You Can:
- Delete your account at any time
- Download your data before leaving
- Contact us about account issues
- Appeal account actions if you believe they were made in error
We May:
- Suspend accounts for terms violations
- Permanently ban accounts for serious violations
- Remove content that violates our policies
- Report illegal activity to authorities
Reporting Problems
Help us maintain a safe and respectful community by reporting violations:
Report Abuse
Report harassment, inappropriate content, or violations
Technical Issues
Report bugs, errors, or technical problems
General Support
Get help with account or service questions
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. When we do:
- We'll notify you via email about significant changes
- We'll post the updated terms on our website
- The "Last Updated" date will reflect the changes
- You'll have 30 days to review changes before they take effect
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