Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Circlio. By using our Service, you represent that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Description of Service

Circlio is a campus social platform that enables students, alumni, and organizations to:

• Create profiles and connect with others
• Share posts, photos, and other content
• Join communities and groups
• Participate in events and activities
• Send messages and communicate
• Access educational and networking resources

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice.

3. Eligibility and Registration

Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you represent that your parent or guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms.

Account Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account by providing:

• Accurate and complete registration information
• A valid email address
• A secure password
• Any additional information reasonably requested

Account Accuracy

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts with inaccurate information.

4. User Accounts and Security

Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Choosing a strong, unique password

Account Restrictions

• One account per person
• No sharing of accounts with others
• No creating accounts for others without permission
• No automated account creation or management

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:

• In any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• To impersonate any person or entity
• To engage in harassment, bullying, or intimidation
• To transmit spam, unsolicited messages, or commercial content
• To interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• To attempt unauthorized access to other accounts or systems
• To collect or harvest personal information of other users

6. Prohibited Conduct

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

Content Violations

• Posting illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Sharing copyrighted material without permission
• Distributing malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Publishing false, misleading, or deceptive information
• Posting content that promotes violence, hatred, or discrimination

Platform Abuse

• Creating fake accounts or profiles
• Manipulating or gaming platform features
• Automated usage or bot activity
• Reverse engineering or attempting to access source code
• Circumventing security measures or access controls

Commercial Restrictions

• Unauthorized advertising or promotional activities
• Selling access to accounts or platform features
• Using the Service for commercial purposes without permission
• Affiliate marketing or pyramid schemes

7. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you create and post ("User Content"). However, by posting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Use, reproduce, modify, and display your content
• Distribute your content through the Service
• Create derivative works for platform functionality
• Sublicense these rights to our service providers

Content Responsibility

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have necessary rights to your User Content
• Your User Content does not infringe third-party rights
• Your User Content complies with these Terms
• You have obtained necessary consents for any personal data included

Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, and content (excluding User Content), is owned by Circlio and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our intellectual property without permission.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using the Service, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. DMCA and Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights and will respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, please contact us with:

• A description of the copyrighted work
• Location of the allegedly infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• A statement under penalty of perjury
• Your electronic or physical signature

10. Disclaimers and Warranties

"AS IS" Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR UNINTERRUPTED SERVICE.

No Warranty of Accuracy

We do not warrant that the information, content, or services provided through the platform are accurate, reliable, or complete. Users rely on such information at their own risk.

Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for User Content or third-party content, links, or services. The views expressed by users do not represent our views or opinions.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL CIRCLIO BE LIABLE FOR:

• INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
• LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
• PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM SERVICE USE
• DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THIRD-PARTY CONDUCT OR CONTENT
• DAMAGES EXCEEDING $100 USD OR AMOUNTS PAID TO US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

Basis of the Bargain

These limitations reflect the allocation of risk between parties and the fees (if any) paid for access to the Service. These limitations apply even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Circlio, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Service
• Your User Content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

This indemnification obligation survives termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.

13. Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by deleting your account through the platform settings or contacting us directly.

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Illegal or harmful conduct
• Prolonged inactivity
• At our sole discretion for operational reasons

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
• Your account and data may be deleted
• Certain provisions of these Terms survive termination
• You remain liable for any outstanding obligations

14. Dispute Resolution

Binding Arbitration

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

Class Action Waiver

YOU WAIVE THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS, COLLECTIVE ACTIONS, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDINGS. DISPUTES MUST BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS.

Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement or unauthorized use of the Service.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any legal action or proceeding (to the extent not subject to arbitration) shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Delaware.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Post the updated Terms on this page
• Update the "Last updated" date
• Notify you of material changes via email or platform notification
• Provide reasonable notice before changes take effect

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

17. General Provisions

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of future enforcement of that provision.

Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time.

18. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: