Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 1 September, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By using Cotyledone, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you don't agree, please don't use our platform.

Changes to Terms: We may update these terms. Continued use means you accept the changes.

2. Description of Service

Cotyledone is a community platform where users can:

• Create profiles and connect with others
• Can chat with each others
• Share projects and ideas
• Participate in discussions
• Send messages to other users
• Subscribe to newsletters
• Upload photos and content
• Show their social media accounts

3. User Accounts

Account Creation:

• You must provide accurate information
• You're responsible for your account security
• One account per person
• Must be 13+ years old

Account Responsibilities:

• Keep your password secure
• Notify us of unauthorized access
• You're responsible for all activity on your account

4. User Content and Conduct

Your Content:

• You own the content you post
• You give us permission to display and distribute your content
• You're responsible for your content
• Don't post copyrighted material without permission

Prohibited Activities:

• Illegal Content: No illegal activities or content
• Harassment: No bullying, threats, or harassment
• Spam: No spam or excessive promotional content
• Impersonation: Don't pretend to be someone else
• Misinformation: No false or misleading information
• Adult Content: No pornographic or inappropriate content

Content Moderation:

• We may remove content that violates these terms
• We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations
• We're not responsible for user-generated content

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

6. Intellectual Property

Our Rights:

• Cotyledone trademark and logo belong to us
• Our platform design and code are protected
• Don't copy or reproduce our intellectual property

Your Rights:

• You keep rights to your original content
• You can delete your content anytime but not the posted/commented content
• We don't claim ownership of your content

7. Platform Availability

Service Availability:

• We strive for 99% uptime
• Occasional maintenance may cause temporary downtime
• We're not responsible for internet connectivity issues

Platform Changes:

• We may update features and functionality
• We may discontinue features with reasonable notice
• We may limit access for technical reasons

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

We Are Not Liable For:

• User-generated content
• Actions of other users
• Third-party websites or services
• Data loss due to technical issues
• Indirect or consequential damages

Our Maximum Liability:

• Limited to $10 or the amount you paid us (whichever is greater)
• This doesn't affect your statutory rights

9. Termination

You Can:

• Stop using our platform

We Can:

• Suspend accounts for terms violations
• Terminate accounts for serious violations
• Close accounts with reasonable notice

Effect of Termination:

• Your access ends immediately
• Your data may be deleted
• These terms survive termination where applicable

10. Disclaimers

Platform Provided "As Is":

• We don't guarantee error-free operation
• We don't warrant continuous availability
• We can access you uploaded files, chats, data, etc.
• Use at your own risk

Information:

• Information shared by users is not professional advice
• We don't endorse user opinions or recommendations
• Always consult professionals for important decisions and cross verify the informations given by user

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of India.

12. Dispute Resolution

• First Step: Contact us to resolve issues informally
• Arbitration: If needed, disputes may be resolved through arbitration
• Small Claims: You can pursue small claims court for appropriate matters

13. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: These terms represent the complete agreement
• Severability: If any provision is invalid, the rest remains in effect
• No Waiver: Our failure to enforce doesn't waive our rights
• Assignment: We may transfer our rights; you may not transfer yours

14. Contact Information

Questions about these terms?

• Email: contact@cotyledone.com
• Website: Contact form on Cotyledone.com
• Address: [Your business address]

Implementation Checklist

Technical Requirements:

• Add privacy policy link to footer
• Add terms link to signup form
• Implement cookie consent banner
• Add privacy settings to user profiles
• Create data deletion functionality
• Set up privacy email address

Legal Compliance:

• Review with legal counsel
• Customize jurisdiction and contact details
• Implement data retention policies

User Communication:

• Notify existing users of new terms
• Require acceptance for new signups
• Provide clear privacy settings
• Create help documentation