Terms of Service for Afro Social

Terms of Service for Afro Social

Effective Date: 1/1/2026

Welcome to AfroSocial (“Platform,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the AfroSocial website, mobile applications, services, and features (collectively, the “Service”). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use AfroSocial.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher) to use AfroSocial. By using the Service, you represent that:

• You meet the age requirement.

• You are legally able to enter into a binding agreement.

• The information you provide is accurate.

1A. Parental Consent for Minors (Ages 16–17)

If you are between 16 and 17 years old, you may only use AfroSocial with permission from a parent or legal guardian. By creating an account, you confirm that:

• Your parent or guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms.

• They consent to your use of the Service.

• They accept responsibility for your activity on the platform.

We reserve the right to request verification of parental consent at any time and may suspend or terminate accounts if consent cannot be verified.

2. Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

• All activity that occurs under your account.

• Not sharing or selling your account.

You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breach.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to use AfroSocial to:

Prohibited Content

Post, upload, or share content that:

• Contains nudity, pornography, or sexually explicit material.

• Promotes violence, threats, or harm.

• Encourages illegal activity.

• Includes hate speech, harassment, or discrimination.

• Violates intellectual property rights.

• Contains malware, spam, or deceptive links.

Prohibited Behavior

You may not:

• Impersonate another person.

• Collect user data without consent.

• Attempt to hack, disrupt, or reverse engineer the platform.

• Use bots or automated systems without permission.

We reserve the right to remove content or suspend accounts that violate these rules.

4. User Content Ownership

You retain ownership of the content you post. However, by posting on AfroSocial, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

• Host

• Display

• Reproduce

• Distribute
  your content solely for operating and improving the Service.

You confirm you have the rights to post any content you upload.

5. Moderation and Enforcement

AfroSocial may:

• Review or remove content at our discretion.

• Suspend or terminate accounts for violations.

• Cooperate with law enforcement when legally required.

We are not obligated to monitor all content but reserve the right to do so.

6. Privacy

Your use of AfroSocial is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

7. Intellectual Property

All platform software, branding, design, and features are owned by AfroSocial or its licensors and are protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not copy or distribute any part of the platform without written permission.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

AfroSocial may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time if:

• You violate these Terms.

• You misuse the Service.

• Required by law.

You may delete your account at any time through your settings.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

AfroSocial is provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not guarantee:

• Continuous availability

• Error-free operation

• Security from all threats

Use the platform at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted under Delaware law, AfroSocial, its owners, officers, directors, employees, partners, affiliates, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, service interruption, computer damage, or system failure, arising out of or related to:

• Your use or inability to use the Service

• User content

• Unauthorized access to accounts or data

• Third‑party conduct or services

In no event shall AfroSocial’s total liability for all claims relating to the Service exceed the greater of:

• One hundred U.S. dollars (USD $100), or

• The amount you paid us, if any, in the past 12 months.

These limitations apply regardless of the legal theory, whether based on warranty, contract, statute, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, and even if AfroSocial has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AfroSocial, its parent company, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and partners from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your violation of any law or third‑party rights

• Your content or conduct on the platform

• Any dispute between you and another user

AfroSocial reserves the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

13. Platform Liability Protection (Section 230 Notice)

You acknowledge that AfroSocial is an interactive computer service provider and is not the publisher or speaker of user‑generated content. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, AfroSocial shall not be held liable for content posted, transmitted, or shared by users. We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to remove content at our discretion.

14. Force Majeure

AfroSocial shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, civil unrest, labor disputes, government actions, internet outages, power failures, or technical infrastructure failures.

15. Virtual Items & Digital Goods

If AfroSocial offers virtual goods, subscriptions, badges, or digital items:

• They have no cash value unless explicitly stated.

• They are licensed, not sold.

• They may be modified, revoked, or discontinued at any time.

• Purchases are non‑refundable except where required by law.

AfroSocial reserves the right to manage, regulate, control, modify, or eliminate digital goods at its sole discretion.

13. Copyright & DMCA Policy

AfroSocial respects intellectual property rights. If you believe content on the platform infringes your copyright, you may submit a notice including:

• Your contact information

• Identification of the copyrighted work

• URL or location of the infringing content

• A statement of good‑faith belief of infringement

• A statement under penalty of perjury that your claim is accurate

• Your signature (physical or electronic)

We may remove allegedly infringing content and terminate repeat infringers.

14. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms or use of the Service shall first be resolved through informal negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be settled by binding arbitration in Delaware, United States, except where prohibited by law. You waive the right to participate in class‑action lawsuits or class arbitrations.

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact:
Email: support@afrosocial.app
Company: AfroSocial
Address: [Insert Address]

16. Content Reporting & Appeals

Users may report content or accounts that violate these Terms through platform reporting tools or by contacting support. AfroSocial may investigate and take action including removal, restriction, suspension, or termination. If you believe enforcement action was taken in error, you may submit an appeal. We reserve sole discretion in determining violations and enforcement outcomes.

17. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain user data only as long as necessary to operate the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Users may request deletion of their account and associated personal data. Certain information may be retained for legitimate business or legal purposes, including security, fraud prevention, and compliance.

18. Business Accounts & Advertising

If you create a business, promotional, or advertiser account:

• You represent that you have authority to act on behalf of the entity.

• You agree that promotional content must be truthful and lawful.

• Paid promotions, sponsorships, or advertisements must be clearly disclosed where required by law.

• AfroSocial may reject or remove advertisements at its discretion.

We are not responsible for transactions or agreements between users and advertisers or businesses on the platform.

By using AfroSocial, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.