Terms of Service

Welcome to TrendsCompetitions ("we", "our", "us", or "Company"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, downloading, or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are using our Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes through the Service or by email. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Service Description

TrendsCompetitions is a dance competition platform that enables users to:

• Participate in dance challenges and competitions
• Upload, share, and view dance videos
• Vote on and rate dance submissions
• Connect with other dancers and build communities
• Compete for prizes and recognition
• Access leaderboards and performance analytics

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice.

3. Eligibility and Account Registration

3.1 Age Requirements

• You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service
• Users between 13-18 years old must have parental consent
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13

3.2 Account Creation

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

• Valid email address
• Unique username
• Secure password
• Accurate profile information

3.3 Account Responsibilities

• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breaches
• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Update your information promptly when it changes
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. User Content and Intellectual Property

4.1 Content Ownership

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

• Use, reproduce, and distribute your content within the Service
• Display your content to other users
• Modify and adapt your content for technical purposes
• Use your content for promotional and marketing purposes

4.2 Content Standards

You agree not to submit content that:

• Violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
• Contains hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory content
• Is sexually explicit, violent, or inappropriate
• Contains personal information of others without consent
• Promotes illegal activities or harmful behavior
• Contains malware, viruses, or other harmful code

4.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

• Review, moderate, and remove content at our discretion
• Suspend or terminate accounts for content violations
• Report illegal content to appropriate authorities
• Implement automated content filtering systems

5. Challenges and Competitions

5.1 Participation Rules

• Follow all challenge-specific rules and guidelines
• Submit original content created by you
• Respect voting deadlines and submission requirements
• Maintain fair play and sportsmanship

5.2 Voting and Judging

• Vote fairly and without manipulation
• Do not engage in vote buying, selling, or trading
• Respect the judging criteria and process
• Accept final decisions as binding

5.3 Prizes and Rewards

• Prize eligibility may require identity verification
• Prizes are subject to applicable laws and regulations
• We reserve the right to modify or cancel prizes
• Tax obligations are the responsibility of prize winners
• Prizes may be void where prohibited by law

6. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following activities:

6.1 Platform Abuse

• Creating multiple accounts to manipulate voting or competitions
• Using automated tools, bots, or scripts
• Attempting to reverse engineer or hack the Service
• Interfering with the Service's functionality or security

6.2 Content Violations

• Uploading copyrighted material without permission
• Sharing private or confidential information
• Creating fake or misleading content
• Spamming or excessive posting

6.3 User Conduct

• Harassing, bullying, or threatening other users
• Impersonating others or creating fake identities
• Engaging in hate speech or discrimination
• Promoting violence or illegal activities

7. Privacy and Data Protection

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

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

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Our Rights

Our Service, including its content, features, and functionality, is owned by TrendsCompetitions and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use our Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

8.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use our trademarks or branding without authorization
• Create derivative works based on our Service
• Remove or alter copyright or trademark notices

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.

9.2 Content Accuracy

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content on our Service. User-generated content represents the views of individual users, not our company.

9.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, TrendsCompetitions shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from third-party actions
• Damages exceeding the amount paid for our Service

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TrendsCompetitions, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your infringement of third-party rights
• Your content or conduct on the platform

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in the app.

11.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately if:

• You violate these Terms
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Your conduct harms other users or our platform
• Required by law or regulation

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to the Service will cease immediately
• We may delete your account and content
• Provisions that survive termination will remain in effect

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Zimbabwe, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiations between the parties
2. Mediation if negotiations fail
3. Binding arbitration in Harare, Zimbabwe

12.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits.

13. International Users

Our Service is available internationally. By using our Service, you agree to comply with:

• Local laws and regulations in your jurisdiction
• Export control and sanctions laws
• Data protection and privacy regulations

14. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Natural disasters or acts of God
• Government actions or regulations
• Technical failures or cyber attacks
• Labor disputes or strikes

15. Severability

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

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TrendsCompetitions regarding your use of the Service.

17. Contact Information