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1. Introduction

Welcome to Upvote.link, a content-sharing platform that allows users to submit, share, and upvote URLs and web links. By accessing or using Upvote.link, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use this website or its services.

These Terms are intended to protect both Upvote.link and our users by establishing clear expectations and responsibilities. Upvote.link reserves the right to update these Terms at any time without prior notice, and it is your responsibility to review them periodically.

2. User Responsibilities

By submitting URLs or interacting with the service, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Necessary Rights and Permissions: You are solely responsible for ensuring that you have the necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to access, fetch, and share content from third-party websites.
• Compliance with Laws: You must comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations when using Upvote.link. This includes, but is not limited to, respecting intellectual property rights, copyright laws, privacy laws, and website terms of service.
• Adherence to Third-Party Terms: You are responsible for checking and adhering to the terms of service, privacy policies, and restrictions of third-party websites, including those specified in their robots.txt files or any other mechanisms that govern scraping or automated data collection.
• Consent for Metadata Fetching: By submitting a URL, you agree that Upvote.link will fetch and parse publicly accessible metadata (such as Twitter Cards or Open Graph tags) from the submitted webpage to display relevant information. You are responsible for ensuring that the content you submit is publicly accessible and not restricted by the target website's terms of service.
• Jurisdictional Compliance: Upvote.link operates under the laws of its jurisdiction, and you are responsible for ensuring your use of the service complies with the laws of your own jurisdiction. Upvote.link cannot guarantee that its services are lawful in every jurisdiction, and you agree to use the platform at your own risk.

3. Respecting Website Restrictions

Users are responsible for ensuring that they comply with the restrictions or guidelines set by third-party websites, including:

• Robots.txt Compliance: Upvote.link checks the robots.txt file of submitted URLs, but it is ultimately your responsibility to respect the content-fetching policies outlined by the websites you interact with. Upvote.link reserves the right to refuse or block URLs that are restricted by the target website's robots.txt file or similar mechanisms designed to control automated data access. Upvote.link will not be responsible for any content that cannot be fetched due to such restrictions.
• Copyrighted or Restricted Content: Users must ensure they are not submitting URLs that violate any copyright laws or terms of use established by the third-party website.

4. Content Submission and User-Generated Content

When submitting URLs or other content to Upvote.link, you are required to follow these guidelines:

• Prohibited Content: Do not submit any content that violates any third-party terms of service, intellectual property rights, privacy laws, or is illegal. Do not submit URLs to malicious, harmful, or otherwise inappropriate content.
• User Responsibility: You are responsible for the content you submit, including comments and URLs. Upvote.link reserves the right to remove, edit, or moderate user-generated content at its discretion if it violates these Terms, is deemed inappropriate, or is flagged by other users. This includes content that is offensive, illegal, misleading, or infringes on the rights of others.
• Content Removal: Upvote.link reserves the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines without prior notice.

5. User Data & Privacy

Upvote.link respects your privacy and handles user data according to our Privacy Policy. However, by using the service, you agree that any data submitted via URLs or posted publicly may be visible to other users.

• Data Storage: Upvote.link only stores publicly accessible metadata (such as titles, descriptions, and images) retrieved from submitted URLs for display purposes. No sensitive data or private information is scraped or stored. Cached metadata is retained for performance purposes but may be refreshed periodically or deleted as needed.
• Public Accessibility: We do not guarantee that user-submitted data will remain private or secure. Users are responsible for understanding that submitted data may be publicly accessible.

6. Rate Limiting & Service Abuse

Upvote.link implements rate limiting and other mechanisms to protect the integrity of the service and prevent abuse. Users are required to use the service responsibly and in compliance with these Terms.

• Usage Limits: Upvote.link may impose limits on the number of URLs you can submit within a given period to prevent abuse of the service. These limits are subject to change and will be enforced at Upvote.link’s discretion to ensure the stability and performance of the platform.
• Prohibited Behavior: Excessive requests, automated submissions, or any behavior deemed abusive may result in temporary or permanent suspension of your access to the service.
• Enforcement Actions: Upvote.link reserves the right to take action, including disabling or terminating user accounts, if we detect misuse, scraping violations, or abusive behavior.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Upvote.link provides its services on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis without any guarantees or warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Upvote.link disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability and Fitness for a Particular Purpose: Upvote.link does not warrant that the service will meet your requirements or that it is suitable for any particular purpose.
• Non-Infringement: Upvote.link does not guarantee that the use of the service will not infringe upon the rights of others.
• Service Accuracy and Availability: Upvote.link makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the services provided.
• Service Functionality: Upvote.link does not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected.
• Content Integrity: The safety, integrity, or legality of the content submitted or fetched from third-party websites is not guaranteed.
• Third-Party Content: Upvote.link makes no guarantees regarding the availability, accuracy, or completeness of content fetched from third-party websites. External websites may change their content, restrict access, or limit scraping without prior notice, and Upvote.link shall not be held responsible for any discrepancies, missing information, or changes in third-party content.

You acknowledge and agree that your use of Upvote.link is at your sole risk. Upvote.link is not responsible for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by service outages, errors, or reliance on the information provided by the service.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Upvote.link and its owners, employees, agents, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of Profits or Data: Damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses.
• Service Usage: Damages resulting from the use or the inability to use the service.
• Content Submission and Fetching: Damages arising from the submission, fetching, or parsing of URLs, including any errors, omissions, or issues resulting from such actions.
• Third-Party Interactions: Damages arising from the interaction with or the content of third-party websites, including infringement of intellectual property rights, violations of privacy, or illegal activities.
• Unauthorized Access: Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
• Statements or Conduct of Third Parties: Any statements or actions of any third party on the service.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which such damages are sought, even if Upvote.link has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages; therefore, the above limitations may not apply to you.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Upvote.link, its owners, employees, agents, affiliates, and partners from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that such parties may incur as a result of or arising from:

• Your Service Use: Your use or misuse of the service, including any activities under your account.
• Violations: Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights.
• Submitted Content: Any content you submit, post, or link to that violates these Terms or infringes upon the rights of others.

Upvote.link reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate in asserting any available defenses.

10. Changes to the Service

Upvote.link reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify, suspend, or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. This includes:

• Feature Adjustments: Adding, removing, or modifying features or functionalities.
• Service Limitations: Implementing new limitations, quotas, or usage restrictions.
• Maintenance and Updates: Performing maintenance, updates, or technical improvements.

You agree that Upvote.link shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the service. You acknowledge that the service may be subject to interruptions for various reasons, and Upvote.link does not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access to the service.

11. Termination

Upvote.link reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the service at any time, with or without cause or prior notice, for any reason deemed appropriate, including but not limited to:

• Violations of Terms: Breach or violation of these Terms or any other incorporated agreements or guidelines.
• Legal Compliance: Requests by law enforcement or other government agencies.
• Security and Technical Issues: Unexpected technical or security issues or problems.
• Discontinuance of Service: Discontinuance or material modification to the service (or any part thereof).

Upon termination, all licenses and rights granted to you in these Terms will immediately cease, and you must cease all use of the service. Upvote.link shall not be liable to you or any third party for termination of your access to the service.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Upvote.link is operated, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

• Jurisdiction: You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the jurisdiction where Upvote.link is operated to resolve any legal matter arising from these Terms or your use of the service.
• Waiver of Jury Trial: To the extent permitted by law, both parties waive any right to a jury trial in any litigation arising out of or relating to these Terms or the service.
• Class Action Waiver: You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with any additional terms and policies referenced herein or posted on Upvote.link, constitute the entire agreement between you and Upvote.link regarding the use of the service and supersede any prior agreements between you and Upvote.link relating to your use of the service.

15. No Waiver

The failure of Upvote.link to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Upvote.link.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms or the service, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

17. Acknowledgment

By using Upvote.link, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Effective Date: November 17th, 2024

1. Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Upvote.link collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our platform. By using Upvote.link, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.

2. Information We Collect

• Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your email address and other information you provide voluntarily.
• Usage Data: We collect data about your interactions with the platform, such as pages visited, links clicked, and features used.
• Device and Connection Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access the platform, including your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience, track usage patterns, and analyze performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To Provide Services: We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve our platform, including personalizing your experience.
• To Communicate with You: We may send you emails about updates, features, or other important information related to your account.
• To Ensure Security: We use your information to detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and other security concerns.
• To Analyze and Improve: We analyze user behavior to improve our services and understand how the platform is used.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We may share your information if you explicitly authorize us to do so.
• With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the platform (e.g., hosting, email delivery).
• For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• In Case of Business Transfers: If Upvote.link is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings.
• Understand how users interact with the platform.
• Improve performance and functionality.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may impact your experience on the platform.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and correct inaccuracies.
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal and operational requirements.
• Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for certain data processing activities, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide the services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Data that is no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Third-Party Links

Upvote.link may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the bottom of the policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]

By using Upvote.link, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.

Effective Date: November 17th, 2024