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Terms of Service

Last updated: March 25, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Acronym Meaning ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website, services, applications, or any other content provided by us (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Acronym Meaning regarding your use of the Services. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use our Services.

2. Access and Use of the Services

2.1 Eligibility

To access or use our Services, you must be at least 13 years old and have the requisite power and authority to enter into these Terms. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to access or use the Services and that they have read and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.

2.2 Account Registration

Some features of our Services may require you to register for an account. When you register, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information about yourself and to update this information to maintain its accuracy. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Users may register for different types of accounts, including standard user accounts and Curator accounts. Curators are users who contribute acronyms and definitions to the Services and may be eligible for revenue-sharing as outlined in Section 3.4.

2.3 Prohibited Conduct

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

  • Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Using the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Attempting to interfere with, compromise the system integrity or security, or decipher any transmissions to or from the servers running the Services
  • Collecting or harvesting any personally identifiable information from the Services
  • Impersonating another person or entity, or falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity
  • Circumventing, disabling, or otherwise interfering with security-related features of the Services
  • Engaging in any automated use of the Services, such as using scripts or bots
  • Submitting plagiarized content or content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others
  • Submitting content without proper attribution if attribution is required

3. User Content

3.1 Content Ownership

Our Services may allow you to submit, post, upload, or share content, including acronyms, definitions, comments, and other materials ("User Content"). You retain all rights in, and are solely responsible for, the User Content you submit to the Services.

3.2 Content License

By submitting User Content to the Services, you grant Acronym Meaning a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the User Content in connection with the Services and Acronym Meaning's business, including for promoting and redistributing part or all of the Services.

3.3 Content Guidelines

You agree that your User Content will not:

  • Infringe on the rights of any third party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, or publicity rights
  • Contain content that is illegal, offensive, harassing, deceptive, or misleading
  • Contain malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Plagiarize or submit content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others
  • Submit content without proper attribution if attribution is required

Acronym Meaning does not pre-screen or approve User Content before it is posted to the Services. However, we reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, at our sole discretion.

3.4 Curator Contributions and Revenue-Sharing

Curators are users who submit acronyms and their definitions ("Curator Content") to the Services. By submitting Curator Content, Curators represent and warrant that:

  • The Curator Content is original and does not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights
  • If the Curator Content is based on or derived from existing works, the Curator has obtained all necessary permissions and licenses

Curators grant Acronym Meaning a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the Curator Content in connection with the Services. Acronym Meaning may edit, modify, or adapt the Curator Content as necessary to fit the format or standards of the Services.

In consideration for submitting Curator Content, Curators may be eligible to participate in a revenue-sharing program. The specific terms of the revenue-sharing program will be outlined in a separate Curator Agreement. Curators are responsible for any taxes or legal obligations arising from their participation in the revenue-sharing program.

Participation in the revenue-sharing program does not create an employment relationship between Curators and Acronym Meaning. Curators are independent contractors.

3.5 No Endorsement or Verification

Acronym Meaning operates as a platform for user-generated content and does not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any User Content, including Curator Content. Users are solely responsible for the content they submit, and Acronym Meaning shall not be liable for any User Content or any damages resulting from its use or reliance upon it.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

The Services, including all content, features, and functionality thereof, are owned by Acronym Meaning, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

These Terms do not grant you any right, title, or interest in the Services, or any content, features, or functionality of the Services, other than the limited right to use the Services in accordance with these Terms.

5. Sponsorships and Payments

Our Services may offer opportunities for users to sponsor acronyms, definitions, or other content ("Sponsorships") or to make other payments for premium features or services. By engaging in a Sponsorship or making a payment, you agree to the following:

  • Payment Terms:

    You agree to pay all charges at the prices then in effect for your Sponsorship or other purchase, and you authorize us to charge your chosen payment method for such amounts. All payments are non-refundable.

  • Sponsorship Details:

    Sponsorships allow you to associate your name, brand, or message with specific acronyms or content on our Services for a specified duration, subject to availability and our approval. We reserve the right to reject or remove any Sponsorship that violates these Terms, contains objectionable content, or conflicts with our policies or business interests, at our sole discretion.

  • Pricing and Errors:

    We reserve the right to correct any errors or mistakes in pricing, even if we have already requested or received payment. We also reserve the right to refuse any order or Sponsorship request placed through the Services.

  • Visibility and Promotion:

    Sponsored content may be highlighted or featured prominently within the Services, though the specific placement, design, and duration are determined by Acronym Meaning unless otherwise agreed in writing.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SERVICES OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE THEM AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL ACRONYM MEANING, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, COVER, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, GOODWILL, OR DATA) HOWEVER CAUSED, UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ACRONYM MEANING HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Acronym Meaning, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Services.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Services, with or without notice, for any conduct that we, in our sole discretion, believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users of the Services, our business, or other third parties, or for any other reason.

Upon termination, all rights and licenses granted to you in these Terms will immediately cease, and you must cease all use of the Services. The provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification obligations.

10. Changes to Terms

We may revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them and apply to all access to and use of the Services thereafter.

Your continued use of the Services following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page frequently so you are aware of any changes.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and your use of the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to, or use of, the Services or these Terms shall be instituted in the courts of the State of California. You and Acronym Meaning agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Curator Agreement (if applicable), constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Acronym Meaning regarding the Services and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Services.

15. Contact Information

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

Email: support@acronymmeaning.com

16. Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe that any User Content infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a notification to us at support@acronymmeaning.com. Please include the following information in your notification:

  • A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed
  • A description of the allegedly infringing content and its location on the Services
  • Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the content is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  • A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

We will respond to such notifications in accordance with applicable law.