Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Shards.lol ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

Shards.lol is a platform that allows video editors and content creators to:

• Create and maintain professional portfolios
• Showcase video editing work and projects
• Connect with other creative professionals
• Integrate with YouTube and other platforms
• Access analytics and performance metrics

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

To use certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Upload, post, or transmit any content that is illegal, harmful, or offensive
• Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Distribute spam, malware, or other harmful software
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated systems to access the Service

Content Guidelines

All content uploaded to Shards.lol must comply with our content guidelines and applicable laws. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you upload to Shards.lol. By uploading content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

• Display, distribute, and promote your content on our platform
• Make necessary technical modifications to ensure compatibility
• Use your content for marketing and promotional purposes

Our Content

All content, features, and functionality of Shards.lol are owned by us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of 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 information as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability, but we do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Shards.lol shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Shards.lol and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.