Terms of Service

By accessing and using the Roots mobile application ("App"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Roots mobile application ("App"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

2. Description of Service

Roots is a social platform for building community and meaningful connections worldwide. The App provides features including but not limited to:

• Community creation and management
• Social networking and messaging
• Job and housing listings
• Event organization and management
• Content sharing and interaction

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

• You must be at least 16 years old to create an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account
• You must provide accurate and complete information

3.2 Account Security

• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these terms

4. User Conduct

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the App only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the rights of others
• Post inappropriate, harmful, or offensive content
• Harass, bully, or intimidate other users
• Spam or send unsolicited messages
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App

4.2 Content Guidelines

• Respect community guidelines and content policies
• Do not post content that is illegal, harmful, or violates others' rights
• Maintain appropriate and respectful communication
• Report violations when you encounter them

5. Privacy and Data

5.1 Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the App.

5.2 Data Collection

We collect and process data as described in our Privacy Policy to provide and improve our services.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 App Ownership

The App and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Roots and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 User Content

You retain ownership of content you post, but grant us a license to use, display, and distribute it within the App.

7. Termination

7.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time through the App settings.

7.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the App.

8. Disclaimers

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL ROOTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE APP.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes through the App or email.

11. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: legal@joinroots.app
• Website: https://joinroots.app

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States.

Last updated: January 2024