Legal

Terms of Service

Last updated: January 1, 2024

Welcome to Hamz ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our short video platform, including our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Hamz, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are using our Service on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Your continued use of our Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

2.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service. By using our Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years old. If you are under 18, you may only use our Service with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

2.2 Account Creation

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

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

2.3 Account Security

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

3. Content and Intellectual Property

3.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you submit, post, or display on our Service ("Your Content"). By submitting Your Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform Your Content in connection with our Service.

You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to grant this license and that Your Content does not violate the rights of any third party.

3.2 Our Content

All content, features, and functionality of our Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, software, and designs, are owned by Hamz and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use our content without our prior written consent.

3.3 User Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide to us regarding our Service may be used by us without restriction or compensation. You hereby assign to us all rights, title, and interest in any such feedback.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use our Service to:

  • Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
  • Infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Post or transmit content that is harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Interfere with or disrupt our Service or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our Service or related systems
  • Use automated tools to access our Service without our permission

4.2 Content Standards

You agree not to post content that:

  • Contains hate speech, discrimination, or promotes violence
  • Is sexually explicit or pornographic
  • Promotes illegal activities or substances
  • Infringes on intellectual property rights
  • Contains false or misleading information
  • Violates privacy rights of others
  • Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code

5. Privacy and Data Collection

Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Service, you consent to our data practices as described in our Privacy Policy.

6. Termination and Suspension

6.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by following the account deletion process in our Service settings. Upon termination, your right to use our Service will immediately cease.

6.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to our Service at any time, with or without cause, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Violation of our Community Guidelines
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Extended period of inactivity
  • At our sole discretion for any other reason

6.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, we may delete or deactivate your account and all related data. We will have no liability to you for any termination of your account or access to our Service.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

7.1 Service Provided "As Is"

Our Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

7.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of our Service.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hamz and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in San Francisco, California.

You waive any right to a jury trial and agree to resolve disputes individually, without class actions.

10. General Provisions

10.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Hamz regarding your use of our Service and supersede all prior agreements.

10.2 Severability

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

10.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

10.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

11. Contact Us

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

  • Email: legal@hamz.com
  • Address: Hamz Inc., 123 Innovation Drive, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States

We will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days of receipt.