Terms & Conditions

 

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Circle of Friends! These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) apply to your access to and use of our website (thecircleoffriends.com) and any related services. By using our site, you agree to these Terms. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the site.

2. Who We Are

The Circle of Friends (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website. We provide a platform for people to connect, share ideas, and build friendships.

3. Your Account

  • To use certain features, you may need to register and create an account.

  • You agree to give accurate information and update it when it changes.

  • You’re responsible for keeping your password and account secure. Notify us if you suspect unauthorized access.

4. Your Use of the Site

  • You agree to use the site fairly and lawfully.

  • You must be at least 13 years old (or older, where required by law) to use the site.

  • Don’t post anything illegal, harmful, abusive, or that infringes on others’ rights.

  • Don’t scrape, hack, or reverse-engineer our site or services.

5. Content You Share

  • Posts, messages, photos, and other content you upload (“Your Content”) are yours—but you give us a license to display them on the site.

  • You grant us a worldwide, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free license to use, store, adapt, and publish Your Content as needed for the service.

  • You promise that Your Content is yours, doesn’t violate anyone’s rights, and you’re responsible for it.

6. Our Rights

  • We can refuse, remove, or edit content that violates these Terms or our Community Guidelines.

  • We can suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion.

7. Privacy

Your privacy is important. Please read our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

8. Disclaimers & Limitations

  • Our site is provided “as is.” We make no guarantees that it’s always available, safe, or error-free.

  • We’re not responsible for damage or loss caused by using the site (to the fullest extent allowed by law).

  • No warranties, expressed or implied, unless required by law.

9. Limitations of Liability

  • We’re not liable for:

    • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (like lost profits, data loss, or emotional distress).

    • Amounts over the fees you paid to us in the last 12 months (if any), to the extent allowed by law.

10. Dispute Resolution

  • We’ll try to resolve disputes informally first.

  • If necessary, disputes are subject to the laws and courts of Arizona.

  • If any part of these Terms is invalid, it doesn’t invalidate the rest.

11. Changes to These Terms

  • We may update these Terms occasionally. The “Last Updated” date at the top will change.

  • Continued use after changes means you accept them. If you don’t agree, stop using the site.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us: