Terms of Service & Community Guidelines
Last Updated: October 26, 2023. Welcome to SDM Chat Group. These terms govern your use of our platform.
Quick Summary of Rules
- You must be 18 years or older to use this service.
- Respect all members. Harassment, hate speech, and bullying are strictly forbidden.
- Do not post or share illegal content, including but not limited to, copyrighted material you don't own, or explicit content involving minors.
- Your account is your responsibility. Keep your login information secure.
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
- These terms may be updated, and we will notify you of significant changes.
1. User Eligibility and Account
To access or use SDM Chat Group, you must be at least 18 years of age or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
2. Acceptable Use Policy
Our platform is designed to foster communication and community. We support freedom of expression, but this must be balanced with the safety and respect of all users. You agree not to use the service to:
- Transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.
- Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
- Distribute spam, unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, or chain letters.
- Upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the service.
3. User Conduct and Community Standards
Respect is the cornerstone of our community. All users are expected to interact in a civil and respectful manner. The following are strictly prohibited:
- Harassment and Bullying: Engaging in any form of targeted harassment or bullying against other users.
- Hate Speech: Content that promotes violence, incites hatred, or discriminates against individuals or groups based on race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, nationality, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity.
- Privacy Violations: Sharing another person's private and confidential information without their express authorization and permission.
4. Content Ownership and Rights
You retain ownership of the content you create and share within chat groups. However, by posting content, you grant SDM Chat Group a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content solely for the purpose of operating and providing the service. We do not claim any ownership rights over your content.
5. Prohibited Activities
Engaging in any of the following activities will result in immediate review and potential account termination:
- Solicitation or promotion of illegal acts.
- Activities related to terrorism or organized crime.
- Sale or promotion of regulated goods such as firearms, drugs, or pharmaceuticals without a license.
- Phishing, scamming, or attempting to defraud other users.
- Exploiting the platform for any unauthorized commercial purpose.
6. Account Suspension and Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our sole discretion, without notice, for any conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service, is harmful to other users of the service, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.
7. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which our company is based, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within that jurisdiction.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SDM Chat Group shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the service.
9. Modifications to Terms
We may revise these Terms of Service from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on our website. If a revision, in our sole discretion, is material, we will notify you. By continuing to access or use the service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if my group is reported for violating rules?
If a group is reported, our moderation team will review the reported content and context against our community guidelines. Depending on the severity of the violation, actions can range from a warning to the group admin, removal of content, to the permanent deletion of the group and suspension of the admin's account.
Can I promote my own business or social media in a chat group?
Self-promotion rules are typically set by the admin of each individual group. Some groups may allow it, while others may consider it spam. Always check the specific rules of a group before posting promotional content. Unsolicited promotion via private message is generally discouraged and may be considered a violation of our acceptable use policy.
How is my personal data handled?
We take your privacy seriously. Our data handling practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read it to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
How can I report a user or a group?
Within the platform, you will find reporting tools on user profiles and within group settings. Please use these tools to report any behavior or content that violates our terms. Provide as much detail as possible to help our moderation team investigate thoroughly.
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