Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

2. Eligibility and User Accounts

2.1. Eligibility

• General Users: Our Service is intended for users who are at least 13 years old. Users under the age of 13 are not permitted to create an account or provide personal information without verifiable parental consent, in compliance with applicable laws such as COPPA.
• Minors: Some portions of our Service may not be intended for minors. If you are under 13, you must use our Service only under the supervision and with the express consent of a parent or legal guardian.
• Educators and School Use: If you are an educator or school personnel using the Service on behalf of an educational institution, you represent that you are authorized to agree to these Terms on behalf of your organization and its users.

2.2. Account Registration and Security

• Registration: To access certain features, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and update it as necessary.
• Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or suspected breach.

3. Use of the Service

3.1. License Grant

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes.

3.2. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any laws or regulations.
• Engage in harmful, fraudulent, or deceptive activities.
• Attempt to access non-public areas of the Service or use automated tools (e.g., bots, spiders) for data scraping.
• Upload, post, or share content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, infringing, or that violates the privacy or intellectual property rights of others.
• Use the Service to commit academic dishonesty.

4. User Content and Intellectual Property

4.1. Ownership

• Content Ownership: All materials, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and code, are owned by Spelly or licensed to us and are protected by intellectual property laws.
• User Content: You retain ownership of any content you submit (“User Content”), but by submitting it, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display such content as necessary for operating and promoting the Service.

4.2. Copyright and Infringement

If you believe that any material on the Service infringes your copyright, please email us at [email protected] with "Copyright Infringement" in the subject line. We reserve the right to remove infringing content and terminate accounts in violation of intellectual property rights.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to our privacy practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

6.1. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

6.2. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Spelly and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount, if any, paid by you to use the Service.

6.3. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Spelly, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.

7. Modifications and Termination

7.1. Changes to the Service and Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service or any part thereof at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms from time to time. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. In the event of material changes, we will endeavor to provide notice as required by law.

7.2. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, if you breach any of these Terms or for any other reason deemed necessary. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately.

8. Export Compliance and International Use

8.1. Export Compliance

You agree not to export or re-export any part of the Service in violation of applicable export laws or regulations.

8.2. International Users

If you reside outside the United States, you are responsible for complying with local laws. Some features or content may be restricted in certain jurisdictions.

9. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be governed by the laws of California (without regard to conflict of law principles). You agree that any legal actions or disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in California. We encourage resolving disputes amicably by contacting us first at [email protected].

10. Miscellaneous

10.1. Severability

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

10.2. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Spelly regarding the use of the Service.

10.3. Communication

You agree to receive communications from us electronically. All notices or other communications provided by us will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given when sent by email or posted on our website.

10.4. Contact Information