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Terms of Service

Last updated: December 29, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using PublicStacks ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

Description of Service

PublicStacks is a platform that provides permanent public hubs for products, allowing users to collect feedback, ideas, and updates in one place. The Service enables project owners to create branded public hubs where users can submit feedback, vote on ideas, and view updates.

Account Registration

Account Requirements

  • You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service
  • You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms or for any other reason we deem necessary.

User Conduct

Acceptable Use

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

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
  • Transmit any harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
  • Engage in spam, harassment, or abusive behavior
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other accounts
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Use automated systems to access the Service without permission

Content Standards

All content you submit must:

  • Be accurate and not misleading
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Not violate the rights of any third party
  • Not contain malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
  • Not be defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable

Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your content for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.

Our Content

The Service, including its design, features, and functionality, is owned by PublicStacks and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service without our express written permission.

Public Hubs and User-Generated Content

Public Nature

Content submitted to public hubs is visible to anyone who visits those hubs. You understand and agree that:

  • Your content may be viewed by the public
  • We are not responsible for how others use or share your content
  • You should not submit sensitive or confidential information

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

  • Review, edit, or remove any content at our discretion
  • Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
  • Take legal action against users who violate applicable laws

Payment and Billing

Subscription Plans

The Service may offer various subscription plans with different features and pricing. You agree to pay all fees associated with your selected plan.

Billing

  • Fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis
  • All fees are non-refundable unless required by law
  • We reserve the right to change our pricing with reasonable notice
  • Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination of your account

Refunds

Refund policies, if any, will be specified at the time of purchase or in separate refund policy documentation.

Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • That the Service will meet your specific requirements
  • That defects will be corrected
  • The accuracy or completeness of any information on the Service

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind
  • We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PublicStacks, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your content or conduct

Termination

By You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features, if available.

By Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for:

  • Violations of these Terms
  • Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • Non-payment of fees
  • Any other reason we deem necessary

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
  • We may delete your account and content, subject to our data retention policies
  • Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Process

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiation
  2. If negotiation fails, binding arbitration in accordance with [Arbitration Rules]
  3. Exceptions for claims that may be brought in small claims court

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Terms on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and PublicStacks regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Contact Information

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

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