Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: January 7, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to OpinionShape ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website opinionshape.com (the "Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (the "Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.
2. Use of the Site
2.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement.
2.2 User Responsibilities
Account Security: If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
Prohibited Activities: You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:Using the Site for unlawful purposes or in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site.
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or other users' accounts.
Interfering with or disrupting the Site or servers or networks connected to the Site.
Posting or transmitting any content that is illegal, defamatory, obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1 Ownership
All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of [Your Company Name] or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
3.2 Limited License
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based on the content of the Site without our prior written consent.
4. User-Generated Content
4.1 Submissions
Any content you submit to the Site, including comments, reviews, or other materials ("User Content"), must comply with our guidelines and not infringe any third-party rights. By submitting User Content, you grant us a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, and non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content on the Site.
4.2 Content Moderation
We reserve the right to review, remove, or edit User Content that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.
5. Links to Third-Party Sites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of these external sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk, and you should review the privacy policies and terms of service of any third-party sites you visit.
6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
6.1 Disclaimers
The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the Site or its content. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
6.2 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or data arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site. Our total liability for any claims arising under these Terms shall be limited to the amount you paid, if any, to access the Site.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless [Your Company Name] and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.
8. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated Terms on the Site with the revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Site, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall continue to apply.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Ontario.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at: