Last Updated 6/12/24
Terms of Use
These Terms of Service represent a legally binding contract between you, whether individually or on behalf of Chotachat (“you”), we," us," or our," we mean Chotachat.com.," regarding your access to and use of the website located at https://www.chotachat.com, along with any other related media forms, channels, mobile websites, or mobile applications (collectively, the “Platform”). By accessing the Platform, you confirm that you have read, comprehended, and agreed to adhere to these Terms of Service. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE PLATFORM AND MUST IMMEDIATELY CEASE USE.
Additional terms and conditions or documents that may be posted on the Platform periodically are hereby incorporated by reference. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or amend these Terms of Service at any time and for any reason. Any changes will be notified by updating the “Last Updated” date of these Terms of Service, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such modification. It is your responsibility to review these Terms of Service periodically to remain informed of any updates. By continuing to use the Platform after the date such revised Terms of Service are posted, you will be deemed to have accepted the changes.
The information on the Platform is not intended for distribution to or use by any individual or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be unlawful or which would subject us to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country. Users who choose to access the Platform from other locations do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws, to the extent local laws are applicable.
The Platform is intended for users who are at least 13 years old. Individuals under the age of 13 are not authorized to use or register for the Platform.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws, and regulations, and acknowledge that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The content on this website is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. Please review our privacy policy for more information.
2. Use License
Permission is granted to temporarily use the group chat and file manager on this website for personal, non-commercial use only. This is a grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license, you may not:
- Modify or copy the materials;
- Use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
- Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on this website;
- Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials;
- Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server.
This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by the website owner at any time.
3. Disclaimer
The materials on this website are provided "as is". The website makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, the website does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.
4. Limitations
In no event shall the website or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on the website, even if the website or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. This limitation may not apply in jurisdictions that do not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability for consequential or incidental damages.
5. Revisions and Errata
The materials appearing on the website could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. The website does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. The website may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. However, the website does not make any commitment to update the materials.
6. Links
The website has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by the website. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.
7. Prohibited Content
The website does not tolerate any form of hateful or violent content in its chat rooms or forums. This includes threats, promotion of violence, or direct attacks toward other users based on ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, age, disability, serious diseases, or gender. Users are also prohibited from using hateful images for profile pictures/avatars or usernames. All such content will be removed when noticed or reported to our staff.
8. Illegal Content
The website does not tolerate any form of illegal content in its chat rooms or forums. Users are prohibited from using or uploading illegal images, including child pornography or other illegal content. This includes profile pictures/avatars and any image transfers or uploads. Users engaging in such activities will be subject to being kicked, banned, and, in some cases, reported to law enforcement. The website will, to its best ability, remove all illegal content when it is discovered or reported. The website will not be held responsible for such content unless it is noticed and reported to staff.
9. Advertisement
We offer space on our Site for advertisers to display their advertisements and other promotional content, such as sidebar ads or banner ads. As an advertiser, you are solely responsible for any advertisements you place on the Site, as well as any services or products promoted or sold through those advertisements. Additionally, by placing an advertisement on our Site, you warrant and represent that you have all necessary rights and permissions, including intellectual property rights, publicity rights, and contractual rights, to place such advertisements. Our role is limited to providing the advertising space, and we do not have any other relationship with advertisers.
10. Changes to Terms of Use
The website may revise these terms of use at any time without notice. By using this website, you agree to be bound by the then-current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use. If you cannot agree to these terms, please do not use this website.
11. Contact Us
In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Site or to receive further information regarding use of the Site, please contact us at: support@chotachat.com