Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to Trip Mates! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our mobile application and related services. By downloading, installing, or using Trip Mates, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Trip Mates. By using the app, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

Account Registration

To use certain features of Trip Mates, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as needed
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

Use of Services

License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use Trip Mates for your personal, non-commercial use.

Restrictions

You agree not to:

• Use the app for any illegal purpose
• Interfere with or disrupt the services
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the services
• Modify, adapt, or hack the app
• Use the app to stalk, harass, or harm others
• Share false location information

Location Sharing

You are solely responsible for:

• Decisions to share your location
• Choosing who to invite to your groups
• Ensuring you have permission to share others' locations if applicable

User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to Trip Mates ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing the services.

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share your information.

Intellectual Property

Trip Mates and all related content, features, and functionality are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any rights to our intellectual property.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to Trip Mates at any time, with or without cause or notice. You may stop using the app at any time by deleting your account.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Trip Mates is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that the app will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of Trip Mates.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of Trip Mates or violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Information

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

Email: legal@tripmates.app