Terms of Use
Last updated: September 18, 2024
Welcome to Tepun! These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Tepun ("we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of our website, services, and related features (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. These Terms apply to all users of the Services, including visitors, registered users, and contributors.
2. Description of Services
Tepun provides a platform that includes but is not limited to:
- Content creation and sharing capabilities
- Blog and article publishing
- Polling and voting features
- User-generated content management
- E-commerce functionality
- Community interaction features
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time without notice.
3. User Accounts and Registration
To access certain features of our Services, you may be required to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
- Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
4. Acceptable Use Policy
Permitted Uses
You may use our Services for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. You agree to use the Services in a manner that:
- Complies with all applicable laws and regulations
- Respects the rights and privacy of other users
- Does not interfere with the proper functioning of the Services
Prohibited Activities
You agree not to use our Services for any of the following prohibited activities:
- Violating any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringing on intellectual property rights
- Posting harmful, abusive, or offensive content
- Spamming, phishing, or engaging in fraudulent activities
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfering with or disrupting the Services
- Collecting user information without consent
- Impersonating another person or entity
5. User-Generated Content
You may create, upload, or share content through our Services. By submitting content, you:
- Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content
- Represent that you own or have the necessary rights to the content
- Warrant that your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
- Accept responsibility for the accuracy and legality of your content
We reserve the right to review, modify, or remove content that violates these Terms.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Services and their original content, features, and functionality are owned by Tepun and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
The Tepun name, logo, and related marks are trademarks of Tepun. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.
7. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.
8. Third-Party Services and Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Tepun. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
You acknowledge and agree that Tepun shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content, goods, or services.
9. Disclaimers and Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.
We do not warrant that:
- The Services will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Defects will be corrected
- The Services are free of viruses or other harmful components
- The information provided is accurate or reliable
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TEPUN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.
Our total liability to you for any claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, for accessing the Services in the 12 months preceding the claim.
11. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Tepun and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:
- Your use of the Services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including breach of these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Services will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Tepun is incorporated, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through:
- Good faith negotiations between the parties
- Binding arbitration if negotiations fail
- Individual claims only (no class actions)
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:
- Posting the updated Terms on our website
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Displaying prominent notices on our Services
Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
- Email: enquiry@tepun.com
- Website: tepun.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 5 business days.
Effective Date
These Terms of Use are effective as of September 18, 2024, and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in their provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.