Terms & Conditions – Sankira

For the purposes of these Terms, the following definitions apply:

• "Platform" refers to the Sankira website, mobile applications, and related services.
• "Content" includes all text, images, videos, links, comments, and other materials posted on the Platform.
• "User Content" refers to any Content posted, uploaded, or submitted by users.
• "Spaces" are dedicated communities within the Platform focused on specific interests or discussions.
• "Posts" include article posts, media posts, and link posts published within Spaces.
• "Account" refers to your registered user profile on the Platform.

Account Creation:

To access certain features of the Platform, you must create an account. You must be at least 13 years of age to register. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that all information provided is accurate, current, and complete.

Identity Requirements:

To foster transparency and accountability within our community, you are required to register and maintain your profile using your legal first and last name. The use of pseudonyms, fictitious names, or anonymous profiles is strictly prohibited. We reserve the right to verify your identity and may request additional documentation if necessary.

Account Security:

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We shall not be liable for any loss that you may incur as a result of someone else using your account.

Your use of the Platform must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and these Terms. You agree that you will not use the Platform to:

• Post, upload, or share any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
• Violate any intellectual property rights of others or post content that infringes upon copyrights, trademarks, or other proprietary rights.
• Distribute spam, unsolicited messages, or engage in any form of harassment.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
• Distribute malware, viruses, or any other technologies that may harm the Platform or other users.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Platform or any other systems or networks.
• Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Platform or servers and networks connected to the Platform.
• Use automated scripts, bots, or other automated tools to access or interact with the Platform without our express written permission.

Content Types:

Users may publish various types of content within Spaces, including article posts (long-form written content), media posts (images, videos, and multimedia), link posts (external content sharing), comments, and reactions.

Content Responsibility:

You are solely and entirely responsible for all User Content that you post, upload, or otherwise make available through the Platform. This includes ensuring that your content is legal, accurate, appropriate, and does not violate these Terms or any applicable laws. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to post your User Content.

Content Standards:

All User Content must adhere to our community standards. You agree not to post content that is defamatory, misleading, fraudulent, invasive of privacy, or otherwise harmful to individuals or groups. Content must be relevant to the Space in which it is posted and contribute meaningfully to the community discussion.

Moderation Rights:

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, review, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion. We may take such action with or without notice for any reason, including if we believe content violates these Terms, our community guidelines, or applicable law, or if we receive complaints from other users.

Enforcement Actions:

Violations of these Terms or our community standards may result in warnings, content removal, temporary suspension, or permanent termination of your account. We reserve the right to take immediate action without prior notice in cases of severe violations or threats to user safety.

Reporting:

Users are encouraged to report content that violates our Terms or community standards using the reporting tools provided on the Platform. We will investigate reports in accordance with our internal policies and procedures.

Platform Ownership:

The Platform, including its design, features, functionality, software, and all content published by Sankira staff, is owned by Sankira and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved.

User Content License:

You retain ownership of your User Content. However, by posting User Content to the Platform, you grant Sankira a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, copy, modify, create derivative works, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, and otherwise exploit your User Content in connection with the Platform and our business, including for promotional purposes.

Intellectual Property Compliance:

You represent and warrant that your User Content does not infringe, violate, or misappropriate any intellectual property rights of any third party. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sankira from any claims arising from your violation of third-party intellectual property rights.

Platform Disclaimer:

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SANKIRA DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Content Disclaimers:

While we strive for accuracy in content published by Sankira staff, we make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any User Content. We do not endorse, support, represent, or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of any User Content posted through the Platform.

Limitation of Liability:

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SANKIRA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Sankira, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Platform; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any rights of another party, including intellectual property rights.

Termination by You:

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion features available in your account settings. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will cease immediately.

Termination by Us:

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Platform immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to: (a) violation of these Terms; (b) violation of our community guidelines; (c) fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity; or (d) extended periods of inactivity.

Effect of Termination:

Upon termination, your User Content may remain on the Platform but will be disassociated from your account. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity obligations, and limitations of liability.

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms and may provide additional notice as appropriate. Your continued use of the Platform after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Platform.

Governing Law:

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Delaware.

Dispute Resolution:

Before initiating any legal proceedings, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute through good faith negotiations. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiations within thirty (30) days, either party may pursue resolution through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Sankira regarding your use of the Platform. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of such right or provision. You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at legal@sankira.com. For general support inquiries, please use our support channels available through the Platform.