Welcome to Quiddle! These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website platform, located at quiddle.com, which includes social media networking and posting, paid advertisements, and an e-commerce store. By accessing or using Quiddle, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our platform.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Quiddle, you affirm that you are at least 13 years of age (or 16 in the European Economic Area) and that you agree to comply with these Terms. If you are using Quiddle on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Account Registration

To access certain features of Quiddle, you must register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
• Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account password and not disclose it to any third party.
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

3. User Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Violating any local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
• Infringing upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights and privacy rights.
• Posting, transmitting, or sharing content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, invasive of another’s privacy, or otherwise objectionable.
• Impersonating any person or entity or misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity.
• Using Quiddle to engage in any form of harassment, discrimination, or hate speech.
• Interfering with or disrupting the operation of Quiddle or the servers or networks used to make the platform available.
• Using automated scripts to collect information or otherwise interact with Quiddle.

4. Content Ownership and Use

4.1. Your Content

By posting, uploading, or otherwise making available any content on Quiddle, you grant Quiddle a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, transferable, sublicensable, and perpetual license to use, copy, modify, distribute, create derivative works from, publicly display, publicly perform, and otherwise exploit in any manner such content in all formats and distribution channels now known or hereafter devised (including in connection with Quiddle and its business and on third-party sites and services), without further notice to or consent from you, and without the requirement of payment to you or any other person or entity.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to grant this license and to post, upload, and otherwise make available the content.
• The posting, uploading, or making available of your content does not violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights and privacy rights.
• The content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

4.2. Quiddle’s Content

All content on Quiddle, including text, graphics, logos, images, designs, software, audio, video, and other material (“Quiddle Content”), is the property of Quiddle or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret laws. Quiddle reserves all rights not expressly granted in and to the Quiddle Content.

You may not use, copy, modify, distribute, create derivative works from, publicly display, publicly perform, or otherwise exploit any Quiddle Content without our prior written permission, except as expressly permitted by these Terms.

4.3. Feedback

You may choose to or we may invite you to submit comments, suggestions, or ideas about Quiddle, including how to improve the platform or our products (“Feedback”). By submitting Feedback, you agree that your disclosure is gratuitous, unsolicited, and without restriction and will not place Quiddle under any fiduciary or other obligation. Quiddle is free to use, disclose, reproduce, license, or otherwise exploit the Feedback provided to it as it sees fit, entirely without obligation or restriction of any kind, on account of intellectual property rights or otherwise.

5. E-Commerce Transactions

5.1. Purchases

When you make a purchase through our e-commerce store, you agree to provide accurate and complete information and to comply with all terms and conditions of the purchase, including payment obligations. All prices are listed in [currency] and are subject to change without notice.

5.2. Shipping and Returns

We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that products are shipped promptly. Shipping times may vary based on your location and product availability. Please refer to our Shipping and Returns Policy for more details.

5.3. Payments

All payments are processed securely through our third-party payment processors. By making a purchase, you agree to the terms and conditions of the payment processor.

6. Paid Advertisements

Quiddle may display paid advertisements from third-party vendors. These advertisements do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Quiddle. We are not responsible for the content, products, or services offered in any advertisement. Any interactions or transactions you have with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.

7. Privacy

Your use of Quiddle is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found here. By using Quiddle, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to Quiddle, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to, a breach of these Terms. Upon termination, all licenses and rights granted to you in these Terms will immediately cease.

9. Disclaimers

Quiddle is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of the platform or the information, content, products, or services included on or otherwise made available through Quiddle. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Quiddle, its directors, officers, employees, agents, partners, suppliers, or content providers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, Quiddle.
• Any conduct or content of any third party on Quiddle.
• Any content obtained from Quiddle.
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

In no event shall Quiddle’s aggregate liability for all claims relating to Quiddle exceed the amount you paid, if any, to us for the services during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date of the claim. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Quiddle, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of Quiddle.
• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights and privacy rights.
• Any content you post, upload, or otherwise make available on Quiddle.

12. Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or Quiddle shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or Quiddle shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in Austin, Texas. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. You agree that any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to Quiddle must be filed within one year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the effective date. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about your rights and obligations.

15. Community Guidelines

Our Community Guidelines outline acceptable behavior and guidelines for user interactions to foster a positive and respectful community. By using Quiddle, you agree to adhere to these guidelines.

15.1 Respectful Conduct

Users must interact with others in a respectful and non-discriminatory manner. Hate speech, harassment, and discrimination are strictly prohibited.

15.2 Content Standards

Users must not post content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, invasive of another’s privacy, or otherwise objectionable.

15.3 No Spam or Misinformation

Users must not post spam or misleading information. This includes creating fake accounts or spreading false information.

15.4 Reporting Violations

Users are encouraged to report any violations of these guidelines. Violations may result in content removal, account suspension, or termination.

16. User Rights and Responsibilities

This section outlines the rights and responsibilities of users on the Quiddle platform.

16.1 User Rights

• Access and Use: Users have the right to access and use the platform in accordance with these Terms and the Privacy Policy.
• Data Privacy: Users have the right to privacy and the protection of their personal data as described in our Privacy Policy.
• Support: Users have the right to seek support and report issues through our customer service channels.

16.2 User Responsibilities

• Account Security: Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account information and for all activities that occur under their account.
• Compliance: Users must comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Content: Users are responsible for the content they post on Quiddle and must ensure it does not violate any third-party rights or these Terms.

17. Accessibility Statement

We are committed to making Quiddle accessible to all users.

17.1 Accessibility Standards

We strive to comply with accessibility standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

17.2 Accessibility Features

Quiddle includes features to enhance accessibility, such as alternative text for images, keyboard navigation, and screen reader compatibility.

17.3 Reporting Accessibility Issues

If you encounter any accessibility issues while using Quiddle, please contact us at cs@quiddle.com. We will make reasonable efforts to address and resolve the issues.

18. Account Suspension and Termination Policy

We have a clear policy for suspending or terminating user accounts, including grounds for suspension or termination and the process for notifying users.

18.1 Grounds for Suspension or Termination

• Violation of Terms: Engaging in activities that violate these Terms or our Community Guidelines.
• Illegal Activities: Using the platform for any illegal activities.
• Harmful Behavior: Engaging in behavior that is harmful to other users or the platform.

18.2 Notification Process

• Notice: We will notify users of account suspension or termination via email.
• Appeal: Users may appeal the suspension or termination by contacting cs@quiddle.com with a detailed explanation. We will review and respond to appeals in a timely manner.

18.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, all licenses and rights granted to you in these Terms will immediately cease. You will no longer have access to your account or any content you have posted on Quiddle.

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: cs@quiddle.com
• Address: PO Box 340777, Austin, Texas, USA 78734

Thank you for using Quiddle!