Terms of Service for Fanbox

1. Introduction

1.1 Welcome to Fanbox, a platform that enables creators to interact with their fans without exposing their personal email addresses. By using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

2. Definitions

2.1 "Creator" refers to the user who has access to the Fanbox panel and receives messages from fans through the submission page.

2.2 "Fan" refers to the person who submits their email, name, and message to their favorite creator through the submission page.

3. Service Description

3.1 Fanbox provides creators with the ability to create submission pages where fans can submit messages. The creator can then reply to their fans via our dashboard, and the messages will be sent on our behalf using our email service to inform the fan of the creator's response.

4. User Responsibilities

4.1 Creators are responsible for the content they share through our platform and must ensure that it complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

4.2 Fans must provide accurate and up-to-date information when submitting messages to creators.

4.3 Users agree not to use our service for any unlawful, abusive, or fraudulent purposes, including but not limited to spamming, harassment, and submission of illegal content.

5. Data Privacy and Security

5.1 Data Collection and Use: We collect and process personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For fans, we only collect their email, name, and the message they send to their creator. No other data is collected from fans.

5.2 Data Protection: We employ industry-standard security measures to protect user data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5.3 User Consent: By using our service, users consent to the collection and processing of their personal data in compliance with applicable regulations, such as GDPR or CCPA.

5.4 Data Ownership: All data stored on behalf of the creator, including fan emails and messages, remains the property of the creator. We do not collect or use fan data for our own purposes.

5.5 Data Deletion: Creators have the right to request the deletion of their data and associated fan data at any time without any questions. Upon receipt of such a request, we will promptly delete the requested data from our servers.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Content Ownership: All content submitted by users remains the property of the respective users. By using our service, users grant Fanbox a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display the content as necessary to provide the service.

6.2 User Content: Users are solely responsible for the content they submit and the consequences of its publication. Fanbox does not endorse, support, represent, or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of any user-generated content.

7. Liability and Disclaimers

7.1 Limitation of Liability: Fanbox shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to the use of our service, including but not limited to data breaches, service interruptions, and content accuracy.

7.2 Disclaimers: Our service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of user-generated content.

8. Termination and Suspension

8.1 We reserve the right to terminate or suspend user accounts at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms of Service.

8.2 Users may delete their accounts at any time, and all associated data will be removed from our servers.

9. Communication and Notifications

9.1 Service Updates: We will communicate service updates or changes to users via email or through our website.

9.2 User Notifications: Important account or service-related matters will be communicated to users via email.

10. Dispute Resolution

10.1 Governing Law and Jurisdiction: These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service shall be brought exclusively in the courts of New York, United States.

10.2 Arbitration Clause: Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

11. Modification of Terms

11.1 We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Users will be notified of any changes via email or through our website.

11.2 Continued use of our service after the changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms of Service.

12. Third-Party Services

12.1 Our service may include links to or interactions with third-party services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services.

13. Contact Information

13.1 If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us at hello@fanbox.gg.

By using Fanbox, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.