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Terms of Service

Last Updated: August 2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE

BY USING VIBEMETER, YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL TERMS, DO NOT USE OUR SERVICE.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time without notice. Your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

1. Service Description

VibeMeter is a photo rating platform provided "AS IS" with no guarantees of accuracy, fairness, or suitability for any purpose.

  • We provide anonymous photo rating services with no control over user behavior
  • Service availability, features, and algorithms may change without notice
  • We may refuse service, suspend, or terminate accounts at our sole discretion
  • All ratings, comments, and feedback reflect user opinions, not our endorsement
  • Karma and hardness algorithms are experimental and subject to errors

2. User Content & Photos

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CONTENT YOU UPLOAD OR SHARE

  • • We do not pre-screen, verify, or endorse any user content
  • • You grant us unlimited license to use, display, and process your photos
  • • We are not responsible for unauthorized use or distribution of your photos
  • • You assume all risks of uploading personal photos to a public platform

By uploading content, you represent that:

  • You own all rights to the photos or have proper authorization
  • Content does not violate any laws, rights, or platform policies
  • You are 18 years or older and can legally consent
  • You understand photos may be viewed and rated by strangers

3. Community Interaction & Voting

ANONYMOUS PLATFORMS CARRY INHERENT RISKS WE CANNOT CONTROL OR PREVENT

  • • Users may provide harsh, inappropriate, or harmful feedback
  • • We cannot verify voter identity, age, motives, or mental state
  • • Coordinated attacks, bias, or manipulation may occur
  • • Comments and ratings may not reflect genuine opinions

You acknowledge and accept that:

  • All feedback is subjective opinion from anonymous strangers
  • Ratings may be inaccurate, biased, or unfair
  • Comments may be offensive, inappropriate, or hurtful
  • We are not responsible for psychological impact of feedback
  • Moderation is provided on best-effort basis with no guarantees

4. Comprehensive Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

We explicitly disclaim ALL responsibility for:

Accuracy, fairness, or reliability of any ratings
Emotional, psychological, or mental health impacts
Harassment, abuse, or inappropriate user behavior
Data breaches, hacks, or security failures
Unauthorized use or distribution of your photos
Algorithm errors or karma system malfunctions
Service interruptions, downtime, or data loss
Decisions made based on platform feedback
Third-party integrations or external services
Content moderation failures or disputes
User account issues or access problems
Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

5. User Obligations & Restrictions

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate account information and maintain security
  • Use the service only for lawful purposes
  • Not attempt to circumvent any technical limitations
  • Accept ALL risks associated with using our platform
  • Not hold us liable for any outcomes or consequences

Violation of these terms may result in immediate account termination without notice, refund, or explanation.

6. Maximum Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS SHALL NOT EXCEED $1.00 (ONE DOLLAR) REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OR NATURE OF THE CLAIM.

You expressly agree that we are NOT liable for:

Any psychological or emotional harm
Lost profits, data, or opportunities
Privacy breaches or data exposure
Third-party actions or services
Service modifications or termination
Force majeure or external events
User interactions or community behavior
Any other direct or indirect damages

7. Final Provisions

  • These terms constitute the entire agreement between us
  • Invalid provisions shall be replaced by valid ones with similar intent
  • All disputes subject to exclusive jurisdiction of United States and State of Iowa
  • Class action waiver: All disputes must be resolved individually
  • You waive all rights to jury trial for any disputes

By using VibeMeter, you acknowledge reading, understanding, and agreeing to assume all risks associated with photo rating platforms.

For questions about these terms: [email protected]

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