Terms of service

Acceptance of the Terms of Use

These terms establish the agreement between you and Elephants LLC regarding access to joinelephants.com. By using the Website, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.

The service requires users to be 18 years or older. Continued use after modifications indicates acceptance of changes.

Accessing the Website and Account Security

Users bear responsibility for arranging their own internet access and ensuring others using their connection comply with these terms. The company reserves rights to restrict access or amend services without notice.

Registration requires accurate information. Users must keep login credentials confidential and not share account access. The company can disable any username or password at any time in our sole discretion for any or no reason.

Intellectual Property Rights

The website and all its contents are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Users may only use materials for personal, non-commercial purposes. Permitted uses include temporary storage in RAM incidental to accessing and viewing materials, and printing one copy of a reasonable number of pages for personal use.

Users cannot modify, distribute, or reproduce materials or delete copyright notices.

Prohibited Uses

The platform prohibits unlawful activity, harm to minors, spam, impersonation, and interference with site operations. Users may not use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Website for any purpose.

Denial-of-service attacks and malware introduction are explicitly forbidden.

User Contributions

Content posted becomes non-confidential. Users grant the company rights to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute, and otherwise disclose to third parties any user-generated content.

Users warrant they own rights to their contributions and assume full responsibility for content legality and appropriateness.

Monitoring and Enforcement

The company can remove user contributions, terminate accounts, and cooperate with law enforcement without liability. However, we cannot review all material before it is posted on the Website and cannot ensure prompt removal.

Content Standards

User contributions must comply with laws and cannot include defamatory, obscene, or harassing material. Prohibited content includes material promoting discrimination, violence, illegal activity, or commercial solicitation.

Reliance on Information Posted

The company disclaims responsibility for information accuracy. Content from third parties reflects their opinions only, not company positions.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The website operates on an “as is” basis with no warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or fitness for purpose. The Website, its content, and any services or items obtained through the Website are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

Limitation of Liability

The company limits liability for all damages except those from gross negligence or willful misconduct. In no event will the company, its affiliates, or their licensors be liable for damages of any kind beyond what is permitted by applicable law.

Indemnification

Users agree to defend and indemnify the company against claims arising from their violations or misuse of the platform.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by North Carolina law. Disputes must be filed in North Carolina federal or state courts in Raleigh / Wake County. Users waive jurisdiction objections.

Arbitration

The company may require binding arbitration under American Arbitration Association rules applying North Carolina law, at its discretion.

Limitation on Time to File Claims

Legal action must commence within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues; otherwise, such cause of action or claim is permanently barred.

Waiver and Severability

Company waiver of provisions doesn’t constitute continuing waiver. Invalid provisions are eliminated while others remain enforceable.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service and Privacy Policy constitute the complete agreement and supersede prior understandings regarding the website.

Contact

Questions about these terms: elephants@joinelephants.com.