Terms of Service

Effective Date: 9/29/2024

Welcome to GIStory, an interactive atlas platform where users can add, edit, and share geographical points, along with images, videos, text, and other media for educational, social, family history tracking, and various other purposes. Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using our platform, as they govern your use of GIStory.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using GIStory, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our website or services.

2. User Accounts

• You may be required to create an account to access certain features. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and are liable for all activities that occur under your account.
• You agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information during registration.

3. User Content

GIStory allows you to upload, submit, or share content, including but not limited to text, images, videos, and other media ("User Content").

4. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Upload or share any content that is illegal, obscene, offensive, harassing, or otherwise inappropriate.
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
• Engage in any activity that could interfere with or disrupt the platform's functionality.
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity.
• Upload any content that infringes on the intellectual property rights or privacy of others.

5. Privacy Policy

Your use of GIStory is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review it carefully.

6. Termination

• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to GIStory at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if you violate these Terms.
• You may also delete your account at any time.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

• GIStory is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content on the platform.
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the website.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, GIStory, its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform.

9. Changes to the Terms

We may update or modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated Terms on the website. Your continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

By using GIStory, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.