Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using ExploraHQ ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

Description of Service

ExploraHQ provides an online platform for reading and discussing articles about science, technology, psychology, human behavior, and related topics. Our services include:

• Access to curated articles and content
• User accounts and profiles
• Comment and discussion features
• Newsletter subscriptions
• Reading progress tracking

User Accounts

When you create an account with us, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the security of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Ensuring your account information remains current

We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these terms or are inactive for extended periods.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Post content that is defamatory, obscene, or harmful
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the service
• Use automated systems to access the service
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

User-Generated Content

When you post comments or other content on our platform, you retain ownership of your content but grant us a license to use it. You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the right to use the content you post
• Your content does not violate any third-party rights
• Your content is accurate and not misleading
• Your content complies with our community guidelines

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms or our community standards.

Intellectual Property

The content on ExploraHQ, including articles, images, and design elements, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Disclaimers

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, including:

• Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of content
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ExploraHQ shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising out of or relating to your use of our services.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ExploraHQ and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which ExploraHQ operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: