Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using Playground Explorers.

Effective Date: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Playground Explorers ("the Service"), operated by Playground Explorers ("we," "us," or "our"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Service

Playground Explorers provides an online platform that helps families discover and share information about playgrounds. Our services include:

  • Searchable directory of indoor and outdoor playgrounds
  • User-submitted content including reviews, photos, and playground information
  • Location-based services to find nearby playgrounds
  • Integration with third-party services for maps and business information

3. User Accounts

Account Responsibility

While we currently don't require user accounts for most features, if you create an account in the future:

  • You must provide accurate and complete information
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
  • You are responsible for all activities under your account
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

4. User Content

Content Guidelines

When submitting content (reviews, photos, playground information), you agree that your content:

  • Is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge
  • Does not violate any third-party rights
  • Does not contain offensive, harmful, or inappropriate material
  • Does not include personal information about minors
  • Complies with all applicable laws and regulations

Content License

By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your content in connection with operating and promoting the Service. You retain ownership of your content.

5. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Post spam or commercial content without permission
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Scrape or harvest data from the Service without permission
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Upload viruses or malicious code
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

6. Intellectual Property

Our Property

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by Playground Explorers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Trademarks

Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

7. Privacy

Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs the Site and informs users of our data collection practices.

8. Disclaimers

Information Accuracy

We strive to provide accurate information but cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of playground information. Users should verify important details before visiting any playground.

Safety

We do not inspect playgrounds or verify their safety. Users are responsible for assessing playground safety and supervising children appropriately.

Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for user-submitted content or third-party websites linked from our Service.

9. Limitation of Liability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • We disclaim all warranties, express or implied
  • We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • We are not liable for any loss or injury resulting from use of the Service
  • Our total liability shall not exceed $100

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Playground Explorers, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your County, State].

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in [Your City, State].

You waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Playground Explorers regarding the use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements.

16. Contact Information

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

Playground Explorers

Email: legal@playgroundexplorers.com

Address: [Your Business Address]