1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Found by Friends ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Found by Friends is a collaborative real-time social mapping platform that allows users to:

Share and discover places with friends
Create and join friend groups via invite links
Add places with customizable visibility settings
Share real-time location with friends
Communicate through place-specific and group messaging

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration: You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your phone number and any verification codes.

3.2 Eligibility: You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

3.3 Account Security: You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

4. User Content and Conduct

4.1 Your Content: You retain ownership of content you submit to the Service. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.

4.2 Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to:

Post false, misleading, or harmful information about places
Harass, abuse, or harm other users
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
Use the Service for any commercial purposes without permission
Share inappropriate or offensive content

5. Privacy and Location Data

5.1 Location Sharing: Location sharing is optional and time-limited. You control when and with whom you share your location.

5.2 Data Usage: We collect and use data as described in our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to such collection and use.

5.3 Third-Party Services: We use Google Maps and other third-party services. Your use of these features is subject to their respective terms of service.

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding user content) are and will remain the exclusive property of Found by Friends and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations

7.1 As-Is Service: The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

7.2 Place Information: We do not verify the accuracy of user-submitted place information. Users should exercise judgment when visiting places.

7.3 Limitation of Liability: In no event shall Found by Friends be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for violations of these Terms. You may also delete your account at any time through the app settings.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Governing Law

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

11. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: legal@foundbyfriends.com
Address: [Your Business Address]