Terms and Conditions for Infinite Circuits

1. Introduction

The Platform is designed to share and consume tech-related content, including blogs, articles, and tutorials. These Terms govern your use of the Platform and form a binding agreement between you and us.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Platform. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement.

3. User-Generated Content

Users can submit blog posts for publication on Infinite Circuits. Blogs are subject to review and moderation before being published to ensure quality and compliance with our content guidelines.

Circuit Board allows users to share tech-related links, articles, and discussions. Unlike blog posts, Circuit Board submissions are not pre-moderated and appear immediately upon submission. However, they must still adhere to our Circuit Board Guidelines.

Content ranking on Circuit Board is determined by an upvote-based system, where posts with higher engagement appear more prominently. Infinite Circuits may update or modify the ranking algorithm to enhance user experience.

Since Circuit Board allows external links, Infinite Circuits is not responsible for third-party content linked through user submissions. Users interact with external links at their own risk.

4. User Responsibilities

• You agree to provide accurate and truthful information when creating an account.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• You must not use the Platform for unlawful activities, including but not limited to:
• Spamming, hacking, or disrupting the Platform.
• Posting or sharing illegal, offensive, or harmful content.

5. License for Platform Use

You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Platform for its intended purpose. This license does not grant any rights to modify, distribute, or exploit the Platform’s software, content, or features beyond what is explicitly allowed.

6. Content Policy

• You retain ownership of the content you create and submit to the Platform ("User Content").
• By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content on the Platform.
• Prohibited content includes but is not limited to:
• Hate speech, harassment, or abusive material.
• Plagiarized or copyrighted material without proper authorization.
• Malware, viruses, or harmful code.
• We reserve the right to review, moderate, and remove User Content that violates these Terms.
• We may publish advertisements on or alongside your blogs as part of our services to support the Platform. However, this does not grant us any ownership of your content.

7. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights related to the Platform, including branding, logos, and original content created by us, remain our exclusive property. You may not use our intellectual property without prior written consent.

8. DMCA & Copyright Complaints

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used without authorization on the Platform, please contact us via the Contact Us page with details, and we will review the claim in accordance with applicable laws, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

9. Privacy Policy & GDPR Compliance

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using the Platform, you consent to our data practices as outlined in the Privacy Policy, in compliance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

10. Advertising & Google AdSense

Infinite Circuits displays advertisements through Google AdSense to support the Platform. These ads may be personalized based on user interests and browsing behavior. Google uses cookies and tracking technologies to serve relevant ads.

By using the Platform, you agree to the use of advertising cookies. Users in the European Union (GDPR) and California (CCPA) can manage ad preferences or opt out of personalized ads via Google Ad Settings.

We do not control the specific ads displayed and are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements. Any interactions with advertisers are at your own risk.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at our discretion, without notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in activities that may harm the Platform or its users.

12. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of New South Wales.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or legal fees arising from your use of the Platform or violation of these Terms.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content on the Platform.

Advertisements displayed on the Platform are provided by third-party networks, including Google AdSense. We do not endorse or take responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any third-party advertisements, services, or products displayed on the Platform.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform.

16. Newsletter Subscription

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive emails about new blog posts, platform updates, and other relevant content. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us via the Contact Us page.

17. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions periodically. Any changes will be posted on the Platform with an updated "Effective Date." By continuing to use the Platform after changes take effect, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms.

Changes may include modifications to our advertising policies, including our use of Google AdSense and third-party ad networks. If such changes affect how ads are displayed or how user data is processed, we will provide a notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us via the Contact Us page.