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Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 20, 2026

📜 Terms of Service

Welcome to jaredarms.com. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

⚠️ Important: Please read these terms carefully before using our service. By continuing, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.

Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using jaredarms.com, you agree to:

  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Respect the rights and dignity of other users
  • Use the service only for lawful purposes
  • Accept responsibility for all activity under your account
  • Be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction)

👤 User Accounts

Account Registration

To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Not share your account with others

Authentication Methods

We support multiple authentication methods:

  • Email/OAuth: Google and Facebook authentication
  • MetaMask Wallet: Blockchain wallet authentication

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your chosen authentication method.

🚫 Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

  1. Post illegal content: No content that violates any law or regulation
  2. Harass others: No bullying, threats, or harassment of any kind
  3. Spam: No unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, or spam
  4. Impersonate: No impersonation of other users, organizations, or entities
  5. Infringe rights: No content that violates intellectual property rights
  6. Distribute malware: No viruses, malware, or harmful code
  7. Scrape data: No automated data collection without permission
  8. Interfere with service: No activities that disrupt or damage our systems
  9. Bypass security: No attempts to circumvent security measures
  10. Share explicit content: No pornography or sexually explicit material

📝 Content & Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you post. By posting, you grant us:

  • A worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content
  • The right to store and backup your content on our servers
  • The right to moderate, remove, or restrict access to content that violates these terms

Our Content

All platform features, design, code, and branding are owned by jaredarms.com and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

  • Description of the copyrighted work
  • Location of the infringing content
  • Your contact information
  • A statement of good faith belief

💾 Data & Privacy

We collect and process data as described in our Privacy Policy.

What We Store

  • Profile information (email, username, avatar)
  • Posts, comments, and reactions
  • Saved posts and user preferences
  • Wallet addresses (for MetaMask users)
  • Usage analytics and logs

⚖️ Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms of Service
  • Engage in prohibited conduct
  • Fail to respond to verification requests
  • Use the service in a manner that harms others or the platform

Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through Settings. Upon deletion:

  • Your profile and personal data will be permanently removed
  • Your posts, comments, and reactions will be deleted
  • This action cannot be undone

🛡️ Disclaimers & Limitations

Service "As Is"

The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, jaredarms.com shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
  • Service interruptions or errors
  • User-generated content
  • Third-party actions or content

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless jaredarms.com from any claims arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

🔄 Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Changes become effective when posted. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

We will notify users of significant changes via email or in-app notification.

Questions About Our Terms?

support@jaredarms.com

🔒 Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use jaredarms.com.

🔐 Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about our data practices.

📊 Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address, username, display name, profile picture
  • Authentication Data: OAuth tokens (Google/Facebook) or MetaMask wallet addresses
  • Content: Posts, comments, photos, videos, and captions you create
  • Communications: Messages and interactions with other users

2. Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent, interactions
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Location Data: IP address and general location (city/country level)
  • Cookies: Session data, preferences, authentication state

3. MetaMask-Specific Data

For users authenticating via MetaMask:

  • Wallet address (public blockchain address)
  • Signature verification data
  • Transaction metadata (if applicable)

Note: We never access your private keys or wallet contents.

🎯 How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  1. Provide Services: Enable core features like posting, commenting, reactions
  2. Personalization: Customize your feed and recommendations
  3. Communication: Send notifications, updates, and important announcements
  4. Security: Detect fraud, abuse, and security threats
  5. Analytics: Understand usage patterns and improve the platform
  6. Support: Respond to your questions and technical issues
  7. Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

🔗 Information Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share data in these limited circumstances:

1. Public Information

  • Your public profile (username, avatar, bio)
  • Public posts, comments, and reactions
  • Verification badges (if applicable)

2. Service Providers

We share data with trusted third parties who assist us:

  • Firebase/Google Cloud: Database, authentication, storage
  • Analytics Services: Usage statistics and performance monitoring
  • Email Services: Transactional emails and notifications

3. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required to:

  • Comply with legal obligations (court orders, subpoenas)
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevent fraud or security threats
  • Enforce our Terms of Service

4. Business Transfers

If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

🛡️ Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS/SSL) and at rest
  • Authentication: Secure OAuth and MetaMask signature verification
  • Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal data
  • Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring and threat detection
  • Backups: Regular encrypted backups of your data

⚠️ No System is 100% Secure: While we use best practices, no internet transmission is completely secure. Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication when available.

👁️ Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access & Portability

  • Request a copy of your personal data
  • Download your posts, comments, and profile information

Correction & Deletion

  • Update or correct your profile information
  • Delete your account and all associated data
  • Request deletion of specific content

Control & Opt-Out

  • Manage notification preferences
  • Control who can see your content (public/private settings)
  • Opt-out of analytics tracking

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise these rights:

  1. Access your profile settings in the app
  2. Use the account deletion feature for full data removal
  3. Contact us at support@jaredarms.com for specific requests

🍪 Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Essential Cookies

  • Authentication and session management
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Core functionality (required for service)

Analytics Cookies

  • Usage statistics and performance monitoring
  • Feature effectiveness tracking
  • Error reporting and debugging

Preference Cookies

  • Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
  • Language settings
  • UI customizations

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect functionality.

👶 Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at support@jaredarms.com

🌍 International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

⏱️ Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.

Retention Periods

  • Active Accounts: Data retained while account is active
  • Deleted Accounts: Personal data deleted within 30 days
  • Public Content: May be cached by third parties even after deletion
  • Backups: Backup copies deleted within 90 days
  • Legal Holds: Data retained longer if required by law

🔄 Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the new policy with an updated "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email notification (for material changes)
  • Displaying an in-app notification

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

🌐 Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

Authentication Providers

Infrastructure

Privacy Questions or Concerns?

support@jaredarms.com