Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Developer Mode Rocks! By accessing and using our website, services, and platform (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Developer Mode Rocks is a platform that provides:

• Developer resources and tools
• Community features and collaboration spaces
• Educational content and tutorials
• Code sharing and project showcase capabilities
• Professional networking opportunities

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. If you are under 18, you must have parental consent to use the Service.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Share malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
• Spam or send unsolicited communications
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without permission

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Developer Mode Rocks and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 User License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

5.3 Trademarks

Developer Mode Rocks, our logo, and related marks are trademarks of our company. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

7. User-Generated Content

7.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on the Service ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content.

7.2 Content Standards

All User Content must:

• Be original or properly attributed
• Comply with applicable laws
• Not infringe on others' rights
• Be appropriate for a professional environment

7.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, modify, or remove User Content that violates these Terms or our community guidelines.

8. Disclaimers

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• The Service will meet your specific requirements
• Any information obtained through the Service will be accurate or reliable
• Defects in the Service will be corrected

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Developer Mode Rocks shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Developer Mode Rocks and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your User Content
• Your violation of any third-party rights

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your settings.

11.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. We may delete your account and all related information and files.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through the Service at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

Your continued use of the Service after the changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Developer Mode Rocks is incorporated, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

14. Contact Information