Consensus Check Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Consensus Check (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use Consensus Check. By using our Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

3. Geographical Scope

Consensus Check is a web-based service accessible to users in multiple jurisdictions. While our primary legal jurisdiction is the State of Oregon, United States, users are responsible for ensuring their use of the Service complies with local laws in their respective locations.

4. User Account

4.1 Account Creation

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account
You agree to provide accurate and current information
You are responsible for all activities under your account

4.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, in compliance with applicable laws.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

5.1 User Conduct

You agree not to:

Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Violate any local, state, national, or international law
Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users
Post offensive, defamatory, or discriminatory content
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
Introduce viruses, malware, or other malicious code
Engage in any conduct that disrupts the Service

5.2 Content Responsibilities

You retain ownership of content you create
You grant Consensus Check a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content within the Service
You are solely responsible for the content you submit

6. Plans and Payments

6.1 Service Tiers

Consensus Check offers:

Basic Plan: Standard features
Supporter Plan: Enhanced features with flexible payment

6.2 Billing

Billing is annual
Payments are processed through Stripe
Supporter Plan allows users to pay what they can, including zero

6.3 Refund Policy

Refunds are generally not provided
Exceptional circumstances may warrant refund consideration
Refund requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
In compliance with Oregon consumer protection laws, we will consider good-faith refund requests

7. Intellectual Property

All original content, design, and functionality of Consensus Check are owned by the Service
Users retain ownership of their submitted content
We may showcase user content as examples of platform usage

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Service Availability

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available"
We are not liable for any interruptions or inability to use the Service

8.2 Damages

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Consensus Check shall not be liable for:

Direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
Loss of profits, data, or use
Damages related to your use or inability to use the Service

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Consensus Check harmless from any claims, losses, liability, demand, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

10. Dispute Resolution

10.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. However, users in other jurisdictions remain subject to their local applicable laws.

10.2 Dispute Resolution

For users in the United States: Any disputes arising from these Terms shall first attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation
If negotiation fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in Marion County, Oregon, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association
International users may be subject to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms consistent with their local laws

11. Modifications

11.1 Terms Updates

We may modify these Terms at any time
Changes will be effective immediately upon posting
Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of new Terms

11.2 Service Changes

Consensus Check reserves the right to:

Modify or discontinue the Service
Change pricing and features
Impose limitations on certain features

12. Privacy

Your use of Consensus Check is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

13. Compliance and Local Laws

Users are responsible for ensuring their use of Consensus Check complies with all applicable local, state, and national laws. Consensus Check makes no representations that the Service is appropriate or available for use in all locations.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact: [email protected]