Terms of Service
Effective Date: December 1st, 2024.
Welcome to Five Year Journal (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and services, including writing journal entries, attaching images, and any other features we offer. By accessing or using our website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use our services. By using the website, you represent that you meet this requirement and have the capacity to agree to these Terms.
2. Account Registration
- You must create an account to access our services fully.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
3. User Content
- You retain ownership of any content, including journal entries and images, you upload to the website (“User Content”).
- By uploading User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, display, and process your content for the purpose of providing our services.
- You are solely responsible for the content you upload and agree not to upload any:
- Illegal, harmful, or abusive material.
- Content that violates third-party intellectual property rights.
- Obscene or inappropriate material.
4. Privacy
Your use of the website is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.
5. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use the website for unlawful purposes.
- Attempt to hack, disrupt, or overload the website’s infrastructure.
- Share or distribute harmful software or files.
- Impersonate another individual or entity.
6. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account without notice if you violate these Terms or engage in harmful or prohibited activities.
7. Intellectual Property
The website and its content, including text, graphics, and features (excluding User Content), are owned by us or our licensors. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any of this material without our prior written consent.
8. Limitation of Liability
We are not liable for any damages resulting from:
- Your use or inability to use the website.
- Unauthorized access to your account or content.
- Errors, interruptions, or loss of data.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the website or your breach of these Terms.
10. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law principles.