Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 14, 2024

Welcome to Past of Today. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully before using our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using Past of Today (the "Service," "Website," or "Platform"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Past of Today is a collaborative historical events database that allows users to:

• Browse historical events that occurred on today's date in history
• Create and submit new historical events for review
• Edit and update existing historical events (subject to permissions)
• Participate in the verification and moderation of historical content
• Access historical information organized by date, type, and location

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You may register using:

• Email and password
• Third-party social authentication (Google, Facebook, etc.)

3.2 Account Requirements

You must:

• Be at least 13 years of age to use this Service
• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your password
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3.3 Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time by contacting us. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited conduct.

4. User Content and Conduct

4.1 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of the content you submit to Past of Today. However, by submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content on the Platform.

4.2 Content Standards

All historical events submitted must:

• Be Factually Accurate: Events must be based on verified historical information
• Include Reliable Sources: All events must cite credible sources
• Be Objective: Avoid bias, propaganda, or misleading information
• Be Appropriate: No offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate content
• Respect Copyright: Do not copy content verbatim from copyrighted sources
• Be Properly Categorized: Assign correct event types and locations

4.3 Prohibited Content

You may NOT submit content that:

• Contains false, misleading, or fabricated historical information
• Violates intellectual property rights or copyrights
• Contains hate speech, discrimination, or promotes violence
• Includes personal information of living individuals without consent
• Contains spam, advertising, or promotional material
• Includes malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
• Violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Promotes illegal activities or harmful conduct

4.4 Content Moderation

All user-submitted events are subject to review and moderation. We reserve the right to:

• Review and verify all submitted historical events
• Edit, modify, or reject submissions that don't meet our standards
• Remove content that violates these Terms
• Mark events as "Unverified," "Verified," "Rejected," or "Published"
• Delete content without prior notice if it violates our policies

5. User Roles and Permissions

5.1 User Groups

Users may be assigned to different groups with varying permissions:

• Regular Users: Can create events and view published content
• Reviewers: Can review and verify submitted events
• Admins: Can manage users, bulk upload events, and moderate content
• Super-Admins: Full administrative access to the platform

5.2 Abuse of Permissions

Users with elevated permissions must not abuse their privileges. Violations may result in immediate removal of permissions and account termination.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Platform Ownership

The Service, including its design, code, features, and functionality, is owned by Past of Today and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 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.

6.3 Restrictions

You may NOT:

• Copy, modify, or distribute the Platform's code or design
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Use automated tools to scrape or harvest content
• Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without permission

7. Third-Party Services

7.1 Social Authentication

If you use third-party authentication services (Google, Facebook, etc.), you agree to comply with their terms of service. We are not responsible for the practices of third-party providers.

7.2 External Links

Our Service may contain links to external websites (e.g., historical sources). We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for third-party websites or their content.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service "As Is"

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of historical information
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Freedom from viruses or harmful components
• Fitness for a particular purpose

8.2 Historical Accuracy

While we strive to maintain accurate historical information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Platform. Users should verify information through original sources.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Past of Today shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
• Damages arising from use or inability to use the Service
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in historical content
• Actions taken based on information from the Platform

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Past of Today, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Service
• Content you submit to the Platform
• Your violation of any third-party rights

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to the Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time
• Change features, functionality, or availability
• Impose limits on certain features or restrict access
• Update these Terms at our discretion

We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Service and delete your account at any time.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, if:

• You violate these Terms
• You engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Your account is inactive for an extended period
• We are required to do so by law
• We discontinue the Service

12.3 Effects of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to access the Service immediately ceases
• Your account and data may be deleted
• Events you created may be anonymized or retained for historical accuracy
• Provisions of these Terms that should survive termination will remain in effect

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Informal Resolution

If you have a dispute with us, please contact us first to attempt informal resolution.

13.2 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Past of Today operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.3 Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Past of Today regarding the Service.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

14.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

15. Accessibility

We strive to make our Service accessible to users with disabilities. If you experience accessibility issues, please contact us.

16. DMCA and Copyright Complaints

If you believe content on our Platform infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

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

17. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

18. Acknowledgment

By using Past of Today, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood these Terms of Service
• You agree to be bound by these Terms
• You are of legal age to form a binding contract
• Your use of the Service is at your own risk

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Summary: By using Past of Today, you agree to submit accurate historical information, respect our content guidelines, and comply with our terms. We provide the service "as is" and reserve the right to moderate content. You retain ownership of your submissions but grant us a license to display them.

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