Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Habit Tracker platform (the "Platform," "Service," "we," "us," or "our"), including our web application and Discord integration, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

The Platform is a community-focused habit tracking application that provides:

• Personal habit creation and tracking
• Progress monitoring and streak tracking
• Community features for sharing "dailies" and updates
• Server-based habit communities on Discord
• Statistics, insights, and motivational features
• User-created Habit Tracks (learning pathways)
• Creator monetization features (future functionality)

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction) to use this Service. By using the Platform, you represent that you meet these age requirements and have the authority to agree to these Terms.

4. Account Registration and Security

4.1 Account Creation

You may need to create an account or connect your Discord account to use certain features. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Keep your login credentials secure
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

4.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activities conducted through your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage from unauthorized use of your account.

5. User Responsibilities

5.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to:

• Use the Platform only for lawful purposes
• Comply with Discord's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
• Respect other users and community standards
• Share content appropriately within the community
• Be honest about your progress and achievements

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You must not:

• Share content that is harmful, offensive, or inappropriate
• Harass, bully, or abuse other community members
• Post spam, advertisements, or unsolicited promotions
• Share false or misleading information
• Attempt to exploit, hack, or compromise the Platform
• Use automated systems or bots to manipulate features
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Create multiple accounts to abuse features or circumvent restrictions

6. Community Features and Content Sharing

6.1 Sharing Dailies and Updates

The Platform allows you to share your habit progress ('dailies') with your community. When sharing:

• You control what information you choose to share
• Shared content is visible to members of your server/community
• You are responsible for the content you share
• We may moderate or remove inappropriate content

6.2 Community Interaction

You agree to:

• Maintain a supportive and positive community environment
• Respect others' privacy and personal boundaries
• Avoid discouraging or demotivating other users
• Report inappropriate behavior or content

7. Habit Tracks and Creator Content

7.1 What Are Habit Tracks

Habit Tracks are user-created learning pathways designed to help users develop skills or achieve goals through daily habits. These may include structured daily tasks, milestones, and guidance.

7.2 Using Habit Tracks

When enrolling in a Habit Track:

• You may need to pay the creator (for paid tracks)
• You gain access to the creator's structured pathway
• Enrollment terms are set by the creator
• We facilitate the service but do not guarantee results

7.3 Creating Habit Tracks

If you create Habit Tracks:

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us a license to display and distribute your tracks
• You are responsible for the quality and accuracy of your content
• You must not make false claims or guarantees
• You agree to our Creator Terms (to be provided separately)
• You may set pricing for your tracks (subject to our fees)

7.4 No Guarantee of Results

Habit Tracks are educational tools. We do not guarantee specific outcomes, skill acquisition, or personal improvement results from any Habit Track.

8. Payment and Billing (Paid Features)

8.1 Paid Habit Tracks

Some Habit Tracks may require payment to enroll. When purchasing:

• Prices are set by creators and clearly displayed
• Payments are processed through secure third-party processors
• All sales are final unless otherwise specified
• We may charge a platform fee on transactions

8.2 Creator Payments

If you create paid Habit Tracks:

• You will receive payment according to our Creator Payment Terms
• We may deduct platform fees and payment processing fees
• Payment schedules and minimums will be specified separately
• You are responsible for applicable taxes on your earnings

8.3 Refund Policy

Refunds for paid Habit Tracks are handled on a case-by-case basis:

• Requests must be made within [X] days of purchase
• Refunds may be granted for technical issues or misrepresentation
• No refunds for partially completed tracks (unless specified by creator)
• Final refund decisions are at our discretion

8.4 Price Changes

Creators may change prices for their Habit Tracks at any time. Price changes do not affect users who have already enrolled.

9. User Content and Intellectual Property

9.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you create (habits, dailies, Habit Tracks, etc.). By using the Platform, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Store, display, and distribute your content
• Use your content to provide and improve the Service
• Allow other users to access your shared content
• Use your content for promotional purposes (with your consent)

9.2 Content Standards

All content you create or share must:

• Be original or properly licensed
• Not infringe on others' intellectual property
• Comply with our Community Guidelines
• Not contain harmful, illegal, or inappropriate material

9.3 Platform Ownership

The Platform, including its code, design, features, branding, and proprietary content, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our express permission.

9.4 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate, without prior notice.

10. Platform Availability and Modifications

10.1 Service Availability

We strive to keep the Platform available 24/7, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Technical difficulties
• Updates and improvements
• Circumstances beyond our control

10.2 Changes to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature at any time
• Update these Terms with or without notice
• Change pricing or fee structures
• Refuse service to anyone for any reason

Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Platform, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.

12. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

12.1 "As Is" Service

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

12.2 No Guarantee of Results

The Platform is a tracking and community tool. We do not guarantee any specific outcomes, habit formation, skill development, or personal improvement results. Results depend on individual effort and circumstances.

12.3 Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for the accuracy, quality, or effectiveness of user-created Habit Tracks or other user-generated content. Users enroll in Habit Tracks at their own risk.

12.4 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED $100 USD OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

12.5 Community Interactions

We are not responsible for interactions between users, including disputes, disagreements, or harm arising from community participation.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Platform operators, developers, affiliates, and employees from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Platform
• Your content or Habit Tracks
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of others
• Your violation of applicable laws

14. Termination

14.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Using the account deletion feature
• Contacting our support team
• Ceasing to use the Platform

14.2 By Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time, with or without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Abusive, fraudulent, or harmful behavior
• Non-payment (for paid features)
• Inactivity for extended periods
• Any reason at our sole discretion

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Platform ceases immediately
• You may lose access to paid Habit Tracks
• Your data may be deleted according to our Privacy Policy
• You remain liable for any outstanding payments
• Certain provisions of these Terms survive termination

14.4 Creator Termination

If you are a creator and your account is terminated:

• Active enrollments may be honored or refunded
• Payment of outstanding earnings will be handled according to our Creator Terms
• Your Habit Tracks may be removed from the Platform

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15.2 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to contact us to attempt to resolve the issue informally.

15.3 Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law. You waive your right to participate in class action lawsuits.

15.4 Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement or unauthorized access to the Platform.

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms for specific features, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Platform.

16.2 Severability

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

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

16.5 Force Majeure

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

16.6 Feedback

If you provide suggestions, ideas, or feedback about the Platform, we may use them without any obligation to you.

17. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: [your-email@example.com]
• Discord Support Server: [Your Discord Server Invite]
• Web Support: [Your Website URL]/support
• Mail: [Your Physical Address, if applicable]

18. Updates to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes through:

• Email notifications
• Platform announcements
• Discord announcements
• Updates to this document with a new "Last Updated" date

Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Platform.