Terms of Service

Important legal terms governing your use of Chatib

Last Updated: November 21, 2022

Agreement to Terms

By accessing our services, you agree to abide by these Terms of Service ("Terms"), which govern your use of Chatib, along with our Privacy Policy and Safety Guidelines.

Welcome to Chatib! We have created this platform, accessible via chatib.chat and chatib.com ("Chatib", "Website", "we", "our" or "us") to facilitate real-time anonymous interactions in a secure environment that protects user privacy.

We encourage open and honest dialogue and have implemented various safeguards to allow users to share experiences and perspectives freely, without concern over judgment or unwanted disclosure of their identities. However, we depend on all members to interact respectfully and responsibly.

1. Services Provided

We offer various features for engaging interactions, including but not limited to:

  • Chat Rooms: Public and private chat rooms for text-based conversations
  • Private Messaging: One-on-one conversations with other users
  • Voice Chat: Audio conversations with other users
  • Room-based Chat: Themed chat rooms organized by topic or region
  • AI Chat: Conversations with AI-powered chat assistants (where available)

Who Can Use Our Services

"Users" (or "you") include all visitors who access the contents of the Website, including but not limited to users who use the free chat services offered on this Website.

2. Eligibility and Age Requirements

Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the chat services on this Website.

By using Chatib, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly allow minors to use our platform and will terminate any accounts we discover belong to underage users.

3. User Conduct and Prohibited Content

Prohibited Content

You agree and warrant that none of your content shall be:

Illegal or Harmful

  • Child pornography or exploitation
  • Terrorism-related content
  • Drug-related content
  • Violent or threatening material

Sexually Explicit

  • Pornographic content
  • Nude or partially nude images
  • Sexually suggestive material
  • Obscene or lewd content

Abusive or Hateful

  • Hate speech or discrimination
  • Racist or defamatory content
  • Harassment or bullying
  • Extremely profane language

Deceptive or Harmful

  • False or misleading information
  • Impersonation of others
  • Phishing or scams
  • Spam or unauthorized advertising

Prohibited Uses

You represent and warrant that you will NOT:

  • "Stalk" or otherwise harass any other user
  • Solicit personal information from minors
  • Exploit anyone in a sexual or violent manner
  • Impersonate other people or organizations
  • Provide false, misleading, or inaccurate information
  • Interfere with Chatib's servers or software
  • Attempt to access any restricted areas
  • Post harmful HTML/JavaScript or disruptive code
  • Upload or transmit viruses or malicious files
  • Use bots, scrapers, or automated devices
  • Conduct unauthorized advertising or surveys
  • Infringe on third-party rights

Enforcement

Chatib disclaims any duty to monitor user content but reserves the right to remove any content and terminate accounts for violations. We maintain zero tolerance for prohibited content and conduct.

4. Intellectual Property

Our Content

Unless expressly specified to the contrary, the text, graphics, logos, images, chat room arrangements, and the overall "look and feel" of the Website ("Our Content") is the copyright of Chatib SARL and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws in France and other countries.

What You Can Do

You may download selections from this Website for your personal, non-commercial use only, without public reproduction.

What You Cannot Do

Reproduction, modification, copying, or distribution of Our Content, except as allowed above, is expressly prohibited without written permission from Chatib. Requests for permission can be made via our Contact Us page.

5. Your Content

Any content you upload or share on the Website, including photographs, pictures, images, and video clips ("Your Content") is owned by you. Chatib does not claim ownership of Your Content.

License Grant

By uploading Your Content, you grant Chatib a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, sub-licensable, worldwide license to use Your Content in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Your Responsibilities

You represent and warrant that:

  • You are the owner of Your Content
  • You are not violating any third-party rights
  • Your Content complies with these Terms
  • You accept sole liability for Your Content
  • You are responsible for interactions with other users, both online and offline

Copyright Infringement

If you believe that someone is infringing your intellectual property rights through our Website, contact us promptly. We reserve the right to delete content alleged to be infringing and terminate the accounts of repeat offenders.

6. Account Management

To enjoy full use of our services, you may register an account where you must choose a username and password ("Login Information").

Account Security

Keep Credentials Safe

You must make every effort to keep your password secure and confidential.

No Sharing

You may not transfer, sell, or allow anyone else to use your Login Information.

Your Responsibility

You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

Third-Party Login

You can choose to log in using third-party services like Facebook or Google, in which case Chatib will have access to your profile picture and other login credentials as permitted by that service.

To understand how we use your information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. Account Termination or Service Refusal

Chatib reserves the right to terminate user accounts or refuse service if we determine, in our sole discretion, that a user or their content violates our policies.

Reasons for Termination

We may terminate accounts or refuse service for:

  • Underage users (under 18)
  • Hate speech or threats of violence
  • Illegal content or activity
  • Impersonation of others
  • Multiple violations of community rules
  • Prohibited content or conduct as outlined in these Terms
  • Any other reason we deem necessary to protect our community

Important Notes

  • We strive to enforce policies fairly but reserve the right to terminate any account at any time
  • Users whose accounts are terminated forfeit access to any content in their profiles
  • We will make reasonable efforts to notify users before terminating accounts
  • We may terminate accounts without notice if violations are severe or repeated

8. Limitation of Liability

"As Is" Service

All information available on or accessed through our Website is provided "AS IS". You understand and agree that you use Chatib and its related services at your own risk.

No Warranties

ChatIB services are provided without representations or warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of title or non-infringement
  • Implied warranties of merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Continuous or uninterrupted availability
  • Freedom from errors or viruses

Limitation of Damages

Under no circumstances will ChatIB, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and third-party content providers or licensors be liable to you or any third party for:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages
  • Loss caused by your use or reliance on information obtained through Chatib
  • Damages arising from breach of warranty or failure of performance
  • Errors, omissions, interruptions, or deletions
  • Computer viruses or communication line failures
  • Theft, destruction, or unauthorized access to data

Maximum Liability

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall our liability exceed $10.00 USD.

Third-Party Sites

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites. As third-party sites are beyond our control, we do not accept any responsibility for their content or anything encountered therein. By linking a third-party webpage, we do not endorse any of the contents. Users access such sites at their own risk.

Security

You agree that any material downloaded or accessed through this website is at your own risk. In the absence of negligence on our side, Chatib cannot be held liable for any unauthorized access to protected information by third parties.

9. Indemnification

You hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ChatIB and all officers, directors, owners, agents, information providers, affiliates, licensors, and licensees (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against:

  • Any and all liability and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees
  • Claims arising out of any breach by you of this agreement
  • Breach of your representations, warranties, and covenants
  • Your use of the Website or services
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Your Content and its distribution

You shall cooperate as fully as reasonably required in the defense of any such claim. We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time, effective upon the posting of modified terms on this Website.

How We Notify You

  • These Terms may be updated, reviewed, or amended from time to time, at our sole discretion
  • Material changes will be indicated by notice on our home page
  • You should periodically review these Terms for changes
  • Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms

Stay Informed

Check the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page to see when the Terms were last modified.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Applicable Law

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, shall be governed and interpreted according to the laws of France.

Dispute Resolution

As a condition of using Chatib services, you agree that:

  • Any disputes and causes of action arising out of or connected with Chatib shall be resolved through arbitration
  • Arbitration shall be held in Paris, France
  • Any legal proceedings shall be brought exclusively in the competent courts located in Paris, France
  • Disputes shall be resolved individually, without resorting to any form of class action

Statute of Limitations

Any claim or cause of action arising from or related to the use of Chatib must be filed within six (6) months after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.

Miscellaneous

  • This Agreement represents the entire agreement between you and Chatib regarding the use of our services
  • This Agreement is not assignable, transferable, or sub-licensable without prior written consent of Chatib
  • Chatib may assign this Agreement in whole or in part
  • No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment is created as a result of this Agreement
  • Headings are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect
  • If any provision is found unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited to the minimum extent necessary

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or issues using our services, please reach out to our support team:

Email Support

info@chatib.chat

Contact Form

Contact Us Page

Company

Chatib SARL
15 Rue de la République
75001 Paris, France

By Using Chatib, You Acknowledge

That you have read these Terms of Service, understood them, and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

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