Welcome to Community Ninja! These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Community Ninja website, services, and tools (collectively, the “Service”) provided by Community Ninja (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Service.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Service, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. You also agree to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and these Terms, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA).
2. Our Mission
Community Ninja is dedicated to helping businesses and individuals build authentic connections within online communities. We promote genuine engagement and meaningful interactions. Your use of the Service must align with this mission and our commitment to fostering respectful and authentic communication.
3. Permitted Use
You agree to use the Service in a manner consistent with its intended purpose and these Terms. Specifically, you agree to:
- Engage Authentically: Maintain genuine and transparent interactions without misrepresenting yourself or your intentions.
- Respect Community Guidelines: Adhere to the rules and guidelines of any online platforms or communities where you use the Service.
- Use Responsibly: Avoid any unlawful, harmful, or malicious activities, including harassment, defamation, or violation of intellectual property rights.
4. Prohibited Conduct
To ensure a positive experience for all users and communities, you must not:
- Engage in spamming, automated mass posting, or any form of unsolicited communication.
- Use the Service for harassment, bullying, or any malicious purposes.
- Attempt to access, interfere with, or disrupt the Service, its servers, or networks.
- Use the Service to distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful code.
- Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent or in violation of applicable laws, including GDPR.
- Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
5. Account Responsibilities
If you create an account with Community Ninja, you are responsible for:
- Providing accurate and complete information during registration.
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
- All activities conducted through your account, whether authorized by you or not.
6. Data Protection and GDPR Compliance
We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the EEA and other applicable data protection laws.
6.1 Data We Collect
We collect only the following personal data when you use the Service:
- Name: To identify you in connection with your account.
- Email Address: To communicate with you regarding the Service, account updates, or support requests.
6.2 Purpose and Legal Basis
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage your access to the Service (based on the performance of a contract with you).
- To respond to your inquiries or provide support (based on our legitimate interest in providing customer service).
- To comply with legal obligations, such as record-keeping or responding to data protection requests.
6.3 Data Storage and Security
Your personal data is stored securely using industry-standard measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide the Service or comply with legal obligations, after which it is securely deleted.
6.4 Your GDPR Rights
If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
- Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time (though we primarily rely on contract performance, not consent).
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR, unless the request is complex or voluminous.
6.5 Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not share your personal data with third parties, except as required to provide the Service (e.g., hosting providers) or comply with legal obligations. If data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place.
6.6 Data Protection Contact
For questions or complaints about our data practices, contact us at [email protected]. If you are in the EEA and believe we have not addressed your concerns, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
7. Intellectual Property
The Service, including its design, content, and branding, is owned by Community Ninja or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce any part of the Service without our prior written consent, except as permitted by these Terms.
8. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at our sole discretion, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct that harms the Service, other users, or communities. You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting us at [email protected]. Upon termination, we will delete your personal data in accordance with GDPR, unless required to retain it for legal purposes.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we strive to ensure the Service is reliable, secure, and free from errors or harmful components, we do not provide warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Your use of the Service is at your own discretion and risk, and you are responsible for exercising due care and attention when using the Service to ensure it meets your needs. This disclaimer does not affect your statutory rights, including those under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or other applicable laws.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Community Ninja, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, or agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Service, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. This does not affect your statutory rights under GDPR or other applicable laws.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Community Ninja and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights, including data protection rights under GDPR.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date or, for significant changes affecting your data rights, by email. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms, the Service, or your data rights, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
X: @communityninjai
- Website: communityninja.ai