Terms of Service
Last Updated: [DATE]
Effective Date: [DATE]
Welcome to StarBind ("Service"), operated by [COMPANY NAME], a [STATE] limited liability company ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website at [URL], our mobile applications, and all related services (collectively, the "Service").
By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old to use the Service. The Service requires you to provide your date of birth at registration; we use this both to calculate your natal chart and to verify your age. If you are between 16 and 18 years of age (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use the Service with the consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will promptly delete it.
2. Account Registration
To create an account you must provide an email address, a password, your date of birth, and your acceptance of these Terms and the Privacy Policy. Birth time and birth location are optional but are required to calculate a precise natal chart (without them we can still produce sun-sign content). You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
- All activity that occurs under your account.
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use.
- Providing accurate, complete, and current information.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that contain inaccurate information or violate these Terms.
3. Astrology & Entertainment Disclaimer
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND GENERAL INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
Astrological content, natal chart interpretations, horoscope readings, compatibility analyses, and all other content generated by the Service (whether algorithmically or through artificial intelligence):
- Are not professional advice. The Service does not provide and is not a substitute for medical, psychological, financial, legal, or any other professional advice.
- Make no guarantees of accuracy. Astrology is not a scientifically validated method of prediction. We make no representations regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any astrological content.
- Should not be relied upon for decisions. You should always consult qualified professionals before making any health, financial, legal, or life decisions.
You acknowledge and agree that you use all astrological content at your own risk and that the Company bears no responsibility for actions taken based on such content.
4. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer
Portions of the Service use artificial intelligence and large language models to generate personalized content, including but not limited to daily horoscopes and interpretive readings. AI-generated content:
- May contain inaccuracies, errors, or unexpected outputs.
- Does not represent the views or opinions of the Company.
- Is generated algorithmically and is not reviewed by human astrologers before delivery.
We do not guarantee the quality, accuracy, or appropriateness of any AI-generated content.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws.
- Harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate other users.
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service.
- Scrape, data-mine, or use automated tools to access the Service without our written consent.
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation.
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service.
- Use the Service to build a competing product or service.
- Create multiple accounts for abusive or fraudulent purposes.
We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action, including suspension or termination, for any violation.
6. Intellectual Property
All content, features, and functionality of the Service — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, software, algorithms, and astrological interpretations — are owned by or licensed to the Company and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use only.
You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, or create derivative works from any part of the Service without our prior written consent.
7. User Content
If you submit, post, or transmit any content through the Service ("User Content"), you:
- Retain ownership of your User Content.
- Grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content solely in connection with operating and improving the Service.
- Represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to grant this license and that your User Content does not infringe on any third party's rights.
We may remove any User Content that violates these Terms or that we find objectionable, without notice.
8. Subscriptions and Purchases
8.1 Pricing
Certain features of the Service may require a paid subscription or one-time purchase. Prices are displayed before purchase and may change at any time, with notice to existing subscribers.
8.2 Billing
Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless canceled before the renewal date. You authorize us (or our payment processor) to charge your payment method on a recurring basis.
8.3 Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or the applicable app store. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial billing periods.
8.4 App Store Purchases
Purchases made through Apple App Store or Google Play Store are subject to the respective platform's terms and refund policies.
8.5 EU/EEA Right of Withdrawal
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have a 14-day right of withdrawal from the date of purchase of digital content. By using the Service immediately upon purchase, you expressly consent to waive this right of withdrawal and acknowledge that you lose your right to cancel once the digital content has been fully provided.
9. Third-Party Services
The Service may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, services, or content. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and policies.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy.
We do not warrant that:
- The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
- Any astrological content will be accurate or reliable.
- The results obtained from the Service will meet your expectations.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, in no event shall the Company, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service.
Our total aggregate liability for all claims arising from or relating to the Service shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the amounts you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or (b) one hundred US dollars ($100).
For EU/EEA users: Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable EU/EEA law.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your use of the Service.
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your violation of any third party's rights.
- Any User Content you submit.
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1 For Users in the United States
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY — IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules.
- Class Action Waiver: You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
- Jury Trial Waiver: You waive any right to a jury trial.
- Small Claims Exception: Either party may bring an individual action in small claims court for disputes within the court's jurisdictional limits.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of this arbitration provision by sending written notice to [COMPANY EMAIL] within 30 days of first accepting these Terms.
13.2 For Users in the EU/EEA/UK
If you are a consumer in the EU, EEA, or UK, nothing in these Terms deprives you of the protection of mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence. You retain the right to bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence. We do not require you to submit to binding arbitration.
You may also be entitled to submit disputes to the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.
13.3 For All Other Users
Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration as described in Section 13.1, unless prohibited by local law, in which case the courts of [STATE], United States, shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [STATE], United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
For EU/EEA/UK users: Where mandatory local consumer protection laws apply, those laws shall take precedence over the governing law stated above, to the extent of any conflict.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through the Service at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Service and delete your account.
16. Termination
16.1 By You
You may terminate your account at any time by deleting your account through the Service settings or by contacting us at [COMPANY EMAIL].
16.2 By Us
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Grounds for termination include but are not limited to violation of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or extended inactivity.
16.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Dispute Resolution) shall survive.
17. General Provisions
- Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the Service.
- Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
- Waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
- Assignment. You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights freely.
- Force Majeure. We shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to causes beyond our reasonable control.
- Electronic Communications. By using the Service, you consent to receiving electronic communications from us. These communications satisfy any legal requirements for written notices.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- Email: [COMPANY EMAIL]
- Address: [COMPANY ADDRESS]
These Terms of Service were last updated on [DATE].