Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using The Podosphere ("we," "our," or "the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you don't agree to these terms, please don't use our services.

2. Description of Service

The Podosphere provides:

  • A directory of podcast-related companies and services
  • User-generated reviews and ratings
  • PodStack creation and sharing tools
  • Blog content and industry resources
  • Company profile claiming and management

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

  • You must provide accurate, complete information
  • You must be at least 16 years old
  • You're responsible for maintaining account security
  • One account per person or company

Account Responsibilities

  • Keep your password secure
  • Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
  • You're responsible for all activity under your account
  • Don't share your account credentials

4. Acceptable Use

You MAY:

  • Browse and search company listings
  • Create and share PodStacks
  • Write honest reviews and ratings
  • Claim and manage your company profile
  • Use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes

You MAY NOT:

  • Post false, misleading, or defamatory content
  • Spam, harass, or abuse other users
  • Scrape or harvest data from the platform
  • Attempt to hack or compromise our systems
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Impersonate others or create fake accounts
  • Use the platform for illegal activities
  • Post copyrighted content without permission

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

  • You retain ownership of content you create
  • You grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content
  • You're responsible for ensuring you have rights to post content
  • We may remove content that violates these terms

Our Content

  • The Podosphere owns all platform content and design
  • You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
  • Company logos and trademarks belong to respective owners
  • Blog content is protected by copyright

6. Company Profiles

Claiming Profiles

  • Only authorized representatives may claim company profiles
  • We verify claims through domain email verification
  • False claims may result in account termination
  • Companies are responsible for keeping profiles accurate

Profile Content

  • Must be accurate and up-to-date
  • No misleading information about services or pricing
  • Must comply with all applicable laws
  • We reserve the right to modify or remove profiles

7. Subscriptions and Payments

Free Tier

  • Basic access to directory and search
  • Limited PodStack creation
  • Subject to change with notice

Paid Subscriptions

  • Processed through Stripe
  • Prices subject to change with 30 days notice
  • Cancel anytime, effective at end of billing period
  • No refunds for partial months

Payment Terms

  • You authorize recurring charges
  • You're responsible for keeping payment info current
  • Failed payments may result in service suspension

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy which is incorporated into these Terms.

9. Disclaimers

No Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

Limitation of Liability

WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Lost profits or data
  • Service interruptions
  • Third-party actions or content
  • Damages exceeding amount paid to us in past 12 months

Third-Party Services

  • We're not responsible for third-party services listed on our platform
  • Company relationships are between you and the companies
  • We don't endorse or guarantee any listed services

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Podosphere from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the platform
  • Your violation of these terms
  • Your content or activities
  • Your violation of any laws or rights

11. Modifications

To Terms

  • We may modify these terms at any time
  • We'll notify users of significant changes
  • Continued use constitutes acceptance of new terms

To Service

  • We may modify or discontinue services at any time
  • We'll try to provide notice of significant changes
  • No guarantee of feature availability

12. Termination

By You

  • You may delete your account at any time
  • Deletion is permanent and irreversible

By Us

We may suspend or terminate accounts that:

  • Violate these terms
  • Engage in fraudulent activity
  • Harm other users or the platform
  • Remain inactive for extended periods

13. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction].

Arbitration

Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

Class Action Waiver

You waive the right to participate in class actions against us.

14. General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and The Podosphere.

Severability

If any provision is found invalid, other provisions remain in effect.

Assignment

We may assign these terms; you may not without our consent.

Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision doesn't constitute waiver.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service:

Email: privacy@thepodosphere.com
Website: https://www.thepodosphere.com

By using The Podosphere, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

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