Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the CodeTutor website and services (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and CodeTutor ("we," "us," or "our"). Please read them carefully.

2. User Accounts

2.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as needed
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

2.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach.

2.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

3. Content and Intellectual Property

3.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content (excluding user-generated content), features, and functionality are owned by CodeTutor and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.

3.3 Content Guidelines

You agree not to submit content that:

• Infringes on any third-party intellectual property rights
• Is defamatory, obscene, or offensive
• Contains malicious code or harmful content
• Violates any applicable laws or regulations

4. User Conduct

When using the Service, you agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use automated means to access the Service without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Harvest or collect user information without consent
• Transmit spam, chain letters, or other unsolicited communications
• Attempt to reverse engineer any part of the Service
• Use the Service in any way that could damage or overburden it

5. Subscriptions and Payments

5.1 Premium Features

Some features of the Service may require a paid subscription. Subscription details, pricing, and payment terms will be provided at the time of purchase.

5.2 Billing

By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis. You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

5.3 Refunds

Refund policies will be specified at the time of purchase. Generally, subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by applicable law.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by CodeTutor. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

We may use third-party services including:

• Google Analytics for usage analysis
• Google AdSense for advertisements
• SendGrid for email communications
• OAuth providers (Google, GitHub) for authentication

7. Disclaimers

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Service is free of viruses or harmful components
• The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CODETUTOR 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, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US, IF ANY, IN THE PAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CodeTutor and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit to the Service

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

By continuing to access or use the Service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.

13. Contact Information