Terms of Service

Effective Date: August 9, 2026
Last Updated: August 9, 2026

Table of Contents

1. Agreement to Terms
2. Eligibility
3. Your Account
4. The Platform
5. Your Content and Intellectual Property
6. Artificial Intelligence Features
7. Acceptable Use
8. Content Moderation
9. Messaging
10. Payments and Subscriptions
11. Third-Party Services
12. Privacy
13. Our Intellectual Property
14. Disclaimers
15. Limitation of Liability
16. Indemnification
17. Dispute Resolution
18. Termination
19. Changes to These Terms
20. General Provisions
21. Contact Us

1. Agreement to Terms

By creating an account on Syn ("GitSyn"), accessing, or using our platform, mobile applications, website at gitsyn.cc, or any related services (collectively, the "Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Platform.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and GitSyn (operating as "Syn" and "GitSyn"), referred to as "we," "us," or "our."

By clicking "I agree," checking the acceptance box during registration, or by using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Eligibility

To use Syn, you must:

• Be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction)
• Be at least 16 years old if you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, unless your local law allows a lower age for data processing consent
• Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• Not have been previously banned or removed from the Platform
• Not be prohibited from using the Platform under applicable law

If you are between 13 and 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agrees to these Terms on your behalf.

3. Your Account

3.1 Account Creation

You must provide accurate and complete information when creating your account. You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of your account information.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activity that occurs under your account
• Promptly notifying us at dembaduk@gmail.com if you suspect unauthorized access

3.3 One Account Per Person

You may maintain only one personal account. Creating multiple accounts to evade enforcement actions, manipulate platform features, or deceive other users is prohibited.

3.4 Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through the app Settings. Deletion is permanent and irreversible — all your data, content, messages, and associated information will be permanently removed from our systems (subject to backup propagation periods of up to 30 days and legal retention requirements for payment records).

4. The Platform

Syn is a social platform where creators, builders, engineers, and founders connect and share their work and lives. The Platform provides features including, but not limited to:

• Profiles — Your "living museum" combining work and personal identity
• Posts — Text, image, video, voice note, and document sharing
• Projects — Organized portfolios with process timelines
• Stories — Ephemeral content that disappears after 24 hours
• Direct Messages — Private communications between users
• Discovery — Search, recommendations, and interest-based exploration
• Spaces — Group discussion rooms
• Events — Community build-alongs and activities
• AI Studio — AI-powered content assistants
• Vibes — Status indicators reflecting your current energy

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature of the Platform at any time, with or without notice.

5. Your Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Ownership

You retain ownership of all content you create and post on Syn ("Your Content"), including text, images, videos, voice notes, documents, projects, and other materials. We do not claim ownership of Your Content.

5.2 License Grant to Syn

By posting content on the Platform, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to:

• Host, store, and display Your Content to provide the Platform services
• Distribute and make available Your Content to other users according to your privacy settings
• Reproduce and modify Your Content as reasonably necessary for technical operations (e.g., resizing images, format conversion, thumbnail generation, content delivery)
• Create derivative works of Your Content solely for AI features that you have opted into (e.g., generating embeddings for discovery, processing prompts in AI Studio)
• Cache and archive Your Content for backup and disaster recovery purposes

This license continues until Your Content is deleted from the Platform. When you delete content, we will remove it from our active systems promptly, subject to backup propagation (up to 30 days) and any legal retention requirements.

5.3 Content Licensing on Projects

When you create a Project on Syn, it defaults to a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY-4.0) license. This means:

• Other users may share, copy, and redistribute your project content in any medium or format
• Other users may remix, transform, and build upon your project content for any purpose, including commercial
• Users must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made

You may change the license on your projects through project settings. If you do not wish your project content to be shared under CC-BY-4.0, change the license before publishing.

5.4 AI Involvement Disclosure

When posting content, you may tag the level of AI involvement:

• Human-built — Created entirely by you
• AI-assisted — Created by you with AI tools for assistance
• AI-hybrid — Substantially co-created with AI
• AI-directed — Primarily generated by AI under your direction

You are responsible for the accuracy of these tags. Misrepresenting AI involvement to deceive other users violates our Community Guidelines.

5.5 Your Representations

By posting content, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to post Your Content
• Your Content does not infringe, violate, or misappropriate any third party's intellectual property, privacy, or other rights
• Your Content complies with these Terms, our Community Guidelines, and applicable law
• You are solely responsible for Your Content and any consequences of posting it

6. Artificial Intelligence Features

6.1 AI Studio

Syn offers AI-powered assistants through AI Studio. When you use AI Studio:

• Your prompts and instructions are sent to third-party AI providers (currently Groq and OpenRouter) for processing
• Generated content is provided as drafts for your review and editing
• You are responsible for reviewing, editing, and approving any AI-generated content before posting
• AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies, biases, or errors — it is provided "as is"

6.2 AI-Generated Content Ownership

• You own the creative elements you contribute to AI-assisted works
• Purely AI-generated content may not be eligible for copyright protection under applicable law
• You are responsible for ensuring AI-generated content does not infringe third-party rights

6.3 Feed Algorithm

Our feed uses automated ranking to personalize the content you see, based on factors including your interactions, follows, interests, and engagement patterns. You can use feed mode toggles (All, Process, Showcase) to control what types of content appear. For more information on automated processing, see our Privacy Policy.

6.4 AI Copilot

Platform administrators may configure AI content suggestion systems that generate content ideas. Any AI-generated content goes through a human review process before publication. We are committed to transparency about AI-generated content on the Platform.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Platform to:

• Harass, bully, threaten, intimidate, or abuse other users
• Post hate speech, content that promotes violence, or discrimination
• Post sexually explicit or NSFW content, including content depicting minors
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Post spam, engage in manipulation, or use bots or automation for inauthentic activity
• Distribute malware, phishing links, or engage in security attacks
• Post content that violates copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights
• Post content that is illegal in your jurisdiction
• Attempt to access other users' accounts or private data
• Circumvent rate limits, security measures, or access controls
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Platform without authorization
• Use the Platform for commercial solicitation or advertising without our permission
• Manipulate engagement metrics (views, reactions, follows)

For full details, see our Community Guidelines.

8. Content Moderation

8.1 Our Rights

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to:

• Review, monitor, or moderate content on the Platform
• Remove or disable access to any content that violates these Terms or our Community Guidelines
• Temporarily suspend or permanently terminate accounts for violations
• Take any action we deem necessary to protect the safety and integrity of the Platform

8.2 Reporting

You can report content or users that violate our Terms or Community Guidelines through the in-app reporting feature. We review all reports and take action in accordance with our policies.

8.3 Appeals

If your content is removed or your account is restricted, you may appeal the decision by contacting dembaduk@gmail.com. We will review appeals and respond within a reasonable timeframe.

8.4 Copyright Complaints

For copyright infringement claims, please see our Copyright/DMCA Policy.

9. Messaging

9.1 Direct Messages

The Platform offers direct messaging between users. Direct messages are:

• Encrypted in transit (TLS/HTTPS) and at rest (database-level encryption)
• Not end-to-end encrypted — authorized administrators may access message content for content moderation and legal compliance purposes
• Subject to rate limits — unverified accounts are limited to 10 new conversation threads per 24-hour period

9.2 Message Retention

Messages are retained until you delete the conversation or your account. Account deletion permanently removes all messages from our systems.

10. Payments and Subscriptions

10.1 Payment Processing

Payments on Syn are processed by Stripe, Inc. We do not directly store your credit card or bank account information. Stripe's processing of your payment data is governed by Stripe's own terms of service and privacy policy.

10.2 Purchases

When you make a purchase on Syn (such as premium features or marketplace items), you agree to pay all applicable fees. All fees are stated at the time of purchase.

10.3 Subscriptions and Auto-Renewal

[When subscription features are enabled:]

• Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel
• You will be charged the then-current subscription price at the start of each renewal period
• You may cancel your subscription at any time through the app Settings or by contacting dembaduk@gmail.com
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period — you retain access until then

10.4 Refunds

Refund requests may be submitted to dembaduk@gmail.com. We will process eligible refunds in accordance with applicable consumer protection laws and our refund policy.

11. Third-Party Services

The Platform integrates with third-party services including authentication providers (Google, Apple, GitHub), AI providers (Groq, OpenRouter), payment processors (Stripe), and analytics services. Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of third-party services.

12. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and sharing of your personal information is described in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

13. Our Intellectual Property

13.1 Platform IP

The Platform, including its design, features, code, content, logos, trademarks, and other intellectual property (excluding Your Content), is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works of our intellectual property without our written permission.

13.2 Feedback

If you provide us with feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Platform, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that feedback for any purpose without obligation to you.

14. Disclaimers

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR AVAILABILITY.

Without limiting the foregoing:

• We do not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• We do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of AI-generated content
• We do not endorse or verify user-generated content, including AI involvement tags
• We are not responsible for the conduct of users or the content they post
• We are not responsible for the accuracy or safety of third-party services

15. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, GITSYN AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATED TO THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS ($100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In those jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

For users in the European Union, United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with mandatory consumer protection laws: Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for fraud, gross negligence, death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GitSyn, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Platform
• Your Content
• Your violation of these Terms or applicable law
• Your infringement of any third party's rights

This indemnification obligation does not apply to users in jurisdictions where indemnification clauses are unenforceable against consumers (including the EEA and UK for consumer transactions).

17. Dispute Resolution

17.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us at dembaduk@gmail.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

17.2 For Users in the United States

Binding Arbitration: Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Platform that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules.

Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis. You waive any right to bring claims as a plaintiff or class member in any class action, consolidated action, or representative proceeding.

Small Claims Exception: Either party may bring qualifying claims in small claims court.

17.3 For Users in the European Union, United Kingdom, and Brazil

If you are a consumer in the EU, UK, or Brazil, these dispute resolution provisions do not override your mandatory consumer rights. You may bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence. EU consumers may also use the European Online Dispute Resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/odr.

17.4 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of laws principles, except where overridden by mandatory consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction.

18. Termination

18.1 By You

You may terminate your agreement with us at any time by deleting your account through the app Settings. Upon deletion, all your data will be permanently removed as described in Section 3.4.

18.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time if:

• You violate these Terms or our Community Guidelines
• Your account has been inactive for an extended period
• We are required to do so by law
• We discontinue the Platform

We will provide notice where practicable, except in cases of serious violations requiring immediate action.

18.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, Sections 5.2 (License Grant, for previously published content until deletion), 14, 15, 16, 17, and 20 survive.

19. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• For material changes, we will provide at least 30 days notice via email or in-app notification
• Material changes may require you to re-accept the updated Terms

Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Platform and delete your account.

20. General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Community Guidelines, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Platform.
• Severability: If any provision is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.
• No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.
• Assignment: We may assign these Terms without your consent. You may not assign your rights or obligations.
• Notices: We may send notices to the email associated with your account. You may send notices to dembaduk@gmail.com.
• Force Majeure: We are not liable for failures or delays caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

21. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: dembaduk@gmail.com
• Website: https://gitsyn.cc

These Terms of Service were last reviewed on August 9, 2026.