Terms of Service for TowerLite

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using TowerLite ("the App" or "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

1.1 Eligibility

• You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service
• If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent
• You must have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations

2. Description of Service

TowerLite is a community-driven power status reporting application that enables users to:

2.1 Core Features

• Power Status Reporting: Report and view real-time power status in your area
• Community Interaction: Comment on reports and interact with other users
• Location Management: Save and monitor multiple locations
• Notifications: Receive alerts about power status changes
• Achievement System: Earn points and achievements for participation

2.2 Service Availability

• The Service is provided "as is" and "as available"
• We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
• We are not responsible for any interruptions or service outages
• Service availability may vary by location and device

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

• You must create an account to access most features
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You may not create multiple accounts or share accounts

3.2 Account Security

• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• We may suspend accounts suspected of security violations
• You must use strong passwords and enable security features

3.3 Account Termination

• You may delete your account at any time through the app
• We may terminate accounts for Terms violations
• Account termination results in permanent data deletion
• Some data may be retained for legal compliance

4. User Conduct and Responsibilities

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms:

• Provide accurate and truthful information
• Respect the rights and privacy of other users
• Use the Service for its intended purpose
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• False Information: Post false or misleading power status reports
• Harassment: Harass, bully, or intimidate other users
• Spam: Post repetitive, irrelevant, or commercial content
• Impersonation: Impersonate others or create fake accounts
• Illegal Content: Post content that violates laws or regulations
• Security Violations: Attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise the Service
• Copyright Infringement: Post content you don't own or have permission to use
• Personal Information: Share personal information of others without consent

5. User-Generated Content

5.1 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of content you create, but grant us licenses to use it:

• You own the copyright to your original content
• You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive license to use your content
• This license allows us to display, distribute, and modify your content
• The license continues even after you delete your account

5.2 Content Standards

All user-generated content must:

• Be accurate and truthful
• Comply with applicable laws
• Not infringe on others' rights
• Be appropriate for a general audience
• Not contain harmful or malicious content

5.3 Content Moderation

• We reserve the right to review and moderate all content
• We may remove content that violates these Terms
• We may suspend users who repeatedly violate content standards
• You can report inappropriate content through the app

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our data practices are governed by our Privacy Policy:

• We collect and process data as described in our Privacy Policy
• You consent to our data practices by using the Service
• We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data
• You have rights regarding your personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Rights

TowerLite and its content are protected by intellectual property laws:

• We own all rights to the App, including code, design, and branding
• Our trademarks, logos, and trade names are our property
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our intellectual property
• You may not reverse engineer or attempt to extract our source code

7.2 Your Rights

• You retain ownership of your original content
• You grant us licenses to use your content as described above
• You may not claim ownership of our intellectual property

7.3 Third-Party Content

• Some content may be provided by third parties
• Third-party content is subject to their respective licenses
• We are not responsible for third-party content accuracy

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES:

• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
• We do not guarantee the accuracy of user-generated content
• We do not guarantee compatibility with all devices or networks
• We may modify or discontinue features without notice

8.2 Content Disclaimers

• Power status reports are user-generated and may not be accurate
• We do not verify the accuracy of user reports
• You should not rely solely on our Service for critical decisions
• We are not responsible for decisions made based on our content

8.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from service interruptions
• Damages resulting from user-generated content
• Damages exceeding the amount you paid for the Service (if any)

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TowerLite from any claims arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your user-generated content
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

• You may terminate your account at any time
• Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone
• Some data may be retained for legal compliance

10.2 Termination by Us

• We may terminate or suspend your account for Terms violations
• We may terminate the Service entirely with reasonable notice
• Termination does not affect your obligations under these Terms

10.3 Effect of Termination

• Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
• Your account and data will be deleted
• Provisions that survive termination remain in effect

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Informal Resolution

Before pursuing formal dispute resolution, you agree to:

• Contact us directly to attempt resolution
• Provide detailed information about your concern
• Allow reasonable time for us to respond

11.2 Governing Law

• These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States of America
• Any disputes will be resolved in courts of the State of New York, United States
• You consent to personal jurisdiction in these courts

11.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class actions.

12. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:

• Natural disasters or acts of God
• Government actions or regulations
• Network or infrastructure failures
• Third-party service provider issues
• Other events outside our control

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable:

• The remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect
• The unenforceable provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary
• The intent of the original provision will be preserved

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TowerLite regarding the Service.

• These Terms supersede all prior agreements
• No oral modifications are effective
• Any changes must be in writing and signed by both parties

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time:

• We will notify you of material changes through the app
• Updated Terms will be posted on this page
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes
• We encourage you to review Terms periodically

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms: