Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using HiveJournal ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms of Service on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

2. Description of Service

HiveJournal is a digital journaling platform that allows users to create, store, and organize personal journal entries, notebooks, goals, and related content. The Service may include features such as:

• Creating and managing journal entries
• Organizing content into notebooks and categories
• Setting and tracking personal goals
• Sharing selected content (at user's discretion)
• Customizing the appearance and organization of content
• Accessing content across multiple devices

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use HiveJournal, you must create an account by providing a valid email address and creating a password. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.2 Account Security

You agree to:

• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Not share your account credentials with others
• Use a strong, unique password
• Log out of your account when using shared devices

3.3 Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms of Service or engage in fraudulent, illegal, or harmful activities.

4. User Content and Conduct

4.1 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to the content you create and store in HiveJournal. By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to store, process, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you.

4.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for all content you create, upload, or share through the Service. You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the right to use all content you submit
• Your content does not violate any laws or regulations
• Your content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party
• Your content is not defamatory, obscene, or harmful
• Your content does not contain malware, viruses, or harmful code

4.3 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
• Harvest or collect information about other users
• Transmit spam, chain letters, or unsolicited communications

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Service Ownership

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by HiveJournal and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms of Service.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your data.

7. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. The Service may be unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance or updates
• Unforeseen technical issues
• Force majeure events
• Third-party service disruptions

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable for any loss or inconvenience resulting from such actions.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service Provided "As Is"

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

8.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, HiveJournal and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your content
• Conduct of any third party on the Service
• Any other matter relating to the Service

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HiveJournal and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your content

10. Third-Party Services and Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by HiveJournal. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services.

You acknowledge and agree that HiveJournal shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any third-party content, goods, or services.

11. Termination

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

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time through your account settings. We will delete or anonymize your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which HiveJournal operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through good faith negotiation. If a resolution cannot be reached, disputes may be subject to binding arbitration or the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the applicable jurisdiction.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HiveJournal regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15. Contact Information

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

16. Acknowledgment

By using HiveJournal, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use the Service.