Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using HiveQuery ("the Platform," "we," "us," or "our"), 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.

2. Description of Service

HiveQuery is a hyperlocal Q&A platform that connects community members to ask questions, share knowledge, and discover local information. Our services include:

• Posting and answering location-based questions
• Community interaction and networking features
• Local recommendation and information sharing
• User profiles and reputation systems
• Search and discovery tools

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of our platform, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these terms or for any other reason deemed necessary for the protection of our platform and community.

4. User Content and Conduct

4.1 Content Guidelines

You agree that your use of the platform will not include posting or transmitting:

• Content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable
• False, misleading, or deceptive information
• Spam, commercial solicitations, or promotional content
• Content that violates intellectual property rights
• Personal information of others without consent
• Content that promotes discrimination, harassment, or violence

4.2 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of content you post on HiveQuery. However, by posting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with our services.

4.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any content that violates these terms or our community guidelines. We may also take action against users who repeatedly violate our policies.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the platform, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.

6. Advertising and Monetization

HiveQuery may display advertisements, including those served by Google AdSense and other advertising partners. By using our platform, you agree that:

• We may display advertisements alongside your content
• We may use your usage data to serve relevant advertisements
• Third-party advertisers may use cookies and tracking technologies
• We are not responsible for the content or accuracy of third-party advertisements

7. Intellectual Property Rights

The HiveQuery platform, including its design, functionality, and content (excluding user-generated content), is owned by us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our platform without our written permission.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

8.1 Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee that the platform will be available at all times or free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components.

8.2 Content Accuracy

We do not verify the accuracy of user-generated content and are not responsible for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from reliance on such content.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HiveQuery shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HiveQuery and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the platform or violation of these terms.

10. Third-Party Services

Our platform may integrate with third-party services, including Google services, social media platforms, and other tools. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated terms on our platform. Your continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

13. Contact Information

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

14. Severability

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