Terms of Service - Tapas Comics and Novels

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Tapas Media, Inc. ("Tapas," "we," "us," or "our") governing your use of the Tapas mobile application, website, and related services (the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

⚠️ Important: These Terms include an arbitration clause and class action waiver. By agreeing to these Terms, you agree to resolve disputes through binding arbitration and waive your right to participate in class actions.

2. Eligibility and Age Requirements

Age Requirements

• You must be at least 13 years old to use Tapas
• If you are between 13-18, you must have parental consent
• Some content may be restricted to users 17+ or 18+

Additional Requirements

You must provide accurate and complete registration information
You must not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws
You must not have been previously banned from the Service
You must have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

✓ Provide accurate information
✓ Maintain current contact details
✓ Choose appropriate username
✓ Create strong password

Your Responsibilities

✓ Keep login credentials secure
✓ Monitor account activity
✓ Report unauthorized access
✓ Comply with all Terms

Account Security: You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breach.

4. Content and Licensing

User Content

When you post, upload, or submit content to Tapas, you:

Retain ownership of your content
Grant Tapas a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content
Warrant that you own or have rights to the content
Agree that your content doesn't violate any laws or third-party rights

Tapas Content

All Tapas content and features are protected by:

©️

Copyright

™️

Trademark

🔒

Trade Secret

📋

Patents

Content Guidelines

Your content must NOT contain:

❌ Illegal content
❌ Hate speech or discrimination
❌ Harassment or bullying
❌ Explicit content involving minors

❌ Copyright infringement
❌ Malware or harmful code
❌ Spam or misleading content
❌ Personal information of others

5. User Conduct and Community Guidelines

Expected Behavior

As a member of the Tapas community, you agree to:

✅ Respect other users and creators
✅ Provide constructive feedback
✅ Report inappropriate content
✅ Follow content rating guidelines
✅ Support creators fairly

Prohibited Activities

You must NOT:

🚫 Impersonate others
🚫 Create multiple accounts for abuse
🚫 Manipulate views or ratings
🚫 Scrape or data mine
🚫 Reverse engineer the Service

🚫 Use automated bots
🚫 Circumvent security measures
🚫 Interfere with the Service
🚫 Violate any laws
🚫 Encourage prohibited activities

6. Payments and Billing

Virtual Currency (Coins)

💰 Coins are virtual currency used within Tapas
💰 Coins have no real-world value
💰 Coins cannot be exchanged for cash
💰 Unused Coins expire after 5 years
💰 Coins are non-transferable between accounts

Purchases and Refunds

Purchase Terms

• All sales are final
• Prices may vary by region
• Taxes may apply
• Payment methods vary

Refund Policy

• Generally non-refundable
• Exceptions for technical issues
• Subject to platform policies
• Contact support for help

Creator Earnings

If you're a creator earning revenue:

Subject to Creator Agreement terms
Minimum payout thresholds apply
Payment processing times vary
Tax obligations are your responsibility
Revenue share rates may change with notice

7. Intellectual Property Rights

Tapas Property

The following belong to Tapas:

📌 Tapas name, logo, and branding
📌 Website and app design
📌 Features and functionality
📌 Original content and graphics
📌 Software and source code

DMCA Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the DMCA:

To report copyright infringement:

1. Identify the copyrighted work
2. Identify the infringing content
3. Provide your contact information
4. Include a statement of good faith
5. Send to: dmca@tapasink.com

⚠️ Warning: Submitting false DMCA claims may result in legal liability. We may terminate accounts of repeat infringers.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Disclaimer

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE"

We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Service, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

Tapas shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising from your use of the Service.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Tapas and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

9. Termination

Your Rights

You may terminate your account at any time by:

✓ Using account deletion feature
✓ Contacting support
✓ Stopping use of the Service

Our Rights

We may terminate or suspend your account for:

✗ Violation of Terms
✗ Illegal activities
✗ Harmful behavior
✗ Extended inactivity

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Content may be deleted, and virtual currency is forfeited.

10. Dispute Resolution

⚖️ Mandatory Arbitration

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: This section affects your legal rights.

• Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration
• No judge or jury trials
• No class actions or representative proceedings
• Limited appeal rights

Exceptions

The following disputes are excluded from arbitration:

Small claims court actions
Intellectual property disputes
Injunctive relief for violations

11. General Provisions

📍 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of California, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles.

📝 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Tapas regarding the Service.

✂️ Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

🔄 Modifications

We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

📧 Legal

legal@tapasink.com

💬 Support

support@tapasink.com

📮 Mail

Tapas Media, Inc.
San Francisco, CA