Услови

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
• Effective Date: 01. 08. 2025
• The operator of the service is a subject whose identity is protected and who is, for the purposes of legal representation and efficient administration, represented by the company Baby Data s.r.o., ID: 17783747, with its registered office at Bělehradská 858/23, 120 00 Prague, Czech Republic. This company provides invoicing, service management, and legal representation on behalf of the operator.
• Application: PeopleZip
These General Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern the legal relationship between the user (“User,” “You”) and the operator of the application (“Operator,” “We”), which serves as a platform for content sharing, interaction with other users, and other digital activities. By using the Application, you agree to these Terms and undertake to comply with them.
DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of these Terms, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
• Application: any mobile or web application managed by the Operator through which Users can share content, communicate, and use the offered services.
• User: a natural person who has created a user account in the Application or otherwise uses its features.
• Content: all information, photos, videos, texts, music, graphics, comments, reactions, and other data published by Users or automatically generated within the Application.
• Services: features, options, and tools provided by the Application.
• Account: a user profile created within the Application, identified by unique login credentials.
• Intellectual Property Rights: any copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and other similar rights.
• Third Party: any person or entity other than the User and the Operator.
• Legal Regulations: any binding legal regulations applicable in the jurisdiction of the User or the Operator, including, but not limited to, GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, PIPEDA, and other relevant laws.
AGE AND ELIGIBILITY TO USE
Minimum Age
Use of the Application is permitted only to persons over the age of 13. If you are under 13, you are not authorized to use this Application or to create a user account.
Users aged 13–16 must have, in accordance with applicable legal regulations in some jurisdictions (e.g., EU – GDPR), the consent of a legal guardian for the processing of personal data, if such consent is required.
Legal Capacity
By using the Application, you confirm that:
• You are legally capable of entering into a binding agreement with the Operator under the laws of your country.
• You are not acting on behalf of another person without their explicit authorization.
• You are not a person prohibited or restricted from using the Application under laws, regulations, or sanctions in your country or in the jurisdiction of the Operator.
• You are not located in a country subject to sanctions or embargoes imposed by the UN, EU, United States, or other international authorities.
The Operator reserves the right to verify the User’s age or identity at any time and to block or delete the account if there is reasonable doubt about compliance with the above conditions.
ACCOUNT CREATION AND USER RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
Account Registration
To use certain features of the Application, you must create a user account. During registration, you are required to:
• Provide true, current, and complete information.
• Choose a secure password and protect access to your account.
• Not disclose your login credentials to third parties.
• Not create multiple accounts to bypass restrictions, rules, or to gain unfair advantages.
The Operator has the right to verify your identity or the information provided, and may temporarily or permanently block your account if you violate these Terms.
User Rights
The User has the right to:
• Use the features of the Application free of charge to the extent available at the given time.
• Upload and publish their own content in accordance with these Terms.
• Communicate and interact with other users, provided they do not violate the law or the rights of third parties.
• Request correction, deletion, or restriction of the processing of their personal data in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
User Obligations
The User agrees to:
• Use the Application solely in accordance with applicable laws and these Terms.
• Respect the rights of other users and third parties, especially their right to privacy and dignity.
• Refrain from any behavior that could endanger the security, functionality, or integrity of the Application.
• Not misuse technical means to disrupt service operation, gain unauthorized access, or manipulate data.
Prohibited Behavior and Content
It is strictly prohibited to upload, share, or otherwise make available content that:
• Contains pornography, sexually explicit material, or sexual exploitation (especially of minors).
• Depicts or glorifies violence, self-harm, suicide, torture, killing, animal abuse, etc.
• Spreads hatred, racism, xenophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, sexism, or any other form of discrimination.
• Incites criminal activity, violates laws, or promotes illegal behavior in any way.
• Contains misinformation, fake news, fraudulent or misleading content.
• Violates the intellectual property rights of others (copyrights, trademarks, etc.).
• Contains spam, phishing, advertising without the Operator’s permission, or attempts at fraud.
• Is aimed at harassment, bullying, threats, or other forms of psychological pressure.
Consequences of Violations
If these rules are violated, the Operator reserves the right to:
• Immediately remove inappropriate content.
• Temporarily or permanently block the User’s account.
• Report the behavior to the competent law enforcement authorities.
• Assert a claim for damages if the Operator suffers harm.
USER-GENERATED CONTENT
Ownership and License
The User bears sole responsibility for all content (“Content”) uploaded, published, or otherwise made available through the Application.
By uploading content to the Application, the User grants the Operator a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, and time-unlimited license to use the content within the operation of the Application. This includes the right to store, modify, format, adapt, moderate, display, transmit, and make the content accessible to other Users.
This license is strictly limited to ensuring the functionality and development of the Application and does not include the right to further distribute, sell, or use the content outside the Application without the User’s explicit consent.
The User’s personal rights (e.g., attribution, honor, reputation) remain unaffected.
The Operator undertakes that:
• it will not share, sell, sublicense, or provide the Content to third parties without the explicit consent of the User, unless required by law or an order from a competent authority.
• it will protect the content against misuse, unauthorized access, or loss.
Right to Remove Content
The User has the right to delete their Content from the Application at any time using the available tools.
After the User deletes the content:
• The Operator will remove the specified Content from active databases within 30 calendar days.
• Backups may retain the content for up to an additional 90 days, but it will no longer be actively used or displayed.
Prohibition of Unauthorized Content
The User must not upload, share, or otherwise make available through the Application any Content that:
• Is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, or other intellectual property rights unless the User is the sole rights holder or has express written permission to use it.
• Contains personal data, voice, photographs, video recordings, likeness, or any other identifiable element of a third party unless the User has obtained their explicit informed consent.
• Was obtained through illegal, fraudulent, or unethical practices.
• Violates the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which the content is accessible.
Operator’s Right to Remove Content
The Operator reserves the right to remove any Content uploaded by the User without prior notice if:
• The Content violates these Terms.
• It is contrary to applicable laws.
• It poses a threat to the security, reputation, or operation of the Application.
• It is subject to a notice of rights violation (e.g., DMCA, GDPR, etc.).
MONETIZATION THROUGH INTERNAL CURRENCY
The Application allows Users to earn and use an internal digital currency ("Tokens," e.g., Minicoins) as a means of interaction and support within the Platform. Users may use the Tokens particularly to:
• promotion of their content and increased visibility within the Application,
• sending voluntary contributions ("tips") to other Users,
• use of other features or benefits defined in the Monetization Rules document.
The Application does not provide direct access to locked (paid) content. Monetization occurs exclusively through the Token system, which functions as a means of support and promotion.
Tokens can be purchased using fiat currency or cryptocurrency according to the Operator’s offerings. Likewise, a User may receive Tokens as contributions from other Users.
The User acknowledges and agrees that:
• transactions with Tokens are irreversible, without the right to claim or refund;
• Tokens do not have a fixed exchange rate and their value may be variable;
• Tokens may not be redeemable back into fiat currency unless explicitly stated otherwise.
If a User collects Tokens (e.g., through contributions or as a reward), they may exchange them for another form of virtual currency under the conditions specified in the Monetization Rules document, according to the Operator’s offerings.
The Operator reserves the right to modify the terms related to Tokens at any time, including their use, exchangeability, availability, purchase methods, and other associated features.
REWARDS AND PROMOTION SYSTEM
The application may grant users rewards in the form of internal digital currency (e.g., tokens or minicoins) based on their activity, viewership, interactions with content, or other engagement within the system. specific rules regarding the granting of rewards, their amounts, conditions, and limitations are defined in the monetization rules document.
The User may use the acquired Tokens, among other things, to purchase additional features such as profile highlighting, so-called “boosts,” content promotion, or other premium services available within the platform. An overview of available features, pricing, and terms of use for these services is also governed by the Monetization Rules document.
The Operator reserves the right to:
• modify or discontinue the rewards system and the availability of individual promotional features,
• change the value and effectiveness of promotion,
• set limits, conditions, or requirements for obtaining and using rewards.
Rewards have no monetary value unless explicitly stated otherwise and do not constitute a claim for payment or exchange for another currency or service.
OPERATOR’S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Ownership and Protection of Rights
All content created or used by the Operator within the Application, including but not limited to:
• Source code, architecture, and databases,
• User interface, graphic design, and layout,
• Trade name, domain, brand, and logos,
• Texts, sounds, videos, and images uploaded by the Operator,
• Algorithms, functionalities, and proprietary software solutions,
are protected by intellectual property rights and are the exclusive property of the Operator or its licensors.
Without prior written consent from the Operator, it is prohibited to:
• Copy, modify, translate, or reverse engineer,
• Distribute, share, or reproduce these elements,
• Create derivative works,
• Use for commercial purposes or in competing services.
Trademarks and Licenses
The name of the Application, logo, slogans, and other identifiers associated with the identity of the Application are trademarks (registered or unregistered) of the Operator.
Users hereby acknowledge that:
• These identifiers must not be used in a way that could imply sponsorship, endorsement, or partnership without explicit consent.
• Any license to the Operator's intellectual property is granted only to the extent necessary for ordinary use of the Application, on a non-exclusive, non-transferable basis, and only for the duration of the use of the Application.
Infringement of Rights
The Operator reserves the right to take all available legal action against any infringement or unauthorized interference with its intellectual property rights, including:
• Filing a lawsuit with the competent court,
• Seeking compensation for damages,
• Cooperating with law enforcement authorities in case of serious violations.
WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Availability and Functionality
The Operator makes reasonable efforts to ensure the Application is available and functional 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Nevertheless:
• It does not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure operation of the Application.
• It may perform maintenance, updates, or changes at any time without prior notice.
• It is liable only for intentional harm or gross negligence, if required by applicable laws.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Application and all its features are provided “as is” and “as available,” without any express or implied warranties.
The Operator expressly disclaims any warranties, including but not limited to:
• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of third-party rights.
• Warranties that the content will be accurate, complete, legal, or safe.
• Warranties that interactions with other users will be smooth or harmless.
Limitation of Liability
The Operator is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages that may arise from:
• Use or inability to use the Application,
• Errors, outages, data loss, security breaches, or unauthorized access,
• Content created by users or third parties,
• Communication, interaction, or disputes with other users,
• Downloading or using any material through the Application,
• Violation of laws by the user in connection with the use of the Application.
This limitation of liability applies to the maximum extent permitted by applicable laws, even if the Operator has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
User Responsibility
The user agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Operator, its employees, partners, and suppliers if:
• They breach these Terms or applicable laws,
• They violate the rights of third parties (including intellectual property or data protection),
• They cause damage to the Operator or other users.
This indemnification includes legal fees, fines, damages, and all other costs arising from such violations.
CHANGES TO FEATURES, TERMS, AND SERVICE TERMINATION
Changes to the Application
The Operator reserves the right at any time and at its sole discretion to:
• Modify, alter, suspend, or completely discontinue any part of the Application (including features, services, content, or availability).
• Change or update these Terms or other legal documents (e.g., Privacy Policy).
In the case of material changes, the User will be informed via email or within the Application. By continuing to use the Application after such notification, the User agrees to the new version of the terms.
TERMINATION OF ACCOUNT AND ACCESS RIGHTS
Termination by the User
The user may terminate their use of the Application at any time by deactivating or deleting their account in the user interface or by submitting a request for account deletion to the Operator.
Please note that:
• After account deletion, all user content may be permanently deleted without the possibility of recovery.
• Some data (e.g., transactional or legal records) may be retained by the Operator for the time necessary under applicable laws.
Termination by the Operator
The Operator is entitled to immediately terminate or restrict the User’s access to the Application without prior notice if:
• The User breaches these Terms or any applicable law.
• The User damages or endangers the operation, security, reputation, or integrity of the Application.
• It is required by law, court order, or a competent authority.
• The Operator decides to discontinue the Application entirely.
In case of termination due to violation of rules, the User may be prohibited from creating a new account or accessing the Application in the future.
Consequences of Termination
Upon account termination:
• The User loses access to all features of the Application, including uploaded content, history, and interactions.
• All rights granted to the User immediately expire upon termination.
• The Operator bears no responsibility for any data loss, revenue loss, reputational damage, or other harm caused by termination of the account or service.
Technical Requirements and Compatibility
The Operator does not guarantee that the Application will be fully functional or compatible with all devices, operating systems, or browsers. The User is responsible for ensuring that their device meets the technical requirements necessary for the operation of the Application.
Third-Party Links
The Application may contain links to websites or services of third parties that are not under the control of the Operator. The Operator is not responsible for the content, security, or policies of such third parties.
Transfer of Rights and Change of Ownership
The Operator reserves the right to transfer or assign its rights and obligations under these Terms to a third party, e.g., in the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of part of the business. The User hereby grants prior consent to such transfer.
Severability Clause
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Global Reach and Jurisdiction
The Application is accessible to users worldwide. By using it, you acknowledge and agree that:
• These Terms are governed by the general principles of international commercial law and the minimum consumer protection standards required by the laws of the jurisdiction you reside in.
• To the extent not conflicting with mandatory laws of your country, these Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Czech Republic.
• Any dispute or claim relating to these Terms, the Application, or its use shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Czech Republic.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Before initiating any formal proceedings, both the User and the Operator agree to attempt to resolve any dispute in good faith:
• First via email communication.
• If no resolution is reached within 30 days, either party may initiate proceedings under the following conditions.
Arbitration
Any legal dispute that cannot be resolved amicably may – at the Operator’s discretion – be resolved through binding arbitration:
• According to the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) or another recognized arbitration center.
• Language: English.
• Place of arbitration: online or Czech Republic.
• Each party shall bear its own costs unless the arbitrator decides otherwise.
The arbitration award shall be binding and enforceable in any jurisdiction.
Class Action Waiver
The User agrees that:
• All claims and disputes shall be asserted only on an individual basis, and not as part of a class or collective action.
• The User expressly waives the right to participate in class actions, group arbitrations, or any other procedure in which one or more users act as representatives of others.
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the User and the Operator regarding the use of the Application and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, or communications, whether written or oral.