By using TinkerAtlas, you acknowledge that:

• You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms
• You are at least 13 years of age
• If you are under 18, you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service
• Your use of the Service complies with all applicable laws and regulations
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

2.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Choose a unique username that doesn't infringe on others' rights
• Not create multiple accounts for deceptive purposes
• Not share, sell, or transfer your account to others

2.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your password
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Ensuring your account information remains accurate

2.3 Username Policy

Usernames must not:

• Impersonate others or create misleading identities
• Contain offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate language
• Infringe on trademarks or intellectual property rights
• Promote commercial activities without authorization

3.1 Your Content

"User Content" includes all content you post, upload, or transmit through the Service, including:

• Project descriptions, photos, and videos
• Comments, messages, and forum posts
• Profile information and maker showcases
• Any other materials you share on the platform

3.2 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of your User Content. However, by posting content, you grant TinkerAtlas:

• A worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your content
• The right to sublicense these rights to service providers
• Permission to use your content for promotional purposes with attribution
• The right to remove content that violates these Terms

3.3 Content Standards

Your content must:

• Be accurate and truthful
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Comply with all applicable laws
• Be appropriate for a diverse, global audience
• Not contain malicious code or harmful materials

3.4 Community Guidelines

TinkerAtlas is a supportive community. We expect all users to:

• Treat others with respect and kindness
• Provide constructive feedback
• Share knowledge and help fellow makers
• Report violations of these Terms
• Foster an inclusive environment for all skill levels

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

4.1 Illegal or Harmful Activities

• Violating any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Posting content that promotes illegal activities
• Harassing, bullying, or threatening other users
• Posting discriminatory or hate speech
• Sharing others' personal information without consent

4.2 Platform Misuse

• Attempting to hack, disable, or overburden the Service
• Using automated systems or bots without permission
• Circumventing security features or access controls
• Interfering with other users' enjoyment of the Service
• Reverse engineering or decompiling the Service

4.3 Commercial Misuse

• Using the Service for unauthorized commercial purposes
• Posting spam or repetitive promotional content
• Selling or transferring your account
• Collecting user information for commercial purposes
• Running contests or giveaways without our approval

4.4 Content Violations

• Posting sexually explicit or pornographic content
• Sharing content that exploits minors
• Uploading malware or malicious code
• Infringing on intellectual property rights
• Impersonating others or creating fake accounts

5.1 TinkerAtlas Property

The Service, including its design, features, and content (excluding User Content), is owned by TinkerAtlas and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary content
• Use our trademarks without written permission
• Create derivative works based on the Service
• Use our content for commercial purposes

5.2 Respecting Others' Rights

You must respect others' intellectual property rights. Do not post content that:

• Infringes on copyrights, trademarks, or patents
• Contains others' proprietary information
• Violates trade secrets or confidentiality agreements
• Uses others' work without proper attribution or permission

5.3 DMCA Compliance

We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). To report copyright infringement, please contact us with:

• Description of the copyrighted work
• Location of the infringing material
• Your contact information
• Statement of good faith belief
• Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury

6.1 Premium Services

TinkerAtlas may offer premium features or subscriptions. If you purchase premium services:

• You agree to pay all applicable fees
• Billing is handled by our payment processors
• Prices may change with notice
• Refunds are subject to our refund policy

6.2 Automatic Renewal

Premium subscriptions may automatically renew unless cancelled. You can manage subscriptions in your account settings.

7.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings. Upon termination:

• Your account will be deactivated
• You'll lose access to your content and data
• We may retain certain information as required by law
• Termination doesn't relieve you of obligations incurred

7.2 Termination by TinkerAtlas

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

• You violate these Terms
• We suspect fraudulent or illegal activity
• You haven't accessed your account for an extended period
• Continuing service poses a risk to others
• Required by law or court order

7.3 Effects of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may delete your content, though some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8.1 Service "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TINKERATLAS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES.

8.3 User Interactions

We are not responsible for:

• User interactions or disputes between users
• Offline meetings or events organized through the Service
• Third-party websites or services linked from our platform
• User Content accuracy or reliability
• Loss of data or content

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TinkerAtlas, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your User Content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any misrepresentation by you

10.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

10.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

10.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TinkerAtlas.

10.4 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in effect.

10.5 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make changes:

• We'll update the "Last Updated" date
• We'll notify you of material changes via email or platform notification
• Continued use after changes means acceptance
• You can always review the current Terms on this page

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