Terms of Service

1. Use of the Site

• The site is provided "as is" and "as available."
• We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the site at any time without notice.
• You are responsible for complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

2. User Accounts and Personal Data

2.1 You may voluntarily provide personal information when registering or using the site.

2.2 The personal information we may collect includes, but is not limited to:

• Name
• Email address
• Age
• Country
• Company
• University
• Any other information you voluntarily provide while using the site

2.3 You represent that all information you provide is accurate.

2.4 We are not responsible for verifying the accuracy of user-provided data.

3. User Conduct

3.1 By using the site, you agree not to:

• Post illegal, harmful, or infringing content
• Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the site
• Violate the rights of others

3.2 Users under the age of 13 are not permitted to register without parental consent (COPPA compliance).

4. Privacy and Data Collection

4.1 We collect personal information voluntarily provided by users, as described above, as well as technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, and device information.

4.2 The information we collect is used to:

• Provide and improve site functionality
• Communicate with users
• Analyze site usage and performance

4.3 We may use cookies or similar technologies for analytics and to improve user experience. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

4.4 Users from the EU and California have rights regarding their personal data, including:

• Accessing the data we hold about you
• Requesting correction or deletion of your data
• Opting out of data collection for marketing purposes

To exercise these rights, please email us at codingbuddy.dev@gmail.com.

4.5 By using the site, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your data as described in this section.

5. Intellectual Property

• All content on the site, including text, images, logos, and software, is owned or licensed by codingbuddy.ai and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
• You may not copy, distribute, or create derivative works from the content without our prior written permission.

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

6.1 The site is provided "as is." We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.

6.2 We are not liable for:

• Data loss
• Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, except where prohibited by law

6.3 Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death, personal injury, or intentional misconduct.

7. Termination

• We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the site at our discretion, including if you violate these Terms.
• Upon termination, your right to use the site immediately ceases, and we may delete your account and data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to Terms

• We may modify these Terms at any time.
• Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

• These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States of America.
• Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved in accordance with U.S. federal law.

10. Contact Information

For questions, feedback, or support regarding these Terms or the site, reach out to us at codingbuddy.dev@gmail.com