Publication date: 05th July 2024
We are hiFolks ("website operator", "website owner", "we", "us", "our"). We operate the website hifolks.co.uk.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully before using our website.
Eligibility
Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old to use this website. By accessing or using the website, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract with the website operator and meet all of the foregoing eligibility requirements. If you do not meet these requirements, you must not access or use the website.
Geographic Limitation
Account creation on our website is restricted to individuals who are residents of the United Kingdom. By creating an account, you affirm that you are a resident of the United Kingdom and that you meet all eligibility requirements.
Account Registration
In order to use certain features of the website, you may be required to register for an account. By registering for an account, you represent and warrant that all information you provide to us is accurate, complete, and current. You also agree to maintain and promptly update your account information to ensure its accuracy.
Responsibility for Account
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.
Prohibited Users
Individuals who have been barred from using the website under applicable law or who have previously violated these Terms of Use are not eligible to use the website.
Right to Verify
We reserve the right to verify your eligibility and age at any time. If we determine that you do not meet the eligibility requirements set forth in these Terms of Use, we may suspend or terminate your access to the website.
Use of Website
You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use our website in any way that violates any applicable laws or regulations. You also agree not to:
- Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the functioning of our website.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our website or any associated systems or networks.
- Transmit any unlawful, harassing, defamatory, abusive, threatening, harmful, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content.
- Collect or store personal data about other users without their express consent.
- Upload or distribute viruses, malware, or any other malicious code.
- Use any automated means, including but not limited to bots, scrapers, or scripts, to access or interact with our website.
Intellectual Property
Ownership of Content
You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights that you hold in the content you post or submit to our website.
By posting or submitting content to our website, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform such content in connection with the services provided by our website and our business, including without limitation for promoting and redistributing part or all of the website (and derivative works thereof) in any media formats and through any media channels.
User Responsibilities
You are solely responsible for the content that you post or submit to our website. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights, licenses, consents, and permissions to publish the content you submit.
You agree not to post or submit any content that infringes or violates the intellectual property rights or proprietary rights of any third party, including copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or moral rights.
Removal of Content
We reserve the right, but do not have the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any content posted or submitted to our website that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms of Use or is otherwise objectionable.
If you believe that any content posted or submitted to our website infringes your intellectual property rights, please notify us immediately.
Notification of Copyright Infringement
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users of our website to do the same. If you believe that your copyright has been infringed upon, please send us a notice of copyright infringement containing the following information:
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
- Identification of the infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material.
- Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
Notices of copyright infringement should be sent via email address at contact@hifolks.co.uk.
Reservation of Rights
We reserve all rights not expressly granted in these Terms of Use. Our website and its content are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of Germany and other countries. Except as expressly provided herein, we do not grant any express or implied rights to use our website or its content.
User-Generated Content
Responsibility for Content
You are solely responsible for any content, including but not limited to text, images, videos, and audio files, that you upload, post, or otherwise make available on our website ("User-Generated Content"). You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights and permissions to share the User-Generated Content and that it does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
License Grant
By submitting User-Generated Content to our website, you grant the website operator a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the User-Generated Content in connection with the operation of the website, including without limitation for promoting and redistributing part or all of the website in any media formats and through any media channels.
Content Standards
You agree that any User-Generated Content you submit will comply with our content standards, which prohibit content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable. We reserve the right to remove any User-Generated Content that violates these standards or is otherwise inappropriate, in our sole discretion.
Monitoring and Moderation
While we do not actively monitor all User-Generated Content, we reserve the right to monitor, screen, edit, or remove any User-Generated Content at any time and for any reason without notice. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or quality of any User-Generated Content.
Feedback
If you provide us with any feedback or suggestions regarding our website or services, you hereby grant us the right to use such feedback or suggestions without any obligation to you.
No Obligation to Preserve
We are under no obligation to preserve or return any User-Generated Content you submit to the website. You are advised to keep copies of any User-Generated Content that you upload or share on our website.
No Liability
We shall not be liable for any User-Generated Content or for any loss or damage resulting from the use or reliance on such User-Generated Content. You acknowledge that you may be exposed to User-Generated Content that is inaccurate, offensive, indecent, or objectionable, and you agree to waive, and hereby do waive, any legal or equitable rights or remedies you have or may have against us with respect thereto.
Disclaimer
Our website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. While we strive to provide a valuable and engaging experience for our users, we want to make it clear that:
- Professional Advice: Our website may contain information, resources, or discussions related to programming, software development, and other technical topics. However, the information provided on our website is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. Users should always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding specific programming issues or concerns.
- Use of Tools and Resources: We may offer tools, resources, or third-party services on our website to assist developers in their projects. While we strive to ensure the quality and reliability of these tools and resources, we make no warranties or guarantees regarding their suitability for any particular purpose. Users are responsible for evaluating the suitability and reliability of any tools or resources before using them in their projects.
- Third-Party Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience only, and we do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content, products, services, or information provided on these third-party websites. Users access these third-party websites at their own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the website operator shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from or related to your use of our website, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill. This includes damages arising from any errors, omissions, interruptions, deletions, defects, delays in operation, or transmission, or any failure of performance, whether or not caused by events beyond our control.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the website operator from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including legal fees and costs, arising out of or in connection with your use of our website or your violation of these Terms of Use.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany. Any disputes or claims relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Cologne, Germany.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy.
Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Terms of Use, please do not hesitate to contact us using the following methods:
Email Address: You can reach us via email at contact@hifolks.co.uk.
Contact Form: Alternatively, you can fill out the contact form available on our website.
Last update: 05th July 2024