Effective Date: [25/09.2024]

Welcome to CircleUp! Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms", "Agreement") carefully before using our website, mobile applications, and any other services we provide (the "Service").

By accessing or using CircleUp (the "Platform"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to any part of the Terms, you may not access the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the CircleUp Platform, you agree to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other legal notices or guidelines published on the Platform. These Terms apply to all users, including students, mentors, employers, and institutions.

2. Changes to the Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Service after such changes means that you agree to the updated Terms.

3. Eligibility
To use CircleUp, you must:
- Be at least 16 years old, or the minimum age required by law in your jurisdiction.
- Have the full power and authority to enter into these Terms and agree to them.
- Not be barred from using our services under any applicable laws.

4. Account Registration
You may need to create an account to access certain features of CircleUp. By creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
- Keep your account credentials secure and not share them with others.
- Notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.
- Be responsible for any activity conducted under your account.

5. Use of the Service
You agree to use CircleUp for lawful purposes only and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to:
- Impersonating another person or entity.
- Uploading or sharing false, misleading, or inappropriate content.
- Engaging in any form of harassment, discrimination, or abusive behaviour.
- Using automated systems such as bots to access or interact with the Platform without permission.

6. User Content
You may post, upload, or otherwise contribute content to CircleUp, including profiles, messages, job postings, reviews, and other materials ("User Content"). By doing so, you grant CircleUp a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display this content.

CircleUp reserves the right to remove or modify any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate.

7. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use the Platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
- Access or use another user’s account without permission.
- Distribute viruses or harmful computer code.
- Collect information about others without their consent.

8. Intellectual Property
All content on the Platform, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software, is the property of CircleUp or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based on the content without our permission.

9. Termination**
CircleUp reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in any harmful behavior that disrupts the integrity of the Platform. Upon termination, you may lose access to your account, content, and any other related data.

10. Third-Party Links
CircleUp may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by CircleUp. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these third parties. Accessing such sites is at your own risk.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Platform is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. CircleUp makes no warranties or representations regarding the operation of the Service, its accuracy, completeness, or reliability.

12. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall CircleUp, its affiliates, or partners be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Platform.

13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CircleUp and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Insert Jurisdiction].

15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].