Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to NailMate! These Terms of Service ('Terms') govern your use of our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the 'Service') provided by NailMate ('we,' 'us,' or 'our'). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, downloading our app, or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Service.

Description of Service

NailMate is an educational platform designed to help aspiring nail technicians learn and master nail art techniques through:

• Interactive lessons and tutorials covering various nail art techniques
• Practice quizzes and assessments to test your knowledge
• Progress tracking and personalized learning paths
• Certification programs for professional development
• Community features for sharing and learning from others

User Accounts

Account Registration

To access certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You must provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration and keep your account information updated.

Account Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date account information
• Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in the app. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms.

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not:

Permitted Uses

• Use the Service for personal, non-commercial educational purposes
• Access and study the educational content provided
• Use the Service for legitimate business purposes related to nail art education
• Interact respectfully with other users and our community

Prohibited Uses

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Transmit any harmful, threatening, or offensive content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Send spam, junk mail, or other unsolicited communications
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content, features, and functionality of our Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software, are owned by NailMate or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of any content you create, upload, or share through our Service. However, by using our Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with our Service.

License to Use Service

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Service for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms.

Payment Terms

Subscription Services

Some features of our Service may require a paid subscription. Subscription fees are billed in advance and are non-refundable except as required by law.

Billing and Payment

• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
• All prices are subject to change with 30 days' notice
• You are responsible for any applicable taxes
• Refunds are provided only as required by law or at our discretion

Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

• We collect only the information necessary to provide our Service
• We use your information to improve our Service and provide personalized experiences
• We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data
• You have certain rights regarding your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy

Disclaimers

Our Service is provided 'as is' and 'as available' without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

Service Availability

We do not guarantee that our Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or available at all times. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Service at any time.

Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date educational content, we do not warrant that all information is complete, accurate, or current. Educational content is for informational purposes only.

Third-Party Content

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third parties.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, NailMate shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses
• Business interruption or loss of business opportunities
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim
• Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless NailMate, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of our Service or violation of these Terms.

Termination

These Terms remain in effect until terminated by either party. We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Termination by You

You may stop using our Service at any time. You may also delete your account through the app settings or by contacting us.

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent or illegal activities, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

Effects of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our Service will cease immediately. We may delete your account and data, though some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles.

• Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts of New York
• We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes informally
• For disputes that cannot be resolved informally, you agree to binding arbitration
• You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms on our website and updating the 'Last Updated' date. Your continued use of our Service after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact Information

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

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and NailMate regarding the use of our Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.