Terms Of Service

Welcome to Shrubs.me! This Terms of Service Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal contract between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Shrubs.me ("Shrubs," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Shrubs.me platform, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue using Shrubs.me.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Shrubs.me, whether through a free or paid account, you agree to comply with and be bound by this Agreement, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms and conditions that may apply to specific sections of the platform. This applies to all versions of the service. If you are using Shrubs.me on behalf of an organization, you agree to these terms on behalf of that organization.

2. Description of Service

Shrubs.me is an online content management and sharing platform that allows Users to:

• Create and manage customizable link-in-bio pages.
• Store, manage, and share digital content (documents, audio, video, and images).
• Monetize content via subscriptions.
• Build and maintain mailing lists.
• Notify followers of updates on projects ("Shrubs").

Users can customize pages, control content permissions, and share their files securely. By using Shrubs.me, you are responsible for your uploaded content and privacy settings.

3. Eligibility

To use Shrubs.me, you must be at least 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction. By registering, you confirm that you meet this requirement.

4. Account Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account and agree to:

• Provide accurate and up-to-date information.
• Keep your account details and password secure.
• Notify us of unauthorized use of your account. You are responsible for all activities under your account.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use Shrubs.me for illegal purposes or post illegal content.
• Share content that is offensive, defamatory, or infringes intellectual property.
• Engage in fraudulent or harmful behavior.
• Attempt to hack or disrupt the platform.

Shrubs.me may terminate your access for any breach of these terms.

6. Prohibited Content

Shrubs.me prohibits storing, sharing, or distributing content that violates laws, including:

• Illegal Content: Activities related to child pornography, human trafficking, terrorism, etc.
• Harmful Content: Malware, viruses, or harmful code.
• Infringing Content: Content that infringes others' intellectual property rights.
• Hate Speech: Content that incites violence or discrimination.

Violations will lead to removal of content and possibly account suspension.

7. User Flagging and Review Process

Shrubs.me uses a user-driven flagging system to identify inappropriate content.

• Review Process: Flagged content is reviewed for policy violations. Violations will be removed or restricted.
• False Flagging: Repeated false flagging may lead to restricted flagging ability.

8. Data Storage and Backup

Files are stored indefinitely and backed up for 30 days. After that, files may be overwritten unless a paid backup service is selected. Users can choose daily, weekly, or custom backup intervals for an additional fee.

9. Account Inactivity

Accounts with no activity for 12 consecutive months will be archived for 30 days. If the user takes no action, the account and its contents will be permanently deleted.

10. Fees and Payments

Some features, such as enhanced backups, require payment. All payments are non-refundable unless otherwise required by law. Subscription fees are handled by our payment provider, Stripe.

11. Content Ownership and License

User Content: You retain ownership of content you upload, but grant Shrubs.me a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use it for platform operation.

**Shrubs.me** Content:** Text, graphics, logos, and software on Shrubs.me are our property. You may not reproduce or distribute without permission.

12. Account Termination

Shrubs.me may terminate your account for any reason, including policy violations. Users can also terminate their account by contacting support. Termination may result in data deletion.

13. Modifications to the Service

We may modify or discontinue services with or without notice.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, Shrubs.me shall not be liable for:

• Loss of Data: Issues with data storage or retrieval.
• Service Interruption: Disruptions or downtime.
• Unauthorized Access: Hacking or security breaches.
• Third-Party Conduct: Actions of third-party users or reliance on user content.

Total liability is limited to the amount paid to Shrubs.me in the past 12 months or $100 CAD, whichever is less.

15. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada. Legal proceedings must be brought exclusively in Ontario, unless otherwise required by law.

16. Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms. If changes are made, we will notify users via the platform or email. Continued use of Shrubs.me implies acceptance of the new terms.

17. Contact Us

For questions or concerns, contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]

By using Shrubs.me, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.