Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Gixi Dance Community! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service") operated by Gixi Dance Community ("us," "we," or "our").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

Description of Service

Gixi is a dance community platform that allows users to:

• Upload and share dance videos and content
• Discover and explore dance content across various categories
• Interact with other users through likes, comments, and follows
• Communicate with other users through direct messaging
• Create and manage personal profiles
• Participate in a safe and inclusive dance community

User Accounts

Account Creation

To use our Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and update your account information to keep it accurate and current
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

Account Requirements

• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
• You may only create one account per person
• You must not create accounts for others without their permission
• You must not use false information or impersonate others

User Content and Conduct

Content Ownership

You retain ownership of all content you upload to our Service. By uploading content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with our Service.

Content Guidelines

You agree not to upload, post, or share content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, or violates any applicable laws
• Contains violence, harassment, or threats
• Is sexually explicit or inappropriate
• Promotes hate speech or discrimination
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains spam or misleading information
• Violates our community guidelines

Dance Content Standards

As a dance community platform, we encourage creative expression while maintaining appropriate standards:

• Content should be related to dance, movement, or artistic expression
• Costumes and attire should be appropriate for a general audience
• Music used in videos should not violate copyright laws
• Choreography should be original or properly credited

Community Guidelines

Respectful Behavior

We expect all users to maintain a respectful and positive environment:

• Treat all community members with respect and kindness
• Provide constructive feedback and encouragement
• Celebrate diversity and different dance styles
• Report inappropriate behavior or content
• Support fellow dancers in their artistic journey

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Harass, bully, or intimidate other users
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without permission
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
• Collect user information without consent
• Use automated tools to interact with the Service

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Gixi Dance Community and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

User Content Rights

You retain all rights to your original content. However, by uploading content to our Service, you grant us the right to:

• Display your content on our platform
• Distribute your content to other users
• Modify your content for technical purposes (e.g., creating thumbnails)
• Use your content for platform improvement and feature development

Copyright Compliance

You are responsible for ensuring that your content does not infringe on the rights of others. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us at support@gixi.com.

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. By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Service Availability

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict your access to parts of the Service.

Maintenance and Updates

We may perform maintenance on the Service, which may result in temporary unavailability. We will make reasonable efforts to minimize disruption and provide advance notice when possible.

Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at support@gixi.com or using the account deletion feature in the app.

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. We may delete your account and content, though some information may be retained as required by law.

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Gixi Dance Community shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising out of or relating to your use of the Service.

User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your use of the Service and any content you upload. We are not responsible for the actions of other users or the content they share.

Indemnification

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

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Sending a notification through our app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Gixi Dance Community regarding the use of the Service.