Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our service.

Last updated: June 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Stamps Community website ("Service"), operated by Stamps Community ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on the Service. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms under the laws of Singapore and your jurisdiction.

4. User Accounts

  • Account Registration: You may be required to create an account to access certain features of the Service. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration and to keep this information up to date.
  • Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
  • Unauthorized Access: You agree to notify us immediately at hello@stamps.community of any unauthorized use of your account.

5. User Obligations

You agree to:

  • Comply with Laws: Use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
  • Respect Others: Refrain from harassing, threatening, or defaming other users.
  • Maintain Integrity: Not engage in any activity that could harm or impair the functioning of the Service.

6. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in the following prohibited activities:

  • Illegal Activities: Conducting or promoting any illegal activities.
  • Intellectual Property Infringement: Uploading or distributing content that infringes on any intellectual property rights.
  • Unauthorized Access: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks.
  • Data Mining: Using any automated means to access the Service for data extraction purposes.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

  • Our Content: All content on the Service, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Stamps Community and is protected by international copyright and trademark laws.
  • Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes.
  • Restrictions: You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the Service without our prior written consent.

8. User-Generated Content

  • Ownership: You retain all rights to the content you submit on the Service ("User Content").
  • License Grant: By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display your User Content in connection with the Service.
  • Representations: You represent that you have all necessary rights to grant this license and that your User Content does not infringe any third-party rights.

9. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services not owned or controlled by Stamps Community. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

11. Disclaimers

  • "As Is" Basis: The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind.
  • No Warranties: We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
  • No Guarantee: We do not guarantee that the Service will be secure, error-free, or available at any particular time or location.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Stamps Community shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service;
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service;
  • Any content obtained from the Service;
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Stamps Community, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or relating to:

  • Your use of the Service;
  • Your violation of these Terms;
  • Your violation of any rights of another party.

14. Termination

  • Without Notice: We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever.
  • Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. All provisions of the Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

15. Governing Law

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

16. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Singapore, in accordance with the rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC).

17. General Provisions

  • Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
  • Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service and supersede any prior agreements.
  • No Waiver: Failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at hello@stamps.community.