By creating an account, accessing, or using PurpleSwaps ("the Service"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and PurpleSwaps. Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms.
To use PurpleSwaps, you must:
- Be a current Northwestern University student with a valid Northwestern email address (@u.northwestern.edu)
- Be at least 18 years old or have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction
- Provide accurate and complete information during registration
- Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable law
We reserve the right to verify your Northwestern University affiliation at any time. Failure to maintain eligibility may result in account suspension or termination.
Account Creation: You must create an account to use PurpleSwaps. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
Account Information: You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
Account Security: You are solely responsible for safeguarding your password and other account credentials. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
One Account Per Person: Each user may maintain only one account. Creating multiple accounts may result in suspension or termination of all accounts.
Respectful Behavior: You agree to treat all users with respect and courtesy. Harassment, bullying, discrimination, or hate speech of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Prohibited Activities: You may not:
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Post or share inappropriate, offensive, or explicit content
- Impersonate another person or entity
- Spam, solicit, or promote commercial activities without permission
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
- Use the Service to organize or promote dangerous or illegal activities
Reporting: Users are encouraged to report violations of these guidelines through our reporting system.
User Content: You retain ownership of content you post on PurpleSwaps, but you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.
Content Standards: All content must comply with our community guidelines and applicable laws. We reserve the right to remove content that violates these standards.
Privacy: Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Data Security: While we implement security measures to protect your data, you acknowledge that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Event Participation: Participation in swaps and events is voluntary. You are responsible for your own safety and well-being during events.
Event Hosting: Event hosts are responsible for planning safe, legal, and appropriate activities. Hosts must provide accurate information about their events.
Purple Swaps: Mystery events ("Purple Swaps") may have undisclosed details. By joining these events, you accept the element of surprise and trust the host's judgment.
Cancellations: Events may be cancelled by hosts or by PurpleSwaps for safety or policy violations. We are not responsible for any inconvenience caused by cancellations.
No Guarantee: PurpleSwaps does not guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of events organized through the platform.
Personal Safety: You are solely responsible for your personal safety when participating in events or meeting other users. Always meet in public places and inform others of your plans.
Background Checks: PurpleSwaps does not conduct background checks on users. You interact with other users at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability: PurpleSwaps is not liable for any damages, injuries, or losses resulting from your use of the Service or participation in events organized through the platform.
Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PurpleSwaps from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
Emergency Situations: In case of emergencies, contact local authorities immediately. PurpleSwaps is not an emergency service.
Voluntary Termination: You may delete your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.
Involuntary Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for violations of these Terms, community guidelines, or applicable laws.
Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease, and we may delete your account data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Survival: Certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination, including those related to liability, indemnification, and intellectual property.
Our Rights: PurpleSwaps and its content, features, and functionality are owned by us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Restrictions: You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service or its content without our written permission.
Trademarks: PurpleSwaps and related logos are trademarks. You may not use our trademarks without prior written consent.
Terms Updates: We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through the Service.
Continued Use: Your continued use of the Service after changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
Service Changes: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without prior notice.
Version Control: The current version of these Terms will always be available on our website with the effective date clearly marked.