Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to Spring Bulletin Board Community. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Spring Bulletin Board platform, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the platform.

By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the platform.

2. Platform Purpose and Scope

Spring Bulletin Board is a community platform designed to connect individuals offering services with those seeking services within a trusted community. The platform is intended for:

• Sharing service offerings and skills
• Posting job opportunities
• Connecting community members in a safe environment

Spring Bulletin Board is not intended for:

• Soliciting financial assistance or donations
• Posting personal needs or requests
• Commercial advertising unrelated to specific services or jobs
• Any illegal or prohibited activities

3. Community Guidelines

All platform users must adhere to these community guidelines:

3.1 Respect and Courtesy

• Treat all community members with respect and dignity
• Communicate professionally and courteously
• Respect others' privacy and personal information

3.2 Content Standards

• All content must be appropriate for all ages
• Service listings must be accurately described
• Job postings must contain clear and truthful information
• No offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content

3.3 Youth Safety

• Special protections apply to all interactions with youth users
• Adults must maintain appropriate boundaries when interacting with youth
• Any concerning behavior must be reported immediately

4. Account Creation and Security

4.1 Invitation-Only Access

Spring Bulletin Board is an invitation-only platform. You may only create an account if you have received a valid invitation from an existing user or administrator.

4.2 Account Requirements

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating your account
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
• Youth accounts (ages 12-17) require parental consent

4.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in any activity that could harm the platform or its users.

5. Content Moderation

All content on Spring Bulletin Board is subject to moderation to ensure compliance with our community standards:

• Content is reviewed by automated systems and human moderators
• Content that violates our guidelines may be removed without notice
• Repeated violations may result in account suspension or termination
• We reserve the right to reject any service listing or job posting that does not meet our standards

6. Intellectual Property

The Spring Bulletin Board platform, including its design, text, graphics, logos, icons, and software, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

By posting content on our platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, reproduce, and display such content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the platform.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

7.1 Service Disclaimer

Spring Bulletin Board is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

7.2 Third-Party Content and Interactions

We are not responsible for the content or conduct of any users or third parties on our platform. Users are solely responsible for their interactions with other users and any arrangements they make for services or employment.

7.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the platform.

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the platform's primary administrators reside, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.