TERMS OF SERVICE

2.1 Subscription Tiers

• Contributor Plan ($2.99/month): 88 THRN attempts per month, 8 Global Circles posts per month, 1 active Vault Messenger, Annual nonprofit vote — community selects a verified 501(c)(3) to receive 3% of yearly revenue. For personal accounts.
• Humanitarian Plan ($5.99/month): 188 THRN attempts per month, 30 Global Circles posts per month, 8 active Vault Messengers, Annual nonprofit vote — community selects a verified 501(c)(3) to receive 3% of yearly revenue, Host 1 Local Event per month. For personal accounts with expanded access.
• Business Plan ($5.99/month): 88 THRN attempts per month, 30 Global Circles posts per month, 8 active Vault Messengers, Annual nonprofit vote — community selects a verified 501(c)(3) to receive 3% of yearly revenue, Host 12 Local Events per month. For verified business entities (requires business verification after signup).

2.2 Billing

• Subscriptions are billed monthly through Stripe (web) or the Apple App Store / Google Play Store (mobile).
• Payment is processed securely through Stripe (web) or your App Store/Play Store account (mobile).
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

2.3 Cancellation & Refunds

• You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings (web) or your App Store / Play Store account settings (mobile).
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
• Refunds for mobile subscriptions are handled by Apple or Google according to their respective policies. Web subscription refunds are handled according to our refund policy.
• We do not offer prorated refunds for partial months.

2.4 Subscription Required

bmazed is a subscription-only platform. Access requires an active subscription (Contributor Plan or Humanitarian Plan for personal accounts, or Business Plan for business entities). There is no permanent free tier. Eligible, provider-verified signup promotions may include a limited free first period under Section 2.5.

2.5 Signup Promotion Terms

• When available on your billing platform, the 2026 signup promotion is for eligible new bmazed accounts on monthly plans only: bmazed26 applies only to Contributor and bmazed2026 applies only to Business. Humanitarian plans are not eligible. Normal account eligibility and business-verification requirements still apply.
• A valid redemption provides the first monthly billing period free on the website, one calendar month free on Apple, or a 30-day free trial on Android. One calendar month is not necessarily 30 days. The Apple offer does not combine with an introductory offer. This promotion is not a permanent free tier or a general trial available without an eligible code.
• After the promotional period, the subscription automatically renews at the selected plan’s normal monthly price shown by your billing provider. A valid payment method and renewal consent are required. Cancel through the provider that billed you (web subscription settings, Apple subscriptions, or Google Play subscriptions) before its stated renewal deadline to avoid the next charge.
• Each new bmazed account may redeem one promotion total across both codes and all platforms. Each code has a limit of 10,000 redemptions per billing provider, not one shared 10,000-redemption pool across all providers. Redemption is subject to remaining availability, enabled offers, and the provider’s new-subscriber eligibility rules. Changing plans, codes, or platforms does not grant a second promotional period. A reservation is tied to your account, email identity, selected plan and billing platform; abandoning it or deleting and recreating an account does not reset eligibility.
• New redemptions must occur before January 1, 2027 at 12:00 a.m. Pacific time (2027-01-01T08:00:00Z). Complete redemption within one hour of reserving the offer and before the cutoff. New reservations close 31 minutes before the redemption deadline to allow the billing provider’s checkout window. The website’s quoted free period starts when the offer is reserved; the native store’s confirmed purchase dates determine its free period. A valid redemption before that cutoff keeps its full promotional period even if it ends in 2027. The code’s expiration is not the subscription’s expiration.
• Promotional or free-trial access and zero-value invoices do not qualify for charity/nonprofit voting in Settings. Actual confirmed payment is required; a confirmed paid renewal can establish eligibility, subject to the other voting rules.

3.1 Prohibited Content

You may not post content that:

• Is defamatory, threatening, harassing, or bullying
• Is sexually explicit or pornographic
• Promotes violence, self-harm, or illegal activities
• Contains hate speech or discrimination based on protected characteristics
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains spam, malware, or phishing attempts
• Impersonates another person or entity
• Violates the privacy of others

3.2 Reporting & Blocking

• Report: Built-in tools allow you to report objectionable content or abusive behavior.
• Block: You can block users to prevent them from contacting you or viewing your content.
• Review Timeline: Reported content is typically reviewed within 1–7 business days. During periods of high volume, reviews may take additional time. We prioritize reports involving imminent harm, child safety, and non-consensual intimate imagery.
• TAKE IT DOWN Act (Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery): Reports involving non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII) are treated as urgent and processed within 48 hours in accordance with the TAKE IT DOWN Act.
• No Federally Mandated Deadline for Standard Reports: Under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, bmazed is not subject to a federally mandated review deadline for standard content reports. We commit to good-faith review within the timelines stated above.

3.3 Appeals Process

If your content or account has been removed or restricted, you may appeal:

• Submit Appeal: Email appeals@bmazed.app within 14 days of the action.
• Include Details: Provide your username, the content/action in question, and why you believe it was removed in error.
• Review Timeline: Appeals are reviewed within 7 business days. You will receive a written response.
• Final Decision: Our moderation team's decision after appeal is final. Repeated violations may result in permanent account termination.

3.4 Content License

By posting content, you grant bmazed a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with operating the Service. You retain ownership of your content.

7.1 By You

You may delete your account at any time through Settings > Account > Delete Account. Apple App Store and Google Play subscriptions continue independently and must be canceled separately in their store settings; account deletion or signing out does not itself cancel store billing. Cancellation or nonpayment does not delete your account, username, or content.

7.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Conduct harmful to other users or the platform
• Extended periods of inactivity

7.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ends immediately. Your content may be deleted. Provisions that by their nature should survive will continue to apply.

7.4 Failed Recurring Payments

If a monthly renewal payment fails, we provide 14 days of normal access while payment is recovered. If it remains unresolved, access is limited to billing, support, data export, and account-deletion tools until payment resumes. Established accounts, usernames, content, and privacy settings are not automatically deleted solely because of nonpayment, inactivity, cancellation, or promotional-period expiry. Voluntary deletion remains permanent and removes your username and content. This does not change incomplete-signup cleanup, ordinary ephemeral-content lifetimes, moderation, or applicable legal obligations.

12.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a formal dispute, please contact us at help@bmazedllc.zendesk.com to attempt informal resolution.

12.2 Arbitration

Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be settled through binding arbitration in San Francisco, California, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action.

12.3 Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction for intellectual property violations or unauthorized access.

15.1 Charitable Giving Pledge

bmazed commits a fixed percentage of its annual net profits to verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. This commitment is embedded in our corporate governance documents and is enforceable as a matter of corporate policy.

• The giving percentage is determined annually by the company's board and disclosed publicly.
• Distributions are made following the close of each fiscal year.
• This commitment applies to bmazed's for-profit operations and does not constitute bmazed as a nonprofit entity.

15.2 Charity Input Process

Donation decisions are informed through a transparent, community-driven advisory process. Community participation provides non-binding consultative input that informs, but does not determine, bmazed's donation decisions. bmazed retains full and final discretion over all donation decisions, including the right to override, defer, or modify any outcome of the community input process.

• Subscriber Nominations: Users with an active, qualifying paid subscription may nominate eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in Settings. Trial, promotional, and payment recovery access do not qualify.
• Community Advisory Input: Users with an active, qualifying paid subscription may provide input on nominated charities. A completed payment is required: free trials, promotional access, and payment recovery access do not qualify. This input is purely advisory and non-binding — it does not obligate bmazed to donate to any particular organization or in any particular amount. When you cast a charity advisory vote, your username is recorded and associated with that vote for transparency and audit purposes.
• Vetting & Verification: Nominated organizations will be subject to a verification process including legal and bmazed platform user-based research (verifiable and legal).
• Final Approval: bmazed makes the sole and final determination of which organizations receive donations. bmazed retains the right to exclude organizations that do not meet verification standards, that conflict with our community guidelines, or for any other reason at bmazed's discretion.

15.3 Transparency & Reporting

• bmazed publishes an annual impact report detailing the total amount donated, the recipient organizations, and how funds were allocated.
• The impact report is made publicly available on our website at bmazed.app/about.
• Subscribers are notified when the annual impact report is published.

15.4 User Voting Disclaimer

Participation in the community advisory input process does not make any user a donor, benefactor, or financially responsible party. The following terms apply to all users who provide input through the community nomination or advisory voting features:

• No Financial Obligation: Casting a vote or submitting a nomination does not create any financial obligation, commitment, or liability of any kind for the participating user. Users contribute no funds through this process.
• bmazed Corporate Funds Only: All charitable donations made pursuant to Section 15.1 are funded exclusively from bmazed's corporate profits. No user funds, subscription fees, or other user payments are directed to charitable organizations through this program.
• No Tax Implication for Users: Because users do not contribute any funds, participating in the advisory input process does not create any tax deduction, tax obligation, or other tax consequence for the participating user. Users should consult their own tax advisors regarding their individual circumstances.
• No Legal Liability: Users bear no legal liability arising from bmazed's charitable donation decisions, regardless of whether those decisions reflect the outcome of the community advisory input process.
• bmazed's Sole Discretion: bmazed retains full and final authority over all donation decisions. The community advisory input process is one of several factors bmazed may consider, and bmazed is under no obligation to follow or give any particular weight to community input results.
• Username Recording: When a subscriber casts a charity advisory vote, their username is recorded and associated with that vote. This record is used solely for transparency and audit purposes and is not shared publicly or sold to third parties.

THE BMAZED RULES

bmazed's purpose is to serve the public conversation through instant, meaningful connections. We believe real-time interaction creates authentic human experiences. Violence, harassment, and other similar types of behavior discourage people from expressing themselves, and ultimately diminish the value of genuine connection.

Our rules are to ensure all people can participate in the public conversation freely and safely.

16.1 Eligibility & Minors

16.2 Authenticity & Platform Integrity

16.3 Safety & Prohibited Conduct

16.4 Content Standards

16.5 Intellectual Property

16.6 Platform Use Guidelines

16.7 Account Policies

16.8 Enforcement

When you violate our rules, we may take one or more of the following actions:

• Warning: Content removal with a notification explaining the violation.
• Temporary Restriction: Account placed in read-only mode for a period.
• Temporary Suspension: Account locked for a defined period.
• Permanent Suspension: Account permanently removed from the platform.
• Law Enforcement Reporting: When legally required or when safety is at risk.

16.9 Law Enforcement Guidelines

16.10 Research & Experiments