Terms and conditions
Last updated: 18.10.2024
Welcome to Mixopinions.com. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, services, and platform. By accessing or using Mixopinions.com, you agree to abide by these Terms. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use our website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using Mixopinions.com, you confirm that you understand and agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. These Terms constitute a binding agreement between you and Mixopinions.com, and you agree that you are responsible for compliance with any local laws applicable to your use of the platform.
2. Eligibility
To use Mixopinions.com, you must be at least 18 years old. By registering or using the platform, you confirm that you meet this age requirement and are legally able to enter into binding agreements. If you are under 18, you are prohibited from using the platform.
3. User Accounts
To access certain features of the platform, you are required to create an account. When creating your account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and up-to-date information.
- Maintain the confidentiality of your login details and restrict access to your account.
- Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or security breach.
You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. Mixopinions.com reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in inappropriate conduct.
4. Purpose of Mixopinions.com
Mixopinions.com is a platform that fosters respectful discussions between users on various topics. Users are matched based on chosen preferences to engage in dialogue. The platform’s purpose is to encourage thoughtful, meaningful conversations in a respectful and considerate environment.
5. Respectful Discussion Rules
By participating in discussions on Mixopinions.com, you agree to the following rules of respectful engagement:
- Treat all users with respect, regardless of their opinions or perspectives.
- Avoid using offensive, harmful, or defamatory language.
- Refrain from personal attacks, threats, or harassment.
- Stay on-topic and engage in constructive dialogue.
- Respect differing opinions and viewpoints, even if you disagree.
- Do not post or share inappropriate, harmful, or illegal content.
We expect all users to contribute to a positive and respectful environment. Any violations of these rules may result in the suspension or termination of your account, at our sole discretion.
6. Content Creation: Topics, Pictures, and Questions
Users who create topics, upload images, or submit questions to the platform must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Copyright and Intellectual Property: You must only upload content (e.g., images, text, questions) that you own or have the rights to use. Do not upload content that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of others, including copyrighted materials or trademarked images. If you use third-party content, ensure you have the necessary permissions.
- Prohibited Content: You are strictly prohibited from creating or sharing content that includes:
- Hate speech, discriminatory remarks, or any content that promotes violence, hatred, or harm against any individual or group based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
- Pornographic, sexually explicit, or obscene material.
- Content that promotes or encourages illegal activities.
- False or misleading information.
- Defamatory, libelous, or harassing content.
- Respectful Topics: All topics and questions submitted to Mixopinions.com must be aligned with the platform’s purpose of fostering respectful, meaningful dialogue. We reserve the right to remove any topic, question, or image that violates these Terms or the platform’s values.
By submitting content to Mixopinions.com, you retain ownership of your content but grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, distribute, modify, and display your content as necessary to provide our services.
7. Sharing of Personal Data
As part of Mixopinions.com’s core functionality, your personal information (such as your profile and discussion content) may be shared with users you are matched with for the purpose of fostering respectful discussions. By using the platform, you acknowledge and agree that this data sharing is essential to the platform’s purpose.
For more details on how your personal information is handled, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
8. User Responsibilities and Conduct
When using Mixopinions.com, you agree to:
- Not engage in any unlawful or fraudulent activities.
- Refrain from posting or transmitting offensive, inappropriate, or harmful content.
- Not impersonate another individual or use another person’s account without permission.
- Not engage in activities that could harm the platform or its users (e.g., spreading viruses or malware).
You are responsible for all content you post or share on the platform. Misconduct or misuse of the website that violates these Terms or applicable laws may result in legal consequences, and Mixopinions.com reserves the right to take appropriate action, including removing content, suspending accounts, or reporting users to authorities.
9. Limitation of Liability
Mixopinions.com provides a platform for users to engage in discussions, but we do not assume responsibility for the content or behavior of individual users. The user who engages in misconduct or illegal activity on the platform will be solely liable for their actions.
You agree that Mixopinions.com, its operators, and its affiliates will not be liable for:
- Any user-generated content shared on the platform.
- Any damage, loss, or injury resulting from the use or misuse of the platform.
- Any violation of these Terms by other users.
We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or quality of the content posted by users. Use the platform at your own risk.
10. Content Ownership and Intellectual Property
All content available on Mixopinions.com, including text, images, logos, graphics, and design, is the intellectual property of Mixopinions.com or its licensors, unless otherwise noted. You are not allowed to copy, reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use any content from the platform without our express written permission.
Users retain ownership of the content they create and share on Mixopinions.com. By submitting content to the platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, distribute, and display your content on the platform as needed to provide our services.
11. Governing Law
These Terms and any disputes arising from your use of Mixopinions.com are governed by the laws of Austria, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that any legal disputes will be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Vienna, Austria.
12. Dispute Resolution
In the event of a dispute related to these Terms or your use of the platform, we encourage you to contact us first at marco@startit.at to seek a resolution. If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, it will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Vienna, Austria.
13. Account Suspension and Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms or for any activity that compromises the integrity or purpose of Mixopinions.com. This includes, but is not limited to, harassment, offensive behavior, or the sharing of illegal content.
Users are responsible for any actions they take on the platform, and Mixopinions.com is not liable for user misconduct. Users who engage in misconduct or misuse of the site will bear full legal responsibility for their actions.
14. Privacy and Data Use
Mixopinions.com is committed to protecting your privacy. We adhere to European data protection laws (including the General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR), and all data is stored securely in Germany. By using our platform, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy.
We use Matomo, a privacy-focused analytics tool, to optimize your user experience and improve platform functionality. You can opt out of certain data collection practices in your browser settings.
15. Changes to the Terms
We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and you will be notified of any significant changes. By continuing to use the platform after the changes, you agree to the updated Terms.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, or if you wish to report any violations or issues, please contact us at:
Email: marco@startit.at