Ripledd Terms of Service

Effective Date: 20th March 2025

Welcome to Ripledd! By accessing or using our platform, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service ("Terms", "ToS") that outline your privacy, rights, and limitations while using Ripledd ("Ripledd", "we", "us", or "our"). We highly recommend reading this important information before you begin exploring Ripledd!

 

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Ripledd, you agree to be bound by these Terms, including any future modifications. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use the platform. We reserve the right to update or change these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. You will receive an email notification whenever there is a change to the Terms of Service. Your continued use of Ripledd after such changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

 

2. User Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Ripledd. By using the platform, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are under the age of 18, you must have the consent of a parent or guardian to use Ripledd. You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using the platform.

 

3. Account & Privacy

3.1 Account Registration

To access certain features of Ripledd, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update it as necessary to maintain its accuracy. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your password, and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.2 Privacy

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Our Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it. By using Ripledd, you agree to the collection and use of your information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

3.3 Account Security

You are responsible for ensuring the security of your account and for notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or activity. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain account security.

3.4 Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by following the account deletion process in the platform's settings. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in any behavior that may harm the platform or other users.

 

4. Publishing Content

4.1 User Content

By posting, uploading, or submitting any content (such as text, images, videos, or other materials) to Ripledd, you retain ownership of your content but grant Ripledd a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, distribute, and modify your content as necessary for the purpose of operating and promoting the platform. This license continues even if you delete your content, unless the content is removed by us for violation of these Terms.

4.2 Content Guidelines

You are solely responsible for the content you post on Ripledd. You agree not to publish content that:

Ripledd reserves the right to remove or restrict access to content that violates these guidelines or is deemed inappropriate, without prior notice.

4.3 Moderation

While we encourage users to express themselves freely, Ripledd is not obligated to monitor or review all content posted on the platform. However, we may take action to review, remove, or modify any content at our discretion if it violates these Terms or the guidelines set forth.

4.4 User Interactions

By using Ripledd, you agree to interact with other users in a respectful and responsible manner. You are prohibited from engaging in harassment, spamming, or other disruptive behavior. Ripledd is not responsible for any interactions or transactions that occur between users.

4.5 Responsibility for Content

You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for the content you post and its compliance with applicable laws, including copyright, trademark, and privacy laws. If any content you post infringes upon the rights of others, you agree to indemnify Ripledd and its affiliates from any legal claims or damages arising from the infringement.

 

5. Cookies and Local Storage

Ripledd uses cookies and local storage to enhance your experience and ensure the platform functions properly. By using Ripledd, you consent to our use of cookies and local storage as described in this section and our Privacy Policy.

5.1 What Are Cookies and Local Storage?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. Local storage is a feature of web browsers that allows websites to store data on your device persistently, even after your session ends.

5.2 Cookies We Use

Ripledd uses the following cookies:

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of Ripledd and are not used to track personal information for advertising purposes.

5.3 Local Storage

We use local storage to store user preferences, such as your selected theme (e.g., light or dark mode), to personalize your experience. This data is stored locally on your device and is not shared with third parties.

5.4 Managing Cookies and Local Storage

You can control and manage cookies and local storage through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but please note that disabling cookies or clearing local storage may affect your ability to use certain features of Ripledd.

 

6. Email Communications

Ripledd may send you essential email communications related to your use of the platform. These communications are necessary to ensure the security of your account, inform you of important updates, and notify you of any changes to our Terms of Service or Privacy Policy. Examples of these communications include:

We do not send promotional or marketing emails. You will only receive emails that are necessary for the proper functioning of Ripledd or to keep you informed about critical changes. Please note that you cannot opt out of essential communications related to the security and operation of your account.

 

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Platform Ownership

All intellectual property rights related to Ripledd, including its design, features, code, and content, are owned by Ripledd or its licensors. You agree not to reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on Ripledd's platform, unless expressly permitted by Ripledd.

7.2 User Content

You retain ownership of any content that you post, upload, or submit to Ripledd, including text, images, videos, and other materials ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant Ripledd a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, distribute, and modify your content as necessary for the operation and promotion of the platform. This license remains in effect even if you delete your content, unless the content is removed by Ripledd for violating the ToS.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights and permissions to use and share your User Content on Ripledd and that it does not infringe upon the intellectual property or privacy rights of any third party.

7.3 Content Removal and Reporting

Ripledd reserves the right to remove User Content that violates the ToS, is deemed inappropriate, or infringes upon the rights of others. If you believe that your intellectual property has been infringed upon on Ripledd, you may submit a notice to Ripledd's support team for review.

7.4 Trademarks

"Ripledd" and all related logos, trademarks, and service marks are the property of Ripledd. You may not use any of these marks without express permission.

 

8. Third-Party Services & Services

8.1 Third-Party Services

Ripledd uses third-party services, including but not limited to Cloudflare for security and performance optimization and Google AdSense for advertising. These services may collect data in accordance with their respective privacy policies. By using Ripledd, you acknowledge and agree that these third parties may process certain information as necessary to provide their services.

8.2 Third Party Links & Advertisements

Ripledd may display third-party advertisements through Google AdSense or provide links to external websites for informational or commercial purposes. These advertisements and links are not controlled by Ripledd, and we are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or any data collection practices. Your interactions with third-party ads or websites are subject to their respective terms and privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before engaging.

 

9. Termination and Suspension

9.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account with Ripledd at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your access to Ripledd will be revoked, and any content associated with your account may be deleted in accordance with our data retention policies.

9.2 Termination by Ripledd

Ripledd reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

Upon termination or suspension, you will lose access to your account, and Ripledd may delete any or all content associated with your account. Termination does not affect any rights or obligations that accrued before the termination date.

9.3 Account Suspension

Ripledd may suspend your account temporarily or permanently in cases of suspected violations of the Terms or security concerns. Suspended accounts may be reinstated upon resolution of the issue, at Ripledd's discretion.

 

10. Changes to the Terms

Ripledd reserves the right to modify, update, or change these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes, we will post the updated Terms on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top of the document.

10.1 Notification of Changes

If we make significant changes to the Terms, we will notify you via email or through a prominent notice on the platform. By continuing to use Ripledd after such changes, you acknowledge and agree to the updated Terms.

10.2 Your Responsibility

It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically to stay informed about any updates. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using Ripledd and may request the deletion of your account.

 

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court or other competent authority, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects the original intent.

 

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, or if you need to contact us for any other reason, please reach out to us at:

We are committed to addressing your inquiries and providing assistance as needed.

 

13. Ending

By using Ripledd, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must refrain from using the platform.