Last Updated: November 1, 2024
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Grand-screen website at grand-screen.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing the Site, you confirm that you:
- Are at least 13 years of age
- Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
- Will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Accept these Terms and our Privacy Policy
2. Description of Service
Grand-screen provides:
- Mobile application reviews and ratings
- Expert analysis and user-generated content
- App comparison tools and recommendations
- Developer resources and submission services
- Related content and community features
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice.
3. User Accounts
Account Creation
To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your information
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
Account Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
- Abuse or misuse the Service
- Provide false information
4. User Content
Your Submissions
You may submit reviews, ratings, comments, and other content (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you:
- Grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content
- Represent that you own or have rights to the content
- Warrant that the content does not violate any third-party rights
- Agree that your content may be publicly displayed
Content Standards
User Content must not:
- Contain false, misleading, or deceptive information
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Infringe intellectual property rights
- Contain malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Include spam, advertising, or promotional content
- Harass, threaten, or abuse others
- Contain hate speech, discrimination, or offensive material
- Violate privacy rights or expose personal information
Content Moderation
We reserve the right to:
- Review, edit, or remove any User Content
- Refuse publication of content that violates these Terms
- Take action against users who violate content standards
We are not obligated to monitor User Content but may do so at our discretion.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, reviews, ratings, software, and design (“Grand-screen Content”), is owned by Grand-screen or licensed to us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:
- Access and view Grand-screen Content for personal, non-commercial use
- Print or download material for personal reference
You may not:
- Modify, reproduce, or distribute our content without permission
- Use our content for commercial purposes
- Remove copyright or proprietary notices
- Use automated tools to scrape or download content
- Create derivative works based on our content
Trademarks
Grand-screen and our logo are trademarks of Grand-screen. You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission.
6. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any illegal purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, etc.) without permission
- Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
- Collect user information without consent
- Post fake reviews or manipulate ratings
- Engage in any activity that harms Grand-screen or its users
7. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including app stores. We are not responsible for:
- The content or practices of third-party sites
- Products or services offered by third parties
- Transactions between you and third parties
Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and them. We encourage you to review their terms and policies.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of content
- Warranties that defects will be corrected
We do not warrant that:
- The Site will meet your requirements
- Reviews or ratings are accurate or complete
- Any apps reviewed are safe, functional, or suitable for your needs
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GRAND-SCREEN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Site
- Damages resulting from third-party content, apps, or services
- Damages from unauthorized access to your data
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS RELATED TO THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 USD.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Grand-screen, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Site
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your User Content
- Your violation of any third-party rights
11. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.
12. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting updated Terms on this page
- Updating the “Last Updated” date
- Sending email notification (for registered users)
Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Arbitration Agreement
Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if they qualify.
You agree to arbitrate disputes on an individual basis only. You waive any right to participate in class actions or class-wide arbitration.
Exceptions to Arbitration
Either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in court to protect intellectual property rights.
14. General Provisions
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Grand-screen regarding the Site.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
No Agency
No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created between you and Grand-screen by these Terms.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Grand-screen, 123 Tech Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States
16. Acknowledgment
BY USING THE SITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.