Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to YouthsofNepal ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, and platform. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Service

YouthsofNepal is a digital platform designed to empower Nepal's youth by providing:

• Video upload and sharing capabilities
• Candidate information and election resources
• Community stories and experiences
• Event listings and notifications
• Interactive polls and surveys
• Newsletter and communication services

3. User Eligibility

Our services are intended for young people aged 13 and above. By using our platform, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 13 years old
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You are not prohibited from using our services under applicable law
• You will provide accurate and truthful information

4. User Accounts and Registration

While some features may be available without registration, certain services may require account creation. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as necessary
• Keep your account credentials secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

5. Content Guidelines and User-Generated Content

5.1 Acceptable Content

You may upload and share content that is:

• Original and created by you, or properly licensed
• Relevant to youth issues and community topics
• Respectful and constructive
• Compliant with applicable laws and regulations
• Appropriate for a general audience

5.2 Prohibited Content

You may not upload, post, or share content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, or violates any laws
• Contains hate speech, harassment, or discrimination
• Is defamatory, libelous, or false
• Contains violence, graphic content, or explicit material
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains personal information of others without consent
• Is spam, advertising, or promotional content
• Contains malware, viruses, or harmful code

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you create and upload. However, by uploading content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on our platform.

6.2 Our Content

All content, features, and functionality on our platform are owned by YouthsofNepal and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7. User Responsibilities

As a user of our platform, you agree to:

• Use the platform in accordance with these Terms
• Respect other users and maintain a positive community environment
• Report any violations or inappropriate content
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Not interfere with the proper functioning of the platform
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not use the platform for commercial purposes without permission

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9. Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Use the platform for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage our systems
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Collect user information without permission
• Use automated systems to access the platform
• Engage in any form of harassment or abuse
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

10. Content Moderation and Enforcement

We reserve the right to review, moderate, and remove content that violates these Terms. We may also suspend or terminate accounts that repeatedly violate our policies.

Enforcement actions may include:

• Content removal or editing
• Account warnings or temporary suspension
• Permanent account termination
• Legal action when appropriate

11. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Our platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure.

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

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless YouthsofNepal from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our platform or violation of these Terms.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our platform at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

You may also terminate your use of our platform at any time by discontinuing use and requesting account deletion.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of Nepal. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our platform will be resolved through the courts of Nepal.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes through our platform or by email. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: