Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using StandUp.net, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the service.

2. What We Offer

StandUp.net provides:

• Stand-up comedy event discovery and calendar
• Video and comedy content sharing platform
• Comedian profiles and networking
• Event creation and management tools
• User engagement features (likes, bookmarks, comments)
• Location-based event discovery
• Optional paid subscription plans for enhanced features

3. Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. When you create an account:

• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• Your content belongs to you - we don't claim ownership of videos, events, or jokes you post
• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account

4. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

• Upload illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Infringe on others' intellectual property rights
• Spam, harass, or abuse other users
• Manipulate votes, views, or engagement metrics
• Scrape, data mine, or use automated tools without permission
• Impersonate others or create fake accounts
• Share graphic violence, hate speech, or explicit content without appropriate warnings
• Interfere with the service's security or functionality

5. Content You Upload

When you upload content (videos, jokes, events, comments):

• You retain all ownership rights to your content
• You grant us a license to host, display, and distribute your content on our platform
• You represent that you have the right to upload the content
• You are responsible for ensuring content complies with applicable laws
• We may remove content that violates these terms
• Video uploads are subject to file size limits (2GB per video)

6. Service Availability

We strive to keep StandUp.net running smoothly, but:

• We target 99% uptime but don't guarantee uninterrupted service
• Maintenance windows may be scheduled with advance notice
• We may modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice
• Background processing (video transcoding, thumbnails) may take time

7. Payments and Subscriptions

For paid features:

• We offer free and paid subscription plans
• Payments are processed through secure third-party providers (Stripe, PayPal, Square, Coinbase)
• Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled
• Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis
• You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings
• Pricing may change with 30 days notice to existing subscribers

8. Credits System

Our API credits system:

• Credits can be purchased or included with subscription plans
• Credits are used for API access and certain features
• Unused credits may expire based on your plan
• Credits are non-transferable and non-refundable

9. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your data. Key points:

• We use IP geolocation to enhance your experience
• We collect event engagement data to improve recommendations
• We never sell your personal data to third parties
• You can export or delete your data at any time

10. Intellectual Property

Regarding intellectual property:

• StandUp.net's design, code, and branding are our property
• User-generated content remains the property of its creators
• You may not use our trademarks without permission
• Report copyright violations to hello@standup.net

11. Third-Party Services

We integrate with third-party services:

• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, Square, Coinbase)
• Video processing and storage services
• Geolocation and mapping services
• Email delivery services

These services have their own terms and privacy policies.

12. Content Moderation

We maintain community standards:

• Users can report inappropriate content
• We review reports and may remove violating content
• Repeated violations may result in account suspension
• We are not liable for user-generated content

13. Account Termination

Accounts may be terminated:

• By you at any time from account settings
• By us for violations of these terms
• By us with notice if you violate payment terms
• Upon termination, your content may be removed (export data first if needed)

14. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law:

• StandUp.net is provided "as is" without warranties
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our liability is limited to the amount you paid us in the last 12 months
• We are not responsible for user-generated content or third-party services

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold StandUp.net harmless from claims arising from your use of the service, your content, or your violation of these terms.

16. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms:

• We'll notify you of material changes via email or site notice
• Continued use after changes means you accept the new terms
• If you disagree with changes, you may terminate your account

17. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Connecticut. Any disputes will be resolved in Connecticut courts.

18. Contact Us

Questions about these terms? Contact us at:

Email: hello@standup.net