By accessing or using Bloody Likely ("we," "our," or "us"), including our website (bloodylike.ly) and mobile applications for iOS and Android (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
These Terms apply to all users of the Service, including without limitation users who are browsers, contributors, commenters, and/or creators of content.
Bloody Likely is a community-driven platform for discussing and investigating true crime cases, unsolved mysteries, and criminal investigations. Our Service includes:
To access certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent to use our Service. By using our Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements.
You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
When posting content on our Service, you agree to:
You may not post content that:
You retain ownership of the content you post on our Service. However, by posting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content in connection with our Service.
You are solely responsible for the content you post and its accuracy. We do not endorse, support, represent, or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of any user-generated content.
We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. We may also suspend or terminate accounts that repeatedly violate our policies.
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Bloody Likely and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
Our Service may contain content from third-party sources. We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same.
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us at legal@bloodylike.ly with the following information:
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.
We strive to provide a reliable Service, but we do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time.
We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on our Service. The content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.
Our Service discusses true crime cases and may contain disturbing content. We are not responsible for any emotional distress or psychological impact that may result from viewing such content.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Bloody Likely shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Bloody Likely and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your settings.
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the Service.
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. We may delete your account and associated data, though some information may be retained as required by law.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bloody Likely regarding the use of our Service.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
If you download our mobile applications from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you agree to comply with their respective terms of service.
Our mobile applications may request access to your device's camera, photo library, and storage. You can manage these permissions through your device settings.
We may update our mobile applications from time to time. Updates may be automatic or require your consent, depending on your device settings.
As a member of our true crime community, we expect you to:
You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using our Service, including but not limited to laws regarding defamation, privacy, and intellectual property.