Terms of Service

Last Updated: May 24, 2024

Terms of Service Overview

Below is an overview of our Terms of Service for our “Platform,” which means any website, application, or service we offer. You should read the complete Terms of Service because that document (and not this overview) is our legally binding agreement. The Terms of Service includes information about your legal rights and covers areas such as automatic subscription renewals, limitations of liability, resolution of disputes by mandatory arbitration rather than a judge or jury in a court of law, and a class action waiver.

Your Relationship with ChinChin

By using our Platform, you are agreeing to our Terms of Service. The Terms of Service are a legally binding agreement between you and ChinChin.
If you break the rules, we may suspend or terminate your account.
We charge for certain aspects of our Platform, and some of these fees are billed on a regular and recurring basis (unless you disable auto−renewal or cancel your subscription).

ChinChin Groups, Organizers, and Members

Organizers may establish membership criteria for their own ChinChin groups. While there is probably a ChinChin group out there for everyone, not every ChinChin group is for you. If you can’t find the right group, you can easily start your own ChinChin group.
Organizers may charge fees for memberships or events.
Using our Platform involves meeting real people and doing real things in the real world, which can sometimes lead to unexpected situations. We can’t control what happens in the real world, and we are not responsible for it. You should use common sense and good judgment when interacting with others.

Your Content and Content of Others

You are responsible for your “Content,” which means any information, material, or other content posted to our Platform. Your Content must comply with our Terms of Service, which includes the Usage and Content Policies, Groups and Events Policies, Organizer and Leadership Standards, Member Restrictions, Payment Policies, Trademark Usage Guidelines, and API License Terms. Your Content is also subject to our Intellectual Property Dispute Policies.
We do not own the Content that you post. However, we do require that you provide us a license to use this Content in order for us to operate, improve, promote, and protect ChinChin and our Platform for the benefit of you and others.
We are not responsible for Content that members post or the communications that members send using our Platform. We generally don’t review Content before it’s posted. If you see Content that violates our Terms of Service, you may report inappropriate Content to us.

Our Platform

We try hard to make sure that our Platform is always available and working, but we cannot guarantee it will be. Occasionally things may not go exactly as planned. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
We are continually improving our Platform. This means that we may modify or discontinue portions of our Platform.
By using our Platform, you agree to the limitations of liability and release in our Terms of Service. You also agree to resolve any disputes you may have with us in the manner described in the Terms of Service. Unless you are based in the European Union, you agree to mandatory arbitration and waive your right to seek relief from a judge or jury in a court of law. Claims can only be brought individually, and not as part of a class action.
You may be based in a country where the laws that apply provide for different or additional rights and obligations. These Terms of Service will point out areas of difference.

Terms of Service

1. This Agreement

1.1 The Agreement

ChinChin enables you and other members to arrange offline, real−world ChinChin groups and ChinChin events. The terms “ChinChin,” “we,” “us,” and “our” include ChinChin, Inc. and our corporate parent, affiliates, or subsidiaries. We use the terms “you” and “your” to mean any person using our Platform, and any organization or person using the Platform on an organization’s behalf. We use the word “Platform” to mean any website, application, or service offered by ChinChin, including content we offer and electronic communications we send. We provide our Platform to you subject to these Terms of Service. We use the terms “Terms of Service” and “Agreement” interchangeably to mean this document together with our Usage and Content Policies, Groups and Events Policies, Organizer and Leadership Standards, Member Restrictions, Payment Policies, Trademark Usage Guidelines, and API License Terms. Your use of the Platform signifies that you agree to this Agreement. If you are using the Platform for an organization, you agree to this Agreement on behalf of that organization and represent you have authority to bind that organization to the terms contained in this Agreement. If you do not or are unable to agree to this Agreement, do not use our Platform.

1.2 Revisions to this Agreement

We may modify this Agreement from time to time. When we do, we will provide notice to you by publishing the most current version and revising the date at the top of this page. If we make any material change to this Agreement, we will provide additional notice to you, such as by sending you an email or displaying a prominent notice on our Platform. By continuing to use the Platform after any changes come into effect, you agree to the revised Agreement. If you do not wish to accept the revised Agreement, you can close your account.

2. Your Account and Membership

2.1 Eligibility

Our Platform is available to anyone who is at least 18 years old. You represent that you are at least 18. Additional eligibility requirements for a particular portion of our Platform may be set by any member who has the ability to moderate or manage that portion of our Platform. For example, the eligibility requirements for a ChinChin group or ChinChin event may be set by the organizers of that group.

2.2 Modification, Suspension, and Termination of Your Account

We may modify, suspend, or terminate your account or access to the Platform if, in our sole discretion, we determine that you have violated this Agreement, including any of the policies or guidelines that are part of this Agreement, that it is in the best interest of the ChinChin community, or to protect our brand or Platform. When this happens, we will notify you of the reasons for the modification, suspension, or termination. We also may remove accounts of members who are inactive for an extended period of time. Please email policy@gochinchin.com if you believe the modification, suspension, or termination has occurred in error.

A member who has the ability to moderate or manage a particular portion of our Platform also has the ability, in his or her sole discretion, to modify, suspend, or terminate your access to that portion of the Platform.

2.3 Account Information and Security

When you register, you provide us with some basic information, including an email address and a password. Keep your email address and other account information current and accurate. Also, you agree to maintain the security and confidentiality of your password (or else we may need to disable your account). We strongly encourage you to choose a strong and unique password that is not shared with any other account or online service and practice other healthy password security habits to help avoid unauthorized access to your account. You alone are responsible for anything that happens from your failure to maintain that security and confidentiality, such as by sharing your account credentials with others. If someone is using your password or accessing your account without your permission, email us at abuse@gochinchin.com.

2.4 License to the ChinChin Platform and Services

Subject to your compliance with this Agreement, ChinChin grants you a limited, non−exclusive, revocable, non−sublicensable, non−transferable right to use the Platform in order to access and use the services and features that we make available to you.

3. Fees, Payments, and Offers

3.1 Fees Charged by ChinChin

Use of some of the features on our Platform is free, and we charge fees for other features. We may in the future implement a new fee, or modify an existing fee, for certain current or future features of our Platform. If we implement a new or modified fee, we will give you notice in advance such as by posting changes on our Platform or sending you an email. You agree to pay those fees and any associated taxes for your continued use of the applicable service. Unless otherwise stated, all fees and all transactions are in U.S. dollars. Organizer subscriptions are non−transferable. Members based in the European Union or United Kingdom may cancel with a full refund within 14 days after signing up to our Platform. However, if you use the service, you may be charged for services provided during this 14−day period. Please note that this 14−day period begins when the service starts even if you are using a free trial. Users based in the European Union or United Kingdom can exercise their cancellation right by emailing us at policy@gochinchin.com.

3.2 Fees Charged by Organizers

Organizers may impose fees related to particular portions of the Platform, such as member dues for a ChinChin group or an event fee for a ChinChin event. We reserve the right to initiate refunds of fees paid to organizers, when appropriate, even in cases of fees paid through a third−party payment service. Refunds that we initiate, if any, will be governed by our Payment Policies. Organizers may also have their own refund policies, so long as they are consistent with and do not limit members’ ability to receive refunds under our Payment Policies. Payments made to organizers via the Platform are made through a third−party payment service provider.

3.3 Third−Party Payment Services

Payments made to organizers via the Platform are processed through third−party payment service providers. These services are governed by the respective terms and policies of those third parties. We are not responsible for the performance of these third−party services. If you have any issues related to payments made through these services, please contact them directly.

3.4 Automatic Subscription Renewals

Organizer subscriptions and certain other paid features may be automatically renewed. If you do not wish to continue your subscription, you must cancel it before the renewal date to avoid being charged. Information about how to disable auto−renewal or cancel your subscription is available on our Platform.

3.5 Free Trials

We may offer free trials for certain features. If you do not wish to continue using a feature after the free trial period, you must cancel your subscription before the end of the trial period to avoid being charged.

4. Your Content and Privacy

4.1 Your Content

You are responsible for any content you post, upload, or otherwise make available on our Platform (“Your Content”). Your Content must comply with our Usage and Content Policies, which prohibit illegal or harmful activities and content. By posting Your Content on our Platform, you grant us a non−exclusive, worldwide, royalty−free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, modify, distribute, and reproduce Your Content in connection with the Platform and our business.

4.2 Privacy

We care about your privacy. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Platform, you agree to our collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal information to third parties without your consent.

5. Limitation of Liability and Dispute Resolution

5.1 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ChinChin and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and licensors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (a) your use or inability to use the Platform; (b) any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein; (c) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Platform; (d) any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through our Platform by any third party; (e) any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the Platform; and/or (f) the defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of any third party. In no event shall ChinChin’s aggregate liability for all claims relating to the Platform exceed the greater of one hundred U.S. dollars (U.S. $100.00) or the amount you paid ChinChin, if any, in the last twelve months.

5.2 Dispute Resolution

You agree to resolve any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms of Service or the Platform through binding arbitration, rather than in court. You waive your right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit. Arbitration will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its rules, including the AAA’s Consumer Arbitration Rules. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. This agreement to arbitrate is intended to be broadly interpreted. The Federal Arbitration Act and federal arbitration law apply to this agreement.

6. General Terms

6.1 Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any disputes related to them or the Platform will be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of laws rules.

6.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service constitute the entire agreement between you and ChinChin regarding the use of the Platform and supersede any prior agreements between you and ChinChin relating to your use of the Platform.

6.3 Waiver and Severability

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms of Service is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of these Terms of Service will remain in effect.

6.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms of Service, by operation of law or otherwise, without ChinChin’s prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer these Terms of Service, without such consent, will be null and of no effect. ChinChin may assign or transfer these Terms of Service, at its sole discretion, without restriction.

6.5 Notices

Any notices or other communications provided by ChinChin under these Terms of Service will be given: (i) via email; or (ii) by posting to the Platform. For notices made by email, the date of receipt will be deemed the date on which such notice is transmitted.

6.6 Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at policy@gochinchin.com.

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