**Terms of Service**
**Last Updated:** 12 August 2024
Welcome to Yay Student! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Yay Student platform ("Platform"), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through [yaystudent.com] (the "Website"). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Platform.
**1. Acceptance of Terms**
- By registering for an account, accessing, or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy.
- If you are using the Platform on behalf of an organization or institution, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization or institution to these Terms.
**2. Eligibility**
- You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Platform. If you are under 18, you must have your parent or guardian’s permission to use the Platform.
- By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.
**3. Account Registration and Security**
- To access certain features of the Platform, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information as necessary.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login credentials and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
**4. Use of the Platform**
- **Permitted Use**: The Platform is intended for your personal, non-commercial use to help manage your academic life, connect with other students, and access various educational resources.
- **Prohibited Use**: You agree not to:
- Use the Platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users.
- Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or otherwise offensive.
- Upload or distribute viruses or any other malicious code.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform or any systems or networks connected to it.
- Use any automated systems, including bots, to access the Platform.
- We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account if you violate these Terms.
**5. Content and Intellectual Property**
- **Your Content**: You retain ownership of the content you create, upload, or share on the Platform ("User Content"). By posting User Content on the Platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, display, distribute, and reproduce your content for the purpose of operating and improving the Platform.
- **Our Content**: All content provided by us, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Yay Student or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use our content without our prior written permission.
**6. Payment and Subscription**
- **Free and Paid Features**: The Platform may offer both free and paid features. If you choose to use any paid features, you agree to pay the applicable fees and charges.
- **Payment Terms**: All payments must be made through the payment methods we provide. We may use third-party payment processors to facilitate transactions. You agree to provide accurate payment information and to update your payment details as necessary.
- **Cancellation and Refunds**: Subscription fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. You may cancel your subscription at any time, but you will continue to have access to the paid features until the end of your current billing period.
**7. Termination**
- **By You**: You may terminate your account at any time by contacting our support team or by following the instructions provided on the Platform.
- **By Us**: We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or if we determine that your use of the Platform poses a risk to us or other users.
- **Effect of Termination**: Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease. Any User Content associated with your account may be deleted.
**8. Disclaimers**
- **No Warranty**: The Platform is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation or availability of the Platform, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
- **Limitation of Liability**: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Yay Student shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Platform, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
**9. Indemnification**
- You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Yay Student, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Platform, your violation of these Terms, or your User Content.
**10. Governing Law**
- These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
**11. Changes to the Terms**
- We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and notify you as required by law.
**12. Contact Us**
- If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: hello@yaystudent.com
