Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to iBornToCode! By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Service

iBornToCode is a platform dedicated to:

• Providing coding education and resources
• Connecting developers and technology enthusiasts
• Facilitating career development and job opportunities
• Building a community focused on social impact through technology
• Offering mentorship and collaboration opportunities

3. User Accounts and Registration

When creating an account with us, you agree to:

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

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
• Post or transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Engage in harassment, bullying, or discrimination
• Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage our systems
• Use our services for spam or unauthorized commercial purposes
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Share inappropriate or malicious code

5. Community Guidelines

Our community is built on respect, collaboration, and mutual support. We expect all members to:

• Treat all community members with respect and kindness
• Provide constructive feedback and helpful responses
• Share knowledge freely and support others' learning
• Respect diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skill levels
• Maintain professionalism in all interactions
• Report any violations of these guidelines

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content and materials on iBornToCode, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, code, and software, are protected by intellectual property laws. You agree that:

• We own or have rights to all platform content and materials
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Content you post remains your property, but you grant us license to use it
• We respect the intellectual property rights of others
• You will report any suspected copyright infringement

7. Job and Career Services

Our platform may facilitate connections between members for job opportunities and career development:

• We do not guarantee job placement or career outcomes
• All employment relationships are between you and the employer
• We are not responsible for the accuracy of job postings
• Members are responsible for verifying employer legitimacy
• We reserve the right to remove inappropriate job postings

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:

• Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free service

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.

10. User-Generated Content

When you post content on our platform, you:

• Retain ownership of your content
• Grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content
• Represent that you have the right to post the content
• Agree that your content does not violate any laws or rights
• Understand that we may remove content that violates our policies

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to our services at our discretion, including for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Violation of our community guidelines
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Prolonged inactivity

You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

12. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services will be resolved through binding arbitration or in the appropriate courts.

14. Contact Information

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

15. Severability

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