Legal — Terms, Privacy & Cookies

Terms of Service

Welcome to Synapse. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the service.

1. Account Registration

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.

2. User Conduct

You agree not to use the platform to:

Post content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.
Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
Upload viruses, malware, or any other malicious code.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other user accounts or platform systems.
Use the platform for any commercial purpose without prior written consent.

3. Content Ownership

You retain ownership of the content you post on Synapse. By posting content, you grant Synapse a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with the platform.

4. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Synapse shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the platform.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Synapse collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, including:

Account information: name, email address, username, and password.
Profile information: profile picture, bio, location, and other details you choose to provide.
Content you create: posts, comments, messages, and media uploads.
Usage data: how you interact with the platform, including pages visited and features used.

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide, maintain, and improve the platform.
To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content.
To communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support.
To detect, prevent, and address security issues and abuse.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following cases:

With your consent or at your direction.
To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.
To protect the rights, property, or safety of Synapse, our users, or the public.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights

You may access, update, or delete your personal information through your account settings at any time. You may also request a copy of your data or ask us to delete your account.

Cookie Policy

Synapse uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve the platform. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

2. Cookies We Use

Essential cookies: Required for the platform to function properly, including authentication and security.
Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences, such as language and theme.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the platform so we can improve it.

3. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the platform.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies, such as analytics providers. These cookies are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy.