Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Last Updated: September 1, 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the HackathonWeekly developer community platform ("Service") operated by 周周创造（深圳）科技有限公司 ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

1. Service Description

HackathonWeekly is a developer community platform that provides:

  • Community forums and discussion spaces
  • Event organization and participation features
  • Project collaboration tools
  • Developer networking opportunities
  • Educational resources and content sharing
  • Premium features and services (where applicable)

2. User Accounts and Registration

2.1 Account Creation

  • You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • You must be at least 13 years old (16 in the EU) to create an account
  • One person may not maintain multiple accounts

2.2 Account Security

  • You are solely responsible for all activities under your account
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms

3. User Conduct and Content

3.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You will not:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon intellectual property rights
  • Post harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
  • Engage in harassment, bullying, or discriminatory behavior
  • Spam, solicit, or engage in commercial activities without permission
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Distribute malware or malicious code
  • Impersonate others or provide false information

3.2 User-Generated Content

  • You retain ownership of content you create and post
  • By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on the Service
  • You represent that you have all necessary rights to post your content
  • We reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms

3.3 Community Guidelines

  • Respect other community members
  • Contribute constructively to discussions
  • Share knowledge and resources appropriately
  • Report violations of these Terms or community standards

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Rights

  • The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by the Company
  • Our trademarks, logos, and brand features are protected intellectual property
  • You may not use our intellectual property without explicit permission

4.2 User Rights

  • You retain rights to your original content
  • You may not claim ownership of content created by others
  • Respect copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

6. Premium Services and Payment

6.1 Premium Features

  • Some features may require payment or subscription
  • Pricing and billing terms will be clearly disclosed
  • Payment processing is handled by third-party providers

6.2 Refunds and Cancellation

  • Refund policies will be specified for each premium service
  • You may cancel subscriptions according to the terms provided
  • No refunds for violations resulting in account termination

7. Service Availability and Modifications

7.1 Service Availability

  • We strive to maintain service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access
  • We may perform maintenance that temporarily affects service availability
  • We are not liable for service interruptions beyond our reasonable control

7.2 Service Modifications

  • We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service
  • We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes
  • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms

8. Termination

8.1 Termination by You

  • You may terminate your account at any time
  • Termination does not relieve you of obligations incurred before termination
  • Some data may be retained as required by law or legitimate business purposes

8.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms or our policies
  • Engage in illegal or harmful activities
  • Fail to pay for premium services
  • Remain inactive for extended periods

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 Service Disclaimers

  • The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of user-generated content
  • We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose

9.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • Our liability is limited to the amount you paid for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim
  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • We are not liable for user-generated content or third-party actions

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Your user-generated content

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China and applicable international regulations.

11.2 Dispute Resolution Process

  • We encourage resolving disputes through direct communication
  • Formal disputes will be resolved through arbitration or courts in Shenzhen, China
  • Class action lawsuits are waived where legally permissible

12. International Users

12.1 Compliance with Local Laws

  • Users are responsible for compliance with their local laws
  • Some features may not be available in all jurisdictions
  • We reserve the right to restrict access based on geographic location

12.2 Data Transfers

  • Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own
  • We ensure appropriate safeguards for international data transfers
  • EU users have additional rights under GDPR

13. Miscellaneous

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

13.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

13.4 Assignment

We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. You may not assign your rights without our consent.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through:

  • Email notification
  • Platform announcements
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: contact@hackathonweekly.com
Address: 周周创造（深圳）科技有限公司, Shenzhen, China

These Terms of Service are effective as of the date last updated above.