Terms of Service

Use of Site

Welcome to https://roommeet.net! These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and SLATE HOLDINGS LLC regarding the use of our website, products, and services (collectively referred to as the "Services" or “the Platform”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. Please take the time to read and understand these terms carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use our Services. Your continued use of the Services indicates your acceptance of these Terms. SLATE HOLDINGS LLC reserves the right to update, modify, or revise these Terms at any time, and it is your responsibility to check for updates. If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at hello@roommeet.net. Thank you for choosing RoomMeet.

You affirm the below agreement when using the Platform.

a. Age Requirement:

You must be at least 18 years old to use this site. By accessing and using the site, you affirm that you are 18 years of age or older.

b. Prohibited Content:

You agree not to post, upload, or otherwise transmit any content that is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or otherwise objectionable.

c. Bullying:

Bullying, in any form, is strictly prohibited. This includes any behavior intended to intimidate, harass, or coerce others.

d. Illegal Activities:

You may not use the site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. This includes but is not limited to posting or promoting content that encourages or facilitates any illegal activities.

e. Advertising and Spam:

Users are prohibited from engaging in any form of advertising, promotion, or the transmission of any form of unsolicited commercial communication (spam) through the site.

f. Unauthorized Posting of Personal Information:

You may not post or disclose personal information about others without their explicit consent. This includes, but is not limited to, contact information, addresses, or images.

g. Intellectual Property:

Users are prohibited from posting or using any content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others, including but not limited to trademarks.

h. Compliance with Laws:

Users must comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using the site.

Violation of any of these terms may result in the suspension or termination of your access to the site, and may also lead to legal action. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms and to take appropriate action against individuals or entities engaging in prohibited activities on the site.

Content Usage and Licensing Agreement:

By uploading and submitting content, including but not limited to images, photographs, graphics, or any other visual media (collectively referred to as "Content") to SLATE HOLDINGS LLC’s https://roommeet.net (referred to as "the Platform" or "we"), you agree to the following terms and conditions:

Grant of License:

By submitting Content to the Platform, you grant the Platform a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, publicly display and perform, and create derivative works from the Content, in connection with the marketing, promotion, and growth of the Platform.

Purpose of Use:

The license granted herein includes, but is not limited to, the use of Content for promotional materials, advertisements, social media posts, newsletters, blog posts, and any other marketing or growth-related purposes deemed necessary by the Platform.

Attribution:

The Platform may, but is not obligated to, provide attribution to the original creator of the Content when used. However, you acknowledge that such attribution is not a requirement for the exercise of the granted license.

User Representations and Warranties:

You represent and warrant that you have the legal right and authority to grant the license described in this agreement. You further represent that the Content does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of any third party.

Revocation of License:

You may revoke this license for a specific piece of Content by providing notice to the email address hello@roommeet.net specifying the Content in question. However, any use of the Content by the Platform prior to receiving the revocation notice shall be deemed valid under the terms of this agreement.

Indemnification:

You agree to indemnify and hold the Platform, its officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising out of the use of the Content in accordance with this agreement.

Impersonation and Truthfulness Clause:

Impersonation: Users of the Platform are strictly prohibited from creating, submitting, or maintaining content that involves impersonation, misrepresentation, or the creation of fake profiles depicting any individual or organization. In the event of a credible report concerning such activities, the platform reserves the right to take down the offending posts and may take appropriate action against the user responsible for the impersonation. Users are encouraged to report any instances of impersonation promptly.

Truthfulness in Uploads: All users must ensure the accuracy and truthfulness of the content they upload or submit to the platform. False information, misleading content, or any form of dishonest representation is strictly prohibited. Users are expected to exercise diligence in providing truthful and reliable information.

Prohibition of Fraudulent, Harmful, or Illegal Activities: The use of the Platform for fraudulent, harmful, or illegal activities is strictly prohibited. Users shall not engage in any activities that violate applicable laws, regulations, or ethical standards. Any content or conduct that is deemed to be in violation of this provision may result in the removal of the content, termination of the user's account, and, if necessary, legal action.

Reporting Obligation: Users are encouraged to promptly report any violations of the above provisions or any suspicious activities on the Platform. The Platform will thoroughly investigate credible reports and take appropriate action in accordance with its policies and applicable laws.

By using the Platform, users agree to abide by these terms and understand that failure to do so may result in the removal of content, suspension, or termination of their account, and legal consequences as deemed necessary. The Platform reserves the right to update and modify these terms as needed, and users are responsible for regularly reviewing and complying with the latest version of the terms.

Copyright and Content Ownership Compliance:

No Copyright Infringement:

You expressly acknowledge and agree that you will not upload, submit, or otherwise provide any Content to the Platform that infringes upon the intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyright, trademark, patent, or trade secret rights, of any third party.

Representation Regarding Ownership:

You represent and warrant that you are the sole owner of the copyright and other intellectual property rights to the Content or have obtained all necessary licenses, permissions, consents, and releases to use and authorize SLATE HOLDINGS LLC to use the Content as outlined in this agreement.

Reporting Copyright Infringements:

SLATE HOLDINGS LLC respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any Content on the Platform infringes upon your copyright, please notify us promptly, providing the following information:

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
Identification of the infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to permit SLATE HOLDINGS LLC to locate the material.
Your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address.
A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Removal of Copyright-Infringing Content:

Upon receipt of a valid copyright infringement notice, SLATE HOLDINGS LLC may take prompt action, including the removal or disabling of access to the allegedly infringing Content, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

By uploading Content to the Platform, you expressly agree to comply with all copyright laws and regulations and understand that any infringement may result in the immediate removal of the Content and potential legal consequences.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

The services provided by SLATE HOLDINGS LLC ("we," "us," or "our") are provided "as is" and "as available," without any warranties or guarantees of any kind, either expressed or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SLATE HOLDINGS LLC disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

SLATE HOLDINGS LLC does not warrant that the services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Use of the services is at your own discretion and risk, and you will be solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data that results from the use of the services.

No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from SLATE HOLDINGS LLC or through the services will create any warranty not expressly stated in these terms.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

SLATE HOLDINGS LLC and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and suppliers (collectively referred to as "SLATE HOLDINGS LLC") shall 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’s services; (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’s services; (d) any bugs, viruses, Trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through our services 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’s services.

In no event shall SLATE HOLDINGS LLC aggregate liability for all claims related to the Platform services exceed the total amount paid by you during the twelve months preceding the claim. The limitations of liability set forth herein are fundamental elements of the basis of the bargain between SLATE HOLDINGS LLC and you.

Indemnification:

User's Obligation to Indemnify:

The User agrees to indemnify and hold SLATE HOLDINGS LLC and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to the User's use of the Platform or any breach of these Terms of Service.

Scope of Indemnity:

This indemnification extends to claims made by third parties and includes, but is not limited to, claims for intellectual property infringement, violation of privacy rights, or any other harm or loss suffered by third parties as a result of the User's actions or use of the Platform.

Notification and Defense:

In the event of any claim for which the User is obligated to indemnify SLATE HOLDINGS LLC, SLATE HOLDINGS LLC will promptly notify the User of the claim and provide reasonable cooperation in the defense of such claim. The User shall have the right to participate in the defense of any such claim with counsel of its own choosing at its own expense.

Settlement:

SLATE HOLDINGS LLC shall not settle any claim that requires indemnification by the User without the User's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Survival:

The obligations of indemnification under this clause shall survive the termination or expiration of these Terms of Service.

Payments, Refunds, and Limitations on Claims

Accepted Payment Methods: We accept payments through Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Cash App.

Reservation of Rights: We reserve the right to exercise any and all rights available to us under applicable law, including but not limited to the right to refuse service or transactions.

No Refunds Policy: All payments made to SLATE HOLDINGS LLC are non-refundable. Once a payment is processed, it is considered final, and no refunds will be issued under any circumstances.

Limitations on Claims:

a. Timeframe: Any claims or disputes related to a purchase must be raised within one year from the date of purchase.
b. Claim Amount: The maximum liability for any claim is limited to the amount of the original purchase.

Content Upload Against Terms of Service (TOS):

a. Reservation of Rights: In the event that you upload content that violates our Terms of Service (TOS), we reserve the right to retain the full payment received, even if the content is subsequently removed or not uploaded.
b. No Refund: Payments for transactions involving content uploaded against our TOS are non-refundable, regardless of the circumstances.

Entire Agreement:

This Agreement is intended to encompass and include all aspects of the agreement between the parties. It states that there are no other prior or contemporaneous agreements, whether they were conveyed electronically, orally, or in writing, that are not included in this document.

Supersedes Previous Communications: This Agreement replaces and supersedes any earlier communications or proposals between the parties regarding the subject matter covered by the agreement. It establishes that the terms outlined in this document take precedence over any previous discussions or negotiations.

Admissibility in Legal Proceedings: A printed version of this Agreement and any notices given in electronic form are considered acceptable evidence in legal or administrative proceedings. This means that the terms of the agreement can be used as evidence in court or other legal contexts.

Enforceability of Unenforceable Provisions: If a court determines that any part of the Agreement is unenforceable, the rest of the Agreement should still be enforced to the maximum extent possible, preserving the overall intent of the agreement.

Waiver of Breach or Default: The fact that one party doesn't enforce or immediately address a breach or default by the other party doesn't mean they waive their right to address subsequent breaches or defaults. Each instance is considered on its own merits, and not taking immediate action doesn't forfeit the right to take action later.

DMCA NOTICE AND POLICY

Notice for Claims of Intellectual Property Violations

SLATE HOLDINGS LLC respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated copyright agent with the following information in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA):

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material.
Your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and an email address.
A statement by you that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Designated Copyright Contact:
SLATE HOLDINGS LLC
hello@roommeet.net

Counter-Notice

If you believe that your content was removed (or to which access was disabled) is not infringing, or that you have the authorization from the copyright owner, the copyright owner's agent, or pursuant to law, you may send a counter-notice containing the following information to the designated contact:

Your physical or electronic signature.
Identification of the content that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the content appeared before it was removed or disabled.
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or a misidentification of the content.
Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court located within [your jurisdiction] and a statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement.

Governing Law and Venue Clause:

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located within the Commonwealth of Virginia, and each party consents to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

The parties hereby waive any objection to such venue and irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such action or proceeding. The prevailing party in any such action or proceeding shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in connection with such action or proceeding.

Electronic Communications and Electronic Signatures

You agree to be bound by any affirmation, assent, or agreement you transmit through this website, including but not limited to any consent you give to receive communications from SLATE HOLDINGS LLC solely through electronic transmission. You agree that when in the future you click on an “I agree,” “I consent,” or other similarly worded “button” or entry field with your mouse, keystroke, or other computer device, your agreement or consent will be legally binding and enforceable and the legal equivalent of your handwritten signature.

Content Reach Disclaimer Clause:

The Platform provides users with various tools and analytics to measure the performance of their posts, including but not limited to follower count, likes, and other engagement metrics. However, the Platform makes no guarantees or warranties regarding the reach, visibility, or success of any post.

Users acknowledge and agree that post reach is influenced by a myriad of factors, including algorithmic changes, user preferences, and other variables beyond the Platform's control. The Platform expressly disclaims any responsibility for the actual reach achieved by any post, irrespective of the analytics provided.

Users understand that analytics such as follower count and likes are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute a guarantee of post visibility or success. The Platform shall not be held liable for any claims, losses, or damages arising from the perceived or actual reach of any post.

By using the Platform, users expressly release the Platform, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all claims, demands, or liabilities related to post reach or visibility.

This Content Reach Disclaimer Clause is an integral part of the Terms of Service and applies to all users of the Platform. Users are encouraged to review the full Terms of Service for a comprehensive understanding of their rights and obligations on the Platform.