Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using Your Message in a Bottle ("the Service"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you don't agree, please don't use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Your Message in a Bottle is a platform that combines physical bottles with digital tracking, allowing users to:

• Purchase and "toss" real message bottles into the ocean
• Register physical bottles with personal messages
• Find and log discovered bottles using unique IDs and passwords
• Track the real-world journey of bottles across the globe
• Connect with the community through bottle discoveries and messages
• Continue bottle journeys by retossing them back to sea

3. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Be Respectful: No harassment, hate speech, or inappropriate content
• Be Authentic: Don't impersonate others or create fake accounts
• Be Legal: Don't use the service for illegal activities
• Be Mindful: Remember that your messages can be read by anyone
• Be Age-Appropriate: Users under 13 must have parental permission and supervision. Parents are responsible for their child's activity on the service

4. Content Guidelines

Prohibited content includes:

• Violent, graphic, or disturbing content
• Sexual or suggestive content involving minors
• Spam, scams, or misleading content
• Personal information of others without consent
• Copyright-infringing material

We reserve the right to remove content and suspend accounts that violate these guidelines.

5. Intellectual Property

Your Content: You retain ownership of the messages and photos you post. By posting, you grant us a license to display and distribute your content through the Service.

Our Content: The Service, including its design, features, and code, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws.

6. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect and use your information.

7. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. We don't guarantee:

• The Service will be available at all times
• The Service will be error-free
• Your content will be preserved indefinitely
• The accuracy of location data or user-generated content

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the Service.

9. Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms. You may delete your account at any time through the account settings.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Country/State], without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Email: support@yourmessageinabottle.com
Or use the contact form on our website