Terms of Service

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

1. Parties & Agreement

These Terms constitute a binding agreement between you ("User") and The Missing Channel, a nonprofit/organization located in Memphis, Tennessee.

2. Use of the Site & Services

2.1 Eligibility

• You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. COPPA compliance required for users under 13.
• You must follow all U.S. and Tennessee laws.

2.2 What You Agree Not to Do

• Submit unlawful, defamatory, infringing, or harmful content.
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity.
• Upload malicious code or viruses.
• Use the Service for harassment, fraud, or illegal activities.
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations.

3. Content Submissions & Tips

When you submit content, you grant us a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and publish it. We may moderate or remove content at our discretion. We do not guarantee accuracy of submissions.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site (excluding User submissions) is owned by The Missing Channel and protected under U.S. copyright and trademark laws.

5. Privacy & Confidentiality

Use of the Service is governed by our Privacy Policy, incorporated into these Terms.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties. The Missing Channel is not liable for indirect or consequential damages. Maximum liability is $100 or the amount paid in the last 12 months, whichever is greater.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Missing Channel from claims arising out of your use of the Service or submitted content.

8. Governing Law & Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and Tennessee. Disputes will be resolved in courts in Shelby County, TN.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use after updates indicates acceptance.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access at any time for violations or as required by law.

11. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain data as necessary to operate the Service and comply with laws. You may request deletion per our Privacy Policy.

12. Miscellaneous

• Severability: If any part of these Terms is invalid, the rest remains enforceable.
• Entire Agreement: These Terms and the Privacy Policy are the entire agreement.
• Waiver: Failure to enforce any right does not waive that right.

13. Contact Information

The Missing Channel
Email: info@themissingchannel.com