Terms of Use / Morals and Ethics

Welcome to ZZatem ("the Platform"). Please read these Terms of Use ("Terms") carefully before accessing or using the Platform. By using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not access or use the Platform.

1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Platform, you affirm that you are at least 16 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are accessing or using the Platform on behalf of a company or other entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2. User Conduct
a. You are responsible for your use of the Platform, including any content you post, share, or otherwise make available. You agree to use the Platform in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and these Terms.
b. You agree not to:
i. Violate any applicable law or regulation or encourage others to do so;
ii. Post, transmit, or share any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable;
iii. Harass, stalk, or harm other users or collect or store personal information about others without their consent;
iv. Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent yourself or your affiliation with any person or entity;
v. Use the Platform for any unauthorized commercial purposes or in a manner that violates the rights of others, including their intellectual property rights;
vi. Introduce any viruses, worms, or other harmful code into the Platform or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform or its related systems.

3. Content Ownership and Licensing
a. You retain ownership of the content you post or share on the Platform. However, by posting or sharing content on the Platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sub-licensable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, perform, and display that content for the purposes of operating and improving the Platform and promoting its use.
b. You represent and warrant that you have all the necessary rights to grant the license described in section 3(a) and that your content does not infringe or violate the rights of any third party.

4. Intellectual Property
The Platform and its original content (excluding user-generated content) are protected by intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, and other proprietary rights. You agree not to modify, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Platform or its content without our prior written consent.

5. Privacy
We respect your privacy and handle your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using the Platform, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

6. Termination
We may, at our sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time and for any reason, without notice or liability.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
a. The Platform is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
b. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to damages for lost profits, data loss, or other intangible losses arising out of or in connection with your use of the Platform.
c. You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities

8. ZZatem gives you the freedom to share your content for the amount of time you choose others to see it, engage, and make global connections. The innovative technology ensures that the platform will run smoothly in the background. This will enable you to have more control over your content, build your unique community, and grow your mind, your business, and your connections. While using ZZatem, we will also show you accounts that align with your interests. ZZatem is created for you, your talents, and your voice.

9. A few housekeeping items, most are common sense.
a. Do not sell, license, or purchase any account or data obtained from ZZatem, including attempts to buy, sell, or transfer any aspect of your account, this includes your username.
b. Do not post someone else’s private or confidential information without permission or do anything that violates someone else's rights, including intellectual property rights (e.g., copyright infringement, trademark infringement, counterfeit, or pirated goods among others).
c. We do not claim ownership of your content, but you grant us a license to use it. We do not claim ownership of the content that you post on or through this service and you are free to share your content with anyone else, wherever you want. By using this service you are giving legal permission (“license”) to provide the service using your content. When you share, post, or upload content that is covered by intellectual property rights such as photos or video on or in connection with our service, you hereby grant to us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sub-licensable, worldwide license to host, use, distribute, modify, run, copy, publicly perform or display, translate, and create derivative works of your content that are consistent with your privacy settings. This license will end when your content is deleted from our systems. You can delete content individually or all at once by deleting your account.
d. You give us permission to show your username, profile picture, and information that you choose to be public without any compensation to you.
e. You agree that we can download and install updates to the service on your device.
f. If you select a username or similar identifier for your account, we may ask you to change it if you believe it is appropriate or necessary, such as infringing on someone's intellectual property or impersonating another user).
g. We retain all rights to our content (but not yours).

10. Disabling or Terminating Your Account and Content Removal
a. ZZatem encourages civil discourse. We are not responsible for your actions or conduct on or offline or your content. We are not responsible for any features by companies or people that are accessed through our service of a third party.
b. We can remove any content or information you share on the service if we are permitted or required to do so by law. We can refuse to provide or stop providing all or part of the service to you, including terminating or disabling your access to the ZZatem Products immediately to protect our community or services, or if you create risky or legal exposure for us or if you repeatedly infringe on other people's intellectual property rights, or where we are permitted or required to do so by law. We can also terminate or change the service, remove or block content or information shared on our service, or stop providing all or part of the service if we determine that doing so is reasonably necessary to avoid or mitigate adverse legal or regulatory impacts on us or as required by law. If you believe your account has been terminated in error, or you want to disable or permanently delete your account, consult our support center. To report potentially concerning content, consult our support center.
c. When you request to delete content or your account, the deletion process will automatically begin.
d. In these cases, Content will not be deleted within 90 days of the account deletion:
- A case where your content has been used by others in accordance with this license and they have not deleted it.
- In a case where deletion within 90 days is not possible due to technical limitations of our systems, in which case, we will complete the deletion as soon as we technically can.
- A case where there is an investigation or any identified illegal activity or violations of our terms and policies.
- A case where we must comply with a request of a judicial or administrative authority, law enforcement, or a government agency.
- A case where the protection and safety and security of our people, products, systems, and users could be affected.
- A case where we must comply with a legal obligation, such as the preservation of evidence.
- In these cases, the content will be retained for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it has been retained and will be done on a case-by-case basis.

11. Under this Agreement, our past, present, and future affiliates and agents, including ZZatem can invoke your rights under this agreement in the event they become involved in a dispute. Otherwise, this agreement does not give rights to any third parties. You cannot transfer your rights or obligations under this agreement without our consent. Our rights and obligations can be assigned to others if our ownership changes with a merger, sale, or by law.
The services we provide are offered as an "as is," product and service and we do not guarantee they will be safe and secure or that will work perfectly all of the time.

12. Our responsibility for anything that happens on the service is limited as much as the law will allow. If there is an issue with our service, we have no way of knowing what the impacts will be. By using this service you agree and are responsible for any lost revenues, profits, data, information, or damages that may arise out of these terms.
By using this service you agree to hold us, ZZatem, and its successors completely harmless from and against any losses, damages, claims, liabilities, and expenses, including without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and costs, arising out of or in.

13. Updating These Terms
We may make changes to our services and policies. Unless otherwise required by law, we will notify you before we make changes to these Terms and give you an opportunity to review them before they go into effect.

14. If you then continue to use our service, you will be bound by the updated Policies and Procedures. If you do not want to agree to these or any updated Terms, you can delete your account.

ZZ Morals and Ethics

• In the digital age, social media has bridged distances, creating a global village where you can connect, share and engage,  interactions and exchanges are instantaneous. As much as it offers a space for freedom and expression, it's also a realm that holds immense responsibility. 
• Especially when it comes to the well-being and safety of children and vulnerable individuals, it's imperative we navigate this space with care, empathy, and moral integrity. We must act as guardians against content that promotes harm or exploits innocence. 
• As we dive into the online world, engaging and connecting with others, let's not forget our core values. The web is more than just fun posts and pretty filters; it's a space to care and look out for one another. Let’s ensure we spread positivity and not harm.
• By sticking with good morals and ethics, we can make our digital space brighter and safer, especially for those who might need an extra boost or protection. Remember, behind every screen name, there's a real person with real feelings. Let's be kind and thoughtful out there!

Below are some ethics and morals that reflect our commitment at ZZ.

• We are humans and we are proud of the fact that our users have good ethics and morals as well.
• Always remember, our actions on social media have real-world consequences. Use the ZZatem platform responsibly.

Protecting Children and the Vulnerable:

• We hold a strong commitment to the protection and well-being of children. Avoid sharing, creating, or engaging with content that exploits or harms them in any manner.
• Do not exploit or endanger vulnerable individuals.
• Content promoting or glorifying self-harm, suicide, or any form of harm is strictly unacceptable and should be reported.
• Act responsibly when encountering potentially harmful content, recognizing its impact and the potential to harm others, especially the young and vulnerable.
• Ensure content meant for adults is appropriately labeled and not easily accessible to children.

• Respect Privacy:
• Do not share or distribute personal information without the explicit consent of the individual involved.
• Understand and use privacy settings to protect your personal information.
• Respect others' choices about what they wish to disclose.
• Authenticity:
• Be genuine. Misrepresenting who you are or spreading false information damages trust.
• Avoid creating or sharing content that might be misleading or deceptive.
• Considerate Communication:
• Treat others with respect, even if you disagree with them.
• Avoid using language that might be considered harmful, offensive, or aggressive.
• Think before you post. Once it's out there, it's difficult to take back.
• Cyberbullying and Harassment:
• Do not engage in or support online bullying, stalking, or harassment.
• Report any instances of cyberbullying or harassment you encounter.
• Intellectual Property:
• Do not use or distribute copyrighted material without appropriate permissions.
• Always give credit where credit is due.
• Commercial Conduct:
• If promoting a product or service, be transparent about your affiliations.
• Avoid spammy behavior, such as unsolicited promotions or repeatedly pushing a product.
• Responsibility and Accountability:
• If you make a mistake, acknowledge it and correct it.
• Understand that being behind a screen doesn't absolve you from the consequences of your actions.
• Digital Well-being- Use Your Head

Recognize the importance of disconnecting and taking breaks from social media for mental health.

Be mindful of the amount of time spent on social platforms and its impact on your well-being.

Before sharing news or information, ensure its authenticity.

Avoid sharing or spreading rumors, hoaxes, or misinformation

Engage in community moderation if you run a group or a page, ensuring that your space remains safe and respectful.

By adhering to these ethics and morals, we can create a more positive, respectful, and protective digital environment, especially for our most vulnerable. Always remember, our actions on social media have real-world consequences. Use the platform responsibly.