Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using txtpin ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

txtpin is a location-based messaging platform that allows users to:

  • Create and share text posts at specific geographic locations
  • View posts from other users in their vicinity
  • Search for locations and view associated content
  • Interact with location-based content through our mapping interface

3. User Accounts and Authentication

To use certain features of txtpin, you must sign in with a Google account. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Ensuring your account information is accurate and up-to-date

4. User Content and Conduct

You retain ownership of content you create, but grant txtpin a license to use, display, and distribute your content through our service. You agree not to:

  • Post content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, or offensive
  • Violate any local, state, national, or international laws
  • Impersonate others or provide false information
  • Spam, harass, or abuse other users
  • Post content that violates intellectual property rights

5. Location Data

txtpin requires location access to function properly. By using our service, you consent to the collection and use of your location data as described in our Privacy Policy.

6. Intellectual Property

The txtpin service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by txtpin and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations

txtpin is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

  • Continuous or error-free service
  • Accuracy of location data or user-generated content
  • Compatibility with all devices or browsers

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall txtpin be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the service.

Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you use txtpin, we collect:

  • Location data (only when you create posts)
  • Google account information (name, email, profile picture)
  • Content you create (text posts, votes)
  • Usage data (interactions with the platform)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide location-based services
  • Display your posts to users in the area
  • Maintain community safety through moderation
  • Improve our service

Data Sharing

Posts you create are publicly visible to other users of txtpin at their associated locations. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data, including encryption and secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

txtpin is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these terms or privacy practices, contact us at: contact@txtpin.com