Terms and Conditions

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE (“TERMS”) BEFORE USING FLARENETWORK.COM OR ANY RELATED SERVICES OFFERED BY FANDEYTECH. BY ACCESSING OR USING FLARENETWORK.COM (COLLECTIVELY, THE “SERVICES”), YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Services. If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

1. INTRODUCTION

FlareNetwork.com (“FlareNetwork”) is a content platform owned and operated by FandeyTech and incorporated in the Flare Network. FlareNetwork enables creators to upload, publish, and distribute content, and enables users to discover, view, and interact with that content as part of the broader Flare Network ecosystem. In addition to the FlareNetwork platform, FandeyTech offers a proprietary content management system, web development and hosting services, and various other tools that can integrate with its products.

These Terms apply to any use of FlareNetwork and its features, including any software, applications, browser extensions, or APIs that provide our functionality. By accessing or using FlareNetwork, you agree to comply with all terms herein, as well as any additional guidelines or policies referenced.

2. USER DATA AND PROFILING

FlareNetwork collects, processes, and analyzes data in connection with your use of the Services. This may include account information, content interactions, technical and device data, IP address, query information, and usage patterns. We use this data to create user profiles for the limited purposes of operating, maintaining, improving, personalizing, and securing the Services, and to develop additional tools, features, and products as described in Section 6.

We do not sell, lease, or otherwise transfer user data or user profiles to third parties for their own marketing, advertising, or commercial purposes. For complete details on the data we collect, how it is used, and the rights you have with respect to that data, please review our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms and is incorporated herein by reference.

3. USING OUR SERVICES

3.1 Authorized Use

You must comply with these Terms and any additional service-specific terms that may appear. You also represent that you will not use FlareNetwork or related Services in violation of any applicable law or regulations, including those regarding export controls and sanctioned jurisdictions. By using our Services, you warrant that you are not located in a region subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions or on a sanctions list.

3.2 Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Engage in any activity that disrupts or otherwise harms the FlareNetwork infrastructure (e.g., automated requests intended to spam, scrape, or overwhelm our servers).
• Interfere with other users’ access to the Services.
• Use FlareNetwork to facilitate or promote illegal activity, defamation, or any form of malicious behavior.

We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time if you violate these Terms or if we believe your actions place us, our users, or the Flare Network at risk.

3.3 Copyright and DMCA Policy

FlareNetwork respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512 (the “DMCA”). FlareNetwork’s procedures for notifications of claimed infringement, counter-notifications, and the restoration of removed material (the “DMCA Process”) are published at https://flarenetwork.com/legal/dmca and are incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using the Services, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Designated Agent.FlareNetwork has designated an agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement. The agent’s name, address, telephone number, and email address are published at https://flarenetwork.com/legal/dmca. A notification that substantially complies with 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3) may be sent to the designated agent by mail or email, or submitted through the notice form on the Services. Each method is equally valid.
• Removal of Material.Upon receipt of a notification that substantially complies with the DMCA, FlareNetwork will expeditiously remove or disable access to the material identified in the notification and will take reasonable steps to promptly notify the user who posted it. FlareNetwork determines whether a notification is complete. It does not determine whether the claim of infringement is correct.
• Counter-Notifications.A user whose material has been removed or disabled may submit a counter-notification that complies with 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3). FlareNetwork will provide a copy of the counter-notification, including the user’s name, address, and telephone number, to the person who submitted the original notification, and will restore the material not less than 10 and not more than 14 business days after receiving the counter-notification, unless its designated agent first receives notice that the person who submitted the original notification has filed an action seeking a court order to restrain the user from engaging in infringing activity relating to the material.
• Limited Platform Role.FlareNetwork does not adjudicate copyright ownership, fair use, or other disputes between rights holders and users. FlareNetwork nonetheless reserves the right to take any action it deems necessary or appropriate to comply with its legal obligations or with a court or administrative order, to preserve its safe harbor protections under the DMCA, or to protect the integrity of the Services.
• Repeat Infringers.FlareNetwork maintains and enforces a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are repeat infringers. The policy, including how copyright strikes are counted, is published as part of the DMCA Process.
• False or Abusive Claims.Submitting a knowingly false or materially misleading notice or counter-notice may subject the submitting party to liability under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f) and may result in suspension or termination of the submitting party’s account.

3.4 Feedback

If you choose to provide suggestions, comments, or other feedback regarding FlareNetwork, you grant FandeyTech (and its affiliates) a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use your feedback to improve or evolve our Services, without any obligation to credit or compensate you.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & OPEN SOURCE

FlareNetwork™ and all associated brand elements (collectively, the “Marks”) are the exclusive property of FandeyTech Holdings, Inc., together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries, sister companies, and other affiliated entities. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. While certain components may incorporate open-source software or data licensed under separate terms, those licenses do not grant you any rights to use FlareNetwork trademarks (such as “FlareNetwork,” “FandeyTech,” or any associated logos) without prior written permission.

If you develop any third-party integrations with FlareNetwork (e.g., browser extensions, embedded players, or API clients) using available APIs or open-source components, you do so at your own risk and must ensure compliance with all relevant open-source licenses and these Terms.

5. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT AND PLATFORM STANDARDS

FlareNetwork is a content platform that hosts material uploaded, posted, or otherwise made available by its users and creators, and may link to or interact with third-party websites, services, or content (collectively, “Third-Party Content”). FlareNetwork does not pre-screen, edit, or otherwise control user-generated content or the content of any third-party website. By using FlareNetwork, you acknowledge and agree that:

• No Endorsement or Guarantee.FlareNetwork does not endorse, sponsor, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, legality, or safety of any user-generated content, third-party site, or other Third-Party Content available on or through the Services.
• User Responsibility.If you find any content on the Services that you believe is infringing, unlawful, or otherwise objectionable, you should use the applicable claim or reporting procedures, including the DMCA Process described in Section 3.3 for copyright matters. If the content originates from a third-party site that is not part of the Services, you should direct your concerns to the operator of that site.
• No Adult Content.FlareNetwork does not host, permit, or condone sexually explicit material, pornography, or other adult content on the Services. You agree not to upload, post, transmit, link to, embed, or otherwise make available any such material through the Services. Violation of this provision may result in immediate removal of the content, suspension or termination of your account, and any other remedies available to FlareNetwork under these Terms or applicable law.
• Removal of Other Content.FlareNetwork further reserves the right to remove, restrict access to, or refuse to host any content that, in its reasonable judgment, violates these Terms, applicable law, or any published platform guidelines.

6. DEVELOPMENT OF ADDITIONAL TOOLS AND PRODUCTS

FlareNetwork™ and all associated brand elements are the exclusive property of FandeyTech Holdings, Inc., together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries, sister companies, and other affiliated entities. FandeyTech reserves the right to develop, deploy, and provide additional tools, features, products, and services (collectively, “Tools”) intended to enhance the experience and enjoyment of its creators and users. To effectively develop and deliver such Tools, FandeyTech may utilize user data and related information gathered through the Services; however, FandeyTech shall not sell or transfer such user data to third parties. Any Tools developed, along with the information necessary for their operation, may be made available to creators and users for integration, embedding, and use on their respective websites, platforms, or digital properties, subject to applicable terms of use provided by FandeyTech.

7. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FLARENETWORK (INCLUDING FANDEYTECH, ITS SUBSIDIARIES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AFFILIATES) PROVIDES THE SERVICES “AS IS,” “AS AVAILABLE,” AND WITH ALL FAULTS. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES—STATUTORY, EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED—INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT: (1) THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; (2) ANY CONTENT MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE, SAFE, OR FREE OF OFFENSIVE CONTENT; (3) ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; OR (4) THE SERVICES WILL BE IMMUNE FROM HACKING, UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, OR OTHER SECURITY VULNERABILITIES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THIS DISCLAIMER MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NEITHER FANDEYTECH NOR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES (“FLARENETWORK PARTIES”) SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, LOST REVENUES, OR LOST GOODWILL). THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION—WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY—EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF OR COULD HAVE FORESEEN SUCH DAMAGES.

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE FLARENETWORK PARTIES TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU (IF ANY) FOR USE OF THE SERVICES WITHIN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

9. FORCE MAJEURE

We will not be liable for any delay or failure in performance resulting from an event beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, wars, civil disturbances, strikes, cyberattacks, or disruptions of internet service (“force majeure event”). If a force majeure event prevents us from providing the Services, we will use reasonable efforts to resume service as soon as practicable.

10. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTES

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or FlareNetwork shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. All disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Maryland, and you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for this purpose.

11. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may update or modify these Terms at any time. We will post the revised Terms at https://flarenetwork.com/legal/terms-and-conditions or another easily accessible URL. The “Last Revised” date at the top will indicate when the latest changes were made. Continuing to access or use FlareNetwork after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

13. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding these Terms or our Services, please reach out to us at:

Email: [email protected]

Thank you for using FlareNetwork.com. We appreciate your trust and will do our best to provide a secure and useful platform experience. By continuing to use our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms.