Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Dropola ("the Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use our service.

These Terms apply to all users of the Service, including without limitation users who are browsers, event creators, guests, and contributors of content.

Service Description

Dropola is an online platform that enables users to:

• Create Events: Set up digital events with custom names, dates, and descriptions
• Generate Sharing Links: Create unique QR codes and direct links for event sharing
• Collect Media: Allow guests to upload photos and videos to your events
• Manage Content: View, download, and organize uploaded media files
• Guestbook Feature: Collect messages and comments from event attendees

User Eligibility and Registration

Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account and use our services. If you are under 18, you represent that you have parental or guardian consent to use the Service.

Account Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature. We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the Service.

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:

Prohibited Activities

• Illegal Content: Upload, share, or promote illegal, harmful, or objectionable content
• Copyright Violations: Infringe on intellectual property rights or copyrights
• Harassment: Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Spam: Send unsolicited messages or content
• Security Threats: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Service Interference: Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Commercial Use: Use the Service for commercial purposes without permission

Content Standards

All content uploaded to Dropola must:

• Not violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Not contain malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Be appropriate for all audiences (unless marked otherwise)
• Respect the privacy and rights of others

Content Ownership and Rights

Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you upload to Dropola. By uploading content, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to:

• Store and display your content on our platform
• Process your content to provide our services
• Make your content available to event creators and guests as intended

Event Creator Rights

Event creators have the right to:

• View all content uploaded to their events
• Download and save uploaded media
• Delete any content from their events
• Manage event settings and access

Guest Content

Guests uploading content to events:

• Retain ownership of their uploaded content
• Grant event creators permission to view and download their content
• Can request removal of their content by contacting the event creator
• Are responsible for ensuring they have rights to share the content

Service Features and Limitations

Storage and Limits

• Event Duration: Events are automatically managed by event creators
• File Types: Supported formats include images and videos
• Storage: Total event storage is limited to 5GB per event

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may:

• Perform maintenance that temporarily affects service
• Update features and functionality
• Implement security measures that may impact access
• Suspend service in case of technical issues

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Disclaimer

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of any information

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Dropola be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation:

• Loss of profits, data, or use
• Business interruption
• Loss of uploaded content
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your account

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying prominent notices on our platform

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you should discontinue use of the Service.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through:

• Good faith negotiations between the parties
• Mediation, if negotiations fail
• Legal proceedings in the courts of Berlin, Germany

Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: