Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Valpo.blog ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Valpo.blog is a community platform serving Valparaiso, Indiana and surrounding areas. We provide:

• Local event listings and information
• Community news and updates
• Local business and vendor directories
• Garage sale listings
• Creator profiles and content
• Newsletter services

3. User Accounts and Registration

• You may use certain features without registration
• Some features require creating an account with valid email
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• You must provide accurate and current information
• One account per person

4. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

• Post false, misleading, or spam content
• Upload copyrighted material without permission
• Harass, threaten, or harm other users
• Use the Service for illegal activities
• Attempt to hack or disrupt the Service
• Create fake events or businesses
• Post content unrelated to Valparaiso area

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

• You retain ownership of content you submit
• You grant us license to display, modify, and distribute your content
• You represent that you have rights to submit content
• We may remove content that violates these Terms

Our Content

• Valpo.blog logo, design, and original content are our property
• You may not reproduce our content without permission

6. Event Listings and Information

• Event information is provided by third parties
• We are not responsible for event accuracy or cancellations
• Contact event organizers directly for official information
• We reserve the right to remove or modify event listings

7. AI-Powered Features

• We use OpenAI to process and enhance content
• AI-generated content may not be perfect
• You should verify important information independently
• We are not liable for AI-generated content accuracy

8. Privacy and Data

• Your privacy is governed by our Privacy Policy
• We collect minimal necessary data to provide services
• We do not sell personal information to third parties
• See Privacy Policy for complete details

9. Third-Party Services and Analytics

We integrate with:

• Supabase (database and authentication)
• OpenAI (content processing)
• Resend (email services)
• Mapbox (mapping and location services)
• Vercel (hosting)
• Google Analytics (website analytics and performance monitoring)
• Meta Pixel/Facebook Pixel (analytics and advertising optimization)

These services have their own terms and privacy policies. By using our Service, you consent to the data collection and usage practices of these third-party services.

10. Disclaimers

The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

11. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Valpo.blog be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.

12. Geographic Scope

This Service is intended primarily for users in Valparaiso, Indiana and surrounding areas. Content and events focus on this geographic region.

13. Termination

• You may stop using the Service at any time
• We may suspend or terminate accounts for Terms violations
• Upon termination, your right to use the Service ends immediately

14. Changes to Terms

• We may update these Terms periodically
• Changes will be posted with updated "Last Updated" date
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

• Website: https://valpo.blog
• Email: [Contact form on website]

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Indiana, United States.