Terms Of Service
Terms of Service — OurRushmore
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Welcome to OurRushmore!
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access and use of the OurRushmore platform ("Platform"), including all content, features, and services provided through the website and related applications. By accessing or using OurRushmore, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.
1. Overview
OurRushmore is a community-driven platform where users vote, rank, and contribute to crowd-curated "best of" lists. Users can explore categories, participate in prompt games, submit rankings, and view aggregated results.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use OurRushmore. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian. By using the platform, you confirm that you meet these requirements.
3. User Accounts
To access certain features, you may need to create an account.
You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the security of your login credentials
- Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access
- Be responsible for all activity that occurs under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
4. User Content
OurRushmore allows users to submit rankings, comments, and rationale ("User Content").
By posting or submitting content, you:
- Retain ownership of your content
- Grant OurRushmore a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to display, distribute, modify (for formatting), and use your content as part of the platform
- Allow us to store, index, and analyze your content for ranking and functionality purposes
You agree that your content will not:
- Be unlawful, hateful, harmful, or defamatory
- Violate intellectual property rights
- Include personal data of others without consent
- Contain spam or malicious code
We may remove content at our discretion.
5. Platform Features
OurRushmore provides:
- Categories and prompts curated by users and admins
- Voting and ranking mechanics
- List ranking where aggregated results are displayed
- Time-based prompts with start, end, and result periods
- Admin tools for managing categories and prompts
We may update or change features at any time.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree not to misuse the platform.
This includes:
- Attempting to manipulate vote or ranking systems
- Creating fake accounts to influence results
- Interfering with or disrupting server operations
- Reverse-engineering or scraping the platform without permission
We may suspend or restrict users who violate this section.
7. Intellectual Property
All platform content, design, software, and branding (excluding User Content) belong to OurRushmore. You may not copy, distribute, or reuse platform code, design components, or trademarks without permission.
8. Data & Privacy
We collect and manage personal data as described in our Privacy Policy (coming soon). By using the platform, you consent to the collection and processing of your information as outlined there.
Commonly stored information includes:
- Account data (email, username)
- Ranking submissions
- Website usage logs
- Cookies and analytics data
We do not sell your personal information.
9. Third-Party Services
OurRushmore may rely on third-party services such as:
- Authentication providers
- Email services
- Payment processors (if applicable in the future)
- Analytics tools
We are not responsible for third-party failures or actions.
10. Availability & Maintenance
We aim to provide a stable and accessible platform, but:
- The Platform may experience downtime
- Features may be modified, suspended, or removed
- Updates may cause temporary disruptions
We are not liable for any interruptions in availability.
11. Disclaimer
OurRushmore is provided "as is" and "as available."
We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:
- The accuracy of content
- Continuous uptime
- Error-free operation
- User-submitted rankings or results
Use of the platform is at your own risk.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, OurRushmore and its team are not liable for:
- Losses or damages arising from platform usage
- Errors or inaccuracies in rankings, results, or content
- Unauthorized access to your account
- Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
If liability cannot be excluded, it will be limited to $100 USD or the amount you paid us in the last 12 months (whichever is greater).
13. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Abuse the platform
- Engage in fraudulent activity
You may delete your account at any time. Some data may remain for legal, security, or operational reasons.
14. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. Updated versions will be posted with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.
15. Contact
For questions or issues, contact us at: