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Terms of Use

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Flipverse, an interactive social platform that blends reading, writing, and discovery. Flipverse allows users to explore books, share insights, build libraries, engage in real-time collaborative writing through our Livebook feature, and participate in a global community of readers, authors, and creative minds.

These Terms of Use (“Terms,” “Agreement”) form a legally binding contract between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Flipverse Inc., together with its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors (“Flipverse,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using Flipverse’s website, mobile application, or any related services, tools, or features (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and our accompanying Privacy Policy, Community Guidelines, and any additional policies referenced herein.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use or access Flipverse.

2. Eligibility and Access

Minimum Age Requirement: You must be at least 13 years old, or the minimum age required in your country, to create an account or use Flipverse. In certain jurisdictions, users under 18 may require parental or guardian consent. Capacity and account ownership rules apply as described in the Terms.

3. Account Registration and Security

When you create an account on Flipverse, you agree to provide accurate information, keep credentials secure, notify Flipverse of unauthorized use, and accept responsibility for activities under your account. Flipverse may require identity verification for certain activities.

4. Overview of Flipverse Services

Flipverse provides: Timeline (social posts & short writings), Library (save & organize), Marketplace (third-party listings), and Livebook (real-time collaboration). Features may be modified, introduced, or discontinued at Flipverse’s discretion.

5. User Content and Intellectual Property

Ownership: You retain ownership of your original content. License: By submitting content, you grant Flipverse a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to host, reproduce, adapt, distribute, and display your content while it remains on the platform. Deletion removes public visibility though residual copies may persist in backups.

6. Marketplace Terms

Marketplace listings are third-party transactions. Flipverse is not the vendor and disclaims warranties for third-party items. Disputes must be addressed with the vendor/payment processor.

7. Acceptable Use Policy

Users must not post unlawful, hateful, harassing, or infringing content; impersonate others; use bots for access; or otherwise interfere with the Services. Violations may lead to removal or restrictions.

8–16. Liability, Indemnity, Modifications, Governing Law, and Misc.

These sections describe disclaimers, limitations of liability (to the maximum extent permitted by law), indemnification obligations, update procedures, Delaware governing law and courts, and general provisions including survival and waiver clauses.

Appendix A — Community & Livebook Guidelines

Summarizes community expectations: respect, attribution, anti-harassment, copyright rules, and Livebook best practices.

Content & Community Guidelines

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Our Mission and Philosophy

Flipverse exists to empower readers, writers, and thinkers to share inspiration, creativity, and ideas in a community built on respect, expression, and collaboration. Our goal is not to restrict expression, but to ensure Flipverse remains safe, constructive, and uplifting.

Scope

Applies to all content, interactions, and users. Violations may lead to content removal, restrictions, suspension, or termination.

General Principles

Respect, good faith contributions, avoid harmful behavior, credit sources, and encourage positivity.

Content Standards — Prohibited

Zero tolerance for hate speech, harassment, threats, sexual exploitation, self-harm promotion, intentional misinformation, copyright violations, spam/scams, and illegal goods in the Marketplace.

Livebook Collaboration

Respect contributors, avoid deleting others' work without consent, credit collaborators, do not use Livebook for spam or offensive content. Moderators may pause or terminate sessions that violate rules.

Marketplace

Vendors must be accurate and legitimate. No counterfeit or illegal listings. Flipverse can remove listings or restrict access for violations.

Privacy, Reporting & Enforcement

Do not share private contact details of others. Report violations via in-app Report or support@flipverse.app. Appeals can be submitted within 14 days of moderation notices.

AI-Generated Content

AI usage is allowed if disclosed and not misleading. Flipverse may label or restrict AI-generated content that causes confusion or misrepresentation.

Crediting & Fair Use

Always attribute authors and sources, use quotation marks, respect fair use, and include co-author credits in Livebook metadata.

Consequences

Range from content removal to permanent bans or legal escalation in severe cases.

Continuous Improvement

Guidelines may be revised; continued use implies acceptance of updates.

Privacy & Safety

Flipverse Privacy Policy — Effective Date: 13/11/2025

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Flipverse (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Flipverse is a global platform that connects readers, writers, and thinkers through shared inspiration, reading experiences, and collaborative storytelling. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the “Services”). By using Flipverse, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy and consent to the practices it describes. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to: all users of Flipverse, including readers, authors, creators, and Marketplace participants; all Services offered through the Flipverse app, website, Library, Livebook, Fand Marketplace.

This Policy does not apply to third-party websites, applications, or payment processors you access through Flipverse links (such as Marketplace vendors), nor to content created or shared by other users outside Flipverse’s control. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third parties you interact with through Flipverse.

3. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide, personalize, and improve Flipverse.

3.1. Information You Provide Directly

Account Information: Name, username, password, email address, profile photo, and bio.

Contact Information: Email or phone number for verification, notifications, or communication.

Profile & Content: Posts, comments, bookmarks, Livebook contributions, book lists, and reading activity.

Marketplace Information: If you make or facilitate a purchase, we may collect transaction-related details such as billing address, order history, or vendor details (note: payment processing is handled by third parties).

Communication Data: Messages sent through in-app chat, feedback forms, or support tickets.

Optional Data: Interests, reading preferences, favorite genres, or author subscriptions.

3.2. Information We Collect Automatically

Device Information: Device model, operating system, app version, and unique identifiers.

Usage Data: Interactions with the app (e.g., time spent reading, library additions, Livebook participation, likes, comments).

Log Data: IP address, access time, pages viewed, crash reports, and diagnostics.

Location Data: General location (country, city) inferred from your IP address.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, analytics tools, and pixels to understand usage patterns and improve our services.

3.3. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from vendors or affiliates (Marketplace vendors may share limited transaction or order status information), social media or login providers (if you sign up via Google, Apple, or another social platform), and analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase) to understand engagement and improve user experience.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for operating and maintaining the Services, improving and personalizing Flipverse, communicating with you, enabling the Marketplace, and for legal and security purposes.

Examples include authenticating users, enabling social features, facilitating Livebook collaboration, providing personalized recommendations, sending notifications, and preventing fraud.

5. Legal Bases for Processing

For users in the EEA, UK, or similar regions we rely on consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interests, or legal obligations as lawful bases for processing personal data.

6. How We Share Information

We may share your data with other users (public activity), vendors and partners (to support operations and Marketplace transactions), service providers (hosting, support, analytics), for legal and safety reasons (lawful requests, safety), and with your consent for other purposes.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we remove your public data and anonymize personal identifiers. Some information may remain in secure backups for limited retention periods (typically up to 90 days).

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, object to processing, withdraw consent, and request portability. To exercise your rights, contact us at support@flipverse.app.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you, remember preferences, measure engagement and performance, and deliver relevant content. You can control cookies through your browser settings or by disabling tracking in your device preferences.

10. Data Security

We employ industry-standard security measures such as HTTPS/TLS, secure authentication, audits, and restricted access. However, no platform is completely secure; you use Flipverse at your own risk.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to countries other than your own, including the United States. Where required by law, we use safeguards like standard contractual clauses.

12. Children’s Privacy

Flipverse is not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided info in violation, contact support@flipverse.app.

13. Links to Third Parties

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or apps; we are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing info or transacting.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When significant updates occur, we will notify users via in-app notice, email, or updated date at the top of this page. Continued use after changes constitute acceptance.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, complaints, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact Flipverse Inc. at support@flipverse.app. For users in the EEA or UK, you may also contact your local data protection authority.

Cookie Policy

Flipverse Cookie Policy — Effective Date: 13/11/2025

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1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Flipverse uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to recognize you when you visit our website, use our mobile app, or engage with our Services. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control them. For more on data practices, see our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website or use an app. They help websites work more efficiently and remember preferences. Types include session cookies (temporary) and persistent cookies (remain until expiry or deletion). We also use web beacons/pixels, SDKs, and local storage.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

3.1. Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

Required for account login, security, and basic navigation. These cannot be disabled without impacting functionality.

3.2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Help us analyze usage (Google Analytics, Firebase, internal trackers). Data is aggregated and anonymized.

3.3. Preference & Personalization Cookies

Remember language, theme, saved preferences, and suggested content.

3.4. Functional Cookies

Enhance interactivity, remember reading progress, enable Livebook editing, and support uploads/drafts.

3.5. Advertising & Marketing Cookies

Used for showing relevant in-app recommendations and measuring in-app campaigns. We do not allow cross-platform tracking by external ad networks without consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Third parties we use (analytics, social logins, payment processors, embedded media) may set their own cookies. They are responsible for their practices — review their policies for details.

5. Cookies Used in the Flipverse App

Mobile app uses local storage, analytics SDKs, and push notification tokens. Manage via device settings.

6. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You control cookies via browser settings (block/delete/refuse) or mobile app permissions. On first use you will see a consent banner with Accept All / Reject Non-Essential / Customize options.

Browser help pages (examples): Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.

7. Data Retention and Expiry

Retention: session cookies deleted on close; persistent cookies 30 days–12 months; analytics cookies anonymized after 14 months. Clearing cookies or withdrawing consent deletes identifiers linked to your account.

8. Legal Basis for Cookie Usage

In GDPR regions, essential cookies are used based on legitimate interest; analytics/personalization/marketing cookies are used based on consent.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update the Cookie Policy for legal, technical, or vendor changes. Major updates will be signaled via in-app notices or by updating the Last Updated date.

10. Contact Us

Questions or concerns: Flipverse Inc., support@flipverse.app