1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Platform, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms. If you are using the Platform on behalf of an organisation, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.

2. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Platform, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
• Maintain the security of your account credentials and not share them with others.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorised access to or use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in any prohibited activities.

3. User Conduct

By using the Platform, you agree not to post, share, or transmit any content that is illegal, harmful, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.

You agree to use the Platform in a lawful and respectful manner. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

• Posting or sharing content that is illegal, harmful, abusive, harassing, or defamatory.
• Impersonating any person or entity or misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity.
• Engaging in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the operation of the Platform.
• Violating any applicable laws or regulations.

The following is a non-exhaustive list of the criteria that Content must comply with. Content must:

• be accurate (where it states facts);
• be genuinely held (where it states opinions); and
• comply with applicable law in Ireland, Northern Ireland and in any country from which it is posted, including compliance with the Disability Act 2005 and the Equality Act 2004 (including all 9 grounds: the gender ground, the marital status ground, the family status ground, the sexual orientation ground, the religion ground, the age ground, the disability ground, the race ground, the traveller community ground).

YipYap™ has no tolerance for objectionable content or abusive users. Any content that is illegal, harmful, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise violates these Terms will be removed, and accounts responsible may be suspended or terminated immediately.

4. Schools

YipYap™ provides a list of educational institutions ("schools", "universities", "colleges") for users to select during registration. This list is for informational purposes only and does not imply any affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship by the universities listed.

By selecting a school, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You are a current or past member of your selected institution.
• YipYap™ is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any university.
• The inclusion of a university on our platform does not constitute an official relationship or partnership.
• You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information you provide, including your university affiliation.

5. Academic Calendars and Tools

YipYap™ provides academic calendars and educational tools for informational purposes only. These tools and calendars are automatically sourced from third-party university websites and may not always reflect the most current information.

By using our academic calendars and tools, you acknowledge and agree that:

• All calendar data and academic information is provided "as is" without any warranty of accuracy, completeness, or timeliness.
• Calendar data may be outdated, incomplete, or contain errors due to delays in updates from university websites.
• You should always verify important academic dates and information directly with your university's official sources.
• YipYap™ is not responsible for any decisions made based on the information provided through these tools.
• We do not guarantee that calendar data will be updated in real-time or that all university events will be included.
• You use these tools at your own risk and should not rely solely on them for critical academic planning.

For the most accurate and up-to-date academic information, please refer to your university's official website or contact your university's registrar directly.

6. Blog Content and Educational Articles

YipYap™ provides blog articles, educational content, and study guides for informational and educational purposes only. This content is intended to provide general guidance and tips for college students.

By reading and using our blog content, you acknowledge and agree that:

• All blog articles, study tips, and educational content are provided "as is" without any warranty of accuracy, completeness, or suitability for your specific academic situation.
• Blog content reflects general advice and may not be appropriate for all courses, universities, or individual learning styles.
• Study techniques and academic strategies mentioned may not guarantee specific results or academic success.
• You should always consult with your university's academic advisors, tutors, or instructors for personalized academic guidance.
• Information about specific universities, courses, or academic requirements may become outdated and should be verified with official university sources.
• We are not responsible for any academic decisions, outcomes, or consequences that may arise from following advice in our blog content.
• Blog content may include personal opinions, experiences, or anecdotal evidence that should not be considered as professional academic advice.

For personalised academic advice, course-specific guidance, or official university information, please consult with your academic institution directly.

7. Magic 8 Ball and Entertainment Tools

The Magic 8 Ball tool and similar entertainment features on YipYap™ are provided solely for entertainment and recreational purposes. These tools are not intended to provide professional advice, guidance, or predictions.

By using the Magic 8 Ball or similar entertainment tools, you acknowledge and agree that:

• All responses, advice, quotes, and answers generated by these tools are for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional advice, medical advice, legal counsel, financial guidance, or any other form of professional consultation.
• You will not make any important life decisions, financial decisions, medical decisions, or legal decisions based solely on the responses provided by these tools.
• YipYap™ makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or appropriateness of any responses generated by these tools.
• These tools may use third-party APIs and services that are subject to their own terms of service and availability.
• We are not responsible for any consequences, losses, or damages that may arise from your use of or reliance on these entertainment tools.
• You use these tools at your own risk and understand that they are provided "as is" without any guarantees or warranties.

If you require professional advice, please consult with qualified professionals in the relevant field (e.g., doctors, solicitors, financial advisors, counselors).

8. Content Ownership and License

You retain ownership of any content you create, post, or share on the Platform ("User Content"). By posting messages, uploading files, inputting data, or engaging in any other form of communication with or through the Platform, you grant us a royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive, unrestricted, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, enhance, transmit, distribute, publicly perform, display, or sublicense any such User Content in any medium (now in existence or hereinafter developed) and for any purpose, including commercial purposes, and to authorise others to do so.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to post your User Content and that it does not infringe the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of any third party.

9. Intellectual Property

The Platform and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all software, design, text, graphics, and logos) are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of any part of the Platform without our prior written consent.

10. Third-Party Services

The Platform may integrate with or link to third-party services. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or practices of any third-party services.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Platform will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted, or that any defects will be corrected.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Platform, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms.

14. Governing law and jurisdiction

These terms and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with these terms are governed by, and shall be construed in accordance with, Irish law, and the courts of Ireland shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear, settle and determine any dispute which may arise out of or in connection with these terms. We retain the right to bring proceedings against you in your country of residence or any other court of competent jurisdiction.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated Terms on the Platform or through other communication methods. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.