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Input: the arbitrator will be either a retired judge or an attorney licensed to practice law and will be selected by the parties from the aaa 's roster of arbitrators .


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Input: amazon services llc and/or its affiliates ( `` amazon '' ) provide website features and other products and services to you when you visit or shop at amazon.com , use amazon products or services , use amazon applications for mobile , or use software provided by amazon in connection with any of the foregoing ( collectively , `` amazon services '' ) .


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Input: we generally do not charge your credit card until after your order has entered the shipping process or , for digital products , until we make the digital product available to you .


Input: when you use apps created by amazon , such as the amazon app or kindle app , you may grant certain permissions to us for your device .


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Input: you may not use any amazon service if you are the subject of u.s. sanctions or of sanctions consistent with u.s. law imposed by the governments of the country where you are using amazon services .


Input: you must comply with all u.s. or other export and re-export restrictions that may apply to goods , software ( including amazon software ) , technology , and services .


Input: parties other than amazon operate stores , provide services or software , or sell product lines through the amazon services .


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Input: to the full extent permissible by law , amazon will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of any amazon service , or from any information , content , materials , products ( including software ) or other services included on or otherwise made available to you through any amazon service , including , but not limited to direct , indirect , incidental , punitive , and consequential damages , unless otherwise specified in writing .


Input: any dispute or claim relating in any way to your use of any amazon service , or to any products or services sold or distributed by amazon or through amazon.com will be resolved by binding arbitration , rather than in court , except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify .


Input: the federal arbitration act and federal arbitration law apply to this agreement .


Input: there is no judge or jury in arbitration , and court review of an arbitration award is limited .


Input: however , an arbitrator can award on an individual basis the same damages and relief as a court ( including injunctive and declaratory relief or statutory damages ) , and must follow the terms of these conditions of use as a court would .


Input: to begin an arbitration proceeding , you must send a letter requesting arbitration and describing your claim to our registered agent corporation service company , 300 deschutes way sw , suite 304 , tumwater , wa 98501 .


Input: the arbitration will be conducted by the american arbitration association ( aaa ) under its rules , including the aaa 's supplementary procedures for consumer-related disputes .


Input: the aaa 's rules are available at www.adr.org or by calling 1-800-778-7879 .


Input: payment of all filing , administration and arbitrator fees will be governed by the aaa 's rules .


Input: we will reimburse those fees for claims totaling less than $ 10,000 unless the arbitrator determines the claims are frivolous .


Input: likewise , amazon will not seek attorneys ' fees and costs in arbitration unless the arbitrator determines the claims are frivolous .


Input: you may choose to have the arbitration conducted by telephone , based on written submissions , or in person in the county where you live or at another mutually agreed location .


Input: we each agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class , consolidated or representative action .


Input: if for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration we each waive any right to a jury trial .


Input: we also both agree that you or we may bring suit in court to enjoin infringement or other misuse of intellectual property rights .


Input: by using any amazon service , you agree that the federal arbitration act , applicable federal law , and the laws of the state of washington , without regard to principles of conflict of laws , will govern these conditions of use and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and amazon .


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Input: please review our other policies , such as our pricing policy , posted on this site .


Input: these policies also govern your use of amazon services .


Input: we reserve the right to make changes to our site , policies , service terms , and these conditions of use at any time .


Input: if any of these conditions shall be deemed invalid , void , or for any reason unenforceable , that condition shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining condition .


Input: the following terms ( `` software terms '' ) apply to any software ( including any updates or upgrades to the software ) and any related documentation we make available to you in connection with amazon services ( the `` amazon software '' ) .


Input: use of the amazon software .


Input: you may use amazon software solely for purposes of enabling you to use the amazon services as provided by amazon , and as permitted by these conditions of use and any service terms .


Input: you may not incorporate any portion of the amazon software into other programs or compile any portion of it in combination with other programs , or otherwise copy ( except to exercise rights granted in this section ) , modify , create derivative works of , distribute , assign any rights to , or license the amazon software in whole or in part .


Input: all software used in any amazon service is the property of amazon or its software suppliers and is protected by united states and international copyright laws .


Input: use of third party services .


Input: when you use the amazon software , you may also be using the services of one or more third parties , such as a wireless carrier or a mobile software provider .


Input: your use of these third party services may be subject to the separate policies , terms of use , and fees of these third parties .


Input: you may not reverse engineer , decompile or disassemble , tamper with , or bypass any security associated with the amazon software , whether in whole or in part .


Input: we may offer automatic or manual updates to the amazon software at any time and without notice to you .


Input: if you are a u.s. government end user , we are licensing the amazon software to you as a `` commercial item '' as that term is defined in the u.s. code of federal regulations ( see 48 c.f.r. § 2.101 ) , and the rights we grant you to the amazon software are the same as the rights we grant to all others under these conditions of use .


Input: in the event of any conflict between these conditions of use and any other amazon or third-party terms applicable to any portion of amazon software , such as open-source license terms , such other terms will control as to that portion of the amazon software and to the extent of the conflict .


Input: if you have a subpoena to serve on amazon , please note that amazon does not accept service via e-mail or fax and will not respond to the subpoena .


Input: all subpoenas must be properly served on amazon.com , preferably by mailing the subpoena to corporation service company ( csc ) , amazon 's national registered agent .


Input: please find below the washington address for csc ( the csc office in your jurisdiction may be located through the secretary of state 's website ) :


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Input: attn : legal department -- subpoena


Input: please note also that providing detailed and accurate information at the outset will facilitate efficient processing of your request .


Input: that information will include , for example , e-mail and/or credit card number used to make purchases for retail purchase information ; the name , e-mail , and physical address of a seller for seller information ; device serial number for amazon devices ; and ip address and complete time stamps .


Input: notice and procedure for making claims of copyright infringement


Input: if you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement , please submit your complaint using our online form .


Input: we respond quickly to the concerns of rights owners about any alleged infringement .


Input: if you prefer to submit a report in writing , please provide us with this information :


Input: a physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest ;


Input: a description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed upon ;


Input: a description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the site ;


Input: your address , telephone number , and e-mail address ;


Input: a statement by you that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner , its agent , or the law ;


Input: a statement by you , made under penalty of perjury , that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner 's behalf .


Input: amazon 's copyright agent for notice of claims of copyright infringement on its site can be reached as follows :


Input: please note that this procedure is exclusively for notifying amazon that your copyrighted material has been infringed .


Input: netflix provides a subscription service that allows our members to access movies and tv shows ( `` netflix content '' ) streamed over the internet to certain internet-connected tvs , computers and other devices ( `` netflix ready devices '' ) .


Input: the netflix service is provided to you by netflix international b.v. , a netherlands limited liability company .


Input: these terms of use govern your use of our service .


Input: as used in these terms of use , `` netflix service '' , `` our service '' or `` the service '' means the service provided by netflix for discovering and watching netflix content , including all features and functionalities , recommendations and reviews , the website , and user interfaces , as well as all content and software associated with our service .


Input: your netflix membership will continue month-to-month until terminated .


Input: to use the netflix service you must have internet access and a netflix ready device , and provide a current , valid , accepted method of payment , which you may update from time to time ( `` payment method '' ) .


Input: unless you cancel your membership before your monthly billing date , you authorize us to charge your next month 's membership fee to your payment method ( see `` cancellation '' below ) .


Input: you can find specific details regarding your netflix membership by visiting our website and clicking on the `` your account '' link available at the top of the pages of the netflix website under your profile name .


Input: your netflix membership may start with a free trial .


Input: the free trial period of your membership lasts for one month , or as otherwise specified during sign-up and is intended to allow new members and certain former members to try the service .


Input: free trial eligibility is determined by netflix at its sole discretion and we may limit eligibility to prevent free trial abuse .


Input: we reserve the right to revoke the free trial and put your account on hold in the event that we determine that you are not eligible .


Input: members of households with an existing or recent netflix membership are not eligible .


Input: we may use information such as device id , method of payment or an account email address used with an existing or recent netflix membership to determine eligibility .


Input: for combinations with other offers , restrictions may apply .


Input: we will charge your payment method for your monthly membership fee at the end of the free trial period unless you cancel your membership prior to the end of the free trial period to view the monthly membership price and end date of your free trial period , visit our website and click the `` billing details '' link on the `` your account '' page .


Input: the membership fee for the netflix service and any other charges you may incur in connection with your use of the service , such as taxes and possible transaction fees , will be charged on a monthly basis to your payment method on the calendar day corresponding to the commencement of the paying portion of your membership .


Input: in some cases your payment date may change , for example if your payment method has not successfully settled or if your paid membership began on a day not contained in a given month .


Input: visit our website and click on the `` billing details '' link on the `` your account '' page to see your next payment date .


Input: you can change your payment method by visiting our website and clicking on the `` your account '' link .


Input: if a payment is not successfully settled , due to expiration , insufficient funds , or otherwise , and you do not change your payment method or cancel your account , we may suspend your access to the service until we have obtained a valid payment method .


Input: when you update your payment method , you authorize us to continue charging the updated payment method , and you remain responsible for any uncollected amounts .


Input: this may result in a change to your payment billing dates .


Input: for some payment methods , the issuer of your payment method may charge you certain fees , such as a foreign transaction fee or other fees relating to the processing of your payment method .


Input: local tax charges may vary depending on the payment method used .


Input: check with your payment method service provider for details .


Input: you can cancel your netflix membership at any time , and you will continue to have access to the netflix service through the end of your monthly billing period .


Input: to the extent permitted by the applicable law , payments are non-refundable and we do not provide refunds or credits for any partial-month membership periods or unwatched netflix content .


Input: to cancel , go to the `` your account '' page and follow the instructions for cancellation .


Input: if you cancel your membership , your account will automatically close at the end of your current billing period .


Input: to see when your account will close , click `` billing details '' on the `` your account '' page .


Input: if you signed up for netflix using your account with a third party as a payment method and wish to cancel your netflix membership , you may need to do so through such third party , for example by visiting your account with the applicable third party and turning off auto-renew , or unsubscribing from the netflix service through that third party .


Input: you may also find billing information about your netflix membership by visiting your account with the applicable third party .


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Input: we may change our service plans and the price of our service from time to time ; however , any price changes or changes to our service plans will apply to you no earlier than 30 days following notice to you .


Input: you must be 18 years of age , or the age of majority in your province , territory or country , to become a member of the netflix service .


Input: minors may only use the service under the supervision of an adult .


Input: the netflix service and any content viewed through the service are for your personal and non-commercial use only .


Input: during your netflix membership we grant you a limited , non-exclusive , non-transferable , license to access the netflix service and view netflix content .


Input: except for the foregoing limited license , no right , title or interest shall be transferred to you .


Input: you agree not to use the service for public performances .


Input: you may view the netflix content primarily within the country in which you have established your account and only in geographic locations where we offer our service and have licensed such content .


Input: the content that may be available to watch will vary by geographic location and will change from time to time .


Input: the number of devices on which you may simultaneously watch depends on your chosen subscription plan and is specified on the `` your account '' page .


Input: netflix regularly makes changes to the service , including the content library .


Input: in addition , we continually test various aspects of our service , including our website , user interfaces , promotional features and availability of netflix content .


Input: you can at any time opt-out of tests by visiting the `` your account '' page and changing the `` test participation '' settings .


Input: some netflix content is available for temporary download and offline viewing on certain supported devices ( `` offline titles '' ) .


Input: limitations apply , including restrictions on the number of offline titles per account , the maximum number of devices that can contain offline titles , the time period within which you will need to begin viewing offline titles and how long the offline titles will remain accessible .


Input: some offline titles may not be playable in certain countries and if you go online in a country where you would not be able to stream that offline title , the offline title will not be playable while you are in that country .


Input: you agree to use the netflix service , including all features and functionalities associated therewith , in accordance with all applicable laws , rules and regulations , or other restrictions on use of the service or content therein .


Input: you agree not to archive , reproduce , distribute , modify , display , perform , publish , license , create derivative works from , offer for sale , or use ( except as explicitly authorized in these terms of use ) content and information contained on or obtained from or through the netflix service .


Input: you also agree not to : circumvent , remove , alter , deactivate , degrade or thwart any of the content protections in the netflix service ; use any robot , spider , scraper or other automated means to access the netflix service ; decompile , reverse engineer or disassemble any software or other products or processes accessible through the netflix service ; insert any code or product or manipulate the content of the netflix service in any way ; or use any data mining , data gathering or extraction method .


Input: in addition , you agree not to upload , post , e-mail or otherwise send or transmit any material designed to interrupt , destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment associated with the netflix service , including any software viruses or any other computer code , files or programs .


Input: we may terminate or restrict your use of our service if you violate these terms of use or are engaged in illegal or fraudulent use of the service .


Input: the quality of the display of the netflix content may vary from device to device , and may be affected by a variety of factors , such as your location , the bandwidth available through and/or speed of your internet connection .


Input: hd , ultra hd and hdr availability is subject to your internet service and device capabilities .


Input: not all content is available in all formats , such as hd , ultra hd and hdr , and not all subscription plans allow you to receive content in all formats .


Input: default playback settings on cellular networks exclude hd , ultra hd and hdr content .


Input: the minimum connection speed for sd quality is 0.5 mbps ; however , we recommend a faster connection for improved video quality .


Input: a download speed of at least 5.0 mbps per stream is recommended to receive hd content ( defined as a resolution of 720p or higher ) .


Input: a download speed of at least 25.0 mbps per stream is recommended to receive ultra hd ( defined as a resolution of 1080p or higher ) and hdr content .


Input: you are responsible for all internet access charges .


Input: please check with your internet provider for information on possible internet data usage charges .


Input: the time it takes to begin watching netflix content will vary based on a number of factors , including your location , available bandwidth at the time , the content you have selected and the configuration of your netflix ready device .


Input: the netflix software is developed by , or for , netflix and is designed to enable viewing of netflix content through netflix ready devices .


Input: the netflix software may vary by device and medium , and functionalities and features may also differ between devices .


Input: you acknowledge that the use of the service may require third party software that is subject to third party licenses .


Input: you agree that you may automatically receive updated versions of the netflix and related third-party software .


Input: the member who created the netflix account and whose payment method is charged ( the `` account owner '' ) has access and control over the netflix account and the netflix ready devices that are used to access our service .


Input: to maintain control over the account and to prevent anyone from accessing the account ( which would include information on viewing history for the account ) , the account owner should maintain control over the netflix ready devices that are used to access the service and not reveal the password nor details of the payment method associated with the account to anyone .


Input: you are responsible for updating and maintaining the accuracy of the information you provide to us relating to your account .


Input: we can terminate your account or place your account on hold in order to protect you , netflix or our partners from identity theft or other fraudulent activity .


Input: these terms of use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the netherlands .


Input: these terms will not limit any consumer protection rights that you may be entitled to under the mandatory laws of your country of residence .


Input: netflix does not accept unsolicited materials or ideas for netflix content , and is not responsible for the similarity of any of its content or programming in any media to materials or ideas transmitted to netflix .


Input: to find more information about our service and its features or if you need assistance with your account , please visit the netflix help center on our website ( www.netflix.com/help ) .


Input: in certain instances , customer service may best be able to assist you by using a remote access support tool through which we have full access to your computer .


Input: if you do not want us to have this access , you should not consent to support through the remote access tool , and we will assist you through other means .


Input: in the event of any conflict between these terms of use and information provided by customer support or other portions of our website , these terms of use will control .


Input: if any provision or provisions of these terms of use shall be held to be invalid , illegal , or unenforceable , the validity , legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect .


Input: changes to terms of use .


Input: netflix may , from time to time , change these terms of use .


Input: we will notify you at least 30 days before these new terms of use apply to you .


Input: we will send you information relating to your account ( e.g. payment authorizations , invoices , changes in password or payment method , confirmation messages , notices ) in electronic form only , for example via emails to your email address provided during registration .


Input: last updated : 1 january 2017


Input: snap group limited terms of service


Input: ( if you live outside the united states )


Input: effective : january 10 , 2017


Input: we 're thrilled you 've decided to use snapchat and our other products and services , all of which we refer to simply as the `` services . ''


Input: we 've drafted these terms of service ( which we call the `` terms '' ) so you 'll know the rules that govern our relationship with you .


Input: although we have tried our best to strip the legalese from the terms , there are places where these terms may still read like a traditional contract .


Input: there 's a good reason for that : these terms do indeed form a legally binding contract between you and snap group limited .


Input: so please read them carefully .


Input: by using the services , you agree to the terms .


Input: of course , if you do n't agree with them , then do n't use the services .


Input: these terms apply to you if you live outside the united states or if you are using the services on behalf of a business located outside the united states .


Input: if you live in the united states or are using the services on behalf of a business located there , the snap inc. .


Input: arbitration notice : if you 're using the services on behalf of a business , then your business will be bound by the arbitration clause that appears later in these terms .


Input: no one under 13 is allowed to create an account or use the services .


Input: we may offer additional services with additional terms that may require you to be even older to use them .


Input: so please read all terms carefully .


Input: by using the services , you affirm that :


Input: you can form a binding contract with snap group limited .


Input: you are not a person who is barred from receiving the services under the laws of the united states , the united kingdom , or any other applicable jurisdiction -- meaning that you do not appear on the u.s. treasury department 's list of specially designated nationals or face any other similar prohibition .


Input: you will comply with these terms and all applicable local , state , national , and international laws , rules , and regulations .


Input: if you are using the services on behalf of a business or some other entity , you affirm that you are authorized to grant all licenses set forth in these terms and to agree to these terms on behalf of the business or entity .


Input: snap group limited grants you a personal , worldwide , royalty-free , non-assignable , nonexclusive , revocable , and non-sublicensable license to access and use the services .


Input: this license is for the sole purpose of letting you use and enjoy the services ' benefits in a way that these terms and our usage policies , such as our community guidelines , allow .


Input: any software that we provide you may automatically download and install upgrades , updates , or other new features .


Input: you may be able to adjust these automatic downloads through your device 's settings .


Input: you may not copy , modify , distribute , sell , or lease any part of our services .


Input: nor may you reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of that software , unless laws prohibit these restrictions or you have our written permission to do so .


Input: many of our services let you create , upload , post , send , receive , and store content .


Input: when you do that , you retain whatever ownership rights in that content you had to begin with .


Input: but you grant us a license to use that content .


Input: how broad that license is depends on which services you use and the settings you have selected .


Input: for all services other than live , local , and any other crowd-sourced service , you grant snap group limited , snap inc. , and their affiliates a worldwide , royalty-free , sublicensable , and transferable license to host , store , use , display , reproduce , modify , adapt , edit , publish , and distribute that content for as long as you use the services .


Input: this license is for the limited purpose of operating , developing , providing , promoting , and improving the services and researching and developing new ones .


Input: because live , local , and any other crowd-sourced services are inherently public and chronicle matters of public interest , the license you grant us for content submitted to those services is broader .


Input: in addition to granting us the rights mentioned in the previous paragraph , you also grant us a license to create derivative works from , promote , exhibit , broadcast , syndicate , sublicense , publicly perform , and publicly display content submitted to live , local , or any other crowd-sourced services in any form and in any and all media or distribution methods ( now known or later developed ) .


Input: to the extent it 's necessary , when you appear in , create , upload , post , or send live , local , or other crowd-sourced content , you also grant snap group limited , snap inc. , and our affiliates and business partners the unrestricted , worldwide right and license to use your name , likeness , and voice .


Input: this means , among other things , that you will not be entitled to any compensation from snap group limited , snap inc. , or our affiliates and business partners if your name , likeness , or voice is conveyed through live , local , or other crowd-sourced services , either on the snapchat application or on one of our business partner 's platforms .


Input: for more information about how to tailor who can watch your content , please take a look at our privacy policy and support site .


Input: while we 're not required to do so , we may access , review , screen , and delete your content at any time and for any reason , including if we think your content violates these terms .


Input: you alone , though , remain responsible for the content you create , upload , post , send , or store through the services .


Input: the services may contain advertisements .


Input: in consideration for snap group limited letting you access and use the services , you agree that we , snap inc. , our affiliates , and our third-party partners may place advertising on the services , including personalized advertising based upon the information you provide us or we collect or obtain about you .


Input: because the services contain content that you and other users provide us , advertising may sometimes appear near your content .


Input: we always love to hear from our users .


Input: but if you volunteer feedback or suggestions , just know that we can use your ideas without compensating you .


Input: much of the content on our services is produced by users , publishers , and other third parties .


Input: whether that content is posted publicly or sent privately , the content is the sole responsibility of the person or organization that submitted it .


Input: although snap group limited reserves the right to review all content that appears on the services and to remove any content that violates these terms , we do not necessarily review all of it .


Input: so we can not -- and do not -- take responsibility for any content that others provide through the services .


Input: through these terms and our community guidelines , we make clear that we do not want the services put to bad uses .


Input: but because we do not review all content , we can not guarantee that content on the services will always conform to our terms or guidelines .


Input: your privacy matters to us .


Input: you can learn how your information is handled when you use our services by reading the privacy policy .


Input: we encourage you to give the privacy policy a careful look because , by using our services , you agree that your information may be collected and processed by snap group limited in the uk and snap inc. in the u.s. , as well as their affiliates , and transferred outside of the country in which you reside , including to countries that may not have the same data-protection laws as your country .


Input: snap group limited respects the rights of others .


Input: you therefore may not use the services in a manner that :


Input: violates or infringes someone else 's rights of publicity , privacy , copyright , trademark , or other intellectual-property right .


Input: bullies , harasses , or intimidates .


Input: spams or solicits our users .


Input: you must also respect the rights of snap group limited and its affiliates , including snap inc. .


Input: these terms do not grant you any right to :


Input: use branding , logos , designs , photographs , videos , or any other materials used in our services .


Input: copy , archive , download , upload , distribute , syndicate , broadcast , perform , display , make available , or otherwise use any portion of the services or the content on the services except as set forth in these terms .


Input: use the services , any tools provided by the services , or any content on the services for any commercial purposes without our consent .


Input: in short : you may not use the services or the content on the services in ways that are not authorized by these terms .


Input: nor may you help anyone else in doing so .


Input: we therefore take reasonable steps to expeditiously remove from our services any infringing material that we become aware of .


Input: and if snap group limited becomes aware that one of its users has repeatedly infringed copyrights , we will take reasonable steps within our power to terminate the user 's account .


Input: we make it easy for you to report suspected copyright infringement .


Input: if you believe that anything on the services infringes a copyright that you own or control , please fill out this form .


Input: or you may file a notice with our designated agent :


Input: if you file a notice with our copyright agent , it must :


Input: contain the physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner .


Input: identify the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed .


Input: identify the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed , or access to which is to be disabled , and information reasonably sufficient to let us locate the material .


Input: provide your contact information , including your address , telephone number , and an email address .


Input: provide a personal statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner , its agent , or the law .


Input: provide a statement that the information in the notification is accurate and , under penalty of perjury , that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner .


Input: we try hard to keep our services a safe place for all users .


Input: but we ca n't guarantee it .


Input: that 's where you come in .


Input: by using the services , you agree that :


Input: you will not use the services for any purpose that is illegal or prohibited in these terms .


Input: you will not use any robot , spider , crawler , scraper , or other automated means or interface to access the services or extract other user 's information .


Input: you will not use or develop any third-party applications that interact with the services or other users ' content or information without our written consent .


Input: you will not use the services in a way that could interfere with , disrupt , negatively affect , or inhibit other users from fully enjoying the services , or that could damage , disable , overburden , or impair the functioning of the services .


Input: you will not use or attempt to use another user 's account , username , or password without their permission .


Input: you will not solicit login credentials from another user .


Input: you will not post content that contains pornography , graphic violence , threats , hate speech , or incitements to violence .


Input: you will not upload viruses or other malicious code or otherwise compromise the security of the services .


Input: you will not attempt to circumvent any content-filtering techniques we employ , or attempt to access areas or features of the services that you are not authorized to access .


Input: you will not probe , scan , or test the vulnerability of our services or any system or network .


Input: you will not encourage or promote any activity that violates these terms .


Input: we also care about your safety while using our services .


Input: so do not use our services in a way that would distract you from obeying traffic or safety laws .


Input: for example , never snap and drive .


Input: and never put yourself or others in harm 's way just to capture a snap .


Input: you are responsible for any activity that occurs in your snapchat account .


Input: so it 's important that you keep your account secure .


Input: one way to do that is to select a strong password that you do n't use for any other account .


Input: by using the services , you agree that , in addition to exercising common sense :


Input: you will not create more than one account for yourself .


Input: you will not create another account if we have already disabled your account , unless you have our written permission to do so .


Input: you will not buy , sell , rent , or lease access to your snapchat account , live , snaps , a snapchat username , or a friend link without our written permission .


Input: you will not share your password .


Input: you will not log in or attempt to access the services through unauthorized third-party applications or clients .


Input: if you think that someone has gained access to your account , please immediately reach out to snapchat support .


Input: memories is our data-storage service that makes it easier for you to reminisce anytime , anywhere .


Input: by agreeing to these terms , you automatically enable memories .


Input: once memories is enabled , it will remain enabled for as long as you maintain your snapchat account .


Input: but you can always turn off certain memories features through settings .


Input: one of the options we provide with memories is the ability to create a restricted area by setting a passcode , which might be a pin or a passphrase or some other mechanism .


Input: this is similar to the device-lock option you may be using on your mobile device ; by setting a passcode , you make it less likely that another person who gets ahold of your device will be able to see what you saved to the restricted area of memories .


Input: but here 's a big warning : if you lose or forget your memories passcode , or if you enter the wrong one too many times , you will lose access to any content you saved in the restricted area of memories .


Input: we do n't offer any passcode recovery features for this restricted area .


Input: you are solely responsible for remembering your passcode .


Input: please go to our support site for more details on passcodes .


Input: your content in memories might become unavailable for any number of reasons , including things like an operational glitch or a decision on our end to terminate your account .


Input: since we ca n't promise that your content will always be available , we recommend keeping a separate copy of the content you save to memories .


Input: we make no promise that memories will be able to accommodate your precise storage needs .


Input: we reserve the right to set storage limits for memories , and we may change these limits from time to time in our sole discretion .


Input: and just as with our other services , your use of memories may take up space on your device and may incur mobile data charges .


Input: you may not resell any memories features .


Input: this means you ca n't do something like use memories to operate your own file-storage or distribution service for other people .


Input: you are responsible for any mobile charges that you may incur for using our services , including text-messaging and data charges .


Input: if you 're unsure what those charges may be , you should ask your service provider before using the services .


Input: if you change or deactivate the mobile phone number that you used to create a snapchat account , you must update your account information through settings within 72 hours to prevent us from sending to someone else messages intended for you .


Input: if you use a service , feature , or functionality that is operated by a third party and made available through our services ( including services we jointly offer with the third party ) , each party 's terms will govern the respective party 's relationship with you .


Input: neither snap group limited nor snap inc. is responsible or liable for a third party 's terms or actions taken under the third party 's terms .


Input: we 're relentlessly improving our services and creating new ones all the time .


Input: that means we may add or remove features , products , or functionalities , and we may also suspend or stop the services altogether .


Input: we may take any of these actions at any time , and when we do , we will try to notify you beforehand , but this wo n't always be possible .


Input: while we hope you remain a lifelong snapchatter , you can terminate these terms at any time and for any reason by deleting your account .


Input: snap group limited may also terminate these terms with you at any time , for any reason .


Input: and while we 'll try to give you advance notice , we ca n't guarantee it .


Input: our right to terminate these terms means that we may stop providing you with any services , or impose new or additional limits on your ability to use the services .


Input: for example , we may deactivate your account due to prolonged inactivity , and we may reclaim your username at any time for any reason .


Input: regardless of who terminates these terms , both you and snap group limited continue to be bound by sections 3 , 6 , 9 , 10 , and 13-22 of the terms .


Input: you agree , to the extent permitted by law , to indemnify , defend , and hold harmless snap group limited , snap inc. , and our affiliates , directors , officers , stockholders , employees , licensors , and agents from and against any complaints , charges , claims , damages , losses , costs , liabilities , and expenses ( including attorneys ' fees ) due to , arising out of , or relating in any way to : ( a ) your access to or use of the services ; ( b ) your content ; and ( c ) your breach of these terms .


Input: we try to keep the services up and running and free of annoyances .


Input: but we make no promises that we will succeed .


Input: the services are provided `` as is '' and `` as available '' and to the extent permitted by law without warranties of any kind , either express or implied , including , but not limited to , implied warranties , conditions , or other terms relating to merchantability , satisfactory quality , fitness for a particular purpose , title , quiet enjoyment , non-infringement , or arising from a course of dealing .


Input: in addition , while snap group limited attempts to provide a good user experience , we do not represent or warrant that : ( a ) the services will always be secure , error-free , or timely ; ( b ) the services will always function without delays , disruption , or imperfections ; or ( c ) that any content or information you obtain through the services will be timely or accurate .


Input: snap group limited , snap inc. , and their affiliates take no responsibility and assume no liability for any content that you , another user , or a third party creates , uploads , posts , sends , receives , or stores on or through our services .


Input: you understand and agree that you may be exposed to content that might be offensive , illegal , misleading , or otherwise inappropriate , none of which snap group limited , snap inc. , nor their affiliates will be responsible for .


Input: when permitted by law , snap group limited , snap inc. , and our affiliates , directors , officers , stockholders , employees , licensors , and agents , will not be liable for any indirect , incidental , special , consequential , punitive , or multiple damages , or any loss of profits or revenues , whether incurred directly or indirectly , or any loss of data , use , goodwill , or other intangible losses , resulting from : ( a ) your use of the services or inability to use the services ; ( b ) your access to or inability to access the services ; ( c ) the conduct or content of other users or third parties on or through the services ; or ( d ) unauthorized access , use , or alteration of your content , even if snap group limited has been advised of the possibility of such damages .


Input: in no event will snap group limited , snap inc. , or their affiliates ' aggregate liability for all claims relating to the services exceed the greater of # 100 gbp or the amount you paid snap group limited , if any , in the last 12 months .


Input: some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages , so some or all of the exclusions and limitations in this section may not apply to you .


Input: if you have a concern , let 's talk .


Input: go ahead and contact us first and we 'll do our best to resolve the issue .


Input: some of our services may have additional terms that contain dispute-resolution provisions unique to that service or your residency .