Terms & Conditions

SHOOGA Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: November 27th, 2024

Welcome to SHOOGA, a crowdfunding platform designed to help individuals, businesses, and organizations raise funds for their projects, ideas, or causes. By accessing or using our website (www.shooga.com) and services, you agree to abide by the following Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using SHOOGA, you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as any future amendments or updates. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use our platform.

2. Definitions

  • "Platform": Refers to the SHOOGA crowdfunding website and related services.
  • "Campaign Creator": Refers to individuals or organizations who create a fundraising campaign on SHOOGA.
  • "Donor": Refers to individuals or organizations that contribute funds to a campaign.
  • "Funds": Refers to the money raised through crowdfunding campaigns on SHOOGA.
  • "Project": Refers to the goal or cause for which the funds are being raised.

3. Eligibility

To use SHOOGA, you must be at least 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater. By using SHOOGA, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

4. Registration and Account Security

  • Account Creation: To create a campaign or contribute funds, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when registering and using the Platform.
  • Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify SHOOGA immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

5. Using the Platform

5.1 Campaign Creation

  • Campaign Creation: You may create a campaign on SHOOGA for personal, charitable, business, or other purposes. You are solely responsible for the accuracy, truthfulness, and legality of the information and content you post.
  • Campaign Approval: SHOOGA reserves the right to review, approve, or reject any campaign at its sole discretion. We may remove any campaign that violates these Terms or applicable laws.
  • Campaign Guidelines: Campaigns must comply with SHOOGA's guidelines, which include but are not limited to:
    • No illegal, fraudulent, or deceptive activities.
    • No promotion of harmful, offensive, or discriminatory content.
    • No use of funds for activities or causes that violate applicable laws or regulations.
    • You must clearly specify how funds will be used.

5.2 Donations

  • Donor Contributions: Donors can contribute funds to campaigns on the Platform. By making a donation, you acknowledge that the donation is voluntary and that SHOOGA has no obligation to refund or return funds unless required by law or policy.
  • Payment Processing: All payments made to campaigns are processed through third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). SHOOGA is not responsible for any issues related to payment processing or payment security.
  • Tax Implications: Donations may have tax implications. Donors are responsible for seeking independent tax advice regarding their donations.

5.3 Fund Collection and Distribution

  • Funds Collection: SHOOGA collects donations on behalf of Campaign Creators. Funds will be disbursed to the Campaign Creator once the fundraising goal is met or when the campaign ends.
  • Platform Fees: SHOOGA charges a platform fee for using the services. This fee will be clearly disclosed before the campaign begins. The fee is deducted from the funds raised and is not refundable.

6. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Violate laws or regulations: You will not use SHOOGA to fund any illegal activities or violate any local, state, or federal laws.
  • Impersonate others: You will not impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
  • Post harmful content: You will not post content that is abusive, threatening, defamatory, obscene, or harmful to others.
  • Engage in fraud: You will not create fraudulent campaigns or misappropriate funds.
  • Violate Intellectual Property: You will respect the intellectual property rights of others and not post content that infringes on copyrights, trademarks, or other rights.

7. Payment Processing and Fees

  • Payment Processing Fees: SHOOGA uses third-party services to process payments. These services may charge transaction fees. Any applicable payment processing fees will be clearly disclosed.
  • Platform Fees: SHOOGA charges a service fee based on the funds raised in a campaign. The specific fee will be stated during the campaign creation process.
  • Refunds: Donations are generally non-refundable. However, if there are exceptional circumstances (e.g., a campaign is found to be fraudulent), SHOOGA reserves the right to issue refunds at its discretion.

8. Intellectual Property

  • User-Generated Content: By posting content on SHOOGA (such as campaign descriptions, photos, and videos), you grant SHOOGA a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute this content for purposes related to the platform.
  • Ownership: You retain ownership of your content but grant SHOOGA the right to display it on the Platform.
  • Trademarks: The name "SHOOGA" and related logos are trademarks of SHOOGA. You may not use these trademarks without written permission.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

  • Data Collection: SHOOGA collects personal data from users for registration, transaction processing, and campaign management. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.
  • Third-Party Services: SHOOGA may use third-party services to process payments and manage campaigns. These services are subject to their own privacy policies and terms of service.

10. Limitation of Liability

  • No Liability for Campaigns: SHOOGA is not responsible for the outcome of any campaigns, the accuracy of information provided by Campaign Creators, or the use of funds raised.
  • Platform Availability: While SHOOGA makes every effort to ensure the availability of the platform, we do not guarantee that the platform will be free from interruptions.
  • Limitation of Damages: SHOOGA’s liability to you, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, will be limited to the amount you have contributed to a campaign, if applicable.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SHOOGA, its affiliates, employees, agents, and partners from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of the Platform, your campaigns, or any violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

SHOOGA reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms, illegal activity, or other actions that may harm the platform or other users.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

  • Governing Law: These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Washington State, United States of America.
  • Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved through binding arbitration.

14. Amendments

SHOOGA reserves the right to modify or amend these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes will constitute your acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

SHOOGA
Email: support@shooga.me
Phone: 1.650.307.5150
Website: www.shooga.me


By using SHOOGA, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions.

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