Terms of Service

Last Revised: April 28, 2025

PLEASE READ THIS TERMS OF SERVICE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY, AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES.

1. OVERVIEW

This Terms of Service Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between bantam.host ("we," "us," or "our") and you, and is effective as of the date of your use of this website ("Site") or the date of electronic acceptance. This Agreement sets forth the general terms and conditions of your use of the Site and the static site and file hosting services provided through this Site (collectively, the "Services"). Your use of the Site or Services signifies that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement.

The terms "you," "your," or "User" refer to any individual or entity who accepts this Agreement or uses the Services. We may, in our sole discretion, modify this Agreement at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site or Services after modifications constitutes acceptance of the Agreement as revised. If you do not agree, do not use or continue to use the Site or Services.

2. ELIGIBILITY

The Site and Services are available only to Users who can form legally binding contracts under applicable law. By using the Site or Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age and are not barred from using the Services under the laws of your jurisdiction. If entering this Agreement on behalf of a corporate entity, you represent and warrant that you have the legal authority to bind such entity to this Agreement.

3. ACCOUNTS

To access certain features or Services, you must create an Account. You represent and warrant that all information provided during Account creation is accurate, current, and complete, and you will maintain its accuracy. You are responsible for all activity on your Account and must keep your Account credentials secure. We recommend changing your password every six (6) months. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized Account use. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your Account if we believe the information provided is inaccurate or if you fail to log in at least once every six (6) months.

4. SERVICE AVAILABILITY

We aim to provide the Site and Services 24/7 but acknowledge that interruptions may occur due to maintenance, equipment issues, or other unforeseen circumstances. We are not liable for any downtime or inaccessibility. We may offer new Services or features in a pre-release version ("Trial Services"), which are provided "as-is" and may not function properly. Trial Services are subject to modification or discontinuation at our discretion.

5. USER CONDUCT

You agree to use the Site and Services in compliance with all applicable laws and this Agreement. You will not:

  • Engage in illegal activities or promote illegal content.
  • Infringe on intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights.
  • Distribute harmful files, viruses, or disruptive code.
  • Collect non-public information about other Users without consent.
  • Interfere with the Site's or Services' operations.

You are responsible for backing up your content. We do not guarantee backups and are not liable for any loss of User content.

6. CONTENT

Our Content

All content on the Site and Services, including text, software, graphics, and trademarks ("Our Content"), is owned by or licensed to us and protected by intellectual property laws. Our Content is provided "as-is" for personal, non-commercial use and may not be reproduced or distributed without our prior written consent.

User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit or host through the Services ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display your User Content in connection with the Services. You represent that you have the necessary rights to distribute User Content and that it does not violate third-party rights.

7. MONITORING AND TERMINATION

We do not generally pre-screen User Content but reserve the right to remove any content or terminate Accounts that violate this Agreement or applicable laws, without prior notice. We may also terminate Accounts for repeated violations or inactivity.

8. NO SPAM

You may not use the Services to send unsolicited commercial or bulk emails ("spam"). We investigate suspected spam and may suspend or terminate Services if spam is detected. You must provide proof of opt-in consent for commercial emails upon request.

9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CLAIMS

To submit a trademark or copyright infringement claim, contact us at [email protected]. We support intellectual property protection and will address valid claims in accordance with our DMCA policy.

In compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), bantam.host has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, the accounts of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. A repeat infringer is a user who has been notified of infringing activity multiple times or has had content removed from the service multiple times. We reserve the right to determine, in our sole discretion, whether a user is a repeat infringer.

10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

11. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

The Site and Services are provided "as-is," "as available," and "with all faults." We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the Site or Services or the availability of uninterrupted access.

12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or Services, including damages from inaccuracies, interruptions, or unauthorized access. Any cause of action must be commenced within one (1) year, and our total liability shall not exceed $10,000 USD.

13. INDEMNITY

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, or damages, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from your use of the Site or Services, violation of this Agreement, or infringement of third-party rights.

14. SERVICE DISCONTINUATION

We may discontinue any Services at any time without notice. If a Service reaches its End-of-Life, we will attempt to notify you thirty (30) days in advance. You are responsible for migrating to alternative Services before the discontinuation date.

15. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of United States. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of United States. You waive the right to a trial by jury.

16. CONTACT

For questions about this Agreement, contact us at [email protected].