Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Spookums ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Spookums is a platform for discovering horror content including movies, books, and podcasts, as well as participating in writing contests and engaging with a community of horror enthusiasts.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

4. User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit (reviews, contest entries, etc.). By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.

You agree not to submit content that:

• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Is defamatory, obscene, or illegal
• Contains viruses or malicious code
• Harasses or threatens others
• Is spam or unauthorized advertising

5. Writing Contests

By entering a writing contest, you agree to the specific contest rules. Key terms include:

• All submissions must be original work
• You retain copyright to your work
• Winners grant us the right to publish their work on the Service
• Decisions of judges are final
• Prizes are non-transferable

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding user content) are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission.

7. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
• Collect user information without consent

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

9. Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We are not responsible for the accuracy of content provided by users or third parties.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Spookums shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Spookums from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these terms.

12. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

13. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Spookums operates, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

14. Contact

Questions about these terms should be directed to: legal@spookums.com