1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Bantyr platform (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Bantyr. You represent that you are at least 13 years old and have the legal authority to enter into this agreement.

2. Service Description

Bantyr is an anonymous political social media platform designed to facilitate open and honest political discourse. Our Service allows users to:

• Participate in anonymous political discussions
• Share political opinions and perspectives
• Engage with content from other users
• Access political news and analysis

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time.

3. User Accounts and Registration

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

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

While Bantyr is designed for anonymity, you are still responsible for your conduct and content on the platform.

4. Community Guidelines

Bantyr is committed to maintaining a respectful environment for political discourse. All users must:

• Engage respectfully: Treat other users with dignity, even when disagreeing
• Stay on topic: Keep discussions focused on political matters
• Argue in good faith: Participate with genuine intent to contribute meaningfully
• Respect anonymity: Do not attempt to identify other users or share personal information

5. Content Policy

Users are responsible for all content they post. You retain ownership of your content but grant Bantyr a license to use, display, and distribute it on our platform.

Acceptable Content

• Political opinions and commentary
• Factual information with proper sourcing
• Constructive debate and discussion
• News sharing and analysis

Content Moderation

We employ both automated systems and human moderators to review content. We may remove content that violates our policies without prior notice.

6. Privacy and Anonymity

Bantyr is committed to protecting user anonymity. We:

• Do not collect unnecessary personal information
• Use encryption to protect communications
• Do not share user data with third parties without consent
• Allow anonymous participation in discussions

For detailed information about our privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy.

7. Prohibited Conduct

The following activities are strictly prohibited on Bantyr:

Content Violations

• Harassment, bullying, or personal attacks
• Hate speech or discrimination
• Threats of violence or harm
• Doxxing or sharing personal information
• Spam or repetitive content
• Misinformation or deliberately false content

Technical Violations

• Attempting to hack or compromise the platform
• Creating multiple accounts to manipulate voting
• Using bots or automated systems
• Circumventing platform security measures

Legal Violations

• Any illegal activity
• Copyright or trademark infringement
• Fraud or deceptive practices

8. Intellectual Property

The Bantyr platform, including its design, features, and underlying technology, is owned by Bantyr and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Users retain rights to their original content but grant Bantyr a non-exclusive license to use such content for platform operation and improvement.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Bantyr is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• Complete accuracy of user-generated content
• Compatibility with all devices or systems
• Availability of specific features

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

10. Account Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time:

User Termination

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings. Upon deletion, your content may remain on the platform but will be disassociated from your account.

Bantyr Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms, including but not limited to:

• Repeated community guideline violations
• Harassment of other users
• Attempts to compromise platform security
• Illegal activity

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our Service or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes through:

• Platform notifications
• Email notifications (if provided)
• Updates to this page with revision dates

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where Bantyr is incorporated. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: legal@bantyr.com
• Support: Support Center
• General Contact: Contact Form