Here you’ll find our legal terms, privacy practices, content policies, and contact information for any related questions or concerns.
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By accessing or using The Idea Convention ("Platform", "Service", "we", "us", or "our"), operated by The Idea
Convention LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company, you ("User", "you", or "your") agree to be bound
by these Terms of Service ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not
agree to these Terms, do not use our Service.
Age Requirement: You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent
and warrant that you are at least 13 years of age.
2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
The Idea Convention is a collaborative platform where users can:
- Share innovative ideas and concepts
- Collaborate with other users on idea development
- Build a portfolio of contributions and references
- Connect with like-minded innovators
3. USER ACCOUNTS
3.1 Account Creation
- You must provide accurate and complete information (first name, last name, username)
- One account per email address is permitted
- You are responsible for maintaining account security
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
3.2 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:
- Violate these Terms or Community Guidelines
- Engage in harmful, offensive, or abusive behavior
- Receive serious, substantiated complaints from other users
- Are inactive for extended periods
4. USER CONTENT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
4.1 Your Rights
- You retain all ownership rights to your original ideas and content
- You are solely responsible for the content you post
- You represent that you have the right to share any content you post
4.2 License to The Idea Convention
By posting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:
- Display your content within the Platform
- Store and backup your content
- Remove content that violates our policies
- Share your content with your explicit permission for promotional purposes
4.3 Commercialization
- We will not commercialize your ideas without your explicit written consent
- If commercialization opportunities arise, we will contact the original idea owner first
- Any commercialization agreements will be separate from these Terms
4.4 Content Deletion
- You may delete your ideas at any time
- We are not responsible for any collaborative work affected by content deletion
- Deleted content may persist in backups for a reasonable period
5. COLLABORATION AND DISPUTES
5.1 User-to-User Interactions
- All collaboration agreements are between users
- We do not govern ownership of collaborative improvements
- Users should establish ownership agreements before collaborating
- The original idea poster is presumed the primary owner unless otherwise agreed
5.2 Dispute Resolution Between Users
- We are not responsible for resolving disputes between users
- We do not mediate ownership or collaboration disagreements
- Users are encouraged to seek independent legal counsel for disputes
6. PROHIBITED CONDUCT
You agree not to:
- Post content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or offensive
- Violate any intellectual property rights of others
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Post spam, advertisements, or promotional content without permission
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Use the Service for any illegal purpose
- Post ideas you know to be patented or copyrighted by others without permission
7. CONTENT MODERATION
- We use automated tools to review content before posting
- Users may report inappropriate content or behavior
- We reserve the right to remove content that violates our policies
- Moderation decisions are made on a case-by-case basis
8. REFERENCES AND CREDENTIALS
8.1 Reference System
- References are provided by users to build credibility within the Platform
- We do not verify the accuracy of references or user credentials
- Users should conduct their own due diligence
8.2 No Employment Guarantees
- References are not employment recommendations
- We make no representations about career outcomes
- Users use references at their own risk
9. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
9.1 "AS IS" Service
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY , FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9.2 No Responsibility for:
- Patent or copyright infringement by user content
- Accuracy of user information or credentials
- Success or failure of collaborations
- Career or business outcomes
- User-to-user interactions outside the Platform
- Lost or corrupted data
9.3 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE IDEA CONVENTION LLC SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES,
OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES.
10. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Idea Convention LLC, its officers, directors, employees,
and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your content or ideas
11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT
If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed:
1. Contact us with details of the alleged infringement
2. We will notify the relevant user of your claim
3. We may remove content upon receipt of valid legal notice
4. We are not responsible for determining patent or copyright validity
12. MODIFICATIONS TO SERVICE AND TERMS
- We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time
- We may update these Terms periodically
- Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
- Material changes will be notified via the Platform
13. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTES
13.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of North Carolina, USA, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
13.2 Arbitration
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration
in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules, conducted in North Carolina.
13.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree to bring claims only in your individual capacity and not as part of any class or representative action.
14. FUTURE FEATURES
- Subscription services may be introduced with additional terms
- Payment processing will be subject to third-party processor terms
- Professional profile integrations may be added
15. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about these Terms: Email: support@theideaconvention.com Website: theideaconvention.com
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account information: First name, last name, username, email address
- Content: Ideas, comments, collaborations, references
- Communications: Support requests, feedback
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage data: How you interact with our Platform
- Device information: Device type, operating system, app version
- Analytics data: Collected through Google Firebase
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the Service
- Process your account registration
- Display your content to other users
- Communicate with you about the Service
- Improve and optimize the Platform
- Enforce our Terms and policies
- Comply with legal obligations
3. INFORMATION SHARING
3.1 We DO NOT sell your personal information
3.2 We may share information:
- With other users (only content you choose to post publicly)
- With service providers (Google Firebase for backend services)
- To comply with legal requirements
- To protect our rights and safety
- With your explicit consent
4. DATA STORAGE AND RETENTION
- Your data is stored using Google Firebase services
- We retain your information as long as your account is active
- After account deletion, data retention follows Google Firebase policies
- Some information may be retained for legal compliance
5. DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:
- Secure data transmission
- Access controls
- Regular security assessments
- However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
6. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
- You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt-out of promotional communications
- Request data portability
7. CHILDREN'S PRIV ACY
- Our Service is not directed to children under 13
- We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13
- If we discover unauthorized child data, we will delete it
8. INTERNATIONAL USERS
If you access the Service from outside the United States:
- Your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States
- You consent to this transfer and processing
- We will handle your information in accordance with this Policy
9. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights including:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination
10. EUROPEAN USERS (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights including:
- Right to data portability
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to object to processing
- Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
11. COOKIES AND TRACKING
- We currently do not use cookies or tracking technologies
- This may change in the future, and we will update this Policy accordingly
12. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via the Platform.
14. CONTACT US
For privacy-related questions: Email: privacy@theideaconvention.com
1. PURPOSE
This policy outlines acceptable and prohibited uses of The Idea Convention platform.
2. ACCEPTABLE USES
The Service may be used for:
- Sharing original ideas and innovations
- Collaborating on creative projects
- Building professional networks
- Developing skills and experience
- Providing constructive feedback
3. PROHIBITED USES
Do not use the Service to:
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Infringe intellectual property rights
- Harm, threaten, or harass others
- Spread malware or viruses
- Attempt unauthorized access
- Scrape or harvest user data
- Conduct fraudulent activities
- Spam or send unsolicited messages
- Impersonate others
- Share confidential information without authorization
4. CONSEQUENCES
Violations may result in immediate termination of access without notice.
1. CORE PRINCIPLES
The Idea Convention is built on:
- Respect: Treat all users with dignity and courtesy
- Innovation: Share original, creative ideas
- Collaboration: Work together constructively
- Integrity: Be honest and authentic
2. EXPECTED BEHAVIOR
2.1 When Sharing Ideas
- Post original content or properly attribute sources
- Be clear and constructive in your presentations
- Respect that ideas may be at different stages of development
- Consider potential IP implications before posting
2.2 When Collaborating
- Communicate clearly about expectations
- Respect others' contributions
- Establish ownership agreements upfront
- Give credit where due
2.3 When Giving Feedback
- Be constructive and specific
- Focus on the idea, not the person
- Offer suggestions for improvement
- Acknowledge strengths as well as weaknesses
3. PROHIBITED CONTENT
Do not post content that is:
- Illegal or promotes illegal activities
- Harmful, threatening, or harassing
- Hate speech or discriminatorySexually explicit or inappropriate
- Spam or unauthorized advertising
- Deliberately misleading or fraudulent
- Violating others' intellectual property rights
- Personal information of others without consent
4. REPORTING VIOLATIONS
If you encounter violations:
1. Use the in-app reporting feature
2. Provide specific details about the violation
3. Include any relevant evidence
4. Allow time for review (typically 24-48 hours)
5. ENFORCEMENT
Violations may result in:
- Content removal
- Warning issued to user
- Temporary account suspension
- Permanent account termination
- Legal action in severe cases
Enforcement decisions are made case-by-case considering:
- Severity of violation
- User history
- Intent
- Impact on community
6. APPEALS
If you believe enforcement action was taken in error:
1. Contact support@theideaconvention.com
2. Provide your username and specific situation
3. Include any relevant context
4. Allow 3-5 business days for review
1. RESPECT FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Idea Convention respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same.
2. COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP
- Users retain copyright to their original content
- Posting grants us limited license as described in Terms of Service
- Users are responsible for ensuring they have rights to content they share
3. DMCA COMPLIANCE
3.1 Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed, send notice to:
Email: copyright@theideaconvention.com
Include:
1. Description of the copyrighted work
2. Description of the infringing content and its location
3. Your contact information (name, address, email, phone)
4. Statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized
5. Statement under penalty of perjury that information is accurate
6. Your physical or electronic signature
3.2 Counter-Notification
If your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification including:
1. Description of removed content and its location
2. Statement under penalty of perjury that removal was in error
3. Your contact information
4. Consent to jurisdiction in North Carolina
5. Your physical or electronic signature
4. REPEAT INFRINGER POLICY
Accounts with repeated copyright violations will be terminated.
5. NO LEGAL ADVICE
We cannot determine copyright validity or provide legal advice. Consult an attorney for legal questions.
THE IDEA CONVENTION LLC PROVIDES THE SERVICE "AS IS" AND "AS A V AILABLE" WITHOUT
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING:
- WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- NON-INFRINGEMENT
- ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF INFORMATION
- UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE SERVICE
USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:
- The Service will meet your requirements
- Ideas will be successful or profitable
- Collaborations will be successful
- References will lead to employment
- Content is accurate or reliable
- Intellectual property rights are clear
YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR:
- Protecting your ideas
- Verifying information from other users
- Collaboration agreements and outcomes
- Any business or career decisions
For general questions about our Terms of Service or technical support, email us at support@theideaconvention.com.
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, contact privacy@theideaconvention.com.
To report copyright infringement or submit DMCA notices, email copyright@theideaconvention.com.
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