1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Hackathon Radar. By accessing or using our website, services, and API (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Hackathon Radar. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Service

Hackathon Radar is a platform that aggregates, organizes, and presents information about hackathons from various sources across the internet. Our Services include:

• A searchable database of hackathon events
• Analytics and statistics about hackathon trends
• Notification services for new events
• API access for programmatic data retrieval
• Organizer and sponsor directories
• Third-party integrations (e.g., Google Sheets) for Enterprise subscribers

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

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

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. By creating an account, you represent that you meet this age requirement and have the authority to enter into these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Services without permission
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
• Use the Services for spam or unsolicited communications
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Resell or redistribute our data without explicit permission

5. API Usage and Rate Limits

5.1 API Access

API access is provided to users with appropriate subscription plans. API usage is subject to rate limits and fair use policies.

5.2 API Terms

• You must include proper attribution when using our data
• You may not exceed your plan's rate limits
• API keys are personal and must not be shared
• We reserve the right to revoke API access for violations

6. Third-Party Integrations

6.1 Google Sheets Integration

Enterprise plan subscribers can connect Google Sheets to receive automatic hackathon data updates. By using this integration, you agree that:

• You have the necessary rights and permissions to connect the Google Sheets you specify
• You are responsible for managing access to your connected spreadsheets
• You authorize us to read and write data to your specified spreadsheets according to your integration settings
• We are not responsible for data loss, corruption, or unauthorized access to your Google Sheets resulting from factors outside our control
• You can revoke the integration at any time through your account settings or Google Account permissions
• Sync frequency and data volumes are subject to fair use policies and may be limited to prevent abuse

6.2 Third-Party Service Terms

When using third-party integrations, you are also subject to the terms and policies of those services (e.g., Google's Terms of Service). We are not responsible for the practices, policies, or actions of third-party services.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Content

The Services, including all content, features, and functionality, are owned by Hackathon Radar and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The aggregated database, analysis, and presentation of hackathon data constitute our intellectual property.

7.2 Third-Party Content

We aggregate information from various public sources. Original hackathon information remains the property of the respective organizers. We make no claims to ownership of individual event details.

7.3 User Content

If you submit content to our Services (such as feedback or source requests), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display that content.

8. Subscription Plans and Payments

8.1 Paid Plans

Certain features require a paid subscription. By purchasing a subscription, you agree to pay all fees associated with your chosen plan.

8.2 Billing

• Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis
• All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated
• We reserve the right to modify pricing with notice
• You can cancel your subscription at any time

9. Data Accuracy and Availability

9.1 Information Accuracy

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about hackathons. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on our platform. Event details may change, and we are not responsible for outdated or incorrect information.

9.2 Service Availability

We aim to provide continuous service but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may suspend or terminate Services for maintenance, updates, or unforeseen circumstances.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

10.1 No Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HACKATHON RADAR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hackathon Radar and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your breach of applicable laws or regulations

12. Privacy

Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause or notice, for any reason, including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Extended inactivity
• At your request

Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services will be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law. You waive your right to participate in class actions.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Hackathon Radar regarding the use of our Services and supersede all prior agreements.

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: support@hackathonradar.com
• Address: 4th Floor, Park Gate, 161-163 Preston Road, Brighton, England, BN1 6AF, United Kingdom

19. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email notification. Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.