1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Trending Seekers! By accessing and using our website, creating an account, or submitting content to our AI community platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our service.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and contributors to our platform, including but not limited to content submitters, community members, and anyone who interacts with our AI news and tools review system.

2. Description of Service

Trending Seekers is an AI-focused community platform that provides:

• Content Submission Platform: Users can submit AI news articles, tools, and resources for community review and approval
• Educational Resources: Curated programming tutorials, coding guides, and learning materials
• Community Features: Discussion forums, user dashboards, and collaborative learning environment
• Platform Links: Aggregated links to external programming and AI resources

Our service is designed to foster learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within the programming and AI communities.

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To submit content or access premium features, you must create an account with accurate, complete, and up-to-date information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.2 Account Responsibilities

• Provide truthful and accurate information during registration
• Maintain the security of your login credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
• Use only one account per person (no duplicate accounts)
• Be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction)

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, engage in harmful activities, or remain inactive for extended periods.

4. Content Submission Guidelines

4.1 Submission Requirements

When submitting AI news articles, tools, or other content to our platform, you agree that all submissions must:

• Be Relevant: Content must be related to AI, programming, coding, or technology
• Be Original or Properly Attributed: You must have the right to share the content or properly credit the original source
• Be Accurate: Provide truthful descriptions and functional links
• Be Valuable: Contribute meaningful value to the community
• Follow Daily Limits: Respect submission limits (currently 3 submissions per day per user)

4.2 Prohibited Content

The following types of content are strictly prohibited:

• Spam, duplicate, or low-quality submissions
• Malicious software, viruses, or harmful code
• Copyrighted material without proper authorization
• Offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content
• Misleading or fraudulent information
• Commercial promotions without prior approval
• Content that violates any applicable laws or regulations

4.3 Review and Approval Process

All submitted content undergoes a review process by our community moderators. We reserve the right to:

• Approve, reject, or modify submissions at our discretion
• Remove content that violates these terms at any time
• Provide feedback and requests for improvements
• Feature exceptional submissions in our community showcase

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of the intellectual property rights to content you create and submit. However, by submitting content to our platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

• Display, distribute, and promote your submitted content
• Create derivative works for platform improvement purposes
• Use your content in marketing and promotional materials
• Archive and maintain your submissions for community access

5.2 Platform Content

All original content, design elements, logos, and functionality of the Trending Seekers platform are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Users may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute our proprietary content
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our source code
• Use our branding or logos without explicit permission
• Create derivative works based on our platform design

6. Community Standards and Conduct

6.1 Expected Behavior

As a member of the Trending Seekers community, you agree to:

• Treat all community members with respect and professionalism
• Provide constructive feedback and helpful contributions
• Follow community guidelines and moderator instructions
• Report violations or inappropriate content when encountered
• Maintain a positive and collaborative atmosphere

6.2 Prohibited Conduct

The following behaviors will result in account suspension or termination:

• Harassment, bullying, or intimidation of other users
• Attempting to hack, exploit, or damage our platform
• Creating fake accounts or impersonating others
• Engaging in commercial activities without authorization
• Violating the privacy or rights of other users
• Attempting to manipulate the review or rating system

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms of Use. By using our service, you consent to:

• Collection of necessary account and usage information
• Use of cookies and similar technologies for platform functionality
• Communication regarding your account and submitted content
• Anonymized data analysis for platform improvement purposes

Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information about how we handle your data.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 Service Availability

While we strive to maintain continuous service availability, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our platform. We may experience downtime for maintenance, updates, or unforeseen technical issues.

8.2 Content Accuracy

While we review submitted content, we do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of user-generated content. Users should verify information independently before relying on it for important decisions.

8.3 External Links

Our platform contains links to external websites and resources. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these third-party sites.

8.4 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Trending Seekers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our platform or services.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document
• Notify active users via email or platform notification
• Provide at least 30 days notice for substantial changes
• Allow users to review changes before they take effect

Continued use of our platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

10. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time:

• User Termination: You may delete your account and stop using our services at any time
• Platform Termination: We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these terms
• Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the platform ceases, but these terms remain in effect for previously submitted content

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use or need to report violations, please contact us:

We typically respond to inquiries within 48 hours during business days.