1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to ZGen! By accessing or using our platform, 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.

ZGen is a social media platform designed for creators and innovators to connect, share content, and build communities. These Terms govern your use of our website, mobile applications, and all related services (collectively, the "Service").

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use ZGen. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 13 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You will provide accurate and complete registration information
• You will not create multiple accounts or impersonate others
• Your use of the Service complies with all applicable laws and regulations

3. Account Registration and Security

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

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

You may not transfer your account to another person without our prior written consent. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. User Content

4.1 Your Content

ZGen allows you to post, share, and store various types of content, including text, photos, videos, links, and other materials ("User Content"). You retain all ownership rights to your User Content.

4.2 License to ZGen

By posting User Content on ZGen, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your User Content in connection with operating and providing the Service.

4.3 Content Standards

You agree that your User Content will not:

• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
• Contain hate speech, harassment, or bullying
• Include graphic violence or adult content
• Promote illegal activities or self-harm
• Spread misinformation or spam
• Contain malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation

5. Professional Features and Monetization

5.1 Professional Accounts

ZGen offers professional features for creators who want to monetize their content through our Professionals program. Professional account holders may earn revenue based on engagement with their content.

5.2 Advertising and Boosted Posts

Users may promote their content through our advertising system by boosting posts. By using our advertising services:

• You agree to pay all fees associated with your ads
• You represent that your ads comply with all applicable laws
• You grant us permission to display your ads across the platform
• You understand that ad performance is not guaranteed
• Refunds are subject to our refund policy

5.3 Payments

All payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors. You agree to their terms and conditions. We are not responsible for payment processing errors or disputes.

6. Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

• Use automated systems (bots) to interact with the Service
• Scrape, harvest, or collect user data without permission
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Reverse engineer or decompile any part of the Service
• Use the Service for any illegal purpose
• Circumvent any security or access controls
• Sell, rent, or lease access to your account
• Engage in coordinated inauthentic behavior

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by ZGen and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Our trademarks, logos, and brand features ("ZGen Marks") may not be used without our prior written permission. You may not remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices.

8. Copyright Policy and DMCA

We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. If you believe content on ZGen infringes your copyright, please submit a DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent at copyright@zgen.app.

We will respond to valid takedown notices and may terminate accounts of repeat infringers.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe:

• Violates these Terms or our policies
• Harms other users or ZGen
• Exposes us to legal liability
• Is otherwise inappropriate

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

11. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
• Defects will be corrected
• User Content is accurate, complete, or reliable

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ZGEN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months prior to the event giving rise to liability, or $100, whichever is greater.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ZGen, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising out of:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your User Content
• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of any rights of another party

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

16. General Provisions

Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and ZGen.

Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver.

Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign these Terms to any affiliate or successor.

17. Contact Information

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