1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using YouLabels ("the Service"), including our browser extension and website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Description of Service
YouLabels is a community-driven platform that allows users to:
- Rate and classify web content as AI-generated, human-created, or hybrid
- View aggregated community ratings for web pages
- Identify clickbait content through community feedback
- Access browser extension features on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge
- Participate in building a more transparent web ecosystem
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
You may use YouLabels as a guest or create a registered account. To create an account, you must provide:
- A valid email address
- A secure password
- A display name
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to:
- Choose a strong, unique password
- Not share your account with others
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
3.3 Guest Accounts
Guest accounts provide temporary access to the Service without registration. Guest data may be deleted after 365 days of inactivity. You can convert a guest account to a registered account at any time to preserve your ratings permanently.
4. User Conduct and Content
4.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent ratings
- Manipulate ratings through automated means or multiple accounts
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Upload malicious code or attempt to compromise the Service
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
- Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
4.2 Content Ratings
When you submit ratings, you represent that:
- Your ratings reflect your honest assessment
- You have personally reviewed the content being rated
- You will not submit spam or coordinated inauthentic ratings
- You understand that your ratings will be visible to other users
4.3 Display Names and Public Information
Your display name and ratings are public. You agree not to use display names that are:
- Offensive, abusive, or discriminatory
- Impersonating others (individuals, brands, or organizations)
- Misleading or fraudulent
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Service Content
The Service, including its software, design, logos, and trademarks, is owned by YouLabels and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 User Content
You retain ownership of the ratings and content you submit. However, by submitting content, you grant YouLabels a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to:
- Display your ratings to other users
- Aggregate and analyze ratings for community statistics
- Use ratings to improve the Service
- Distribute ratings through our browser extension and API
5.3 Open Source
Certain components of YouLabels are open source and licensed under their respective licenses. This does not grant you rights to use YouLabels' trademarks or branding.
6. Privacy and Data Protection
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of personal data as described in the Privacy Policy.
7. Third-Party Services and Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for:
- The content or privacy practices of third-party sites
- Any damages resulting from your use of third-party services
- The availability or accuracy of third-party services
8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
8.1 Service "As Is"
8.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy
Community ratings are subjective opinions and may not be accurate. We do not verify or endorse user ratings. You use ratings at your own risk and discretion.
8.3 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, YouLabels shall not be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages resulting from reliance on user ratings
- Interruptions or errors in the Service
- Actions of other users or third parties
Our total liability to you for any claims arising from the Service shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid to us in the past 12 months, whichever is greater.
9. Termination
9.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by:
- Deleting your account through the extension settings
9.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without notice, if:
- You violate these Terms
- You engage in fraudulent or abusive behavior
- We are required to do so by law
- We discontinue the Service
9.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your account access will be revoked
- Your personal data will be handled according to our Privacy Policy
- Your public ratings may remain visible for community integrity
- These Terms will continue to apply to past use of the Service
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless YouLabels, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of others
- Content you submit to the Service
11. Dispute Resolution
11.1 Informal Resolution
If you have a dispute with us, please contact us first to attempt to resolve it informally.
11.2 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
11.3 Arbitration
Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law. You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or class action lawsuit.
12. Changes to the Service
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue any feature of the Service
- Change pricing (currently free)
- Update browser extension requirements
- Implement new features or limitations
We will provide reasonable notice of material changes when possible.
13. 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.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and YouLabels regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements.