Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Aura ("we," "our," or "us"), a location-based social messaging application, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Service.

These Terms apply to all users of the Service, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and contributors of content.

2. Description of Service

Aura is a location-based social messaging application that connects you to real-time conversations shaped by where you are. The Service enables users to:

• Join location-based chats and groups
• Send and receive messages with nearby users
• Participate in location-specific conversations
• Create and manage their profile

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice.

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept all responsibility for activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3.2 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or guardian's permission to use the Service.

4. Location Services

Aura is a location-based service. By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree that:

4.1 Location Data

• We collect and process your location data to provide the Service
• You grant us permission to access and use your location information
• Location accuracy may vary and is not guaranteed
• You can control location sharing through your device and app settings

4.2 Location-Based Features

Some features of the Service require location services to be enabled. Disabling location services may limit or prevent access to certain features.

5. User Conduct and Content

5.1 Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Harass, abuse, threaten, or harm other users
• Post spam, unsolicited messages, or advertisements
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Collect or store personal data about other users without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use automated systems to access the Service without authorization

5.2 User Content

You retain ownership of any content you post, send, or share through the Service. By using the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of operating and providing the Service.

You are solely responsible for your content and represent that you have all necessary rights to post such content.

6. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

• Posting illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Stalking, harassing, or threatening other users
• Sharing false or misleading information
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Service
• Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the Service
• Using the Service for any commercial purpose without our written consent
• Violating any applicable terms of service or community guidelines

7. Intellectual Property

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

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service or included software, nor may you reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of that software.

8. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information, including location data.

By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Termination

9.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by deleting your account through the Service settings or by contacting us.

9.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms or engage in any prohibited activities.

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. We may delete your account and all associated data, subject to our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

10.1 Service Availability

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

10.2 Location Accuracy

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of location data or location-based features. Location information may be inaccurate or unavailable due to various factors, including device limitations, network issues, or environmental conditions.

10.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Aura 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 resulting from your use of the Service.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Aura and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another
• Your content or any content submitted through your account

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service and may delete your account.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Aura operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules, except where prohibited by law.

15. Severability

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

16. Contact Us

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