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Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using MadChats, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the service.

2. Eligibility

MadChats is exclusively available to individuals with a valid @wisc.edu email address. By using this service, you represent that you are a current student, faculty, or staff member at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

3. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Post content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Share academic work in violation of university academic integrity policies
  • Spam, advertise, or solicit other users
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other accounts or systems
  • Use the service for any illegal purpose

4. Content

You retain ownership of content you post. By posting content, you grant MadChats a non-exclusive license to display that content to other users. You are solely responsible for the content you post.

5. Privacy

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

6. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

7. Disclaimer

MadChats is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content posted by users.

8. Limitation of Liability

MadChats and its creators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the service.

9. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

10. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the app.

MadChats is not affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison.