Welcome to Hug.me ("we", "us", or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our platform, services, and applications (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of the Terms, you may not use the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or by accessing or using the Service, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Description of Service

Hug.me is a platform that allows users to create, customize, and monetize AI characters. Users can interact with AI characters created by others and can earn revenue from interactions with their own AI characters.

3. Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service.
• By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

4. User Accounts

• Registration: To access certain features, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information.
• Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
• Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms.

5. User Content

• Ownership: You retain ownership of any content you create, including AI characters ("User Content").
• License to Us: By uploading User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.
• Representations and Warranties: You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to your User Content and that its use does not violate any laws or third-party rights.

6. Monetization and Payments

• Earnings: Users may earn revenue from interactions with their AI characters as outlined in our Monetization Policy.
• Payouts: Earnings will be paid out according to the payment schedule and methods specified in your account settings.
• Fees and Commissions: We may deduct fees or commissions from your earnings, which will be disclosed to you.

7. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Illegal Content: Creating or distributing content that is unlawful, harmful, or infringes on any third-party rights.
• Spam and Abuse: Engaging in activities that disrupt or abuse the Service, including spamming or manipulating rankings.
• Unauthorized Access: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to other user accounts or our systems.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

• Our Content: All materials on the Service, excluding User Content, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.
• Restrictions: You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any of our content without our express written permission.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

10. Disclaimers

• As-Is Service: The Service is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis without warranties of any kind.
• No Guarantee: We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Service.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hug.me and its affiliates from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, expenses, and costs arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

15. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of changes by updating the date at the top of the Terms or by other appropriate means.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at hi@hug.me.