Terms of Service – NerdNinja.com
Effective Date: [February 5, 2022]
Welcome to NerdNinja.com (“Nerd Ninja,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, services, and content.
By accessing or using NerdNinja.com, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms.
1. Eligibility
This website is intended for users 18 years or older.
By using Nerd Ninja, you represent that:
- You are at least 18 years old, or
- You have obtained parental/guardian consent where required by law
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access at our discretion.
2. Acceptance of Terms
Your use of Nerd Ninja constitutes a legally binding agreement.
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
3. Description of Service
Nerd Ninja provides:
- Photo galleries and “pic dumps”
- Event photography
- User-submitted content
- Articles and curated content
All services are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.”
4. User Accounts & Security
If you create an account:
- You are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of your credentials
- You are responsible for all activity under your account
- You must notify us immediately of unauthorized use
We are not liable for losses resulting from unauthorized access.
5. User-Generated Content
Nerd Ninja hosts user-generated content (“UGC”), including images, comments, and submissions.
By submitting content, you agree:
- You own or have rights to the content
- You will not upload infringing, illegal, or harmful material
- Your content may be publicly accessible and redistributed
License Grant
You grant Nerd Ninja a:
- Worldwide
- Perpetual
- Irrevocable
- Royalty-free
- Sublicensable
license to use, host, display, reproduce, distribute, modify, and create derivative works from your content in any media.
This license continues even if you delete the content, to the extent necessary for backups, archives, and prior distributions.
6. Content Disclaimer
We do not:
- Pre-screen all content
- Guarantee accuracy, legality, or quality
You acknowledge that:
- You use content at your own risk
- We are not responsible for user content
7. Prohibited Conduct
You agree NOT to:
- Post illegal, infringing, or abusive content
- Upload copyrighted material without permission
- Harass, threaten, or impersonate others
- Distribute malware, spam, or harmful code
- Scrape, automate, or overload the platform
- Use the site for unauthorized commercial purposes
We reserve the right to remove content or terminate accounts at our sole discretion.
8. Copyright & DMCA Compliance
We respect intellectual property rights.
If you believe content infringes your copyright, submit a notice including:
- Your signature
- Description of the copyrighted work
- Location of infringing content
- Contact information
- Statement of good faith belief
- Statement under penalty of perjury
Send notices to: abuse@nerdninja.com
We may remove content and terminate repeat infringers.
9. Third-Party Links & Ads
Nerd Ninja may contain links to third-party websites and advertisements.
We are not responsible for:
- Third-party content
- Products or services
- Data practices
Your interactions are solely between you and those third parties.
10. Advertising & Monetization
You acknowledge that:
- The site may display ads and sponsored content
- Ads may be targeted using cookies and tracking technologies
We are not responsible for advertiser claims or transactions.
11. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access:
- At any time
- For any reason
- Without prior notice
Including for violations of these Terms.
12. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Nerd Ninja, its owners, affiliates, and employees from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from:
- Your use of the site
- Your content
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any law or third-party rights
13. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
Nerd Ninja provides services “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, including:
- Accuracy
- Reliability
- Availability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
14. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
Nerd Ninja shall NOT be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of data, profits, or goodwill
- Unauthorized access or data breaches
- User-generated content
Even if we have been advised of potential damages.
15. No Monitoring Obligation
We are not obligated to monitor:
- Content
- Messages
- User activity
However, we reserve the right to do so at our discretion.
16. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles.
You agree to exclusive jurisdiction in courts located in Texas.
17. Time Limitation on Claims
Any claim must be brought within one (1) year after it arises, or it is permanently barred.
18. Severability
If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain fully enforceable.
19. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Nerd Ninja.
20. Contact
For questions or legal notices:
Email: abuse@nerdninja.com
Website: https://www.nerdninja.com/contact
