Terms of Service

Welcome to ChillPig! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our shopping list application and services. By using ChillPig, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ChillPig, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our service.

2. Description of Service

ChillPig is a web-based shopping list application that allows users to:

• Create and manage shopping lists
• Share lists with family and friends
• Use voice commands to add items
• Organize items by categories
• Collaborate in real-time
• Access lists from multiple devices

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To use ChillPig, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

3.2 Username Requirements and Restrictions

When creating your account, you must choose a username that meets the following requirements:

• Availability: Your username must be unique and not already taken by another user
• Reserved Names: Certain usernames are reserved and cannot be used, including but not limited to:
• System and administrative terms (e.g., "admin", "root", "system", "user")
• Brand names and trademarks (e.g., "google", "microsoft", "apple", "amazon")
• Technical terms and programming languages (e.g., "javascript", "python", "react", "nodejs")
• Security-related terms (e.g., "hacker", "malware", "virus", "phishing")
• Common words that may cause confusion (e.g., "true", "false", "null", "undefined")
• File extensions and formats (e.g., "jpg", "pdf", "mp3", "zip")
• Social media platforms and services (e.g., "discord", "slack", "zoom", "twitch")
• E-commerce and payment platforms (e.g., "shopify", "stripe", "paypal")
• Cloud services and databases (e.g., "aws", "azure", "mongodb", "redis")
• Gaming platforms and entertainment (e.g., "steam", "epic", "spotify", "youtube")
• Format Requirements: Usernames must be 3-20 characters long and contain only letters and numbers
• No Offensive Content: Usernames must not contain offensive, inappropriate, or harmful content
• No Impersonation: Usernames must not impersonate other individuals, organizations, or entities

Username Validation: We provide real-time validation to help you choose an appropriate username. If your chosen username is reserved or unavailable, you will be notified immediately and must select a different username.

Reserved Username List: We maintain a comprehensive list of reserved usernames that is regularly updated. This list includes thousands of terms across multiple categories to ensure system security, prevent confusion, and protect intellectual property rights. The complete list is not publicly disclosed for security reasons, but our validation system will inform you if your chosen username is reserved.

Username Changes: You may request a username change by contacting our support team, subject to availability and the same restrictions outlined above.

3.3 Account Security

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3.4 Account Management Rights

We reserve the right to manage user accounts in the following ways:

• Account Suspension: We may temporarily suspend your account for violations of these Terms
• Account Termination: We may permanently terminate your account for serious violations or repeated offenses
• Username Changes: We may rename your account username if it violates our username requirements or causes confusion
• Content Removal: We may remove content that violates these Terms or applicable laws
• Service Restrictions: We may limit or restrict your access to certain features or services

Username Guarantee: Usernames are never guaranteed to be permanent. We reserve the right to change, suspend, or reclaim any username at any time for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of our username requirements
• Intellectual property infringement
• Security concerns
• System maintenance or updates
• Legal requirements
• User inactivity or account abandonment

Account Termination by User: You may terminate your account at any time by contacting our support team or using the account deletion feature in your settings.

Effect of Termination: Upon account termination, your access to ChillPig will cease immediately, and we may delete your account data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use ChillPig only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the service
• Upload or share harmful or malicious content
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Spam or send unsolicited communications
• Attempt to use reserved usernames or circumvent username restrictions
• Use usernames that may cause confusion with system functions or other services
• Create usernames that infringe on intellectual property rights

5. User Content

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of the shopping lists and content you create using ChillPig. By using our service, you grant us a license to store, process, and display your content as necessary to provide the service.

5.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your content and its accuracy. We do not review or verify the content you create.

5.3 Content Sharing

When you share a shopping list, you are responsible for ensuring that all participants have appropriate permissions and that the content is suitable for sharing.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using ChillPig, you consent to our data practices as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service, but we cannot guarantee that ChillPig will be available at all times. We may experience downtime for maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Rights

ChillPig and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Your Rights

You retain ownership of your content. We do not claim ownership of the shopping lists or other content you create.

9. Disclaimers

ChillPig is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security or freedom from viruses

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising from your use of ChillPig.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of ChillPig or violation of these Terms.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of ChillPig after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to ChillPig immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately.

14. Governing Law

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

15. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of ChillPig shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

16. Severability

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

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ChillPig regarding your use of our service.