Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using BlazorBlog (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

Description of Service

BlazorBlog is a modern blog platform built with .NET 9 and Blazor Server that allows users to create, publish, and manage blog content. The Service includes but is not limited to:

• Blog post creation and management
• User account management
• Content categorization and tagging
• Newsletter subscription functionality
• Administrative tools and dashboard

User Accounts

Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these terms.

Content and Conduct

User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of content you create and publish through the Service. However, by posting content, you grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content as necessary to provide the Service.

Prohibited Content

You agree not to post content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or discriminatory
• Violates intellectual property rights
• Contains malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Is spam, unsolicited advertising, or promotional material
• Impersonates others or provides false information
• Violates privacy rights or contains private information without consent

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, modify, or remove content that violates these terms or is otherwise objectionable. We are not obligated to monitor content but may do so at our discretion.

Intellectual Property

Platform Rights

The BlazorBlog platform, including its design, code, features, and functionality, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. The source code is available under the terms specified in the project's license.

User Content Rights

You retain ownership of your original content. By posting content, you represent that you have the right to use and share such content and that it does not infringe on the rights of others.

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.

Service Availability

We strive to maintain the availability of our Service, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Maintenance and updates
• Technical issues or server problems
• External factors beyond our control
• Security incidents or necessary protective measures

Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use the Service
• Loss of data or content
• Service interruptions or errors
• Actions of other users
• Third-party content or services

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, violation of these terms, or infringement of rights of others.

Termination

By You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features if available.

By Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately if you violate these terms or engage in harmful activities. We may also terminate the Service entirely with reasonable notice.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes through the Service or via email. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

Open Source Notice

BlazorBlog is an open-source project. The source code is available on GitHub and is subject to the license terms specified in the repository. You are free to use, modify, and distribute the code according to those license terms.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• 📧 Email: legal@blazorblog.com
• 🌐 GitHub: BlazorBlog Repository
• 📋 Issues: GitHub Issues

Severability

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