🦆 Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using yDuck.me ("the Website," "the Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.

2. Description of Service

yDuck.me is a fun, community-driven platform where users share discoveries of decorative rubber ducks found in various locations including cruise ships, vehicles (particularly Jeeps), and other public or semi-public spaces. Our service allows users to:

• Upload photos and descriptions of duck discoveries
• Share location information where ducks were found
• Comment on other users' discoveries
• View an interactive map of duck locations
• Connect with other duck hunting enthusiasts

3. User Registration and Accounts

3.1 Registration Requirements

To use certain features of our Service, you must register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Be responsible for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

3.2 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use yDuck.me. Users under 18 must have parental or guardian consent.

4. Prohibited Content and Conduct

• Adult Content: No sexually explicit, suggestive, or inappropriate content
• Offensive Material: No hate speech, harassment, bullying, or discriminatory content
• Violence: No violent, graphic, or disturbing content
• Illegal Activities: No content promoting illegal activities or substance abuse
• Spam: No unsolicited advertising, promotional content, or repetitive posts
• Privacy Violations: No sharing of others' personal information without consent
• False Information: No deliberately misleading or false duck location information
• Copyright Infringement: No use of copyrighted material without permission
• Malicious Content: No viruses, malware, or harmful code

5. Content Ownership and License

5.1 User Content

You retain ownership of content you post ("User Content"). By posting, you grant yDuck.me a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with our Service.

5.2 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms without notice. Repeated violations may result in account suspension or termination.

6. Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. We collect minimal necessary information including:

• Account information (username, email, location)
• Duck discovery posts and photos
• Location data for mapping features
• Comments and interactions

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Location data shared is voluntary and for the purpose of mapping duck discoveries.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

7.1 No Warranties

yDuck.me is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy of user-generated content
• Warranties about the safety of locations mentioned on the platform

7.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, yDuck.me SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Any loss of profits, revenues, data, or use
• Any damages resulting from your use or inability to use the service
• Any damages arising from user-generated content or interactions with other users
• Any damages related to visiting locations mentioned on our platform

Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed $100 USD.

7.3 Location Safety Disclaimer

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: Users share locations where they found ducks, but we cannot guarantee the safety, legality, or accessibility of these locations. Always:

• Respect private property and obtain permission before entering
• Follow all local laws and regulations
• Use common sense and prioritize your safety
• Do not trespass or engage in dangerous activities

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless yDuck.me, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Your user-generated content

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on our website. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Wisconsin.

12. Severability

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

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and yDuck.me regarding your use of the service and supersede any prior agreements.

14. Contact Information