Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using RiseUp Stories ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Use of the Site

You may use RiseUp Stories for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

• Copy, reproduce, or republish any content without written permission
• Use the Site for any unlawful or harmful purpose
• Attempt to hack, disrupt, or abuse the Site or its users
• Submit false, misleading, or harmful content via our forms
• Impersonate any person or entity

3. User Accounts

When you create an account on RiseUp Stories:

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• You agree to provide accurate and truthful information
• You may delete your account at any time by clearing your browser's local storage
• We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these terms

4. Content & Intellectual Property

All stories, text, design, and graphics on RiseUp Stories are the intellectual property of RiseUp Stories or used with permission from their respective owners.

You may share links to stories on social media or in personal communications. You may not copy and republish full story content on other websites or publications without explicit written permission.

5. Story Submissions

If you submit your story to RiseUp Stories via our Contact page:

• You confirm that the story is truthful and based on real events
• You grant us the right to publish, edit, and promote your story on the Site
• You retain ownership of your personal story
• We reserve the right to decline any submission that doesn't meet our editorial standards

6. Disclaimer

The stories and content on RiseUp Stories are for inspirational and informational purposes only. They do not constitute professional advice — medical, financial, legal, or otherwise.

Results described in stories are personal experiences and may not be typical. Always consult qualified professionals before making major life decisions.

7. Limitation of Liability

RiseUp Stories is provided "as is" without any warranties. We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to loss of data, access issues, or decisions made based on content read on the Site.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of those sites. Visiting third-party links is at your own risk.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in India.