Terms of Service

Last updated: July 28, 2025

Welcome to NationValues

By using NationValues, you agree to these terms of service. Please read them carefully. These terms govern your use of our platform and outline the rights and responsibilities of all users.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using NationValues, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the service.

These terms apply to all users of the platform, including those who submit values, vote, comment, or simply browse content.

2. Service Description

NationValues is a civic-technology platform that allows users to:

  • Submit values that represent countries
  • Vote on values submitted by others
  • Comment and discuss values and their relevance
  • Explore cultural perspectives from around the world

The service is provided anonymously without requiring user accounts.

3. User Responsibilities

✅ You Agree To:

  • Provide respectful, constructive content
  • Submit authentic values and opinions
  • Respect cultural differences and perspectives
  • Use the platform for its intended civic purpose
  • Follow all applicable laws and regulations
  • Respect the privacy and rights of other users

❌ You Agree NOT To:

  • Submit hateful, discriminatory, or offensive content
  • Post spam, duplicate, or irrelevant content
  • Attempt to manipulate voting or game the system
  • Use automated tools or bots
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent your location
  • Share personal information or attempt to identify other users
  • Violate intellectual property rights
  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the service

4. Content Guidelines

Acceptable Content

Content should contribute to constructive discussion about national values, cultural identity, and civic principles. Examples include:

  • Core values like "Freedom," "Community," "Innovation"
  • Thoughtful commentary on cultural perspectives
  • Respectful discussion of differences
  • Personal experiences that illustrate values

Prohibited Content

The following types of content are not permitted:

  • Hate speech targeting any group or nationality
  • Content promoting violence or illegal activities
  • Spam, advertisements, or off-topic content
  • Personal information or doxxing attempts
  • Explicit sexual content or graphic imagery
  • Misinformation or deliberately false claims

5. Rate Limiting & Fair Use

To ensure fair use and prevent abuse, we implement the following limits:

Daily Limits

  • Values: Submit/vote up to 10 per day
  • Comments: Post up to 20 per day
  • These limits reset every 24 hours

Enforcement

  • Limits are enforced automatically
  • Based on browser fingerprinting
  • Cannot be circumvented

6. Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain ownership of the content you submit. By posting content, you grant NationValues a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display, store, and distribute your content as part of the service.

Our Platform

The NationValues platform, including its design, code, and functionality, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works without permission.

7. Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, moderate, or remove content that violates these terms. Our moderation approach includes:

  • Community Reporting: Users can flag inappropriate content
  • Automated Filtering: Basic spam and abuse detection
  • Manual Review: Human review of reported content
  • Proportional Response: From warnings to content removal as appropriate

Due to our anonymous design, we cannot suspend individual accounts, but we may implement technical measures to prevent abuse.

8. Disclaimers

Service Availability

NationValues is provided "as is" without warranties. We do not guarantee:

  • Continuous availability or uptime
  • Accuracy of user-submitted content
  • Complete geolocation accuracy
  • That the service will meet all your needs

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, NationValues and its operators shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
  • Damages arising from user-generated content
  • Service interruptions or technical issues

10. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time:

  • You: Can stop using the service at any time
  • We: May suspend access if terms are violated
  • Upon termination: These terms remain in effect for previously submitted content

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by applicable local laws. Any disputes will be resolved through appropriate legal channels in the jurisdiction where the service is operated.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. When we do:

  • We'll update the "last updated" date
  • Significant changes will be announced prominently
  • Continued use constitutes acceptance of new terms
  • You're responsible for reviewing terms periodically

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service or need to report violations:

📧 Email: Contact Form

🌐 Website: NationValues Platform

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