Terms of Service

2. Description of Service

ThingsFor.Me is a universal wishlist and gift registry platform that enables users to:

• Create and manage personal wishlists for any occasion
• Add items from multiple online retailers to a single list
• Share wishlists with friends, family, and guests
• Coordinate gift-giving through our reservation system
• Discover curated public lists and gift ideas
• Track reserved and purchased items to prevent duplicate gifts

We act as an intermediary platform connecting users with third-party retailers. We do not sell products directly, and all purchases are made through the respective retailer's website. Some links on our platform are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

3. User Accounts and Responsibilities

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Service, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
• Be at least 16 years of age
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account. You must notify us immediately at support@thingsfor.me if you suspect any unauthorised access to your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

3.3 Account Types

4. User-Generated Content Policies

4.1 Your Content

You may submit content to our Service, including but not limited to list names, descriptions, images, comments, and item notes ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content, but by submitting it, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute your User Content in connection with operating and improving our Service.

4.2 Content Standards

All User Content must comply with these standards:

• Be accurate and not misleading
• Not infringe any third-party rights
• Not contain illegal, harmful, or offensive material
• Not include spam, malware, or deceptive content
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

4.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, review, and remove User Content at our sole discretion. We may use automated systems, including AI moderation, to detect potentially inappropriate content. We may remove or disable access to any User Content that violates these Terms or that we find objectionable.

4.4 Public Lists

If you choose to make your list public, your list name, description, items, and username will be visible to all users of the Service. Public lists may be featured, shared, and saved by other users. You can change your list privacy settings at any time.

5. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our Service in any manner that:

• Violates any applicable law or regulation
• Infringes the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
• Harasses, abuses, threatens, or discriminates against any person or group
• Transmits viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempts to gain unauthorised access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Interferes with or disrupts the integrity or performance of the Service
• Uses automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) without our written permission
• Creates fake accounts or impersonates others
• Engages in fraudulent or deceptive practices
• Collects user information without consent
• Uses the Service for commercial purposes without our authorisation
• Circumvents any security measures or access restrictions

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your account and access to the Service, without notice or refund.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its original content, features, functionality, design, and branding (excluding User Content), is owned by ThingsFor.Me and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited Licence

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms. This licence does not include the right to:

• Modify, copy, or create derivative works of the Service
• Sell, licence, or exploit the Service commercially
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code
• Remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

6.3 Third-Party Content

Product information, images, and descriptions from third-party retailers remain the property of their respective owners. We display this content under fair use principles and retailer partnerships to help you build your wishlists.

6.4 Feedback

If you provide us with feedback, suggestions, or ideas about our Service, you grant us the right to use this feedback without restriction or compensation to you.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation
• Accuracy or reliability of any information or content
• Availability of products from third-party retailers
• Accuracy of product prices, descriptions, or availability

We do not guarantee that the Service will meet your requirements, be available at any particular time or location, or be free of viruses or other harmful components. Your use of the Service is at your sole risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THINGSFOR.ME AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service
• Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the Service
• Any other matter relating to the Service

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Our total liability for all claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or (b) one hundred pounds sterling (GBP 100).

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ThingsFor.Me, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Service
• Your User Content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by using the account deletion feature in your settings or by contacting us at support@thingsfor.me. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Reasons for termination may include, but are not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms
• Conduct that we believe is harmful to other users or the Service
• Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Technical or security issues
• Discontinuation of the Service

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease. You remain responsible for any obligations incurred prior to termination. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, warranty disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. This choice of law applies regardless of your country of residence.

For users in the European Union, this choice of law does not deprive you of the protection afforded by mandatory provisions of the law of your country of residence under Regulation (EC) No 593/2008 (Rome I).

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, except where mandatory consumer protection laws provide otherwise.

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution proceedings, you agree to first contact us at support@thingsfor.me to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will endeavour to address your concerns within 30 days of receiving your communication.

12.2 Mediation

If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, you agree to attempt mediation through a mutually agreed-upon mediator before commencing litigation. Each party shall bear their own costs of mediation.

12.3 Court Proceedings

If mediation is unsuccessful, either party may commence court proceedings in accordance with Section 11 (Governing Law). Nothing in this section shall prevent either party from seeking urgent injunctive or equitable relief where necessary.

12.4 EU Online Dispute Resolution

If you are a consumer in the European Union, you may use the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. However, we are not obligated to participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification to registered users
• Displaying a prominent notice on our Service

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service and may request account deletion.

For material changes that significantly affect your rights, we will provide at least 30 days' notice before the changes take effect, except where changes are required by law or to address security concerns.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: support@thingsfor.me

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 5 business days.

15. Additional Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ThingsFor.Me regarding your use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

15.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by us to be effective.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

15.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights, except as expressly provided herein.