Terms of Service
Last updated: June 2, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Cigar Lounge Social Network (“Platform”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”).
If you do not agree, you may not use the Platform.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 21 years old to use the Platform.
By using the Platform, you represent that:
You are at least 21
You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
3. User Accounts
You are responsible for:
Maintaining account security
All activity under your account
You agree not to:
Impersonate others
Use false information
Share login credentials
4. User Content
A. Ownership
You retain ownership of the content you post, including:
Photos
Reviews
Comments
Profile information
B. License to Us
By posting content, you grant us a:
Worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to use, host, display, reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, publish, and promote your content in connection with the Platform.
This includes:
Displaying content in feeds
Featuring posts or profiles
Using content in marketing and promotions
Showing content in sponsored or promoted placements
C. Commercial & Platform Use
You agree that we may:
Promote, highlight, or feature your content
Use your content in advertising or marketing
Display your content alongside sponsored or paid content
D. Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your content and represent that:
You own it or have permission to use it
It does not violate laws or third-party rights
5. Community Guidelines & Prohibited Conduct
You agree NOT to engage in:
A. Harassment, Bullying, and Abuse
Threats, intimidation, or harassment
Hate speech or abusive conduct
Targeted attacks or doxxing
Repeated unwanted contact
B. Political Content
The Platform is intended for cigar culture and community—not political discourse.
We may remove, restrict, or limit visibility of:
Political content unrelated to cigars
Content intended to provoke or divide users
Misinformation or harmful political messaging
We reserve full discretion over political content moderation.
C. Harmful or Illegal Activity
Illegal activities
Fraud, scams, or deceptive practices
Promotion of violence
D. Spam & Manipulation
Spam or unsolicited promotions
Artificial engagement (bots, fake likes/follows)
Misleading or deceptive content
E. Inappropriate Content
Explicit or offensive material unrelated to the community
Content that harms platform integrity
6. Content Moderation & Enforcement
We reserve the right to:
Remove or restrict content
Suspend or terminate accounts
Limit visibility (including shadow limiting or deprioritization)
Enforcement may occur without prior notice.
We are not obligated to explain moderation decisions.
7. Reporting & Appeals
A. Reporting
Users may report content or accounts that violate these Terms.
B. Review Process
We may review reports using:
Human moderation
Automated systems
C. Appeals
If your content is removed or your account is restricted, you may submit an appeal via [Insert Contact Method].
We are not obligated to reverse moderation decisions.
8. AI & Automated Moderation
We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to:
Detect harmful or inappropriate content
Moderate posts and interactions
Enforce platform rules
These systems may make decisions without human review.
9. Sponsored Content & Monetization
We may:
Promote certain posts, lounges, or cigars
Offer paid placements or sponsored listings
Influence visibility based on partnerships or advertising
You acknowledge that:
Some content may be sponsored
Rankings and visibility may not be purely organic
10. Business Profiles & Paid Features
If you create or manage a business profile (e.g., cigar lounge or brand), you agree that:
You may be offered paid promotional features
Visibility may be influenced by paid participation
You will provide accurate and lawful business information
We reserve the right to modify or remove business listings.
11. Intellectual Property
All Platform content (excluding user content), including:
Design
Branding
Technology
is owned by us and protected by law.
You may not:
Copy, distribute, or reproduce the Platform
Reverse engineer or exploit it
12. Copyright & DMCA Policy
We respect intellectual property rights.
If you believe your copyrighted work has been used improperly, you may submit a notice including:
Your contact information
Description of the copyrighted work
Location of the infringing content
A statement of good faith belief
A statement under penalty of perjury
Send notices to: [Insert Email]
We may remove content and terminate repeat infringers.
13. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:
Violate these Terms
Harm the Platform or its users
You may stop using the Platform at any time.
14. Disclaimers
The Platform is provided “as is” without warranties.
We do not guarantee:
Accuracy of user content
Continuous availability
Error-free operation
15. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
We are not liable for:
User-generated content
User interactions
Indirect or consequential damages
16. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims related to:
Your content
Your use of the Platform
Violations of these Terms
17. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time.
We will notify users of material changes via:
Email
Platform notifications
18. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
19. Contact Information
Email: [Insert Email]
Company Name: [Insert Legal Entity Name]
Address: [Insert Address]