Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Pixel Council. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Service Description

Pixel Council provides a platform for African creatives, including:

• Access to a curated library of vector logos
• Design and creative terminology reference (Jargon Buster)
• Event listings and ticketing services
• Community networking features (Hookup)
• Content submission and management tools
• User profiles and portfolios

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as needed
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

3.2 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. By creating an account, you represent that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms or for any other reason we deem appropriate. You may also terminate your account at any time through your account settings.

4. User-Generated Content

4.1 Content Submission

You may submit various types of content, including logos, jargon definitions, events, and hookup posts. By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to the content
• The content does not violate any third-party rights
• The content complies with all applicable laws and regulations
• The content does not contain malicious code or harmful materials

4.2 Content License

By submitting content to Pixel Council, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display your content in connection with operating and promoting our services.

You retain all ownership rights to your original content. This license allows us to make your content available to other users and to promote our platform.

4.3 Content Standards

All submitted content must:

• Be relevant to the African creative community
• Comply with intellectual property laws
• Not contain hate speech, harassment, or discrimination
• Not promote illegal activities or violence
• Not contain explicit adult content or spam
• Not infringe on privacy rights of others

4.4 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, modify, or remove any content that violates these Terms or that we deem inappropriate. We are not obligated to monitor all content but may do so at our discretion.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Platform Ownership

Pixel Council and all its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Logos and Third-Party Content

Logos and brand materials in our library are trademarks of their respective owners. Use of these materials is subject to the rights and permissions of the trademark owners. We do not claim ownership of third-party logos and brands.

5.3 Fair Use

Content available on Pixel Council should be used in accordance with applicable copyright and trademark laws. Users are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions for commercial use.

5.4 DMCA Compliance

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our platform infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Location of the infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• A statement under penalty of perjury
• Your physical or electronic signature

6. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Violating laws or regulations
• Infringing on intellectual property rights
• Transmitting malicious code or viruses
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfering with or disrupting our services
• Scraping, data mining, or harvesting content without permission
• Impersonating others or providing false information
• Selling or transferring your account
• Using our services for spam or unsolicited communications
• Circumventing security features or access controls

7. Event Ticketing and Bookings

7.1 Ticket Purchases

When purchasing event tickets through Pixel Council:

• All sales are subject to availability
• Prices are as stated at the time of purchase
• Payment must be completed to confirm your booking
• You will receive confirmation via email

7.2 Refunds and Cancellations

Refund policies are determined by individual event organizers. Generally:

• Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled
• Event changes may qualify for refunds at organizer discretion
• Refund requests must be submitted through proper channels
• Processing time for approved refunds is 7-14 business days

7.3 Ticket Transfers

Some tickets may be transferable to other users. Transfer availability depends on the event organizer's policies. Transfer fees may apply.

7.4 Event Changes

Event organizers reserve the right to modify event details, including dates, times, venues, and lineups. We are not responsible for changes made by event organizers.

8. Payment and Fees

8.1 Service Fees

Certain services may require payment. All fees are clearly stated before purchase. We reserve the right to change our fees with notice.

8.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors. You agree to provide valid payment information and authorize charges.

8.3 Taxes

You are responsible for all applicable taxes related to your use of our services.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 Service Availability

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.

9.2 Content Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on our platform, including user-submitted content.

9.3 Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites.

9.4 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Pixel Council shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Pixel Council, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your content submitted to our platform

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Informal Resolution

Before pursuing formal legal action, we encourage you to contact us to seek an informal resolution of any disputes.

11.2 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.3 Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services may be subject to binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules.

12. General Provisions

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Pixel Council regarding our services.

12.2 Severability

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

12.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights without restriction.

13. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us: