Effective Date: 10.25
1. Eligibility
- CHALC Social Limited is open only to users aged 13 years or older.
 - Users aged 13–17 may use the App only after their parent or legal guardian provides verifiable consent.
 - Users under 13 are not permitted to register or use the App.
 - By creating an account, you confirm that you meet these requirements or that a parent or legal guardian has consented, and supervises your use of this App.
 
2. Account Security
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
 - Notify CHALC Social Limited immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or suspected security breach.
 - CHALC Social Limited will not be liable for loss or damage resulting from your failure to secure your account.
 
3. Acceptable Use & Community Guidelines
- All users must follow the CHALC Social Limited Child Safety & Community Guidelines.
 - The following are prohibited: harassment, hate speech, sexual exploitation, discrimination, violence, dangerous challenges, or any harmful or misleading activity.
 - Dangerous challenges include but are not limited to any activity that may cause injury, distress, property damage, or violate law (e.g., stunts, unsafe consumption, or criminal acts).
 - CHALC may suspend, remove, or restrict content or accounts that breach these standards.
 
4. Challenges & Participation
- By joining or creating challenges, you agree to follow the challenge rules and act safely and responsibly.
 - You participate in all challenges at your own risk.
 - CHALC Social Limited does not accept liability for injury, damage, or loss arising from participation in challenges.
 - Challenge outcomes are determined as final by the App’s moderation systems.
 
5. Content Ownership & License
- You retain ownership of all content you upload.
 - By uploading, you grant CHALC Social Limited a limited, non-exclusive license to host, display, and distribute your content for App functionality and safety purposes.
 - CHALC Social Limited will use user content for marketing only with your explicit consent, or your parent or guardian’s consent if you are under 18.
 
6. Moderation & Enforcement
- CHALC Social Limited may restrict, suspend, or permanently ban accounts that violate the Terms or Guidelines.
 - Reports of content, users, or communities are reviewed by CHALC Social Limited moderators.
 - Admin actions may include warnings, temporary suspension, permanent bans, or soft deletion of content.
 
- Banned users will receive an in-app and/or email notification, including reasons and appeal instructions via [email protected].
 - Appeals will be reviewed by the CHALC Social Limited moderation team within a reasonable timeframe.
 
7. Privacy
- CHALC Social Limited collects and processes personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
 - Guardian consent records are securely stored and retained as required by POPIA.
 - Please review the CHALC Social Limited Privacy Policy for full details.
 
8. Liability
- The App is provided “as is”, without warranties of any kind.
 - CHALC Social Limited disclaims liability for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from use or inability to use the App.
 
9. Governing Law
- These terms and conditions are governed by the applicable laws of the Republic of South Africa
 
Contact: [email protected]