Terms of Service

Last updated: December 28, 2024

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using PottyPins ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

Description of Service

PottyPins is a community-driven platform that helps users find and share information about restroom locations, including door codes/PINs, cleanliness ratings, and amenities. The Service relies on user-generated content and community contributions.

User Accounts

To access certain features of the Service, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information when creating your account
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

User-Generated Content

When you submit content to PottyPins (including ratings, reviews, tips, photos, and PIN codes), you:

  • Grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on the platform
  • Represent that you have the right to share the content
  • Agree that your content may be visible to other users
  • Accept that we may remove content that violates these terms or is reported as inappropriate

Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Post false, misleading, or inaccurate information
  • Share content that is offensive, discriminatory, or harassing
  • Upload images that are inappropriate or violate others' privacy
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose
  • Spam or abuse the rating/review system
  • Share PIN codes you are not authorized to share
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service

Accuracy of Information

The information on PottyPins is user-generated and may not always be accurate or up-to-date. We do not guarantee the accuracy of:

  • Door codes and PINs (they may change without notice)
  • Restroom availability or conditions
  • Business hours or locations
  • User ratings and reviews

Users should verify important information independently. PottyPins is not responsible for any issues that arise from relying on information from the Service.

Intellectual Property

The PottyPins name, logo, and all related graphics, icons, and service names are trademarks of PottyPins. The design, layout, and functionality of the Service are our intellectual property. User-generated content remains the property of the respective users, subject to the license granted above.

Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services including:

  • Google Maps for location data and mapping
  • Google Places for business information
  • Authentication providers (Google, Microsoft) for user login
  • Advertising networks for displaying ads

These services are subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, POTTYPINS AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Inability to access a restroom
  • Incorrect door codes or PINs
  • Reliance on inaccurate user reviews
  • Any damages resulting from third-party actions

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PottyPins and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: