Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using the HereAfter website (the “Service”) operated by HereAfter (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms outline your rights and responsibilities when accessing and using our Service.

General Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms: By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

2. Service Description: HereAfter provides a digital messaging platform that allows users to record and share messages with their loved ones after they have passed away. Our Service is intended for personal, non-commercial use only.

3. User Accounts: To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create a user account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for any activities conducted through your account.

4. User Responsibilities: When using the Service, you agree to:

a. Provide accurate and complete information. b. Comply with all applicable laws and regulations. c. Respect the privacy and rights of others. d. Not use the Service for any illegal, harmful, or unauthorized purposes. e. Not upload or share content that infringes upon the intellectual property rights or privacy rights of others. f. Not engage in any activity that may disrupt or interfere with the Service or its functionality.

5. Content Ownership and Licensing: You retain ownership of the content you upload or share through the Service. However, by using the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute your content for the purposes of providing and promoting the Service.

6. Proprietary Rights and Trademarks: All intellectual property rights in the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are owned by, or licensed to HereAfter. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or exploit any part of the Service without our prior written consent. HereAfter and its associated trademarks are trademarks of HereAfter. Other product and company names mentioned on the Service may be trademarks of their respective owners.

7. Privacy: Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties: The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the Service’s reliability, accuracy, completeness, or availability. Your use of the Service is at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising out of your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

11. Modifications to the Service and Terms: We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time without prior notice. We may also update these Terms from time to time. It is your responsibility to review the most current version of the Terms regularly.

12. Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the State of North Carolina.

13. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

14. Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and HereAfter regarding the Service and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

Terms and Conditions for Submitting Stories to HereAfter

By submitting your story to HereAfter, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Ownership and Rights: You confirm that you are the rightful owner of the submitted story and possess all necessary rights to share it. You retain ownership of your story while granting HereAfter a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and promote your story on the HereAfter website and related platforms.

2. Originality and Accuracy: You affirm that the submitted story is original and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Plagiarism or the use of copyrighted materials without proper authorization is strictly prohibited. You are solely responsible for any consequences arising from inaccuracies or violations of intellectual property rights.

3. Consent and Privacy: You have obtained all necessary consents and permissions from individuals mentioned in the story. You understand and agree that personal information shared in the story will be processed in accordance with HereAfter’s Privacy Policy.

4. Appropriate Content: You agree not to submit any content that is offensive, defamatory, unlawful, or infringing upon the rights of others. HereAfter reserves the right to reject or remove any submitted story that violates these guidelines or is deemed inappropriate at its sole discretion.

5. Moderation and Editing: HereAfter reserves the right to moderate and edit submitted stories for clarity, grammar, length, or any necessary modifications without altering the core message or intent of the story. However, HereAfter is under no obligation to publish or feature any submitted story.

6. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold HereAfter harmless from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising out of or related to the submitted story, including any breach of the terms and conditions outlined herein.

7. Consent for Promotional Purposes: You grant HereAfter permission to use your submitted story, including excerpts or quotes, for promotional purposes, including but not limited to marketing materials, social media, and press releases.

By submitting your story, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions. Hereafter reserves the right to modify or update these terms and conditions at any time.

Contacting Us

You may contact us at info@hereaftervault.com