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Terms and Conditions

Welcome to HappyHopper. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and mobile application (collectively, the "Platform"). By accessing or using our Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

Last Updated: May 22, 2025
Effective Date: May 22, 2025

1. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

  • "Platform" refers to the HappyHopper website and mobile application, including all features, services, and content.
  • "User Content" means any content that users submit, post, or display on the Platform.
  • "Services" refers to all features, functionality, and services provided through the Platform.
  • "User," "you," and "your" refer to any individual or entity accessing or using the Platform.

2. Eligibility

To use our Platform, you must:

  • Be at least 13 years of age
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
  • Not be prohibited from using the Platform under applicable laws

If you are under 18 years of age, you must have parental or guardian consent to use the Platform. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By using our Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Platform.

4. Use of the Platform

You agree to use our Platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. You are prohibited from:

  • Using the Platform in any way that violates any applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempting to interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Platform
  • Impersonating or attempting to impersonate HappyHopper, its employees, or other users
  • Collecting or harvesting any information from the Platform without our express permission

5. User Accounts

To access certain features of our Platform, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account. By creating an account, you agree to provide accurate and complete information and to update it as necessary.

6. Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms and Conditions
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Extended periods of inactivity (defined as 12 months of no login activity)
  • Any behavior that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be harmful to the Platform or other users

7. Content

Our Platform may contain user-generated content. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any user-generated content. Users are solely responsible for the content they submit to the Platform.

8. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of our Platform are owned by HappyHopper, LLC and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any material from our Platform without our express written consent.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HappyHopper, LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms and Conditions or your use of the Platform.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted or error-free.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HappyHopper, LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Platform.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms and Conditions or your use of the Platform shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Chicago, Illinois. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Changes to Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective 30 days after posting on this page. For material changes, we will notify active users via email. Your continued use of the Platform after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms and Conditions.

14. Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms and Conditions will otherwise remain in full force and effect. These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HappyHopper regarding your use of the Platform.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at [email protected].