Terms of Service
The terms and conditions that govern your use of the Bander platform.
Community
Rules for respectful interaction and building great musical connections.
Safety
Guidelines to keep everyone safe and secure on the platform.
Rights
Your rights and responsibilities when using Bander.
By creating an account or using Bander, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you don't agree with these terms, please don't use our service.
We may update these terms from time to time. We'll notify you of significant changes, and your continued use of Bander constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
To use Bander, you must:
- Be at least 16 years old
- If you are under 18, have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use this service
- Have the legal capacity to enter into these terms (or have parental consent if under 18)
- Not be prohibited from using our service under applicable laws
- Not have been previously banned from Bander
- Provide accurate and truthful information in your profile
For Users Under 18
If you are between 16-17 years old, you represent that you have obtained permission from your parent or legal guardian to use Bander. We may request verification of parental consent and may contact your parent or guardian regarding your use of our service.
Parental Consent Requirements
For users under 18, the following additional requirements apply:
- A parent or legal guardian must provide consent for account creation
- We may request verification of parental consent at any time
- Parents may contact us to review, modify, or delete their minor's account
- We may communicate with parents about their minor's account activity
Enhanced Safety Measures
Accounts for users under 18 include additional safety features:
- Enhanced privacy settings and content filters
- Restricted visibility to adult users when appropriate
- Additional monitoring for inappropriate interactions
- Parental notification options for certain activities
Parental Rights and Responsibilities
Parents and guardians retain the right to supervise their minor's use of Bander, request information about their account, and withdraw consent at any time. We encourage ongoing communication between parents and minors about online safety.
Your Account
- You're responsible for maintaining the security of your account
- You must not share your account credentials with others
- You're responsible for all activity under your account
- Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access
Profile Information
- All information in your profile must be accurate and truthful
- You must be the person depicted in your photos
- You own or have rights to all content you upload
- Keep your profile information up to date
Our Mission: Bander is designed to help musicians connect respectfully and create meaningful musical collaborations. These guidelines help maintain a positive environment for everyone.
Be Respectful
- Treat all users with respect and kindness
- No harassment, bullying, or intimidation
- Respect other users' boundaries and preferences
- No discriminatory language or behavior
Keep It Safe
- No sharing of personal contact information in public profiles
- Meet in public places for in-person collaborations
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behavior
- Don't share explicit or inappropriate content
- Users under 18 should always inform a parent or guardian before meeting anyone in person
Additional Safety for Minors
- Users under 18 have enhanced privacy settings by default
- We may implement additional safety measures for interactions involving minors
- Parents/guardians can contact us to discuss their minor's account
- We encourage open communication between minors and their parents about online activities
Stay Authentic
- Use your real identity and recent photos
- Be honest about your musical experience and goals
- Don't impersonate others or create fake profiles
- Only upload audio samples of your own performances
The following activities are strictly prohibited and may result in account suspension or termination:
Content Violations
- Uploading inappropriate, offensive, or explicit content
- Sharing content that infringes on others' intellectual property
- Posting spam, promotional content, or commercial advertisements
- Sharing false or misleading information
Platform Abuse
- Creating multiple accounts or fake profiles
- Attempting to circumvent security measures
- Using automated scripts or bots
- Reverse engineering or attempting to access our systems
Harmful Behavior
- Harassment, threats, or intimidation of users
- Soliciting money or financial information
- Sharing illegal content or promoting illegal activities
- Attempting to harm or exploit other users
Your Content
- You retain ownership of content you upload to Bander
- You grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content on the platform
- You're responsible for ensuring you have rights to all uploaded content
- We may remove content that violates these terms or applicable laws
Bander's Content
The Bander platform, including its design, features, and code, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or reverse engineer any part of our platform.
Copyright Infringement
If you believe content on Bander infringes your copyright, please contact us at support@getbander.com with details of the alleged infringement.
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
By using Bander, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
Free and Premium Features
Bander offers both free and premium features. Premium features may require payment and are subject to subscription terms.
Billing and Refunds
- Subscription fees are charged in advance and are non-refundable
- You can cancel your subscription at any time
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period
- We may change subscription prices with 30 days notice
We strive to keep Bander available 24/7, but we can't guarantee uninterrupted service. We may need to:
- Perform maintenance or updates that temporarily limit access
- Suspend service to address security or technical issues
- Modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice
- Limit usage to prevent abuse or ensure fair access
Your Right to Terminate
You can delete your account at any time through your profile settings. This will remove your profile and associated data from the platform.
Our Right to Terminate
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:
- Violate these Terms of Service
- Violate our Community Guidelines
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
- Create safety concerns for other users
Effects of Termination
Upon termination, your access to Bander will cease, and we may delete your account data. Some provisions of these terms will survive termination.
Service Disclaimers
- Bander is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
- We don't guarantee you'll find musical collaborators
- We're not responsible for user-generated content or user interactions
- We don't screen users or verify their identities
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Bander's liability for any damages arising from your use of the service is limited to the amount you've paid us in the past 12 months.
User Safety
While we have safety measures in place, you're responsible for your own safety when interacting with other users, especially when meeting in person.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state where Bander is headquartered, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution Process
If you have a dispute with Bander:
- First, try to resolve it by contacting our support team
- If that doesn't work, we encourage mediation
- As a last resort, disputes may be subject to binding arbitration
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bander.
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Changes to Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. We'll notify you of material changes and give you the opportunity to review the updated terms.
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: support@getbander.com
Subject Line: Terms of Service Question
Thank you for being part of the Bander community! These terms help us maintain a safe, respectful, and creative environment where musicians can connect and collaborate. If you have suggestions for improving our community, we'd love to hear from you.