1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Dormigo, operated by Dormunity Inc. ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.
Important Notice
These Terms include important information about your legal rights, remedies, and obligations. Please read them carefully.
2. Service Description
Dormigo is a platform designed to help students:
- Find and list student accommodations
- Connect with other students for ride sharing (coming soon)
- Access campus-related services and community features
- Communicate with other verified students
We act as a platform connecting users and do not own, operate, or control the accommodations or transportation services listed on our platform.
3. Eligibility
To use our Service, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old, or have parental consent if under 18
- Be a current student at an accredited educational institution
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable law
Student Verification
We may require verification of your student status through official documentation or university email addresses.
4. User Accounts
Account Creation
When you create an account, you must provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
- Keeping your account information up to date
Account Security
You agree to:
- Use a strong, unique password
- Not share your account with others
- Log out from shared or public devices
- Report any security breaches immediately
5. User Conduct
You agree not to use the Service to:
Illegal Activities
Engage in any illegal activities or violate any applicable laws
Harassment
Harass, abuse, or harm other users or engage in discriminatory behavior
False Information
Provide false, misleading, or fraudulent information
Malicious Content
Upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Automated Access
Use bots, scrapers, or automated systems without permission
IP Infringement
Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
6. User Content
Your Content
You retain ownership of content you post on our Service. However, by posting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.
Content Standards
All user content must:
- Be accurate and not misleading
- Comply with applicable laws
- Not infringe on others' rights
- Be appropriate for a student community
- Not contain spam or commercial solicitations
Content Moderation
We reserve the right to review, modify, or remove any content that violates these Terms or our community standards.
7. Housing Services
Accommodation Listings
When posting accommodation listings, you represent that:
- You have the right to list the property
- All information provided is accurate and current
- The property complies with applicable laws and regulations
- You will honor the terms of any agreements made through the platform
Booking and Payments
We facilitate connections between students and property owners but are not party to rental agreements. All rental terms, payments, and disputes are between users.
Property Standards
Listed properties should meet basic safety and habitability standards. We encourage users to report any properties that appear unsafe or unsuitable.
8. Ride Sharing (Coming Soon)
Service Overview
Our ride-sharing feature will connect students for shared transportation. This service is currently in development and will be subject to additional terms when launched.
Safety Requirements
When ride sharing becomes available, users will be required to:
- Verify their identity and student status
- Maintain valid driver's licenses and insurance (for drivers)
- Follow all traffic laws and safety guidelines
- Report any safety concerns immediately
9. Payments & Fees
Service Fees
Dormigo is currently free to use. We reserve the right to introduce fees for certain premium features in the future with appropriate notice.
Third-Party Payments
Any payments between users (rent, ride sharing costs, etc.) are handled directly between users or through third-party payment processors. We are not responsible for payment disputes.
Refunds
Refund policies for any future paid features will be clearly communicated at the time of purchase.
10. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
11. Intellectual Property
Our Rights
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Dormunity Inc and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.
Restrictions
You may not:
- Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
- Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
- Use our trademarks without authorization
- Create derivative works based on our Service
12. Disclaimers
Important Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that:
- The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Defects will be corrected
- The Service is free of viruses or harmful components
- The results of using the Service will meet your requirements
Third-Party Content
We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of user-generated content or third-party services integrated with our platform.
13. Limitation of Liability
Liability Limitations
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DORMUNITY INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL.
Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or relating to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.
User Interactions
We are not liable for disputes, damages, or issues arising from interactions between users, including but not limited to rental agreements, ride sharing arrangements, or other transactions.
14. Termination
Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in the app.
Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
- Pose a safety risk to other users
- Fail to maintain student status (where required)
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
15. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
16. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:
- Post the updated Terms on our website and app
- Update the "Last Updated" date
- Notify you of material changes via email or app notification
- Provide a reasonable notice period before changes take effect
Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.