ExplorerGirls Terms of Service


Service is provided by ExplorerGirls on the basis users agree to all the Terms and Conditions of Service ("Terms of Service") set forth below. By becoming a member or using the ExplorerGirls website for any reason or any service available, through our site, you are agreeing to abide by all terms and conditions of the Terms of Service. The Terms of Service may be updated or changed at anytime with out notification. Content refers to text, images, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, illustrations, descriptions, data, and other material provided by either the user or admin at ExplorerGirls.com.

Conditions

  • You must be a female sixteen (16) years of age or older to register as a member or use ExplorerGirls web site.
  • ExplorerGirls is for personal, fun and informative use only. Professional or commercial use is prohibited (please use our Contact page to talk to us about Advertising on our site!).
  • By posting Content to any part of the ExplorerGirls.com website, you automatically grant, and you represent and warrant that you have the right to grant, to Explorer Media Pty Ltd. an irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, unrestricted, worldwide license to use, copy, display, reformat, translate and otherwise utilize such Content to prepare works or incorporate into other works, such Content, and to grant and authorize sublicenses of the Content for use in advertising and promotion of ExplorerGirls website.
  • You agree that ExplorerGirls has no responsibility or liability for the deletion or storage loss of "Content" including photos, journal entries (Blogs), reviews, messages, or comments. We will always do our best to make sure your Content is safe and sound, but strongly recommend you keep offline copies of all your submitted material!
  • Third-parties may license Content posted on ExplorerGirls.com Web site via RSS feeds. Licenses may be revoked at any time by ExplorerGirls administration.
  • ExplorerGirls reserves the right to modify or terminate our Service at any time for any reason without notice.
  • ExplorerGirls admin reserves the right to terminate your Service without notice at any time for any reason with out full refund if Conditions or Netiquette Guidelines are breached.
  • We also reserve the right to refuse service for any reason to anyone at anytime.
  • Members using the site must abide by the Member Conduct and Netiquette, set forth below, at all times.

Member Conduct

Violation of any of these terms may result in the termination of your account.

  • You may not harass, threaten, impersonate or intimidate other ExplorerGirls users.
  • You may not upload, post, email, or transmit any content that you do not have the right or permission to do so.
  • You are solely responsible for the content, and information that you transmit on ExplorerGirls.com
  • You are not allowed to post or transmit any content that is obscene, vulgar, libelous, harmful, or hateful.
  • You are not allowed to transmit any worms, trojans, or viruses.
  • You are not allowed to collect or store personal information about other users.
  • You are responsible for any activity that occurs under your username.
  • You are responsible for the confidentiality of your password.
  • You are not allowed to transmit any unwanted messages to any ExplorerGirls members.
  • You are not allowed to transmit or upload any form of unsolicited or unauthorized advertising.
  • You are not allowed to use the Service or Website for any illegal or unauthorized purposes.
  • International users agree to comply with their respective local laws regarding online conduct and acceptable content.
  • ExplorerGirls is a family friendly site and any adult "Content" will be removed and service to the provider will be terminated.

Netiquette Guidelines

ExplorerGirls mission is to create an awesome environment where energetic, active and adventurous women from around the world can keep record of their movements and connect with other women out there who enjoy living by the same mantra. Let’s all play nice and be respectful to each other and keep those positive vibes flowing through out the pages. Here are some tips to get you started using etiquette on our net savvy site.

  • Do not ever send hateful or racist comments or launch personal attacks on members. It will not only result in negativity and possibly hurt someone’s feelings, but get you kicked out of ExplorerGirls.com.
  • Don’t spam to request Explorer Girlfriends. Try getting to know someone and you will get more friends that way! As a general rule you don’t request someone to join your Friends unless you have sent a message or communicated through the site first.
  • ExplorerGirls is by no means a dating service. Unsolicited and inappropriate comments and messages may result in the termination of your account or scare people from ever communicating with you again!
  • Please be considerate of individual preferences. If someone chooses not to communicate with you or respond to your messages, do not harass them or bombard them with further communication.
  • Don’t use foul language in chat rooms, message boards or comment areas. Be polite!
  • Be kind and kindness will be given in return!

Internet Community Site Safety

  • Report strange or suspicious activity by any members to the ExplorerGirls administration by using our Contact Page.
  • Do no agree to or go and meet personally with any members with out verifying who they are first.
  • If meeting up with any members personally, choose a public place and bring other friends along. Also, notify other adults or friends where, when and who you are going to meet.
  • Do not list any personal contact information on your ExplorerGirls.com personal page including home address and phone numbers.
  • Use several methods of communication (chat, Forums, etc.) on the ExplorerGirls.com website to get to know a user before letting them into your Explorer Girlfriends list.
  • Don’t upload any images onto your personal area unless you are sure you want people to know the information displayed about you.
  • Remember what you post online stays online, possibly forever, so think before you post comments or write in Forums.
  • Don’t say anything online you wouldn’t say offline.
  • Protect your friends and family’s privacy. Get their Okay before posting any pictures or words including them. Ask your friends to do the same for you.
  • Protect your password and do not share it with others.

Disclaimers

  • The Service maybe be temporarily unavailable at any time for maintenance or other reasons.
  • ExplorerGirls is not responsible for any loss or damage, including but not limited to personal injury or death, resulting from the use of the Website, Content, or Service. ExplorerGirls is not responsible for the conduct of Members or visitors to the site, either online or offline.
  • ExplorerGirls is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or opinions expressed in linked websites outgoing from the Website or in user created "Content".
  • Inclusion of any linked websites on ExplorerGirls.com does not imply approval or endorsement by ExplorerGirls.
  • ExplorerGirls does not guarantee the accuracy, credibility, or quality of any Content posted on the Website.
  • Opinions or ideas expressed in user created "Content" do not necessarily reflect the ideas or opinions of ExplorerGirls or Explorer Media, Pty Ltd.
  • ExplorerGirls does not permit copyright infringing activities and will remove user submitted "Content" if properly notified that such "Content" infringes on another's intellectual property rights.
  • ExplorerGirls is not responsible for any problems with gear purchased through CafePress on the ExplorerGirls.com website in our Gear section. All payments, returns of items and customer service issues should be handled through the CafePress website directly.

Indemnify

You agree to indemnify and hold ExplorerGirls, its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, partners, and its employees harmless from any claim, loss, liability, or demand, including any reasonable attorney's fees made by any third party due to or arising out of your Content that you have transmitted or uploaded to ExplorerGirls.com, or through use of the Service, your violation of the ExplorerGirls Terms of Service, or your violation of any rights of another user.

Privacy Policy

Information obtained by ExplorerGirls

The personal information that ExplorerGirls obtains during registration, excluding Date of Birth, will only be used to keep record of users and to send updates, news and notifications. Your email address is not sold or used by any third parties. If you don't want to receive notifications from ExplorerGirls.com you can opt out by notifying ExploerGirls by email at admin@explorer-girls.com . If you choose to answer the “Your Interests” questions the information may be used to determine our demographic and may be used for Advertising assistance and given to a third party.

ExplorerGirls Security

ExplorerGirls.com makes every effort to maintain the security of your account information. However, information transmitted over the internet is never 100% secure. Do not give out your password to anyone impersonating as a ExplorerGirls employee and we will never ask for your password.