Terms of Service
Effective date: 12 Aug 2025
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Puggle IT website, mentorship platform, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction) to use the Services. If you are under the age required by law, you must have parental or guardian consent.
2. Accounts & Security
- You are responsible for the accuracy of information provided during account creation and for keeping your credentials secure.
- Social login via Google, Facebook, or Apple is supported. You authorize us to access certain info from those accounts consistent with their terms and your settings.
- You must promptly notify us of any unauthorized access or suspected breach.
3. Acceptable Use
- No unlawful, harmful, fraudulent, infringing, defamatory, or abusive activity.
- No attempts to gain unauthorized access, probe, scan, or test vulnerabilities.
- No interference with or disruption of the Services, including via bots or automated scraping beyond what is permitted.
- Respect others. Harassment, hate speech, and spamming are prohibited.
4. Mentorship Program
- Mentorship features include tasks, messaging, meeting scheduling, and mentor-mentee assignments using Firestore collections such as
tasks,meetings, andmenteeMentors/mentorMentees. - Mentors and mentees are responsible for appropriate conduct and for complying with applicable laws and professional standards.
- We may monitor or review content for compliance and safety, consistent with our Privacy Policy.
5. Payments
Where payments are involved, basic transaction records (amount, currency, status, method, description, transaction ID) may be stored in Firestore (e.g., payments). Sensitive card data is handled by payment processors and not stored on our servers.
Fees are non-refundable except where required by law or stated otherwise in specific service terms.
6. Intellectual Property
The Services, including content, features, and functionality, are owned by Puggle IT or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Services for their intended purpose.
7. Privacy
Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use your information.
8. Third-Party Services
We integrate with third-party services, including Firebase and payment processors. Your use of third-party services may be subject to their terms and policies.
9. Disclaimers
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PUGGLE IT AND ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE SERVICES.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Puggle IT from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from or related to your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.
12. Suspension & Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in unlawful or harmful conduct.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where Puggle IT is established, without regard to conflict of law principles. Venue for disputes will be in the competent courts of that jurisdiction.
14. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms from time to time. The "Effective date" above reflects the latest revision. Your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
15. Contact Us
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at Info@Puggleit.Com or by phone at +2349060733914.