Terms and Conditions

General

1.1 Tjub is responsible for the registration, management, and processing of the personal data of users of the app. Please refer to the privacy and cookie policy for more information.

1.2 The Tjub App is a platform where users can post links to online news articles and engage in discussions. Tjub App is accessible to all users, including non-registered users. On Tjub, any registered user can contribute by sharing information, media, and other personal content. Within these terms and conditions, we refer to users as any person using the app, unless otherwise specified.

Accessibility

2.1 The app consists of:

• (1) all data, files, contributions, and services accessible on the app provided by Tjub.
• (2) user contributions, which include data, files, contributions, and services created by the users themselves or material sourced from other platforms or websites.

2.2 Every user is deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions upon using the app or upon registration as a user. Therefore, Tjub advises every user to read these terms and conditions carefully before accessing the app.

Premium Subscriptions and Payments

3.2 Auto-Renewal: All premium subscriptions are auto-renewable subscriptions. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each subscription period unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

Payment Processing

Cancellation

3.7 Refunds: No refunds will be provided for any unused portion of a subscription period unless required by applicable law or the respective app store policies (Apple App Store or Google Play Store).

3.8 Free Trial: If a free trial is offered, you will be charged the subscription fee at the end of the trial period unless you cancel before the trial period ends. Free trials are limited to one per user per platform.

3.9 Price Changes: Tjub reserves the right to modify subscription prices at any time. You will be notified of any price changes in advance through the respective app store, and changes will take effect at the start of your next billing cycle.

3.10 Platform-Specific Terms: In addition to these terms, subscriptions are also subject to the terms and conditions of the respective app store (Apple App Store Terms of Service or Google Play Terms of Service). In case of any conflict between these terms and the app store terms, the app store terms shall prevail regarding payment processing and subscription management.

Changes to Terms, App, or Content

4.1 Tjub reserves the right to modify or supplement these terms and conditions before publishing the amended terms on the app. Users are advised to periodically review the terms and conditions for any changes. Changes to the terms and conditions take effect immediately. Users will be notified of any changes to the terms and conditions through email or a message posted on the app. If a user does not agree with the modified terms and conditions, the user can terminate their registration at any time.

4.2 Tjub has the right to modify, remove, suspend, or terminate the app or its content and accessibility, either in whole or in part, at any time. Tjub is not liable for any damages or costs incurred by users as a result of the measures mentioned in this article.

Liability

5.1 The app and its content are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice.

5.2 The app and its content are not intended for users under the age of 18.

5.3 If a user uses the app or its content in violation of these provisions, it is done at their own risk. Tjub is not liable for any damages or costs resulting from such use.

5.4 Tjub is not liable for damages or costs resulting from the use or inability to use the app (or parts thereof), including damages resulting from inaccuracies or incompleteness of the content or computer viruses, unless such damages or costs are a result of willful intent or gross negligence on the part of Tjub.

5.5 The app allows users to contribute content. User contributions reflect the personal opinions of the respective users.

5.6 The user is responsible for the user contributions posted on the app. In particular, the user ensures that the user contributions are accurate, complete, and not manipulated, and comply with these terms and conditions.

5.7 The user indemnifies Tjub from any damages and costs incurred by Tjub due to claims from third parties related to the user's use of the app or non-compliance with these terms and conditions.

5.8 By using the app, users are aware that they may come across content that is offensive, derogatory, or otherwise objectionable. If a user believes that certain content violates these terms and conditions, they can always contact us via email at [email protected].

5.9 The app contains banners and links to external web pages. Tjub is not liable for the use, content, or functioning of these external web pages or web pages that link to the app.

5.10 Tjub is not liable for any damages or costs resulting from the use of electronic communication tools with the app.

Use of the App

6.1 Tjub advises users to exercise caution when using the app, including (1) refraining from disclosing sensitive personal information such as bank account numbers to other users, and (2) ensuring adequate security measures on their devices to prevent the spread of viruses.

6.2 Users of the app are not allowed to: distribute harmful software, such as viruses, gain unauthorized access to Tjub's computers or systems or those of other users, delete files on Tjub's computers or systems or those of other users, use automated systems such as robots, spiders, and offline readers, or bypass or disable security-related components of the app or other parts.

6.3 Other prohibited actions include:

• Posting content that violates the law or is improper, disruptive, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, offensive, racist, or otherwise objectionable, or any content that could harm minors in any form.
• Harassing or intimidating other users.
• Publishing or distributing material containing senseless violence, such as injuring, attacking, or humiliating someone, or shocking images such as accident scenes and deceased individuals.
• Entering or uploading data or files on the app using scripts or reproducing the app in whole or in part without written permission from Tjub.
• Using the app for commercial activities, such as sending commercial messages (spam) or offering interactive games, without written permission from Tjub.
• Using the app to publish or distribute pornographic or otherwise offensive material.
• Using the app to unlawfully reproduce works protected by copyright, portrait rights, or other intellectual property rights.
• Adding misleading descriptions, labels, titles, or thumbnails to the material to increase its views.
• Using the app to publish or distribute trade secrets or other confidential or proprietary information that the user is not authorized to use.
• Providing incomplete, incorrect, or outdated information during registration, impersonating someone else during registration, or registering with multiple email addresses.
• Using the app for any other illegal or unlawful activities.

6.4 A user shall not collect, store, or transmit personal data of other users.

6.5 If a user believes that another user's actions violate these terms and conditions, they can notify Tjub via the email address: [email protected].

6.6 If Tjub has indications that a user is acting in violation of these terms and conditions, Tjub has the right to conduct further investigations into the user's actions.

6.7 If a user violates this article or other terms and conditions, Tjub has the right to take measures. These measures may include:

• Modifying, abbreviating, or removing user contributions or content posted on behalf of users on the app.
• Temporarily or permanently excluding the user from accessing the app.
• Terminating the registration of a user.
• Seeking compensation from the user for any damages and costs resulting from the user's breach of these terms and conditions.

6.8 Tjub is not liable for any damages or costs incurred by a user as a result of Tjub exercising its rights under this Article 6 or other terms and conditions.

6.9 If Tjub terminates a registration, Tjub will send a notification to the email address associated with that registration.

6.10 Users indemnify Tjub from any claims from third parties related to their use of the app and/or failure to comply, or insufficient compliance, with their obligations towards Tjub arising from these terms and conditions.

Ownership of the App and Content

7.1 Unless otherwise indicated, all rights, including copyrights, trademarks, domain names, and other intellectual property rights related to the format, concept, look and feel, and name of the app belong to Tjub.

7.2 Unless otherwise indicated, all rights, including copyrights and other intellectual property rights related to the content, belong to the respective contributors of the content.

7.3 The (intellectual) property rights to the trademarks displayed on the app remain with the respective rights holders.

7.4 Tjub is entitled to display advertisements before, after, or simultaneously with the presentation of content on the app.

7.5 By posting their user contributions on the app, users grant other users permission to access and make copies of those user contributions for personal use, such as printing or saving them, and to reuse them. Commercial or business use of the app's content by users is not allowed.

7.6 (Re)use of user contributions by users other than the user who posted the user contribution on the app is only permitted under the following conditions:

• Proper attribution of the user or Tjub, if required by copyright law.
• The user contribution is not used for commercial purposes.
• The user contribution may be edited in derivative works and services.
• Any new contributions, whether new works or derivative creations, are shared with users under the same conditions as these terms and conditions.

7.7 Users grant Tjub a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license (with the right to sublicense) for the commercial use, reproduction, distribution, creation of derivative works, display, and performance of user contributions in connection with the provision of services and related activities of the app, including publication in print and the promotion and further distribution of the app (and derivative works, including in print) through any media formats and channels.

7.8 Any other use of the app or its content, such as storing or reproducing (a substantial part of) the app or content on another webpage or creating deep links between the app and any other webpage, is not permitted without prior written permission from Tjub.

7.9 Tjub makes efforts to prevent infringement of third-party rights and requests copyright holders to report any infringements to Tjub via [email protected] so that appropriate measures can be taken against infringing content. The notifications should include the following information:

• A description of the content, including the full URL.
• A description of the rights you own or may have, which may have been or may be violated.
• Your contact information (name, address, email address, and telephone number) for Tjub to contact you.

Registration

8.1 Users can register free of charge by completing an electronic registration form on the app. Users must fill in the mandatory parts of the registration form truthfully and accurately. As part of the registration process, users are required to agree to these terms and conditions and to the storage and use of their personal data by Tjub to fulfill its obligations to each user. Tjub always complies with the Privacy and Cookie Policy.

8.2 Users under the age of 18 must obtain consent from their parents or legal representatives to register. Tjub accepts no liability if this is not the case.

8.3 Tjub reserves the right to refuse a registration. Tjub will notify the user of a registration refusal as soon as possible. As mentioned in Article 6, Tjub may also terminate a registration at a later time.

8.4 If Tjub approves a registration, Tjub will send a confirmation message to the email address provided by the user on the registration form. From that moment, the user becomes a registered user. Wherever these terms and conditions refer to a user, the same applies to a registered user.

User Account

9.1 Tjub assigns users a user account. The user account is strictly personal and non-transferable.

9.2 Tjub links the user account to a username and password. The user must choose their own password.

9.3 The user must handle their chosen password with care, keep it confidential, and store it in a secure place. If the user suspects loss, theft, misuse, or unauthorized use of the password by a third party, they must immediately notify Tjub. Until the notification is made, the user is liable for any damages and costs resulting from unauthorized access and use of the app and its content through the password.

9.4 Tjub stores the registration data entered by a user in the "personal data" linked to the user account. Registered users must update the mandatory information in the "personal data" if it is inaccurate or no longer up to date.

Profile

10.1 Each user can create their own profile linked to their user account, where parts of the content and contributions can be included. Any user can access a created profile. These terms and conditions also apply to the various parts of the content and contributions included in a profile.

Privacy and Cookie Policy

11.1 Tjub is responsible for the processing of personal data collected through the app. The Privacy and Cookie Policy of Tjub is applicable and an integral part of these terms and conditions.

11.2 Tjub respects the privacy of users.

Final Provisions

12.1 If these terms and conditions are or become partially invalid, users remain bound by the remaining provisions. Tjub will replace the invalid part with provisions that are valid and whose legal effects, given the content and purpose of these terms and conditions, correspond as much as possible to those of the invalid part.

12.2 These terms and conditions are exclusively governed by Dutch law.