Jiwwe LLC

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Last Updated: [2025]

Welcome to Jiwwe ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website and services (the "Platform"), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before using the platform.

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By using the Jiwwe Platform, including browsing, submitting content, or creating an account, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

Jiwwe is a global digital platform dedicated to celebrating, promoting, and preserving traditional architecture, design, and craftsmanship. Users may view, contribute, and interact with multimedia content including but not limited to articles, interviews, photo essays, project showcases, and commentary.

3. ELIGIBILITY

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account or submit content. By using the Platform, you affirm that you are of legal age and capable of entering into binding agreements.

4. USER CONTENT AND COPYRIGHT

4.1 Ownership

All content submitted by users remains the intellectual property of the original creator. However, by submitting content to Jiwwe, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, and irrevocable license to:

Use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content
Feature your content on our website, newsletters, social media, and promotional materials

4.2 Copyright Compliance and Submission Requirements

By submitting content to Jiwwe, you represent and warrant the following:

Originality: The content is your original work, or you have secured all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions for any third-party materials included.
Attribution: You have credited all contributors (including photographers, co-authors, illustrators, and collaborators) and provided documentation of permission where required.
Third-Party Content: You confirm that you have obtained explicit permission for publication and distribution on the Jiwwe Platform.
Model and Property Releases: For content that includes identifiable individuals or private property, you agree to obtain and provide signed releases upon request.
AI-Generated Content: Any AI-assisted content must be clearly labeled and must not infringe on third-party rights.
Academic and Archival Material: You must cite all sources and confirm materials are public domain or used with permission.

4.3 Prohibited Submissions

You may not submit content that:

Infringes on copyright, trademark, trade secret, or other proprietary rights
Contains unauthorized use of another person’s name, likeness, or personal information
Is false, misleading, or misrepresents cultural or architectural history
Includes promotional or commercial content unless explicitly authorized
Is generated entirely by AI without human oversight or originality

4.4 Rights of Review and Rejection

Edit content for clarity, length, and editorial standards
Request documentation of rights and permissions
Reject or remove submissions that do not meet our quality, legal, or ethical standards
Retain published content indefinitely as part of our digital archive

4.5 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Jiwwe, its directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, losses, liabilities, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from content you submit.

4.6 Withdrawal of Content

If you wish to remove your published content, you may submit a written request. We will review the request and respond within a reasonable time. However, we reserve the right to retain content already published as part of our archive unless a legal claim compels its removal.

5. CONTENT STANDARDS

Violates any applicable laws
Contains hate speech, defamatory statements, or obscenity
Is misleading or misrepresents historical, cultural, or architectural facts
Harms or exploits minors in any way

6. SUBMISSION REVIEW AND EDITORIAL RIGHTS

Edit submissions for clarity, grammar, tone, or formatting
Decline to publish any content at our sole discretion
Remove content if it violates these Terms or our editorial standards

7. USER ACCOUNTS

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
You agree to provide accurate and current information
You may not impersonate another person or organization
We may terminate or suspend accounts that violate these terms

8. COMMUNITY CONDUCT

Engage respectfully with content and other users
Refrain from harassment, trolling, or abusive behavior
Uphold cultural sensitivity and respect diverse traditions

9. TERMINATION

Suspend or terminate access to the Platform at any time without notice for any violation of these Terms
Remove content at our discretion

10. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

We do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of user-submitted content
Jiwwe is not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of the Platform or reliance on content
All content is provided for educational, cultural, and informational purposes only

11. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Please review them periodically.

12. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of laws principles.