Terms of Service

Last updated: 2/11/2026

Welcome to Group 36! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, applications, and services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Quick Summary: These terms establish a fair relationship between us and you. We provide a valuable service, and you agree to use it responsibly. We respect your rights and expect you to respect ours and other users' rights.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Service.

These Terms apply to all users, including visitors, registered users, and paying customers. If you are using our Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

Group 36 provides [describe your specific service offering here - be detailed about what you provide, key features, and primary value proposition]. Our Service includes:

• Access to our platform and tools
• Customer support services
• Regular updates and improvements
• Security features and data protection

We may modify, update, or discontinue features of our Service at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of material changes that affect your use of the Service.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our Service responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws. You may NOT:

Prohibited Activities

• Violate Laws: Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Harm Others: Harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate other users
• Infringe Rights: Violate intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of others
• Spread Malware: Upload viruses, malware, or malicious code
• Spam: Send unsolicited communications or engage in spam activities
• Abuse System: Attempt to gain unauthorized access or disrupt our systems
• Commercial Misuse: Use the Service for unauthorized commercial purposes
• Data Mining: Scrape, crawl, or extract data without permission

Content Standards

Any content you upload, if applicable, or share must not contain:

• Illegal, harmful, or offensive material
• Copyrighted material without permission
• Personal information of others without consent
• False, misleading, or defamatory information

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Rights

The Service and all related content, features, and functionality are owned by Group 36 and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Remove or modify any proprietary notices
• Use our trademarks without authorization

Your Rights

You retain ownership of content you create and upload to our Service. By using our Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

• Host, store, and backup your content
• Display your content as part of the Service
• Make technical modifications necessary for the Service
• Provide the Service to you and other users

This license ends when you delete your content or terminate your account, except for content shared with other users.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Service, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, but you acknowledge that no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Service Availability and Support

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may perform maintenance that temporarily limits access, and we will provide reasonable notice when possible.

Support

We provide customer support through [specify your support channels - email, chat, phone, etc.]. Support is available [specify your support hours and response times].

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Service Disclaimers

Our Service is provided "as is" and "as available." We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:

• Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of content

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Group 36 shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service
• Third-party content or actions of other users

Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if applicable, in the 12 months preceding the claim.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Group 36 from any claims, damages, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of others
• Content you upload or share through the Service

9. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [specify your jurisdiction]. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Pennsylvania.

Informal Resolution

Before filing any legal action, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We commit to working with you in good faith to resolve any issues.

10. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Service
• Changes become effective 30 days after notification
• Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of new Terms
• If you disagree with changes, you may terminate your account

11. General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Group 36.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.

Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, or infrastructure failures.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or to report violations:

Email: info@group36.org

Group 36
30 S. 15th Street, Suite 1550
Philadelphia, PA 19102
USA
267.690.4041
www.group36.org

Response Time: We respond to inquiries within 3-5 business days.

These Terms of Service are designed to be comprehensive while remaining fair and understandable. They protect both your rights as a user and our rights as a service provider.