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Terms And Conditions

Palringo is the trading name of Palringo Limited.
Registered Office: 4 Arcot Court, Nelson Park Industrial Estate, Cramlington, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE23 1BB
Company No. 05801490
VAT No. GB 905 2962 24

Acceptance Of Terms

Palringo provides services to you subject to the following Terms of Service ("TOS"), which may be updated periodically. Updates will take effect when posted on our website. Registration Data and certain other information about you is subject to our Privacy Policy . You understand that through your use of Palringo's service you consent to the collection and use (as set forth in the Privacy Policy) of this information.

Description Of Service

Palringo provides users with a platform, to send text messages, voice messages and images to users through any various medium or device now known or hereafter developed and to use location based services (the "Service"). You understand and agree that the Service is provided "AS-IS" and that Palringo assumes no responsibility for the timeliness, deletion, mis-delivery or failure to store any user communications or personalization settings. You are responsible for obtaining access to the Service and acknowledge that such access may involve third-party fees (such as Internet service provider or airtime charges). You are responsible for those fees and charges that we may notify to you. If we terminate your access to the Service because of your breach of these TOS you will not be entitled to any refund of fees or other charges. In addition, you must provide and are responsible for all equipment necessary to access the Service.

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Your Registration Obligations

You agree to: (a) provide true, accurate, current and complete information about yourself as prompted by the Service's registration process and (b) maintain and promptly update the registration data to keep it true, accurate, current and complete. If you provide any information that is false, untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, or Palringo has reasonable grounds to suspect that such information is false, untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, Palringo has the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Service (or any portion thereof).

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Member Conduct

It is understood by you that all information, messages, data, text, software, sound, pictures, graphics, or other materials ("Content"), whether publicly posted or privately transmitted, are the sole responsibility of the person from whom such Content originated. This means that you, and not Palringo, are entirely responsible for all Content that you download, upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available via the Service. Palringo does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of such Content. You understand that by using the Service, you may be exposed to Content that is offensive, indecent or objectionable. Palringo will not be liable for any Content, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any Content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any Content downloaded, uploaded, posted, emailed, transmitted or otherwise made available via the Service.

You agree to not use the Service to:

  1. Download, upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any Content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortuous, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libellous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable;
  2. Harm minors in any way;
  3. Impersonate any person or entity, including, but not limited to, a Palringo staff member or volunteer, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;
  4. Forge headers or otherwise manipulate identifiers in order to disguise the origin of any Content transmitted through the Service;
  5. Download, upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any Content that you do not have a right to make available under any law or regulation or under contractual or fiduciary relationships (such as inside information, proprietary and confidential information learned or disclosed as part of employment relationships or under nondisclosure agreements);
  6. Download, upload, post, transmit or otherwise make available any Content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, privacy or other proprietary rights of any party;
  7. Download, upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any material that contains software viruses, bugs or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment;
  8. Interfere/ disrupt the normal flow of dialogue, the Service/servers or networks connected to the Service.
  9. Intentionally or unintentionally violate any applicable local, state, national or international law, regulation or code of practice.
  10. Provide material support or resources (or to conceal or disguise the nature, location, source, or ownership of material support or resources) to any illegal organization(s).
  11. "stalk", spam or otherwise harass another.
  12. Collect or store personal data about other users for business purposes.
  13. Run any automated systems, processes, scripts or bots for any purpose without the express written permission of Palringo.

You acknowledge that Palringo may or may not pre-screen Content, but that Palringo and its designees shall have the right (but not the obligation) in their sole discretion to pre-screen, refuse, take down or move any Content that is available via the Service. Without limiting the foregoing, Palringo and its designees shall have the right to remove any Content that Palringo or its designees consider to be in violation of these TOS or is otherwise objectionable.

You acknowledge, consent and agree that Palringo may access, preserve and disclose your account information and Content if required to do so by law or in a good faith belief that such access preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary:

  1. to comply with legal process;
  2. to enforce these TOS;
  3. to respond to claims that any Content violates the rights of third parties;
  4. to respond to your requests for customer service;
  5. to protect the rights, property or personal safety of Palringo, its users and the public; and
  6. as otherwise specified in our Privacy Policy.

You understand that the Service and software embodied within the Service may include security components that permit digital materials to be protected, and that use of these materials is subject to usage rules set by Palringo and/or content providers who provide content to the Service.

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Password And Security

Upon registration for the Service, you will be required to provide Palringo with your password and user name. You understand that you are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and user name and that you will be solely and fully responsible for all activities that occur under your password and user name. Palringo shall not be responsible for any damage, loss, claim or other liability that may arise from the unauthorized use of any password or user name. You agree to immediately notify Palringo of any unauthorized use of your password or user name or any other breach of security. If a password or user name is lost or stolen, it is your responsibility to change the password or user name, and immediately notify Palringo, so that your account remains both secure and functional.

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Palringo Privacy Policy

Concerns about privacy are addressed in our Privacy Policy. By agreeing to these TOS, you agree that you have read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions of the Privacy Policy, which are incorporated herein by reference. You may also contact info@palringo.com for further information.

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Special Terms For International Use

Recognizing the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all local rules, laws, regulations and codes of practice regarding online conduct and acceptable Content. Specifically, you agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the United Kingdom or the country in which you reside.

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Content Submitted Or Made Available For Inclusion On The Service

Palringo does not claim ownership of Content you submit or make available for inclusion on the Service. With respect to Content you submit or make available for inclusion on publicly accessible areas of the Service you grant Palringo the worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free and non-exclusive license (together with the right to grant and authorize sublicenses) to use, distribute, reproduce, modify, adapt, prepare derivative works from, incorporate into other works, distribute, publicly perform and publicly display such Content.

You agree to indemnify and hold Palringo and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, employees, partners and licensors harmless against all and any liability, loss and damage, including attorneys' fees, incurred by Palringo arising from any proceedings, actions claims or demands made by any third party due to or arising out of Content you submit, download, upload, post, transmit or otherwise make available through the Service, your use of the Service, your connection to the Service, your violation of these TOS, or your violation of any rights of another.

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In-App themes/goods

  1. The Service may include Premium features that may be purchased from Palringo for “real world” money if you are a legal adult in your country of residence. Virtual Goods may never be redeemed for “real world” money, goods or other items of monetary value from Palringo or any other party.
  2. Other than a limited, personal, revocable, non-transferable, non-sublicenseable license to use the Virtual Goods in the Service, you have no right or title in or to any such Virtual Goods appearing or originating in the Service, or any other attributes associated with use of the Service or stored within the Service.
  3. Palringo has the absolute right to manage, regulate, control, modify and/or eliminate such Virtual Goods as it sees fit in its sole discretion, and Palringo shall have no liability to you or anyone for the exercise of such rights.
  4. Transfers of Virtual Goods are strictly prohibited except where explicitly authorized within the Service. Outside of Palringo, you may not buy or sell any Virtual Goods for “real world” money or otherwise exchange items for value. Any attempt to do so is in violation of these Terms and may result in a lifetime ban from the Palringo Service and possible legal action.
  5. You agree that all sales of Virtual Goods are final. No refunds will be given, except in our sole and absolute discretion. All Virtual Goods are forfeited if your account is terminated or suspended for any reason, in Palringo's sole and absolute discretion, or if Palringo discontinues providing the Service.

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No Resale Of Service

You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, trade, resell or exploit for any commercial purposes, any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service.

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General Practices Regarding Use And Storage

You acknowledge that Palringo may establish general practices and limits concerning use of the Service, including without limitation the maximum number of days that email/text/voice messages, or other uploaded Content will be retained by the Service, the maximum disk space allotted on Palringo's servers on your behalf, and the maximum number of times (and the maximum duration for which) you may access the Service in a given period of time. You agree that Palringo has no responsibility or liability for the deletion or failure to store any messages and other communications or other Content maintained or transmitted by the Service.

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Modifications To Service

Palringo reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that Palringo shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.

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Termination

You agree that Palringo may, under certain circumstances and without prior notice, immediately suspend or terminate your Palringo account, any associated email address, and access to the Service. Cause for such termination shall include, but not be limited to:

  1. breaches or violations of these TOS our Privacy Policy or other incorporated agreements or guidelines,
  2. requests by law enforcement or other government agencies,
  3. a request by you (self-initiated account deletions),
  4. discontinuance or material modification to the Service (or any part thereof),
  5. unexpected technical or security issues or problems,
  6. extended periods of inactivity,
  7. engagement by you in fraudulent or illegal activities (including the belief by Palringo that you are engaging in fraudulent or illegal activities).

Termination or suspension of your Palringo account includes removal of access to all offerings within the Service.

Any fees or charges due to Palringo at the date of termination shall be paid immediately.

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Palringo's Proprietary Rights

You acknowledge and agree that the Service and any necessary software used in connection with the Service ("Software") contain proprietary and confidential information that is protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws. Palringo grants you a personal, non-transferable and non-exclusive right and license to use the object code of its Software on a single computer, provided that you do not (and do not allow or otherwise authorize any third party to) copy, modify, create a derivative work from, decompile, reverse engineer, reverse assemble or otherwise attempt to discover any source code, sell, assign, sublicense, grant a security interest in or otherwise transfer any right in the Software. You agree not to modify the Software in any manner or form, nor to use modified versions of the Software, including (without limitation) for the purpose of obtaining unauthorized access to the Service or any part of the Software. You agree not to access the Service by any means other than through the interface that is provided by Palringo for use in accessing the Service.

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Limitation Of Liability

EXCEPT IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE SUCH PROVISONS ARE NOT PERMITTED YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT PALRINGO AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF REVENUE, PROFITS, BUSINESS, GOODWILL, ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF PALRINGO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES OR DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM:

  1. THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE;
  2. THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS, DATA, INFORMATION OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR MESSAGES RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH OR FROM THE SERVICE;
  3. UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA;
  4. STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; OR
  5. ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SERVICE.

NOTHING IN THESE TOS SHALL EXCLUDE OR LIMIT PALRINGO'S LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY RESULTING FROM PALRINGO'S NEGLIGENCE.

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No Warranty

The Service is provided "AS-IS". Palringo disclaims any warranty or condition of fitness for purpose, merchantability or non-infringement. In entering into these TOS you do not do so basis of, and do not rely on any representation, warranty or other provision except as expressly provided in these TOS and all conditions, warranties or other terms implied by law are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Palringo does not warrant that the provision of the Service will be fault free or uninterrupted.

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Rights of third Parties

You agree that, except as otherwise expressly provided in these TOS, there shall be no third-party beneficiaries to these TOS.

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Notice

Palringo may provide you with notices, including those regarding changes to these TOS, by email, regular mail or postings on our website.

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Trademark information

The Palringo logo, name, trademarks, service marks, product and service names (collectively 'trademarks') are trademarks of Palringo. Without Palringo's prior permission in writing, you agree not to display or use them in any manner. Title to and ownership of the trademarks shall remain at all times with Palringo.

All other trademarks, trade names, service marks, service names are the property of their respective holders, including but not limited to, the following:

  • "AIM" and the running man logo are registered trademarks of America Online, Inc.
  • "Gadu-Gadu" is a registered mark of GG Network S.A.
  • "Google Talk" is a registered trademark of Google Inc.
  • "ICQ" is a registered mark of ICQ, Inc.
  • "JABBER®" is a registered trademark, and its use is granted under a sublicense from the Jabber Software Foundation.
  • "Windows Live" and the Windows Live Messenger icon are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • "Yahoo!" and "Yahoo! Messenger" are registered trademarks of Yahoo, Inc.
  • “Facebook” is the registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

Palringo is not affiliated with or endorsed by America Online, Inc., GG Network S.A., Google Inc., ICQ, Inc., Jabber Software Foundation, Microsoft Corporation or Yahoo, Inc.

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Injunctive Relief

You acknowledge that your breach or violation of these TOS may cause irreparable damage and harm to Palringo and other users of the Service and you hereby agree that Palringo shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief under these TOS as well as such further relief as may be granted by a court of competent jurisdiction in any jurisdiction. If Palringo seeks injunctive relief Palringo shall be entitled to choose which governing law shall apply.

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Law and Jurisdiction

Subject to the preceding section (Injunctive Relief), these TOS are governed by the laws of England and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

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Interactions With Other Users of the Service

You are solely responsible for the way you interact with other users of the Service.

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Assignment

You may not assign or transfer any of your rights or obligations under these TOS without our prior written consent.

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Entire Agreement

These TOS and our Privacy Policy represent the entire agreement and understanding in relation to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior understandings and representations, whether written or oral.

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No Waiver

Failure by Palringo to exercise or enforce any right conferred by these TOS shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any such right nor operate so as to bar the exercise or enforcement thereof or of any other right on any later occasion.

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Severability

If any part of these TOS, is found by any court, tribunal, administrative body or authority of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable then that part will, to the extent required, be severed and will be ineffective without, as far as possible, modifying any other part of these TOS and this will not affect any other provisions of these TOS which will remain in full force and effect.

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Violations

Please report any violations of the TOS to info@palringo.com

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