Terms of Service

Last Updated: July 17, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Vible, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Vible is a platform that enables first-time builders and creative coders ("vibecoders") to:

  • Share and showcase their projects
  • Discover projects created by other community members
  • Connect with fellow creators
  • Provide feedback through upvotes and comments
  • Build their coding portfolio

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and password
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3.2 Account Eligibility

  • You must be at least 13 years old to use Vible
  • You represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms

4. User Content and Projects

4.1 Your Content

  • You retain ownership of all content you submit to Vible
  • By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on the platform
  • You are solely responsible for the content you post

4.2 Content Standards

  • Be your original work or properly credit all collaborators and resources
  • Not violate intellectual property rights
  • Be functional and accessible via the provided URL
  • Include accurate descriptions and tags
  • Be appropriate for a general audience
  • Comply with our Community Guidelines

4.3 Prohibited Content

  • Promotes discrimination, harassment, or hate speech
  • Contains sexually explicit or violent material
  • Violates others' privacy or intellectual property rights
  • Constitutes spam, scams, or misleading content
  • Contains malicious software or security exploits
  • Is illegal or promotes illegal activities

5. Community Guidelines

5.1 Respectful Interaction

  • Be respectful and constructive in all interactions
  • Provide helpful and specific feedback
  • Give credit where credit is due
  • Support fellow creators

5.2 Project Submissions

  • Submit only functional projects
  • Provide accurate descriptions and appropriate tags
  • Ensure your project URLs are accessible
  • Follow proper attribution practices

5.3 Upvoting and Feedback

  • Use upvotes to highlight quality projects
  • Provide constructive feedback in comments
  • Avoid off-topic discussions
  • Focus on the technical and creative aspects of projects

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Platform Content

  • Vible and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and protected by copyright and other laws
  • Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our written permission

6.2 User Content Rights

  • You retain rights to your submitted content
  • You grant us permission to display and distribute your content on the platform
  • You represent that you have all necessary rights to submit your content

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Vible.

8. Image Upload and Storage

8.1 Image Submissions

  • You may upload images to showcase your projects
  • Supported formats: JPEG, JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF
  • Maximum file size: 5MB per image
  • You retain ownership of uploaded images

8.2 Storage and Security

  • Images are stored securely using Supabase storage
  • Public read access allows community viewing
  • Only you can modify or delete your uploaded images

9. Prohibited Uses

  • Violate any laws or regulations
  • Transmit harmful, threatening, or offensive content
  • Impersonate others or provide false information
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other accounts
  • Use automated tools to scrape or harvest content
  • Upload malicious code or viruses

10. Moderation and Enforcement

10.1 Content Review

  • We reserve the right to review and remove content that violates these Terms
  • We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations
  • Reports of violations will be investigated promptly

10.2 Appeals Process

  • If your content is removed or account suspended, you may appeal the decision
  • Contact us with details of your appeal
  • We will review appeals fairly and promptly

11. Service Availability

11.1 Uptime and Access

  • We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee 100% uptime
  • We may temporarily suspend service for maintenance or updates
  • We are not liable for service interruptions

11.2 Service Modifications

  • We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features
  • We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes
  • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

12. Disclaimers

12.1 Service "As Is"

  • Vible is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of user-submitted content
  • You use the service at your own risk

12.2 External Links

  • Projects may link to external websites
  • We are not responsible for external content or services
  • External links are provided for convenience only

13. Limitation of Liability

  • We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us in the last 12 months
  • We are not liable for user-generated content or external websites

14. Termination

14.1 By You

  • You may terminate your account at any time
  • Contact us to request account deletion
  • Some information may be retained as required by law

14.2 By Us

  • We may terminate accounts for violations of these Terms
  • We may suspend service for technical or legal reasons
  • We will provide reasonable notice when possible

15. Changes to Terms

  • We may update these Terms from time to time
  • Significant changes will be announced on the platform
  • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
  • You should review these Terms periodically

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts of competent jurisdiction.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

  • Email: [Insert contact email]
  • Platform: Through our contact form or support system

18. Severability

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

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Community Guidelines, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vible regarding the use of our service.

By using Vible, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.