Policies

Buddies Abroad Social Media Terms of Use

1. Introduction

   Welcome to Buddies Abroad. This website is provided by Buddies Abroad Ltd, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom. By using our social media features, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and any other applicable policies, terms and guidelines established by Buddies Abroad and those of any third parties that host our services.

2. Registration

   To access certain features of our social media services, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide truthful and accurate information during the registration process.

3. User Content

   You are solely responsible for any content you post on Buddies Abroad’s social media platforms. You agree not to post content that is harmful, offensive, obscene, abusive, invasive of privacy, defamatory, hateful or otherwise discriminatory, false or misleading, or incites an illegal act.

   You agree not to post content that infringes on any intellectual property rights of any party. You understand that your content may be viewed by others and agree that others may share your content with third parties.

   By posting content, you grant Buddies Abroad a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, translate, distribute, perform, and display your content, in whole or in part, and your name, likeness, voice and persona in any manner or media and for any purpose whatsoever at our sole discretion.

4. Content Moderation

   Buddies Abroad reserves the right, but is not obligated, to monitor the use of its social media platforms and screen, remove, edit, or refuse any user content for any reason or no reason at any time. We are not responsible for, and do not endorse or guarantee, the opinions, views, advice, or recommendations posted or sent by users.

5. User Conduct

   You agree not to use our social media services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law. You agree not to violate, or encourage others to violate, the rights of third parties, including by infringing or misappropriating third party intellectual property rights.

6. Disclaimer of Liability

   To the extent permitted by law, Buddies Abroad will not be liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage arising under these terms and conditions or in connection with our website, whether arising in tort, contract, or otherwise.

   Without limiting the generality of the foregoing exclusion, we will not be liable for any loss of profit, contracts, business, goodwill, data, income, revenue, or anticipated savings arising under these terms and conditions or in connection with our website, whether direct or indirect, and whether arising in tort, contract, or otherwise.

7. Indemnification

   You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Buddies Abroad, its directors, employees, and agents from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in connection with any violation of these terms or any activity related to use of the website (including negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or any other person accessing the

**Buddies Abroad Privacy Policy**

Effective date: June 19, 2023

Buddies Abroad ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit the website www.buddiesabroad.com (our "Website") and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

**1. Information We Collect About You**

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including:

* Personal information, such as your name, address, email address, telephone number, age, gender, and other details you provide when you register on our Website or at your request.

* Information about your internet connection, the equipment you use to access our Website, and usage details.

* Your search queries on the Website.

**2. How We Use Your Information**

We use your information, including any personal information, to:

* Provide you with information, products, or services that you request from us.

* Fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it.

* Notify you about changes to our Website or any products or services we offer or provide through it.

* Ensure that content from our Website is presented in the most effective manner for you and for your computer.

**3. Disclosure of Your Information**

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personal information unless we provide you with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

**4. Data Security**

We have implemented measures designed to secure your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure and we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted to our Website.

**5. Changes to Our Privacy Policy**

It is our policy to post any changes we make to our privacy policy on this page. If we make material changes to how we treat our users' personal information, we will notify you through a notice on the Website home page. Your continued use of the Website after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment of the modified policy.

**6. Contact Information**

To ask questions or comment about this privacy policy and our privacy practices, contact us at: [email address].

By using the Buddies Abroad site, you are agreeing to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any terms or practices described in this Privacy Policy, please do not use our site.

**Buddies Abroad Social Media Code of Conduct**

Effective date: June 19, 2023

This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all those who participate in our social media community and public forums. The guidelines provided aim to foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful environment.

1. **Respect for Others:** All communication must be respectful and courteous. Offensive or discriminatory language, including comments related to gender, race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or age is not tolerated.

2. **Responsible Use:** Do not post content that could harm others, such as misinformation, rumors, or content that could incite violence or harmful actions. Do not use our social media platforms for illegal activities or to violate the rights of others.

3. **Privacy:** Respect the privacy of others. Do not share personal information of yourself or others, such as home addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses. Do not invade others' privacy by stalking, harassment, or other invasive behaviors.

4. **Impersonation:** Do not impersonate others or misrepresent your identity. Your profile should reflect your own identity.

5. **Commercial use:** Do not use our social media platforms for commercial purposes, including advertising or promoting products or services, without prior approval from us.

6. **Intellectual Property:** Respect all copyright and other intellectual property rights. Ensure that you have the right to share any content you post, and always credit original sources.

7. **Compliance with Laws:** You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

8. **Report Violations:** We encourage you to report any content or behavior that you believe violates this Code of Conduct. We take all reports seriously and will take appropriate action as necessary.

Violation of this Code of Conduct may result in the suspension or termination of your access to our social media platforms. We reserve the right to remove any content we deem inappropriate, without warning or explanation.

By participating in our social media community, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct. If you have any questions about this Code of Conduct, please contact us at [email address]. 

Please note that this Code of Conduct may be updated periodically, and your continued use of our social media platforms indicates your acceptance of any changes.

Thank you for contributing to a respectful and valuable online community.