Terms of Service

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Agreement to Terms

\n By accessing or using Anchor, you agree to be bound by these Terms\n of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use\n the service.\n

\n Anchor is a location check-in application built on the AT Protocol\n (the decentralized social network that powers Bluesky). Your use of\n Anchor also means you accept the terms of your AT Protocol identity\n provider (such as Bluesky).\n

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Service Description

\n Anchor allows you to create and share location check-ins. The\n service:\n

\n Stores check-in data directly on your Personal Data Server (PDS),\n not on our servers\n
\n Reads check-in data from your PDS and the PDS of users you follow\n to display feeds\n
\n Provides venue search functionality via third-party mapping\n services\n
\n Manages authentication sessions to keep you logged in\n

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Service Provided \"As Is\"

\n \n Anchor is provided on an \"as is\" and \"as available\" basis without\n warranties of any kind.\n {\" \"}\n We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, secure,\n or error-free.\n

\n Specifically, we make no warranties regarding:\n

\n The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information\n provided through the service\n
\n The availability or uptime of the service\n
\n The security or integrity of data stored on your PDS or\n transmitted through the service\n
\n The accuracy of location data, venue information, or mapping\n services\n
\n Compatibility with any particular device, browser, or software\n

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Your Responsibilities

By using Anchor, you agree to:

\n Provide accurate information:{\" \"}\n You are responsible for the accuracy of the location data and\n content you share\n
\n Respect others:{\" \"}\n Do not use the service to harass, stalk, or harm others\n
\n Protect your account:{\" \"}\n Keep your AT Protocol credentials secure\n
\n Comply with laws:{\" \"}\n Use the service in accordance with applicable laws and regulations\n
\n Understand public visibility:{\" \"}\n Location check-ins are publicly accessible on the AT Protocol\n network\n

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Data and Privacy

\n Your location check-ins are stored on your Personal Data Server\n (PDS), which you control. Anchor does not store your check-in data\n on our servers. For complete details about how your data is handled,\n please read our{\" \"}\n \n Privacy Policy\n \n .\n

\n Important:{\" \"}\n By design of the AT Protocol, your check-ins are publicly\n accessible. Only check in at locations you are comfortable sharing\n publicly.\n

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Limitation of Liability

\n \n To the maximum extent permitted by law, Anchor and its operators\n shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the\n service.\n \n

\n This includes, but is not limited to:\n

\n Direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages\n
\n Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities\n
\n Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your account or data\n
\n Damages arising from third-party services (AT Protocol, mapping\n providers, PDS operators)\n
\n Personal injury or property damage related to your use of location\n features\n

\n You use Anchor at your own risk. We are not responsible for any\n consequences arising from sharing your location publicly.\n

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Indemnification

\n You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Anchor and its operators\n from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising\n from:\n

Your use of the service
\n Content you create or share through the service\n
\n Your violation of these terms or any applicable laws\n
\n Your violation of any third party's rights\n

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Service Changes and Termination

We reserve the right to:

\n Modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time without\n notice\n
\n Restrict or terminate access to users who violate these terms\n
\n Update these terms at any time (continued use constitutes\n acceptance)\n

\n Since your data is stored on your PDS (not our servers), you retain\n access to your check-ins even if the Anchor service is discontinued.\n

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Third-Party Services

\n Anchor integrates with third-party services that have their own\n terms:\n

\n AT Protocol / Bluesky:{\" \"}\n For identity and data storage\n
\n OpenStreetMap: For venue and location data\n
\n Your PDS provider: For data storage and retrieval\n

\n We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or policies\n of these third-party services.\n

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Intellectual Property

\n The Anchor name, logo, and service design are the property of their\n respective owners. The content you create (check-ins, text, photos)\n remains yours, stored on your PDS under your control.\n

\n Anchor is open source software. See our{\" \"}\n \n GitHub repository\n {\" \"}\n for license details.\n

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Contact

\n Questions about these terms can be directed to:\n

\n Our{\" \"}\n \n GitHub repository\n \n
\n \n @dropanchor.app\n {\" \"}\n on Bluesky\n

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Summary

\n Anchor is provided as-is without warranties. Your data lives on your\n PDS, not our servers. Location check-ins are public by design. Use\n responsibly, and only share locations you're comfortable making\n public. By using Anchor, you accept these terms and assume all\n associated risks.\n

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