Terms of Service

Effective Date: February 14, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to POP. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you" or "User") and POP ("we," "us," or "our"), a Delaware limited liability company. By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the POP mobile application (the "App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes through the App or via the email associated with your account. Your continued use of the App after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the App. If you are between 13 and 17, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

If you are using the App on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. Account Registration

To use the App, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information including your name, email address, phone number, and date of birth. You may also register using third-party authentication providers (Google, Apple, or Facebook).

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • All activities that occur under your account.
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
  • Ensuring that your account information remains accurate and up to date.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that contain false or misleading information.

4. The Service

POP is a location-based social application that allows users to:

  • Create and join geospatially-anchored "bubbles" (location-based social spaces).
  • Share posts, images, videos, polls, and comments within bubbles.
  • Communicate with other users through direct messages and group chats.
  • Discover nearby bubbles and users on an interactive map.
  • Build reputation through a power/engagement system.
  • Manage friendships and social connections.

The App requires access to your device's location services to function. You may revoke location permissions at any time through your device settings, but this will limit the App's core functionality.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to use the App to:

  • Post, upload, or transmit content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
  • Stalk, harass, bully, or intimidate other users.
  • Post content that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.
  • Distribute spam, chain letters, or unsolicited commercial messages.
  • Upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts or our systems.
  • Use the App for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the App's infrastructure or other users' enjoyment of the service.
  • Collect or harvest personal information of other users without their consent.
  • Use automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the App without our express permission.
  • Create bubbles or post content designed to facilitate illegal activity.

6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Ownership

You retain ownership of all content you create and post through the App ("User Content"). By posting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content solely for the purpose of operating and providing the App.

6.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your User Content. We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any User Content posted by users. You represent that you have all necessary rights to post your User Content and that it does not violate any third party's rights.

6.3 Content Moderation

Bubble hosts and designated representatives have the ability to moderate content within their bubbles, including editing or deleting posts and comments. We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or that we deem inappropriate, at our sole discretion, without prior notice.

6.4 Content Removal

We are not obligated to monitor User Content but may do so at our discretion. We reserve the right to remove or disable access to any User Content for any reason, including content that we believe violates these Terms or applicable law.

7. Bubbles and Communities

Bubble creators ("Hosts") have authority over their bubbles, including:

  • Setting bubble visibility (public, private, or secret).
  • Choosing entry requirements (open, host-admit, access code, or friends-only).
  • Moderating content within their bubble.
  • Designating representatives to help moderate.

Hosts are responsible for the communities they create and must ensure their bubbles comply with these Terms. We reserve the right to remove bubbles that violate these Terms.

8. Privacy and Data

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the App, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Intellectual Property

The App, including its design, features, code, graphics, logos, and all content provided by us (excluding User Content), is owned by POP and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the App or its content without our prior written consent.

The POP name, logo, whale mascot, and "The World Is Your Canvas" slogan are trademarks of POP. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

10. Third-Party Services

The App integrates with third-party services including Supabase, Google Cloud Platform, Mapbox, and Apple Push Notification Service. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of third-party service providers.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the App at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Grounds for termination include, but are not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms.
  • Conduct that we determine is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
  • Extended periods of inactivity.
  • Requests by law enforcement or government agencies.

You may delete your account at any time by contacting us through the support page. Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution.

12. Disclaimers

THE APP IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

  • The App will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
  • The results obtained from the App will be accurate or reliable.
  • The quality of the App will meet your expectations.
  • Any errors in the App will be corrected.

You use the App at your own risk. We are not responsible for the conduct of any user, whether online or offline.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL POP, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE APP, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US, IF ANY, IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

14. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless POP, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the App.
  • Your violation of these Terms.
  • Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property or privacy rights.
  • Any User Content you post through the App.

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15.2 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally within 30 days.

15.3 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the App shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in the State of Delaware. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

15.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than arbitration, you waive any right to a jury trial.

16. General Provisions

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and POP regarding the App.
  • 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 right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
  • Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
  • Force Majeure: We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please visit our support page.