Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using our platform
Last updated: 10/6/2025
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using CommunityPledges, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the service.
Service Description
CommunityPledges is a platform that enables community server owners to share hosting costs with their communities through a pledge system. Users can pledge monthly amounts to support servers they enjoy, and the platform facilitates cost-sharing among pledgers.
For Server Owners
- • Create server listings with cost information
- • Receive community support for hosting costs
- • Manage server information and settings
- • View pledge statistics and community engagement
For Community Members
- • Browse and discover community servers
- • Pledge monthly amounts to support servers
- • Track your pledge commitments
- • Participate in cost-sharing communities
User Responsibilities
Account Requirements
- • Provide accurate and complete information
- • Maintain the security of your account credentials
- • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- • You are responsible for all activities under your account
Prohibited Activities
General Prohibitions
- • Violating any applicable laws or regulations
- • Impersonating others or providing false information
- • Attempting to gain unauthorized access
- • Interfering with platform operations
Content Restrictions
- • Inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content
- • Copyright infringement or intellectual property violations
- • Spam, phishing, or malicious activities
- • Harassment or abuse of other users
Payment Terms
Pledge System
- • Pledges are monthly commitments that auto-renew
- • You can modify or cancel pledges at any time
- • Changes take effect at the next billing cycle
- • Failed payments may result in pledge suspension
Billing & Refunds
Billing
- • Monthly charges on your pledge date
- • Payment methods must be kept current
- • Failed payments may incur fees
- • Prices may change with notice
Refunds
- • Refunds handled case-by-case
- • Unused portions may be refundable
- • Contact support for refund requests
- • Processing may take 5-10 business days
Server Owner Terms
Additional Responsibilities
Server Management
- • Maintain accurate server information
- • Ensure server availability and performance
- • Provide appropriate community moderation
- • Comply with game server hosting policies
Financial Obligations
- • Provide valid payment and deposit methods
- • Cover hosting costs regardless of pledge amounts
- • Maintain minimum $2 per person pricing
- • Handle refunds for server downtime
Platform Limitations
Service Availability
Availability
- • Service provided "as is" without warranties
- • We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee it
- • Maintenance windows may cause temporary outages
- • Third-party dependencies may affect service
Limitations
- • We are not responsible for server hosting quality
- • Disputes between users are not our responsibility
- • We may suspend accounts for policy violations
- • Service may be discontinued with notice
Intellectual Property
Your Content
- • You retain ownership of your server content
- • You grant us license to display and distribute
- • You are responsible for content rights
- • We may remove content that violates policies
Our Platform
- • CommunityPledges owns the platform and technology
- • Trademarks and logos are protected
- • You may not copy or reverse engineer
- • Limited license to use our service
Privacy & Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your data.
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Account Termination
By You
- • You may delete your account at any time
- • Active pledges will be cancelled
- • Data deletion may take up to 30 days
- • Some data may be retained for legal reasons
By Us
- • We may suspend accounts for policy violations
- • Immediate termination for severe violations
- • Notice provided when possible
- • Appeal process available for suspensions
Governing Law & Disputes
Governing Law
- • Terms governed by applicable laws
- • Jurisdiction in competent courts
- • International users subject to local laws
- • Severability clause applies
Dispute Resolution
- • Contact us first for dispute resolution
- • Arbitration may be required
- • Class action waivers may apply
- • Mediation available for eligible disputes
Contact Information
If you have questions about these terms, please contact us:
Terms Updates
We may update these terms from time to time. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or through our platform. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.