**Effective Date:** 20th Febraury 2025
Welcome to **LBC Family** (“Website”), a community and membership platform designed to support, inform, and connect individuals and families. **LBC Family** is short for **LittleBlueCup Family**, but will be referred to as **LBC Family** throughout this document. These **Terms of Service** (“Terms”) govern your use of the Website, services, and any related content provided by LBC Family (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to abide by these Terms.
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## **1. Membership & Account Registration**
1.1 **Eligibility:** You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and access certain membership features.
1.2 **Account Creation:** To access our membership services, you must provide accurate and complete registration information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password.
1.3 **Membership Tiers:** Some content and features may only be accessible to members with a paid subscription. The details of each tier will be outlined on the Website.
1.4 **Account Termination:** We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account that violates these Terms, engages in harmful behaviour, or disrupts the community.
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## **2. Payments, Renewals & Cancellations**
2.1 **Subscription Fees:** Memberships may include recurring fees, which will be clearly displayed before purchase. You agree to pay all applicable fees associated with your membership.
2.2 **Automatic Renewals:** Unless cancelled, memberships may automatically renew at the end of each billing period. You can manage your subscription in your account settings.
2.3 **Cancellations & Refunds:** You may cancel your membership at any time. Refunds are not generally provided except in cases of billing errors or other extenuating circumstances, at our discretion.
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## **3. Acceptable Use & Community Guidelines**
3.1 **Respectful Conduct:** All users must engage respectfully and in good faith. Harassment, hate speech, abuse, or any form of discrimination is strictly prohibited.
3.2 **Content Usage:** You may not copy, distribute, or republish any exclusive member content without explicit permission.
3.3 **User Contributions:** If you submit comments, posts, or any other content, you grant us a non-exclusive license to use, distribute, and display that content on our platform.
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## **4. Intellectual Property & Copyright**
4.1 **Ownership:** All content, trademarks, and materials on this Website are owned by LBC Family unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce or redistribute any content without permission.
4.2 **DMCA Compliance:** If you believe any content infringes your copyright, please contact us with detailed information, and we will address the matter promptly.
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## **5. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability**
5.1 **Informational Purpose Only:** The content provided on the Website is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, legal, or medical advice.
5.2 **No Guarantees:** While we strive to provide valuable content and a supportive community, we do not guarantee specific outcomes or benefits from using our Website.
5.3 **Limited Liability:** We are not responsible for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the Website.
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## **6. Privacy & Data Protection**
6.1 **Data Collection:** We collect and store user data as outlined in our **Privacy Policy**.
6.2 **Third-Party Services:** We may use third-party payment processors and analytics tools, which have their own terms and policies.
6.3 **Security Measures:** While we take security seriously, you acknowledge that no online platform is completely secure. Use the Website at your own risk.
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## **7. Changes to These Terms**
7.1 **Modifications:** We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or through the Website.
7.2 **Continued Use:** Your continued use of the Website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms.
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## **8. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution**
8.1 **Jurisdiction:** These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom.
8.2 **Dispute Resolution:** Any disputes shall first be attempted to be resolved through informal negotiation. If unresolved, disputes will be handled through mediation or legal proceedings in the appropriate UK jurisdiction.
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## **9. Contact Information**
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: support@lbc.family
Website: wwwlittlebluecup.org.family
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By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.