Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using RiceMates ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

RiceMates is a community platform for East Asian expats and travelers. We provide discussion boards, AI-powered translation services, and local information exchange.

3. User Conduct & Responsibilities

• You must provide accurate information when creating an account.
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account.
• You agree not to post content that is illegal, hateful, or violates the rights of others.
• Hate speech or discrimination based on race, nationality, or culture is strictly prohibited.

4. Content Ownership

You retain ownership of the content you post on RiceMates. However, by posting content, you grant RiceMates a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that content in connection with the Service (e.g., for AI translation or promoting the platform).

5. AI Translation Service

RiceMates uses AI technology (provided by third parties like OpenAI) to translate content. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the correctness of translations. Use of this feature is at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

RiceMates is provided "as is". We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the service or from interactions with other users.

7. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.