Legal

Terms of Service

Effective Date: 24 February 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Fendr ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our platform, which helps content creators monitor, analyze, and manage online abuse on their social media channels. By using Fendr, you agree to comply with these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, do not use our services.

2. Eligibility

By using Fendr, you confirm that you:

  • Are at least 18 years old or have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
  • Have the authority to connect and manage the social media accounts you link to Fendr.
  • Will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

3. Description of Services

Fendr provides tools to monitor and manage abusive content on social media by:

  • Detecting and analyzing online abuse using automated systems and AI.
  • Automatically hiding, deleting, or flagging harmful comments based on user preferences.
  • Blocking abusive users as per the user's moderation settings.

We do not guarantee complete protection from online abuse, nor do we control how third-party platforms handle content removal.

4. Account Registration and Security

To use Fendr, you must create an account and provide accurate information. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the security of your login credentials.
  • Ensuring that your use of Fendr complies with the terms of service of the social media platforms you connect.
  • Any activity that occurs under your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms. By authorizing Fendr to connect to your social media accounts, you consent to our use of approved APIs to retrieve and analyze public interactions for moderation purposes. You retain full control over what actions Fendr can perform through your preferences and permission settings.

5. Acceptable Use

When using Fendr, you agree not to:

  • Use our platform for illegal, harmful, or fraudulent activities.
  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or overload our systems.
  • Use Fendr to harass or unfairly censor others.
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
  • Violate the terms of third-party social media platforms.

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

6. Payment, Trials, and Subscriptions

Fendr may offer free and paid subscription plans. By subscribing to a paid plan, you agree to:

  • Pay all applicable fees as per your chosen plan, including any add-ons tied to follower counts or connected accounts.
  • Authorize recurring billing if applicable.
  • No refunds except as required by law.

Trials: Some plans may include a free trial (typically 14 days, as shown at checkout). If you do not cancel before the trial ends, your subscription will convert to a paid subscription and begin billing automatically.

Billing management: You may manage your subscription, update payment methods, or cancel via the billing portal. We may modify pricing with prior notice.

Promo codes: Promotional discounts may be offered subject to their terms and availability.

7. Data Privacy

Your use of Fendr is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We collect and process data to provide our services but do not sell personal information. When you connect your social media accounts to Fendr, we access limited data necessary to perform our moderation features—such as comments and engagement metadata. We do not access private content, direct messages, or post on your behalf unless explicitly authorized.

8. Automated Decision-Making

Fendr uses automated tools, including AI, to classify and act on harmful comments based on your settings. You are responsible for reviewing and configuring your moderation settings. If you believe an automated action is incorrect, you can adjust your settings or contact us for support.

9. Third-Party Services

Fendr integrates with third-party platforms and service providers such as social media networks, payment processors, email delivery, and analytics. We are not responsible for their policies or actions. Your use of these services is subject to their terms and conditions.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Fendr is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee that our services will be error-free, uninterrupted, or completely effective in preventing online abuse. You use Fendr at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Fendr and its affiliates will not be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
  • Loss of data, profits, or reputation.
  • Any issues arising from third-party services or social media platforms.

Our total liability, if any, is limited to the amount you paid for our services in the past 12 months.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Fendr from any claims, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the platform, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any rights.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to Fendr if you violate these Terms or if we discontinue our services. You may cancel your account at any time.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes, and continued use of Fendr after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of Fendr will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Dublin, Ireland. However, we reserve the right to seek injunctive or equitable relief in any jurisdiction if necessary to protect our rights.

16. Data Deletion Requests

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data from Fendr. If you wish to delete your data, you can submit a request via email to emily@fendrapp.com with the subject line "Data Deletion Request" and include your account details.

Once we receive your request, we will process it in accordance with applicable privacy laws and delete your data from our systems unless retention is required for legal or security purposes.