Terms of Use

Effective Date: 11 April 2025

Welcome to Zora Social. By accessing or using our website, mobile application, or services (collectively referred to as the “Platform”), you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Use (“Terms”). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Platform.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, browsing, or posting content on Zora Social, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age.

  • You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you are accessing the Platform on behalf of a business, organisation, or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2. Your Account

To use certain features of Zora Social, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.

  • Keep your login credentials secure and confidential.

  • Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorised use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or delete accounts that violate these Terms or are inactive for an extended period.

3. User Conduct

Zora Social is a community-centred platform. By using it, you agree not to:

  • Post or share content that is abusive, hateful, racist, discriminatory, sexually explicit, or violent.

  • Harass, stalk, or harm other users.

  • Use the Platform for any unlawful or fraudulent purposes.

  • Impersonate any person or entity.

  • Attempt to access restricted areas without permission.

  • Upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code.

  • Interfere with the normal functioning of the Platform.

We reserve the right to remove content or restrict users at our sole discretion to protect the community and uphold platform integrity.

4. Content Ownership and Use

Your Content

You retain ownership of the content you post, including text, images, links, and comments. However, by posting on Zora Social, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content within the Platform for purposes of operation, promotion, and improvement.

Platform Content

All content made available by Zora Social (including logos, design elements, and source code) is protected by intellectual property laws and must not be copied, modified, or redistributed without written permission.

5. Community Guidelines

Zora Social encourages open, respectful conversations. By participating, you agree to follow our Community Guidelines, which include:

  • Respecting different cultures, perspectives, and experiences.

  • Avoiding spam or repeated self-promotion.

  • Reporting harmful or inappropriate behaviour to moderators.

Violation of these guidelines may result in warnings, content removal, or account suspension.

6. Job Listings, Classifieds, and Groups

Zora Social may host job postings, business pages, classifieds, and group discussions. These services are provided as-is, and we make no guarantees about the accuracy, safety, or legality of third-party content. Use discretion when engaging with listings or contacts.

7. Privacy and Data

Our handling of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Platform, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of data as described therein. Zora Social stores user data in the United Kingdom and complies with relevant data protection laws.

8. External Services

Zora Social may integrate with third-party services for payments, newsletters, spam protection, analytics, and other purposes. These services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. Zora Social is not responsible for third-party practices.

9. Disclaimers

The Platform is provided “as is” and “as available”. We do not guarantee that the Platform will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that any content will be accurate or reliable.

Zora Social disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Zora Social and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data, profits, or goodwill, resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Platform.

  • Any conduct or content of other users.

  • Any unauthorised access, use, or alteration of your content or account.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account or access to the Platform at any time, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. You may also delete your account at any time.

Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will cease, but some provisions of these Terms will survive, including sections related to content rights, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will notify users by email or through the Platform. Your continued use of Zora Social after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of England and Wales.

14. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us.