Summary for Students (non-binding)
- Be 16+ and keep your login safe.
- Be respectful; don’t post illegal or harmful content.
- You own your posts; we can show them to run and secure the app.
- No scraping, no reverse engineering, no data-harvesting.
- Sponsored placements may appear; verify third-party info (e.g., course details).
1. Introduction
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These rules apply when you use Chapter.
Chapter is operated by Chapter Technologies Limited (Companies House No. 14743161), registered at 2 Marston Brook, Hilton, Derbyshire DE65 5HS, United Kingdom (“we”, “our”, “us”). These Terms govern your use of the Chapter app and related services (the “Service”). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to these Terms.
Your use is also subject to our Privacy Policy.
2. Eligibility (16+)
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16 or over only.
- 2.1 You must be at least 16 years old to use the Service.
- 2.2 If you misrepresent your age, we may suspend or terminate your account.
3. Account Responsibilities
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Keep your account secure and your info accurate.
- 3.1 Keep credentials confidential; you are responsible for all activity on your account.
- 3.2 Do not impersonate others or provide false information.
- 3.3 Notify us promptly of suspected unauthorised use or security incidents.
4. Acceptable Use
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Be respectful. No abuse, spam, or illegal activity.
You agree not to use the Service to:
- 4.1 Violate laws or third-party rights.
- 4.2 Harass, threaten, bully, or promote hate or violence.
- 4.3 Post obscene, sexually explicit, or exploitative content (especially involving minors).
- 4.4 Disseminate malware or attempt to compromise security or integrity.
- 4.5 Send spam, unauthorised promotions, or multi-level marketing material.
- 4.6 Doxx or disclose others’ personal data without consent.
5. User Content (Ownership & Licence)
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You own your content; you give us a licence to run and secure the Service.
- 5.1 Ownership. You retain ownership of content you submit (“UGC”).
- 5.2 Licence. You grant Chapter Technologies Limited a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable and sublicensable licence to host, store, reproduce, display, adapt, and moderate UGC solely to operate, provide, improve, and secure the Service.
- 5.3 Responsibility. You are responsible for your UGC and must have the necessary rights.
- 5.4 Takedowns. We may remove UGC that violates these Terms or law.
- 5.5 Feedback. You grant us a perpetual, irrevocable licence to use feedback you submit.
6. Intellectual Property
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Our brand, code, and datasets belong to us.
All rights in the Service—software, code, design, logos, text, graphics, and datasets (courses, universities, accommodation, societies, events)—are owned by Chapter Technologies Limited or its licensors. Except as expressly permitted, you may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works.
7. Prohibited Activities (Scraping, Reverse Engineering)
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No scraping, no crawling, no reverse engineering, no competitive extraction.
- 7.1 Scraping/Crawling. You must not scrape, crawl, spider, harvest, or use automated means to access, query, or copy the Service or datasets without our written consent.
- 7.2 Reverse Engineering. You must not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code, underlying databases, or non-public APIs.
- 7.3 Competitive Use. You must not use the Service to build/train competing products or create derivative databases.
- 7.4 Circumvention. You must not bypass rate limits, access controls, paywalls, or other restrictions.
8. Sponsored & Featured Content
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Sponsored placements may appear; they’ll be labelled.
The Service may include clearly-labelled sponsored placements or featured listings (e.g., universities, accommodation providers, student businesses). We do not currently serve personalised advertising. If we do in future, we will comply with applicable law and obtain required consent.
9. Ownership Claims & Verification
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If you claim a role (e.g., society committee), we may verify and revoke unverifiable claims.
- 9.1 You must provide accurate information when claiming roles.
- 9.2 We may request verification and revoke claims we cannot verify.
10. Moderation & Enforcement
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We can remove harmful content and suspend repeat offenders.
We may review, remove, restrict, or refuse content that violates these Terms or law and may disable or terminate accounts for repeated or severe violations.
11. Payments & In-App Purchases (If Any)
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Apple processes purchases; refunds and taxes follow App Store rules.
- 11.1 Purchases via the Apple App Store are processed by Apple. We do not store payment card details.
- 11.2 Pricing, taxes, refunds, and subscriptions are governed by App Store terms and applicable law.
12. Third-Party Services & Links
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External services have their own terms and privacy policies.
The Service may link to third-party platforms (e.g., ticketing, accommodation). We are not responsible for their content, terms, or policies. Use them at your discretion.
13. Service Availability & Changes
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We aim for reliability but can’t promise no downtime; features may change.
- 13.1 We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.
- 13.2 We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features or the Service at any time.
14. Disclaimers
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Informational only; verify details with providers.
- 14.1 The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties (express or implied).
- 14.2 Information (e.g., course or accommodation data) is for general guidance; verify with official providers.
15. Limitation of Liability
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Our liability is limited to the amount you paid in the last 12 months (if any).
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Chapter Technologies Limited shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or lost profits/data/goodwill. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid (if any) for the Service during the 12 months preceding the claim.
16. Indemnity
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If your actions cause us legal trouble, you’ll cover our reasonable costs.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Chapter Technologies Limited and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
17. Termination
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We can suspend or terminate accounts that break the rules.
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately for violations of these Terms, legal requirements, or conduct harmful to users or the Service. You may stop using the Service at any time.
18. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
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Disputes are under the laws of England and Wales.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
19. Global Users & Export Controls
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Follow your local laws; don’t use the Service where prohibited by sanctions/export rules.
- 19.1 Territorial Scope. The Service focuses on UK universities and is available globally, subject to local laws.
- 19.2 Export/Sanctions. You represent you are not subject to embargoes/sanctions and will not use the Service in violation of export control or sanctions laws.
20. Force Majeure
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We’re not liable for events outside our reasonable control.
We shall not be liable for delays or failures due to events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, strikes, war, terrorism, civil disorder, internet or hosting failures, power outages, or government actions.
21. Severability
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If one part is invalid, the rest still applies.
If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
22. Entire Agreement
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This is the whole agreement about using Chapter.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Chapter Technologies Limited regarding the Service and supersede prior or contemporaneous agreements on the same subject.
23. Assignment
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We can assign these Terms; you need our consent to transfer your account.
You may not assign or transfer rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
24. Changes to These Terms
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We can update Terms; we’ll notify you of material changes.
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified in-app or by email. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.
25. Contact Us
2 Marston Brook, Hilton, Derbyshire DE65 5HS, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]