Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using FORA, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use the platform.

2. Zero Tolerance for Harassment

FORA maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for harassment, abusive language, hate speech, or any form of discriminatory behavior. All users are expected to engage in respectful, civil discourse.

Prohibited conduct includes:

• Threats, intimidation, or personal attacks directed at other users
• Hate speech, slurs, or discriminatory language based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic
• Sexual harassment or inappropriate sexual content
• Repeated unwanted contact, stalking, or harassment of other users
• Any language or behavior intended to harm, degrade, intimidate, or silence others
• Doxing or sharing private information about other users

Violations of this policy will result in immediate account suspension or permanent termination. We reserve the right to take appropriate action, including legal action, against users who engage in harassing behavior.

3. User Conduct

Users are expected to:

• Engage in respectful, constructive debate
• Follow the rules and guidelines of each debate
• Respect other users' opinions and arguments
• Maintain civility even in disagreement
• Report harassment or abuse when encountered

4. Content and Intellectual Property

You retain ownership of the content you create on FORA. However, by using the platform, you grant FORA a license to use, display, and process your content solely for the purpose of operating the platform.

You agree not to post content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others, including copyrights, trademarks, or patents.

5. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms of Service, including but not limited to harassment, abuse, or any conduct that we determine to be harmful to the community.

6. Disclaimers

FORA is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• The accuracy of debate scoring or rankings
• The availability of specific features or opponents

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, FORA shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform.

8. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of FORA after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

10. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the platform.