Terms of Service
Last Updated: 2025-10-11
Effective Date: January 15, 2023
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Gupshup Corner ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our Service.
2. Service Description
Gupshup Corner provides free online chat rooms for the Pakistani community, allowing users to communicate in Urdu, Punjabi, and English. The Service is designed for casual conversation and community building.
3. User Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old to use our Service. By using Gupshup Corner, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
4. Account-Free Access
Gupshup Corner operates without user registration. You may access our chat rooms by choosing a display name. This display name:
- Must not impersonate others
- Must not contain offensive language
- Must not include personal contact information
- May be changed at any time
5. Acceptable Use
You agree to use Gupshup Corner responsibly and in accordance with all applicable laws. Specifically, you agree not to:
5.1 Prohibited Content
- Hate speech, racism, or discrimination
- Harassment, bullying, or threats
- Sexually explicit content or solicitation
- Violent or graphic content
- False information or impersonation
5.2 Prohibited Activities
- Spamming or flooding chat rooms
- Distribution of malware or viruses
- Attempting to disrupt service
- Commercial solicitation or advertising
- Collecting user information
6. User Conduct and Community Guidelines
Our community thrives on respect and cultural sensitivity. We expect users to:
- Respect Pakistani cultural values
- Be polite and considerate to others
- Maintain family-friendly conversation
- Report inappropriate behavior
- Help maintain a welcoming environment
7. Moderation and Enforcement
We reserve the right to:
- Monitor all chat activity
- Remove inappropriate content
- Warn, mute, or ban users
- Terminate access to the Service
- Cooperate with legal authorities
8. Intellectual Property
All content provided through Gupshup Corner, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is our property or the property of our licensors and protected by copyright laws.
9. User Content
You retain rights to the content you create in our chat rooms. However, by posting content, you grant us a license to display, store, and moderate that content.
10. Service Availability
We strive to maintain 24/7 service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may perform maintenance, updates, or address technical issues that may temporarily affect availability.
11. Limitation of Liability
Gupshup Corner is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for:
- User-generated content
- Interactions between users
- Service interruptions
- Consequential damages
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Gupshup Corner from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these terms.
13. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to Gupshup Corner immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users.
14. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use constitutes acceptance of modified terms.
15. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Pakistan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
16. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our chat platform.
Community Pledge
By using Gupshup Corner, you join a community committed to:
- ✅ Respectful conversation
- ✅ Cultural appreciation
- ✅ Mutual understanding
- ✅ Positive engagement
- ✅ Community safety