WhereWere

Terms of Service

Last updated: May 26, 2025

1. Acceptance

By creating an account or using WhereWere ("the Service"), you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service. These Terms form a binding agreement between you and WhereWere ("we", "us").

2. Description of service

WhereWere lets users create server-timestamped location records ("stamps") and invite trusted contacts to witness those records. It is a social trust layer, not a legal document service. Stamps do not constitute legal evidence or testimony.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (16 in the EU/EEA) to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this requirement.

4. Your account

  • You are responsible for keeping your credentials secure.
  • You are responsible for all activity under your account.
  • You must provide accurate information during registration.
  • One account per person. Do not create accounts on behalf of others without their knowledge.

5. Acceptable use

You may not use the Service to:

  • Create false or fabricated location stamps (stamps are immutable after creation — attempting to circumvent this is a violation).
  • Harass, stalk, or monitor another person without their knowledge and consent.
  • Spam witness requests to users who have not consented.
  • Attempt to reverse-engineer, scrape, or abuse the API.
  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law.
  • Impersonate another person or entity.

We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these rules, with or without notice.

6. Stamps and immutability

Once a stamp has been witnessed by another user, it is permanent and cannot be deleted — by you or by us. This immutability is a core feature, not a bug. You accept this when you choose to notify a witness. Unwitnessed stamps may be deleted within 24 hours of creation.

7. Not a legal service

WhereWere stamps are not legal documents, affidavits, or court-admissible evidence. We make no representations about the legal weight or evidentiary value of any stamp in any jurisdiction. For legal matters, consult a qualified attorney.

8. Subscriptions and payments

  • Free tier is provided as-is with no guaranteed uptime SLA.
  • Paid plans (Premium, Business) are billed monthly or annually via Stripe.
  • You may cancel at any time; access continues to the end of the billing period.
  • We do not offer refunds except where required by law.
  • We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice to active subscribers.

9. Intellectual property

The WhereWere name, logo, and software are our property. You retain ownership of the content you create (stamps, photos). By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to store, display, and transmit your content as necessary to operate the Service.

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE. YOUR USE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

11. Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WHEREWERE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $50 USD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless WhereWere from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third party's rights.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms. You may close your account at any time via Settings → Delete Account. Termination does not affect witnessed stamps, which remain anonymized in our records.

14. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Missouri for any dispute arising under these Terms.

15. Changes

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated by email at least 14 days before taking effect. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

16. Contact

Questions about these Terms: 1337.geek@gmail.com