Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and SecondRings ("we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of the SecondRings browser-based VoIP calling and messaging service, including all related features, functionality, and content (collectively, the "Service").

By creating an account or using the Service, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old, that you have read and understood these Terms, and that you agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

SecondRings provides a browser-based virtual phone number service that allows registered users to:

• Be assigned a virtual phone number for making and receiving calls
• Make and receive voice calls to real phone numbers via VoIP
• Send and receive SMS text messages
• Maintain a personal contacts list
• View call and message history logs

The Service is powered by Twilio's telecommunications infrastructure. Availability of calling and messaging to specific regions is subject to Twilio's coverage and applicable laws.

3. Account Registration

To use SecondRings, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your password confidential and not share it with others
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
• Be responsible for all activity that occurs under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that contain false or misleading information, or where account credentials have been shared with unauthorized parties.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use SecondRings only for lawful purposes. You must not use the Service to:

• Make harassing, threatening, or abusive calls or send such messages
• Engage in telemarketing, robocalling, spamming, or unsolicited mass communications
• Impersonate another person or entity, or misrepresent your identity or affiliation
• Conduct fraud, phishing, scamming, or social engineering attacks
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation, including telecommunications laws (TCPA, GDPR, CAN-SPAM, etc.)
• Transmit unlawful, harmful, threatening, obscene, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or its related systems
• Use automated bots, scripts, or tools to make calls or send messages in bulk
• Resell, sublicense, or otherwise commercially exploit the Service without written permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service

Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account and may be reported to law enforcement authorities.

5. Virtual Phone Numbers

Upon registration, you may be assigned a virtual phone number. You acknowledge that:

• Phone numbers are provided subject to availability and applicable telecommunications regulations
• You do not own the assigned number; it is licensed to you for use with the Service
• We reserve the right to reclaim, reassign, or change your number if your account is inactive, suspended, or terminated
• Number portability (transferring your number away from SecondRings) is not guaranteed
• The Service is not a replacement for traditional emergency services (911 or equivalent) and must not be used as such

6. Emergency Services Disclaimer

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, software, trademarks, logos, and content created by us, is owned by SecondRings and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Service for its intended personal, non-commercial purposes.

You retain ownership of any content you create or upload (contacts, profile photos, etc.). By uploading content, you grant us a limited license to store and display it solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

8. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using SecondRings, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Services

The Service relies on Twilio, Inc. for telecommunications infrastructure. Your use of calling and messaging features is also subject to Twilio's Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy. We are not responsible for Twilio's availability, reliability, or changes to their services.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

10.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

10.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SECONDRING SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR DATA ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU HAVE PAID US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OR (B) $50 USD.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SecondRings and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights.

12. Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, if:

• You violate these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy
• We reasonably suspect fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• We receive complaints about your use of the Service
• We are required to do so by law or regulatory authority
• The Service is discontinued

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. You may request deletion of your account data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

13. Changes to the Service and Terms

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part of it) at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of material changes to these Terms by updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to exclusive jurisdiction as required by applicable law in your jurisdiction.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SecondRings regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements or understandings. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

16. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through your account settings or via the contact information listed on our website.