Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Trading Pods (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). The Service is operated by Machine Investments Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Trading Pods is a platform that connects traders and facilitates local trading communities. Our services include:

• Creating and joining trading communities ("Pods")
• Sharing trading strategies, resources, and educational content
• Organizing and attending trading events and meetups
• Accessing AI-powered job and event recommendations
• Networking with other traders and financial professionals

3. User Accounts and Registration

To use certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
• Be responsible for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Provide financial advice without proper licensing or qualifications
• Promote illegal trading activities or market manipulation
• Share copyrighted content without permission
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Spam or send unsolicited communications
• Upload malicious code or attempt to hack the platform
• Impersonate others or create fake accounts
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

5. Trading Disclaimers

• We do not provide financial advice or investment recommendations
• All content shared by users represents their personal opinions only
• We are not responsible for trading losses or investment decisions
• You trade at your own risk and responsibility
• Verify all information independently before acting on it

6. User Content and Intellectual Property

You retain ownership of content you post on the Service. By posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display your content for operating the Service.

You represent that you have the right to share any content you post and that it does not violate any third-party rights.

7. AI-Powered Features

Our Service uses artificial intelligence to provide job recommendations, event suggestions, and content curation. These features:

• Are provided for informational purposes only
• May not always be accurate or up-to-date
• Should be independently verified before taking action
• Do not constitute professional advice

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Our collection and use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which complies with UK GDPR. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Machine Investments Ltd shall not be liable for:

• Any trading losses or financial damages
• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Actions or content of other users
• Service interruptions or technical failures

Our total liability shall not exceed £100 or the amount paid by you for the Service in the past 12 months, whichever is greater.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Machine Investments Ltd from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your content or trading activities
• Your violation of any third-party rights

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately if you violate these Terms. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination:

• Your access to the Service will cease
• We may delete your account and data
• Certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by English law. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of England and Wales. Before pursuing legal action, we encourage users to contact us to resolve disputes amicably.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or through the Service. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us:

Effective Date: These Terms of Service are effective as of September 21, 2024, and will be updated with specific company registration details upon incorporation.