Terms & Conditions

Welcome to Buddiqo (legally registered as Buddiqo Foundation Inc. in Canada). By accessing or using our platform, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully, as they affect your legal rights and obligations.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using Buddiqo, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must immediately stop using the platform.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use Buddiqo. By using the platform, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

3. User Conduct

When using Buddiqo, you agree that you will not:

• Harass, abuse, threaten, or engage in hate speech toward others.
• Attempt to reveal, solicit, or share personally identifiable information of other users.
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity.
• Use Buddiqo for illegal, harmful, or fraudulent purposes.
• Disrupt, damage, or interfere with the platform’s operation or security.

4. Mental Health Support Disclaimer

Buddiqo is a peer-to-peer support platform only. It is not a medical service, crisis hotline, or substitute for professional mental health care, therapy, counseling, or medical treatment. Any advice, information, or opinions shared by users are personal and should not be considered professional guidance.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, crisis, or feel unsafe, please call your local emergency number or a licensed healthcare provider immediately.

5. Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account. Buddiqo is not liable for unauthorized use of your account.

6. Privacy and Data

Conversations on Buddiqo are anonymous and encrypted in transit. While we take steps to protect your information, no platform can guarantee complete security. Please avoid sharing personal, medical, or financial details.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

• Buddiqo is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.
• We do not guarantee that conversations will provide accurate, helpful, or appropriate guidance.
• Buddiqo is not responsible for any decisions you make or actions you take based on conversations with peers.
• To the maximum extent permitted by law, Buddiqo disclaims liability for any damages, losses, or harm resulting from use of the platform.

8. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in unsafe, harmful, or unlawful activity.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Updated versions will be posted here, and your continued use of the platform means you accept them.

10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, where Buddiqo Foundation Inc. is legally registered and operated, without regard to conflict of law principles. By using the platform, you agree that any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Canadian courts.

Because Buddiqo is a global platform, you may also have rights under the laws of your country of residence (such as consumer protection or data privacy laws). We will make reasonable efforts to comply with applicable legal requirements in the regions where we operate, but to the extent permitted by law, these Terms will prevail in the event of a conflict.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, you may contact us at buddiqo@gmail.com.