Terms & Conditions of Use for Zer0

Effective Date: 02 October 2025

Welcome to Zer0. These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Zer0 mobile application, platform, and services (collectively “Zer0,” “the App,” “we,” “our,” “us”). By registering for, accessing, or using Zer0, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of Zer0 immediately.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using Zer0 in any capacity, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction if higher), and you agree to abide by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable local, national, and international laws.

2. User Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for all content you publish on Zer0, including text, images, audio, and video.
  • You agree not to post or transmit unlawful, harmful, defamatory, hateful, or otherwise prohibited content under applicable laws.
  • You may not use Zer0 to infringe the rights of others, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights.

3. Intellectual Property & Ownership

3.1 General Rule

All content published on Zer0 by users (including but not limited to text, images, videos, and songs) remains the intellectual property of the original author but is licensed to Zer0 for use within the platform.

3.2 Zer0 Rights

  • Zer0 reserves the right to store, display, distribute, and moderate user-generated content.
  • Zer0 branding, logos, and designs remain our exclusive property and may not be copied, modified, or distributed without prior written consent.
  • Zer0 reserves the right to monitor and investigate complaints from third parties regarding the unauthorized publication of text, images, videos, or songs on the platform. The rightful owner or holder of the content may notify Zer0 of plagiarism, copyright infringement, or piracy. Upon receiving a valid complaint, Zer0 may take appropriate action, including removing the infringing content, suspending the account of the offending user, or providing information to facilitate legal action. The content owner retains the right to pursue legal remedies against the publisher of infringing material in accordance with applicable laws.

3.3 User Rights & Restrictions

  • Users retain authorship over their publications.
  • Content must not be misused, altered, or presented without proper attribution to both the original author and Zer0.

4. Specific Publication Rules

4.1 Text Publications

  • Text content published on Zer0 is protected.
  • It may be printed, shared, or transmitted electronically, but the author’s name and Zer0/Logo must be visibly included (either at the top, bottom, or alongside the content).
  • Sensitive information relating to a specific individual known by either their name, surname, or full name—such as their house number, vehicle registration (number plate), government-issued ID number, family details, or GPS coordinates of their current, previous, or future (next) place of residence or of their current, previous, or future (next) geographical location—is strictly prohibited from being published on Zer0 unless blurred or masked. Such information may not be extracted from Zer0 publications and redistributed outside the platform.
  • Zer0 upholds freedom of expression; however, hate speech directed at a specific, identifiable individual — identified by their name, surname, or full name — is strictly prohibited and may result in content removal, account suspension, or termination.
  • Nudity: Refere to 4.2 Image Publications

4.2 Image Publications

  • Images may be downloaded by users.
  • When used outside Zer0, authors must be credited with small, visible, and readable text: “Zer0 @subdomain” or “Zer0 [Author’s Name & Surname]”.
  • Nudity: Text, image, and video publications must not contain nudity or uncovered private body parts, sexual content including sexual intercourse imitating postures, body movements, objects, or fluids, promotion or depiction of drug use, or erratic, graphic, or violent scenes such as the slaughtering, cutting, or harming of a person’s or animal’s body to cause bleeding or end life. Violation of this rule may result in content removal, account suspension, or termination.

4.3 Video Publications

  • Videos may be downloaded and used outside Zer0.
  • If 50% or more of a video is shown or broadcast, explicit permission from the author is required.
  • If less than 50% is used, no permission is needed, provided attribution is maintained as outlined in Images.
  • Nudity: Refere to 4.2 Image Publications

4.4 Songs & Audio Publications

  • Songs or audio may be downloaded.
  • If 20% or more of the total song length is played or broadcast outside Zer0, explicit permission from the author/artist is required.
  • Less than 20% may be played without prior authorization, but proper attribution must be given.
  • Unauthorized use beyond the stated limits will be treated as copyright infringement or piracy.
  • Zer0 follows unique artist compensation mechanisms, which are covered in a separate document.

5. Commercial Use Restrictions

  • No publication (text, image, video, or audio) from Zer0 may be used in advertisements, sponsorships, or any profit-making activity unless performed by the original author or with their express written consent.
  • Zer0 does not license user-generated content for commercial exploitation.

6. Data & Privacy

Your data is handled according to our Privacy Policy. By using Zer0, you consent to data collection, storage, and usage as explained in that document.

7. Account Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts that:

  • Violate these Terms.
  • Engage in harassment, hate speech, or unlawful activity.
  • Abuse Zer0’s features or exploit its services for fraud.

Upon termination, you lose access to all Zer0 features, though Zer0 may retain necessary data for legal, security, or compliance purposes.

8. Limitation of Liability

  • Zer0 is provided “as is” and “as available.”
  • We make no guarantees of uninterrupted service, error-free operation, or absolute security.
  • To the maximum extent permitted by law, Zer0 is not liable for damages resulting from misuse, unauthorized access, or reliance on user-generated content.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed under the laws of South Afica. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in South Africa.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Updates will be communicated via the app or our official website. Continued use of Zer0 after changes indicates your acceptance.

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