Terms of Service

Last updated: January 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to BoldAsk. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and BoldAsk ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of the BoldAsk website, mobile applications, and all related services (collectively, the "Services").

BY ACCESSING OR USING OUR SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Services after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Eligibility

To use our Services, you must:

  • Be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction)
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
  • Not be prohibited from using the Services under applicable laws
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information

If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. Account Registration and Security

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

  • Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Posting false, misleading, defamatory, or fraudulent content
  • Harassing, threatening, intimidating, or bullying other users
  • Posting hate speech, discriminatory content, or inciting violence
  • Impersonating any person or entity
  • Manipulating polls, votes, or other platform features
  • Creating multiple accounts to artificially influence outcomes
  • Spamming, phishing, or distributing malware
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Services or other users' accounts
  • Interfering with or disrupting the Services or servers
  • Scraping, data mining, or using automated tools without permission
  • Circumventing any security or access controls
  • Using the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Encouraging or enabling others to violate these Terms

5. User-Generated Content

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you submit, post, or display through the Services ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant BoldAsk a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in connection with operating and providing the Services.

5.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of posting it. You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to your User Content
  • Your User Content does not infringe any third-party rights
  • Your User Content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws

5.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion. We are not responsible for any User Content posted by users.

6. Polls, Circles, and Projects

6.1 Polls

Polls on BoldAsk are for informational and community engagement purposes only. Poll results:

  • Do not constitute official votes or legally binding decisions
  • May not be representative of any broader population
  • Should not be relied upon for making important decisions
  • May be subject to manipulation despite our best efforts

6.2 Circles and Projects

Circles and Projects are user-organized communities and initiatives. BoldAsk:

  • Does not endorse, sponsor, or verify any Circle or Project
  • Is not responsible for the activities, content, or outcomes of any Circle or Project
  • Does not guarantee the success, safety, or legality of any Circle or Project

Participation in Circles and Projects is at your own risk.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Services, including all content, features, functionality, software, designs, and trademarks, are owned by BoldAsk and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Services without our prior written consent.

7.2 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about the Services become our property, and we may use them without any obligation to you.

8. Third-Party Services and Links

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control and are not responsible for:

  • The content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party services
  • Any damage or loss caused by your use of third-party services
  • The accuracy or reliability of third-party content

Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BOLDASK DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE
  • WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT
  • WARRANTIES THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED
  • WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICES ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR HARMFUL COMPONENTS

YOU USE THE SERVICES AT YOUR OWN RISK. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BOLDASK AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
  • ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES
  • ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE SERVICES
  • ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR ACCOUNT OR DATA
  • ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USER CONTENT OR CONDUCT OF THIRD PARTIES
  • ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF THE SERVICES
  • ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM RELIANCE ON POLL RESULTS OR PLATFORM CONTENT
  • ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM PARTICIPATION IN CIRCLES OR PROJECTS

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BoldAsk and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, debt, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

  • Your use of and access to the Services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights
  • Your User Content
  • Any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party
  • Your participation in any Circle or Project

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of your account and these Terms.

12. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

12.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to first contact us at legal@boldask.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days.

12.2 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, any dispute arising from these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.

12.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND BOLDASK AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Conduct that we determine is harmful to other users or the Services
  • Upon your request
  • For any other reason at our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which BoldAsk operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within that jurisdiction.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other agreements expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and BoldAsk concerning the Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

18. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.