1. WHO WE ARE

Hopsquirrel ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website hopsquirrel.com, a platform for creators to share and discover music, short films, and other creative content. We are based in the United States. [Physical address — to be added prior to public launch]

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information you provide:

• Account information: name, email address, date of birth, password (stored as a bcrypt hash — we never store your plain-text password)
• Content you upload: music tracks, short films, series shorts, cover art, and associated metadata
• Communications: messages you send to our support team

Information collected automatically:

• Usage data: content plays, likes, saves, and browsing activity on the platform
• Device information: browser type, operating system, and IP address
• Cookies and local storage: used for session management, preferences, and consent tracking (see Section 7)

Information we do not collect: We do not collect payment information. We do not sell your data to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising purposes.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

• To create and manage your account
• To provide and improve the Hopsquirrel platform
• To send transactional emails (account verification, password resets, important notices)
• To enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
• To comply with legal obligations, including DMCA takedown procedures
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents

4. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY (COPPA)

Hopsquirrel permits users aged 13 and older to register, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a user is under 13, we will delete their account and all associated data immediately.

Users aged 13–17 are subject to additional protections: enhanced content moderation, limited feature access, and we do not use their data for any profiling purposes. If you believe a child under 13 has registered, contact us at privacy@hopsquirrel.com immediately.

5. DATA SHARING

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only in these limited circumstances:

• Service providers: AWS (cloud infrastructure and storage), Amazon SES (transactional email). These providers process data only as directed by us.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of Hopsquirrel, our users, or the public.
• DMCA compliance: Claimant information from DMCA notices may be shared with the content uploader as required by law.
• Business transfer: If Hopsquirrel is acquired or merged, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified in advance.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law (e.g., DMCA records, fraud prevention logs). Uploaded content is deleted from our servers within 30 days of account deletion.

7. COOKIES AND LOCAL STORAGE

We use browser cookies and local storage for:

• Authentication: keeping you logged in securely (httpOnly cookies)
• Preferences: your content preferences, saved items, and settings
• Consent: recording your cookie consent choice

We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You can clear cookies and local storage at any time through your browser settings, but this will log you out and reset your preferences.

8. YOUR RIGHTS

California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your data, opt out of the sale of your data (we do not sell data), and non-discrimination for exercising these rights.

California minors (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22581): If you are under 18 and a California resident, you may request removal of content you have publicly posted. Contact privacy@hopsquirrel.com to make this request.

EU/UK residents (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data; to restrict or object to processing; and to data portability. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

All users: You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from your account settings. To exercise any privacy rights, contact us at privacy@hopsquirrel.com.

9. SECURITY

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption at rest and in transit (TLS), bcrypt password hashing, httpOnly authentication cookies, rate limiting, and AWS security infrastructure. No system is completely secure — if you discover a security issue, please report it to privacy@hopsquirrel.com.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes by email. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. CONTACT

For privacy-related questions or requests: privacy@hopsquirrel.com

This policy should be reviewed by a qualified attorney before public launch. [Address — to be added]

1. ACCEPTANCE

By creating an account or using Hopsquirrel ("the Platform"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform. You must be at least 13 years old to use Hopsquirrel.

2. YOUR ACCOUNT

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. You must provide accurate information at registration. One account per person. You may not share, transfer, or sell your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

3. CONTENT YOU UPLOAD

You retain ownership of content you upload. By uploading, you grant Hopsquirrel a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, sublicensable, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, stream, adapt, and promote your content on the Platform and in connection with the Platform's marketing and promotion. This license exists only for as long as your content remains on the Platform and terminates when you remove your content or delete your account.

You represent and warrant that you own or have all necessary rights to grant this license, and that your content does not infringe any third-party rights.

You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to upload all content. You must not upload content that:

• Infringes any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property right
• Contains illegal content of any kind
• Depicts or solicits sexual content involving minors (CSAM) — we report all such content to NCMEC and cooperate fully with law enforcement
• Constitutes harassment, hate speech, or targeted abuse
• Contains malware, spam, or deceptive content

4. CONTENT MODERATION

All submitted content is reviewed before publication. We reserve the right to reject, remove, or restrict any content at our sole discretion. We operate a Hall of Fame for outstanding content and may feature or promote content we believe represents the best of the Platform.

5. COPYRIGHT AND DMCA

We respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. If you believe content on the Platform infringes your copyright, submit a notice at hopsquirrel.com/#dmca. Repeat infringers will have their accounts terminated.

6. PROHIBITED CONDUCT

• Attempting to reverse-engineer, scrape, or otherwise access the Platform other than through normal use
• Using automated tools to interact with the Platform without our permission
• Impersonating other users, creators, or Hopsquirrel staff
• Attempting to circumvent content moderation or age verification systems
• Using the Platform for any unlawful purpose

6B. CALIFORNIA MINOR ERASURE RIGHTS

If you are a California resident under the age of 18, you may request removal of content you have publicly posted on the Platform by contacting us at privacy@hopsquirrel.com. We will make the content invisible to other users, though we cannot guarantee complete removal from all systems (e.g., cached copies). This right is provided under California Business and Professions Code § 22581.

7. TERMINATION

You may delete your account at any time from your account settings. We may suspend or terminate your account for violations of these Terms, with or without notice. Upon termination, your content will be removed from the Platform within 30 days.

8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. We are not responsible for content uploaded by users.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Hopsquirrel shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform. Our total liability to you for any claims shall not exceed $100.

10. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. [Jurisdiction/venue clause — to be finalized with attorney]

11. CHANGES TO TERMS

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. CONTACT

Questions about these Terms: privacy@hopsquirrel.com

These Terms should be reviewed by a qualified attorney before public launch.

1. WHO WE ARE

Hopsquirrel ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website hopsquirrel.com, a platform for creators to share and discover music, short films, and other creative content. We are based in the United States. [Physical address — to be added prior to public launch]

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information you provide:

• Account information: name, email address, date of birth, password (stored as a bcrypt hash — we never store your plain-text password)
• Content you upload: music tracks, short films, series shorts, cover art, and associated metadata
• Communications: messages you send to our support team

Information collected automatically:

• Usage data: content plays, likes, saves, and browsing activity on the platform
• Device information: browser type, operating system, and IP address
• Cookies and local storage: used for session management, preferences, and consent tracking (see Section 7)

Information we do not collect: We do not collect payment information. We do not sell your data to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising purposes.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

• To create and manage your account
• To provide and improve the Hopsquirrel platform
• To send transactional emails (account verification, password resets, important notices)
• To enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
• To comply with legal obligations, including DMCA takedown procedures
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents

4. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY (COPPA)

Hopsquirrel permits users aged 13 and older to register, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a user is under 13, we will delete their account and all associated data immediately.

Users aged 13–17 are subject to additional protections: enhanced content moderation, limited feature access, and we do not use their data for any profiling purposes. If you believe a child under 13 has registered, contact us at privacy@hopsquirrel.com immediately.

5. DATA SHARING

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only in these limited circumstances:

• Service providers: AWS (cloud infrastructure and storage), Amazon SES (transactional email). These providers process data only as directed by us.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of Hopsquirrel, our users, or the public.
• DMCA compliance: Claimant information from DMCA notices may be shared with the content uploader as required by law.
• Business transfer: If Hopsquirrel is acquired or merged, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified in advance.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law (e.g., DMCA records, fraud prevention logs). Uploaded content is deleted from our servers within 30 days of account deletion.

7. COOKIES AND LOCAL STORAGE

We use browser cookies and local storage for:

• Authentication: keeping you logged in securely (httpOnly cookies)
• Preferences: your content preferences, saved items, and settings
• Consent: recording your cookie consent choice

We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You can clear cookies and local storage at any time through your browser settings, but this will log you out and reset your preferences.

8. YOUR RIGHTS

California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your data, opt out of the sale of your data (we do not sell data), and non-discrimination for exercising these rights.

California minors (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22581): If you are under 18 and a California resident, you may request removal of content you have publicly posted. Contact privacy@hopsquirrel.com to make this request.

EU/UK residents (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data; to restrict or object to processing; and to data portability. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

All users: You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from your account settings. To exercise any privacy rights, contact us at privacy@hopsquirrel.com.

9. SECURITY

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption at rest and in transit (TLS), bcrypt password hashing, httpOnly authentication cookies, rate limiting, and AWS security infrastructure. No system is completely secure — if you discover a security issue, please report it to privacy@hopsquirrel.com.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes by email. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. CONTACT

For privacy-related questions or requests: privacy@hopsquirrel.com

This policy should be reviewed by a qualified attorney before public launch. [Address — to be added]

1. ACCEPTANCE

By creating an account or using Hopsquirrel ("the Platform"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform. You must be at least 13 years old to use Hopsquirrel.

2. YOUR ACCOUNT

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. You must provide accurate information at registration. One account per person. You may not share, transfer, or sell your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

3. CONTENT YOU UPLOAD

You retain ownership of content you upload. By uploading, you grant Hopsquirrel a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, sublicensable, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, stream, adapt, and promote your content on the Platform and in connection with the Platform's marketing and promotion. This license exists only for as long as your content remains on the Platform and terminates when you remove your content or delete your account.

You represent and warrant that you own or have all necessary rights to grant this license, and that your content does not infringe any third-party rights.

You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to upload all content. You must not upload content that:

• Infringes any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property right
• Contains illegal content of any kind
• Depicts or solicits sexual content involving minors (CSAM) — we report all such content to NCMEC and cooperate fully with law enforcement
• Constitutes harassment, hate speech, or targeted abuse
• Contains malware, spam, or deceptive content

4. CONTENT MODERATION

All submitted content is reviewed before publication. We reserve the right to reject, remove, or restrict any content at our sole discretion. We operate a Hall of Fame for outstanding content and may feature or promote content we believe represents the best of the Platform.

5. COPYRIGHT AND DMCA

We respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. If you believe content on the Platform infringes your copyright, submit a notice at hopsquirrel.com/#dmca. Repeat infringers will have their accounts terminated.

6. PROHIBITED CONDUCT

• Attempting to reverse-engineer, scrape, or otherwise access the Platform other than through normal use
• Using automated tools to interact with the Platform without our permission
• Impersonating other users, creators, or Hopsquirrel staff
• Attempting to circumvent content moderation or age verification systems
• Using the Platform for any unlawful purpose

6B. CALIFORNIA MINOR ERASURE RIGHTS

If you are a California resident under the age of 18, you may request removal of content you have publicly posted on the Platform by contacting us at privacy@hopsquirrel.com. We will make the content invisible to other users, though we cannot guarantee complete removal from all systems (e.g., cached copies). This right is provided under California Business and Professions Code § 22581.

7. TERMINATION

You may delete your account at any time from your account settings. We may suspend or terminate your account for violations of these Terms, with or without notice. Upon termination, your content will be removed from the Platform within 30 days.

8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. We are not responsible for content uploaded by users.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Hopsquirrel shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform. Our total liability to you for any claims shall not exceed $100.

10. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. [Jurisdiction/venue clause — to be finalized with attorney]

11. CHANGES TO TERMS

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. CONTACT

Questions about these Terms: privacy@hopsquirrel.com

These Terms should be reviewed by a qualified attorney before public launch.