Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using SofaTopics (referred to as "the Website," "we," "us," or "our"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, along with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer.

If you do not agree to these terms, you must not access or use this website. Your continued use of the website following any changes to these terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

2. Eligibility

By using this website, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 13 years of age (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction to use this website)
• You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• You will use the website in accordance with these Terms of Use and all applicable laws
• You are not located in a country subject to embargo or trade restrictions that would prohibit your use of this website

If you are using this website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these terms.

3. License to Use Website

SofaTopics grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use this website for your personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms of Use.

3.1 Permitted Use

• Reading and viewing our content for personal information and education
• Sharing links to our content through social media or other platforms
• Printing or saving content for personal reference
• Using our search functionality to find relevant information

3.2 Restrictions

• You may not modify, distribute, or reproduce our content without prior written permission
• You may not use our content for commercial purposes without explicit authorization
• You may not remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• You may not use data mining, robots, or similar data extraction methods

This license may be terminated at any time if you violate these Terms of Use.

4. Prohibited Activities

When using SofaTopics, you agree NOT to:

• Use the website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the website's functionality or security
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the website without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state your affiliation
• Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, or infringing
• Use the website to send spam or unsolicited communications
• Circumvent any security measures or access controls
• Use automated systems or bots to interact with the website

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on SofaTopics, including but not limited to text, articles, images, graphics, logos, icons, videos, software, and design elements, is the property of SofaTopics or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark, and patent laws.

5.1 Copyright

Our original content is protected by copyright. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit our content without prior written permission.

5.2 Trademarks

The SofaTopics name, logo, and any other product or service names associated with our website are trademarks of SofaTopics. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written consent.

5.3 Third-Party Content

Some images, logos, or content may be the property of third parties and are used under license or fair use principles. These remain the property of their respective owners.

6. User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, feedback, suggestions, or other content to SofaTopics, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content worldwide.

6.1 Content Standards

You are solely responsible for any content you submit. Your content must not:

• Be unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or offensive
• Infringe on any third-party rights
• Contain viruses or harmful code
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

6.2 Our Rights

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any user-generated content at our sole discretion, without notice.

7. Third-Party Links & Services

SofaTopics may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. These links are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement of the linked content.

• No Control: We have no control over third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, or practices.
• Separate Terms: Third-party websites have their own terms of use and privacy policies that govern your interaction with them.
• Affiliate Links: Some links on our website are affiliate links, as disclosed in our Affiliate Disclosure.
• Risk Acknowledgment: You acknowledge and agree that SofaTopics is not liable for any damages arising from your use of third-party websites.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

SofaTopics is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

8.1 No Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties that defects will be corrected
• Warranties that the content is accurate, complete, or current
• Warranties that the website is free from viruses or harmful components

8.2 Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate information, we do not warrant that the content on this website is complete, reliable, or current. Product prices, specifications, and availability may change without notice.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SofaTopics, its owners, employees, affiliates, and content contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of this website.

9.1 Scope of Limitation

This limitation applies to all claims, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or data
• Property damage or personal injury
• Errors or omissions in content
• Third-party actions or content
• Interruption or cessation of services

9.2 Governing Law

This limitation of liability is governed by the laws of the Republic of Indonesia as further detailed in Section 13 and in our Disclaimer.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SofaTopics, its owners, employees, affiliates, and content contributors from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use or misuse of this website
• Your violation of these Terms of Use
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through the website

We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, at your expense.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to SofaTopics at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, for any reason including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms of Use
• Conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, is harmful to other users or the website
• Requests by law enforcement or other government agencies
• Discontinuation of the website or services

11.1 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to access and use the website will immediately cease. The provisions of these Terms of Use that should reasonably survive termination shall continue in full force and effect.

12. Changes to Terms

SofaTopics reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms of Use at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Posting a notice on our website (for significant changes)
• Contacting registered users via email (where applicable)

12.1 Acceptance of Changes

Your continued use of the website after any changes to these Terms of Use constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Indonesia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13.1 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of the website shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions set forth in our Disclaimer, including:

• Good-faith negotiation for 30 days
• Binding arbitration through BANI (Badan Arbitrase Nasional Indonesia)
• Arbitration conducted in Indonesian language in Jakarta
• Waiver of class action rights

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms of Use, please visit our contact page to reach out. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5-7 business days.