Terms of Service

Effective Date: 2026-09-13

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using secretsanta.app (the "Service"), provided by ByteJoy LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

The Service allows users to sign up, create events, invite friends, and organize Secret Santa events by randomly assigning participants.

3. User Accounts

Registration: To access certain features, you must create an account by providing a valid email address. We sign you in with a one-time link sent to that address.
Account Responsibility: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
Record of Acceptance: When you create an account you must confirm that you are at least 18 years old and accept these Terms and our Privacy Policy. We keep a record of that confirmation, including the date and time, your email address, the version of each document you accepted, and the IP address and browser you accepted them from. See our Privacy Policy for how that record is handled.
Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and use the Service. You must also be a human; automated systems, bots, or scripts are not permitted.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Service for any unlawful purposes or in a way that could harm the Service or impair anyone else's use of it. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

Harassing or threatening other users
Inviting anyone under 18 years of age to an event
Uploading malicious software
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Using copyrighted material without permission

5. Intellectual Property and Copyright

Our Content: All content on the Service, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of ByteJoy LLC and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.
User Content: You are responsible for ensuring that any content you upload does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. Do not upload content that you do not own or have permission to use.
DMCA Compliance: If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on our Service in a way that constitutes infringement, please notify us with the following information:
- A description of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
- A description of where the material is located on the Service.
- Your contact information, including address, telephone number, and email.
- A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner.
- An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

6. Third-Party Services

We utilize third-party services to operate and maintain the Service:

Resend: Used for sending transactional emails.
DigitalOcean: Provides hosting services for our website.

We are not responsible for the practices of these third parties, and your use of their services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

No Sale or Sharing of Data: We do not sell, rent, lease, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their own purposes. We use no advertising, analytics, or tracking technologies.
California: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"), we act as a "business" with respect to your personal information. We process your data solely to provide the Service, and we do not sell it or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
GDPR and UK GDPR: If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal information in accordance with the GDPR and UK GDPR. Our legal bases, your rights, and how to exercise them are set out in our Privacy Policy.
Details: How we handle your information is described in full in our Privacy Policy and, in plain English, on our Cookies & Your Data page.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free.

9. Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall ByteJoy LLC be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Service. Your sole remedy is to discontinue using the Service.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ByteJoy LLC from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any legal proceedings arising from these Terms or the Service must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Marion County, Ocala, Florida.

Nothing in this section removes any right you have under the mandatory consumer protection law of your country or state of residence, including any right to bring proceedings in your local courts.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: support[at]bytejoy[dot]com

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.