Terms of Service for Stack Rank Tool
Last Updated: January 20, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Stack Rank Tool ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
2. Description of Service
Stack Rank Tool is a free web application that allows users to create and participate in stack ranking campaigns. The Service enables:
- Creating stack ranking campaigns with customizable items
- Inviting participants to rank items in order of preference
- Viewing aggregated ranking results and analytics
- Exporting anonymized campaign data
3. User Accounts and Authentication
To use the Service, you must authenticate using your Google account. By using Google OAuth, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and current information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
4. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
- Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm others
- Create campaigns with inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Collect or harvest user information without consent
5. User-Generated Content
You are responsible for all content you create, including:
- Campaign names and descriptions
- Items to be ranked
- Participant email addresses
- Ranking submissions
You represent and warrant that your content:
- Does not infringe on any third-party rights
- Is not defamatory, obscene, or offensive
- Does not violate any applicable laws
- Is appropriate for all audiences
6. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Stack Rank Tool and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
You retain ownership of your user-generated content, but grant us a limited license to use, store, and display your content as necessary to provide the Service.
8. Service Availability
We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:
- Scheduled maintenance
- Technical difficulties
- Force majeure events
- Third-party service outages
9. Free Service
Stack Rank Tool is provided free of charge. We reserve the right to:
- Introduce paid features in the future
- Implement usage limits for free accounts
- Modify or discontinue the Service with reasonable notice
10. Data Retention and Deletion
You can delete your campaigns and associated data at any time. We may retain certain data for:
- Legal compliance requirements
- Service operation and improvement
- Security and fraud prevention
Inactive accounts and data may be deleted after extended periods of inactivity.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Stack Rank Tool shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Service interruptions or downtime
- Third-party actions or content
- Security breaches or data loss
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
- Security or freedom from viruses
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Stack Rank Tool from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your user-generated content
14. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent or illegal activity
- Abuse of the Service
- Extended inactivity
You may stop using the Service at any time by logging out and not accessing the application.
15. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:
- Posting the updated Terms on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending email notifications for significant changes
Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
16. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.
17. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through:
- Good faith negotiations first
- Binding arbitration if negotiations fail
- Individual claims only (no class actions)
18. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
19. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Stack Rank Tool regarding the use of the Service.
20. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
21. Acknowledgment
By using Stack Rank Tool, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
These Terms of Service are effective as of the date listed above and will remain in effect until modified or terminated.