Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to GiftLama.org. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the GiftLama.org website (the "Website"), owned and operated by GiftLama Education LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We will notify users of material changes through website notices or email communications.

2. Educational Purpose Statement

GiftLama.org is strictly an educational information resource dedicated to providing comprehensive guides, safety tips, and expert advice about gift cards across all major platforms and brands. We want to be absolutely clear about what we do and do not do:

What We DO:

• Provide educational content about Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Steam, and 200+ other gift card brands
• Offer safety tips and fraud prevention information
• Share troubleshooting guides and best practices
• Provide platform-specific usage instructions and optimization tips
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge base for gift card education

What We DO NOT Do:

• We DO NOT sell gift cards: GiftLama.org does not sell, distribute, or provide gift cards of any kind
• We DO NOT process transactions: No financial transactions occur on this Website
• We DO NOT act as a merchant: We are not a retailer or seller of any products or services
• We DO NOT facilitate purchases: We do not connect buyers with sellers or facilitate gift card exchanges
• We DO NOT provide account access: We cannot access or modify accounts on Amazon, Google, Apple, or other platforms

3. User Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Website. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use this Website. If you are under 13, you are not permitted to use this Website or provide any personal information.

By using this Website, you represent and warrant that:

• You meet the age requirements stated above
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You will use the Website in compliance with applicable laws
• All information you provide is accurate and complete

4. User Accounts and Registration

Some features of our Website may require you to create an account. If you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Use your account only for lawful purposes

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided is inaccurate, false, or violates these Terms.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

Prohibited Activities:

• Use the Website in any way that violates applicable federal, state, local, or international laws
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate GiftLama Education LLC, our employees, another user, or any other person or entity
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website
• Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Website
• Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, other accounts, or any systems or networks
• Attack the Website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack
• Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Website or its content
• Use the Website for any commercial purposes without our express written consent
• Harass, abuse, intimidate, or discriminate against any individual or group

6. Intellectual Property Rights

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, design, compilation, and source code) are owned by GiftLama Education LLC and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Rights:

• You may access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes
• You may share links to our content with proper attribution
• You may reference our educational content in accordance with fair use principles

Restrictions:

• You may not reproduce, modify, create derivative works from, or distribute our content without permission
• You may not use our content for commercial purposes without explicit written consent
• You may not remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

7. User-Generated Content

If you submit content through contact forms, feedback, comments, or other means, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for educational and operational purposes.

You represent and warrant that any content you submit:

• Is accurate and not misleading
• Does not violate any third-party rights
• Does not contain harmful or malicious content
• Complies with applicable laws and regulations

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources, including official platforms like Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Steam, and retail websites. These links are provided for your convenience and reference only.

We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for:

• The content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites
• Any transactions you may have with third parties
• The availability, accuracy, or reliability of third-party services
• Any damages or losses resulting from your interactions with third parties

10. Disclaimers and Limitations

Educational Content Disclaimer:

The information provided on this Website is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as:

• Professional financial, legal, or investment advice
• Guarantees of gift card availability, pricing, or functionality
• Endorsements of specific retailers, platforms, or services
• Comprehensive coverage of all possible scenarios or issues

No Warranties:

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT
• ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF CONTENT
• UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION
• SECURITY OR FREEDOM FROM VIRUSES OR HARMFUL COMPONENTS

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GiftLama Education LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE
• BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOST OPPORTUNITIES
• COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES
• ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM GIFT CARD TRANSACTIONS OR RELATED ACTIVITIES

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO ACCESS THE WEBSITE, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless GiftLama Education LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through the Website

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will cease immediately.

You may stop using the Website at any time. If you have created an account, you may request account deletion by contacting us.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.

15. Compliance with Laws

You are responsible for complying with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations in your use of the Website. This includes but is not limited to:

• Export control and sanctions laws
• Data protection and privacy regulations
• Consumer protection laws
• Intellectual property laws

16. Severability

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

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and GiftLama Education LLC regarding your use of the Website.

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

GiftLama Education LLC
Legal Department
2847 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
United States

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (773) 555-0147
General Support: [email protected]

19. Updates and Modifications

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Provide notice of material changes through the Website or email
• Allow a reasonable time for you to review the changes

Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Effective Date: January 1, 2025