Terms of Service

Terms of Service for Yosone.com

Effective Date: 06th June 2027

Welcome to Yosone.com.

Yosone is a social community website where members connect, have discussions, join groups, and earn recognition for helpful actions.

By using Yosone.com, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use Yosone.com.

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1. Who Can Use Yosone

You must be at least 13 years old to use Yosone.

If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.

You may not use Yosone if you have been previously removed or banned from the site.

By using Yosone, you confirm that all information you provide is true, accurate, and complete.

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2. Your Account

You are responsible for your account. You must keep your password safe. You cannot share your account with anyone else.

You are responsible for everything that happens under your account.

If you think someone has accessed your account without permission, you must contact us immediately.

You may not create more than one personal account. You may not create an account on behalf of someone else without their permission.

We reserve the right to suspend or delete any account that violates these terms.

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3. Your Content

You keep ownership of everything you post on Yosone. That includes your words, your photos, your questions, and your replies.

When you post content on Yosone, you give us permission to display, store, and share that content on the website. This permission is needed so we can show your posts to other members.

You promise that you own the content you post or have permission to share it. You promise that your content does not break any laws.

Do not post content that you do not have the right to share. Do not post someone else’s copyrighted work without permission.

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4. Community Rules

Yosone is a kind and respectful community. You agree to follow these rules:

You may not post:

• Hate speech or content that attacks people based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability

• Harassment, threats, or personal attacks against any member

• Spam, repetitive messages, or promotional content without permission

• Pornography, sexually explicit content, or nudity

• Content that promotes violence or illegal activities

• Content that invades someone else’s privacy

• False or misleading information intended to harm others

You may not:

• Impersonate another person or organization

• Hack, disrupt, or damage the website

• Collect member data without permission

• Use bots or automated tools to post content

• Try to bypass any site restrictions or bans

Violating these rules may result in warnings, content removal, account suspension, or permanent ban.

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5. Recognitions, Points, and Ranks

Yosone uses a recognition system that awards points, badges, and ranks for helpful member actions.

These recognitions are digital and have no monetary value. They cannot be sold, traded, or transferred to another person.

We reserve the right to adjust point values, badge requirements, or rank thresholds at any time.

If we find that a member earned points or badges through cheating, spam, or rule violations, we may remove those points and badges without notice.

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6. Groups and Group Leaders

Members may create public, private, or hidden groups.

Group leaders are responsible for managing their groups. They may set additional rules for their group, as long as those rules do not conflict with these Terms of Service.

Yosone is not responsible for the actions of group leaders or group members.

We reserve the right to remove any group or group content that violates these terms.

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7. Private Messages

Private messages between members are meant to stay private.

Yosone does not read your private messages except when required by law or to investigate reports of harassment, spam, or illegal activity.

You may not use private messages to harass, threaten, or spam other members.

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8. Content Moderation

Yosone reserves the right to review, moderate, and remove any content at any time for any reason.

We are not obligated to remove content but will make reasonable efforts to enforce these terms.

Our moderation decisions are final. If you believe a decision was made in error, you may contact us to appeal.

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9. Privacy

Your privacy matters. Please read our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

By using Yosone, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

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10. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use Yosone for any illegal purpose. You agree not to use Yosone to distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code.

You agree not to use Yosone to collect member information for spam or harassment.

You agree not to use Yosone to advertise products or services without written permission.

You agree not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website.

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11. Termination

You may delete your account at any time from your account settings. Your content may remain visible in discussions where others have replied.

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms. We may also remove your content.

We may refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

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12. No Warranties

Yosone is provided as is and as available.

We do not promise that the website will be available at all times or free from errors, downtime, or attacks.

We are not responsible for any loss of content, data, or access.

We are not responsible for the actions, words, or content of other members.

You use Yosone at your own risk.

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13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Yosone and its owners, operators, and team members are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the website.

This includes but is not limited to lost content, lost time, emotional distress, or financial loss.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations of liability. In those cases, our liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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14. Indemnification

You agree to protect and hold harmless Yosone and its team members from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the website

• Your violation of these terms

• Your violation of any law or third-party rights

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15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time.

If we make significant changes, we will post a notice on the website or send an email to active members.

Your continued use of Yosone after changes means you accept the new terms.

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16. Copyright and Intellectual Property

Yosone respects intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyrighted work has been posted on Yosone without permission, please contact us with:

• A description of the copyrighted work

• The URL where it appears on Yosone

• Your contact information

• A statement that you believe the use is unauthorized

We will respond to valid copyright complaints.

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17. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Nigeria.

Any legal disputes related to Yosone shall be handled in the courts of Nigeria.

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18. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Policy, form the entire agreement between you and Yosone.

If any part of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining parts remain in full effect.

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19. Contact Us

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

Email: info@yosone.com
Or use the contact form on our website.

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20. Acknowledgment

By using Yosone.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.

Thank you for being part of this community.
Find Your People. Own Your Space. Earn Badges.

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Summary for Members (Plain English Version)

Here is the short version:

• Be at least 13 years old.

• Be kind. No hate speech, harassment, or spam.

• You own your content, but you let us show it on the site.

• Recognitions are for fun, not money. Do not cheat.

• We can remove bad content or ban bad people.

• Use Yosone at your own risk. We are not responsible for damages.

• We can update these rules. We will tell you if we do.

• Delete your account anytime.

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Quick Reference: What Gets You Banned

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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Yosone.com

Effective Date: 06th June 2026

Welcome to Yosone.com.

Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.

By using Yosone.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Please read it carefully.

If you do not agree with any part of this policy, you must not use Yosone.

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1. What Information We Collect

We collect information in three ways:

A. Information You Give Us Directly

When you create an account, you provide:

• Your chosen username

• Your email address

• A password (which we store securely)

• Any optional information you add to your profile, such as:

  • A profile picture

  • A cover photo

  • A short bio

  • Your interests or location

When you post content, you provide:

• Discussion topics

• Replies and comments

• Private messages

• Any photos or text you upload

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you use Yosone, certain information is automatically collected:

• Your IP address

• The type of browser you use (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.)

• The device you use (computer, phone, tablet)

• The pages you visit

• The time and date of your visits

• How long you stay on each page

• The website you came from before Yosone

This information helps us understand how people use the site and how to improve it.

C. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Yosone uses small data files called cookies. Cookies help us:

• Keep you logged in

• Remember your preferences

• Understand how you use the site

• Improve site speed and performance

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, some parts of Yosone may not work properly without them.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for these purposes:

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your information with advertisers.

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3. How We Share Your Information

We share your information only in these limited situations:

A. With Other Members (What They See)

Your profile is visible to other members. This includes:

• Your username

• Your profile picture

• Your bio

• Your public activity (posts, replies, groups joined, recognitions earned)

Private messages are only visible to you and the person you message.

Private groups are only visible to approved members of that group.

Hidden groups are only visible to members specifically invited.

B. With Service Providers

We use third-party companies to help run Yosone. These may include:

• Web hosting providers

• Email delivery services

• Security and spam detection services

These providers only receive the information needed to perform their specific tasks. They are not allowed to use your information for any other purpose.

C. When Required by Law

We may share your information if:

• A law or court order requires it

• We believe it is necessary to prevent harm or illegal activity

• We need to protect the rights, property, or safety of Yosone or its members

D. During a Business Transfer

If Yosone is ever sold or merged with another company, member information may be transferred. If that happens, we will notify you before your information is moved.

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4. Your Choices and Control

You have control over your information. Here is what you can do:

When you delete your account, most of your information is removed. However, your posts in public discussions may remain visible because other members replied to them. Your username will be changed to [Deleted Member].

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5. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your information. These include:

• Using secure connections (HTTPS)

• Storing passwords in encrypted form

• Limiting access to personal information to team members who need it

• Regularly updating our software

No method of online transmission is 100 percent secure. While we do our best, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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6. Children’s Privacy

Yosone is not intended for children under 13 years old.

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has created an account, we will delete that account immediately.

If you believe a child under 13 has an account on Yosone, please contact us.

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7. Data Retention

We keep your information as long as your account is active.

When you delete your account, we remove:

• Your email address

• Your password

• Your profile information

• Your private messages

We keep your public posts (discussions and replies) because they are part of conversations other members participated in. Your username will be replaced with [Deleted Member] on those posts.

We keep anonymous usage data longer to improve the site.

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8. Your Privacy Rights (By Region)

Depending on where you live, you may have additional privacy rights.

For European Union Residents (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access the information we have about you

• Correct information that is wrong

• Request deletion of your information

• Restrict or object to certain processing

• Request a copy of your information in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us. We will respond within 30 days.

For California Residents (CCPA)

You have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell it)

• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us.

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9. Third-Party Links

Yosone may contain links to other websites. For example, members may share links to articles or videos.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. You should read their privacy policies separately.

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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If we make significant changes, we will:

• Post a notice on Yosone.com

• Send an email to active members

The updated policy will show a new Effective Date at the top of the page.

Your continued use of Yosone after changes means you accept the new policy.

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11. International Data Transfers

Yosone is operated from Nigeria. If you access Yosone from outside Nigeria your information may be transferred to and stored on servers in Nigeria

By using Yosone, you consent to this transfer.

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12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: info@yosone.com

Or use the contact form on our website.

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

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13. Summary for Members (Plain English Version)

Here is the short version:

• We collect your email, username, profile info, and what you post.

• We automatically collect your IP address and how you use the site.

• We use cookies to keep you logged in and improve the site.

• We do not sell your information to anyone.

• Other members can see your profile and public posts.

• You can delete your account at any time.

• We protect your information with security measures.

• Children under 13 are not allowed.

• You have rights over your data. Contact us to use them.

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Quick Reference: What We Collect and Why

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Your Agreement

By using Yosone.com, you agree to this Privacy Policy. You understand that your information will be collected, used, and shared as described above.

Thank you for trusting Yosone with your privacy.

Find Your People. Own Your Space. Earn Badges.

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