Terms of Service

Welcome to @Filter™ & @Map™

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the @Filter™ browser extension and your participation in the @Map™ platform (collectively, the “Service”). By installing, accessing, or using @Filter™, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1 Agreement to Terms

By installing or using @Filter™, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

1.2 Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes through:

• In-extension notifications
• Updated “Last Updated” date
• Email (if provided for other purposes)

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. @Filter™ and @Map™

2.1 What @Filter™ & @Map™ Are

@Filter™ is a browser extension that provides content filtering functionality.

@Map™ is a community-powered sentiment platform that fundamentally requires community participation through anonymous data sharing. Collectively, our voices are heard around the globe.

The Relationship: @Map™ is powered by @Filter™ users.

The Service:

• Provides content filtering functionality through @Filter™
• Collects anonymous data about filtering choices (with your consent)
• Creates real-time visualizations of global filtering patterns on @Map™
• Offers insights into collective online sentiment

2.2 How It Works

The Service Model:

1. You install the @Filter™ browser extension
2. You use the filtering functionality to block unwanted content
3. Aggregated anonymous filtering data is shared with @Map™
4. The @Map™ visualization shows global patterns
5. Researchers and businesses can access aggregated insights via the @Map™ API

2.3 Community Platform

@Map™ is fundamentally a sentiment platform powered by collective voices. The value comes from community participation. Individual use participating in the community aligns with @Map™'s purpose.

3. Community Participation Requirement

3.1 Essential Service Component

@Map™ exists because of community participation. The global visualization, regional insights, and research value all come from aggregated user data. The map is the data — one creates the other.

Technical Dependency: @Filter™ is not a static tool — it is a live node in the @Map™ network. The local filtering engine requires real-time updates to filtering logic and category definitions derived from the community. Participation ensures your extension receives these updates and remains connected to the live filter-logic feed.

3.2 What You Agree to Share

You agree to share anonymized data about:

• Content keywords you filter
• Your approximate geographic region
• Timing of filtering activity
• Technical information (browser type, OS)

See our Privacy Policy for complete details about what is and is not collected.

3.3 Right to Opt-Out

You may pause community participation at any time through @Filter™ Settings.

With Community Participation:

• ✔ Full filtering functionality
• ✔ @Map™ visualization features
• ✔ Regional sentiment insights
• ✔ Trending patterns

Without Participation:

• ⚪ @Filter™ disconnected from the live filter-logic feed
• ⚪ Content filtering unavailable (no real-time updates)
• ⚪ @Map™ features unavailable

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use @Filter™ and @Map™ to:

• Filter unwanted content while browsing (@Filter™)
• View the @Map™ global visualization
• Understand filtering trends and patterns
• Contribute to collective research
• Access insights about regional sentiment

4.2 Responsible Use Expectations

To maintain @Map™ as a trusted research platform, we ask that you:

Respect Privacy Protections:

• Honor the anonymization design
• Use data only in aggregate form as provided
• Maintain differential privacy protections

Use Authentic Data:

• Let your genuine filtering choices contribute naturally
• Use @Filter™ as intended for personal content filtering
• Represent yourself accurately (one installation per user)

Maintain Platform Integrity:

• Access @Map™ through official channels
• Keep the service secure and operational
• Use the extension as designed

Follow Applicable Laws:

• Comply with all applicable regulations
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Honor privacy laws and regulations

Respect API Terms:

• API customers: use data only for approved purposes
• Authorized partners only for data distribution
• Collaborate with @Map™ rather than compete against it

4.3 Maintaining Community Standards

If these expectations aren't met, we'll work to protect the @Map™ community through appropriate actions, which may include account review, service adjustments, or in serious cases, account closure. Our goal is maintaining @Map™ as a trusted platform for everyone.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 @Filter™ and @Map™ Ownership

@Filter™ and @Map™ and all related intellectual property, including the @Filter™ and @Map™ name and logo, extension code and algorithms, visualizations and interfaces, aggregated datasets, and API and documentation are owned by @Filter Inc. and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Your Data

As described in our Privacy Policy:

• You retain ownership of your input (filtering choices)
• Aggregated, anonymized data becomes part of @Map™'s research dataset
• Individual dataset cannot be extracted from aggregate statistics
• You grant us a perpetual license to use aggregated data
• Once data is aggregated through k-anonymity (minimum 100 users per data point), it is no longer personal data and remains part of the permanent @Map™ dataset

5.3 Trademarks

“@Filter™” and “@Map™” and the @Filter™ and @Map™ logo are trademarks of @Filter Inc. Please contact us for permission to use these trademarks.

6. API Access and Data Licensing

6.1 API Customers

Organizations may access @Map™'s aggregated data through our API service.

API customers agree to:

• Use data only for permitted purposes (research, journalism, market analysis)
• Not attempt to re-identify individuals
• Not use data for targeted advertising without explicit consent
• Comply with all applicable privacy laws
• Maintain confidentiality and security

6.2 Data Use Restrictions

API customers MAY:

• ✔ Conduct academic research
• ✔ Report on trends and patterns (journalism)
• ✔ Analyze market sentiment
• ✔ Study societal behavior

API customers MAY NOT:

• ✘ Target individuals based on @Map™ data
• ✘ Combine with other datasets to re-identify users
• ✘ Use for discriminatory purposes
• ✘ Resell raw data to other parties

7. Privacy and Security

7.1 Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy explains in detail what information we collect, how we use and protect it, your rights and choices, and our anonymization methods. The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7.2 Security Commitment

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security audits
• Incident response procedures

7.3 Understanding Online Security

We maintain robust security practices and continually work to protect your data. Like all internet services, @Map™ operates within the inherent characteristics of online systems:

• Internet transmission involves shared infrastructure
• Data storage uses industry-standard protection measures
• We're responsible for security within our control

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service Nature

As with all free internet services, @Map™ comes with standard industry terms:

• Provided in its current form
• Continuously evolving and improving
• Best-effort operation
• Community-powered data quality

8.2 Content Filtering Expectations

@Filter™ provides customizable content control:

• Filtering adapts to your preferences
• Effectiveness varies based on content type and settings
• Works alongside your judgment for online safety
• Continuously improving based on community feedback

8.3 @Map™ Data Characteristics

Understanding the @Map™ platform:

• Shows anonymous, aggregated community data
• Represents participating users and active regions
• Designed for research and insight, not precision decision-making
• Trends show correlation patterns in community behavior
• Best used alongside other information sources

8.4 Liability Framework

This framework covers:

• Service operation and data handling within our control
• Direct impacts from our actions
• Good faith delivery of the platform

This framework doesn't extend to:

• Indirect business or economic impacts
• Third-party actions or unauthorized access
• Decisions made based on @Map™ insights
• Use of data in ways beyond our platform

9. Shared Responsibility

9.1 Mutual Protection

To maintain @Map™ as a trusted platform, we work together to address issues that may arise. You agree to support @Map™, its operators, employees, and affiliates if claims emerge from:

• How you use @Filter™ or @Map™
• Issues related to these Terms
• Legal or regulatory matters involving your use
• Rights of other parties
• Data you participate with (if inaccurate or harmful)
• Your API usage (for API customers)

9.2 Working Together

If a claim arises that involves your use:

• We'll notify you promptly
• We'll work together on resolution
• We may participate in the response
• Major decisions require mutual agreement

10. Termination

10.1 Your Right to Terminate

You may stop using @Filter™ and @Map™ at any time by:

• Uninstalling the browser extension
• Disabling community participation in Settings (which disconnects the extension from the filter feed)
• Simply not using the Service

10.2 Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate your access to @Map™:

When immediate action is needed:

• To protect the @Map™ community
• To address Terms concerns
• To prevent harm to the Service or users
• When required by legal obligations

With advance notice:

• Discontinuation of the Service
• Technical or business changes
• Persistent opt-out from community participation

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use @Filter™ and @Map™ ends immediately
• Local data is deleted from your device
• We stop collecting new data from you
• Aggregated historical data remains (cannot be extracted)
• These Terms survive where necessary (liability, indemnification, disputes)

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Informal Resolution

Before formal proceedings, we agree to attempt informal resolution:

• Contact us at legal@atfilter.com
• Describe the dispute clearly
• Allow 30 days for good-faith negotiation

11.2 Binding Arbitration

Agreement to Arbitrate: You and @Map™ agree that any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service will be resolved through binding arbitration, not court litigation.

Arbitration Rules:

• Administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA)
• AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules apply
• Single arbitrator selected per AAA rules
• Location: Delaware, USA
• Language: English

What Can Be Arbitrated:

• All disputes relating to @Map™
• Interpretation of these Terms
• Privacy or data disputes
• Service performance issues

Exceptions:

• Small claims court matters (under jurisdictional limits)
• Intellectual property disputes
• Injunctive relief for Terms violations

11.3 Class Action Waiver

11.4 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Delaware, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. General Provisions

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and @Filter Inc. regarding the Service.

12.2 Severability

If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, that provision is modified to be enforceable, other provisions remain in full effect, and the intent of the original provision is preserved.

12.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.

12.4 Assignment

These Terms are personal to you and transfer with @Filter Inc. if ownership changes. We'll notify you of significant ownership transfers.

12.5 No Agency

These Terms do not create any partnership, agency, or employment relationship.

12.6 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, wars, pandemics, internet outages, etc.).

12.7 Survival

Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual property rights, disclaimers and limitations, indemnification obligations, and dispute resolution procedures.

13. Specific Acknowledgments

By using @Filter™ and @Map™, you specifically acknowledge and agree that:

1. Community Participation is Essential — I understand @Map™ requires community participation to function, I agree to participate through anonymous data sharing, and I understand opting out limits Service features.
2. Privacy-First Design — I understand @Map™ protects individual privacy through anonymization, data uses differential privacy techniques, and the platform shows only aggregate patterns.
3. Sustainable Business Model — I understand @Map™ provides aggregated insights via paid API, this revenue keeps the extension free, and API customers receive only anonymous aggregates.
4. Platform Characteristics — I understand filtering works best with proper configuration, visualizations show trends for insight and research, and @Map™ operates as a community platform.
5. Agreement Framework — I agree to resolve disputes through binding arbitration, I understand arbitration provides individual resolution, I accept the service framework described in these Terms, and I agree to use @Filter™ and @Map™ responsibly.

14. Contact Information

Email: legal@atfilter.com

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.

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