Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and LODance LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") governing your use of lodance.app, our mobile applications, and related services (the "Service"). By accessing, browsing, or using LODance in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

LODance is a dance education, history, and community platform. The Service provides access to a curated dance figure database, cross-syllabus reference tools, skill tracking, lesson logging, community connections, studio directories, and related educational content. The Service may be incomplete, experimental, or subject to change as we continue to develop and improve the platform.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use LODance. Users under 18 may use the Service only with the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. By using LODance, you represent that you meet these age requirements and have the legal authority to enter into these Terms.

4. User Accounts

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that we believe are being used in violation of these Terms.

5. User Content and License Grant

LODance allows you to create and store content such as lesson notes, dance progress logs, personal annotations, reviews, routine descriptions, and other materials ("User Content").

Your Ownership: You retain full ownership of all User Content you create. Our License: By submitting or creating User Content on the Service, you grant LODance a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, display, and distribute such content in connection with operating, improving, and promoting the Service. This includes the right to use aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified versions of User Content for analytics, research, and platform improvement. Privacy: Your User Content is private by default. Content is shared with other users only when you explicitly choose to make it visible through your settings or sharing features. Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the content you create. You represent that your User Content does not violate any laws, third-party rights, or these Terms.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use LODance for any unlawful purpose or in any way that violates these Terms. You shall not: harass, threaten, defame, or discriminate against other users; post obscene, abusive, or offensive content; attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems; upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code; violate any applicable laws or regulations; impersonate or falsely represent your identity or affiliation; spam, phish, or engage in scams or fraud; scrape, crawl, or use any automated system to extract data from the Service or its proprietary databases; or use the Service to create a competing product or service.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account, remove content, or restrict access if we determine that you have violated these terms, at our sole discretion and without prior notice when safety or platform integrity is at stake.

7. Community Standards and Safety

LODance is a community built on mutual respect, trust, and the shared joy of dance. We are committed to maintaining a safe environment for all participants, both online and at any events or activities facilitated through the platform.

The following are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate account suspension or permanent ban:

• Consent violations: Any unwanted physical contact, inappropriate touching, or failure to respect a partner's boundaries, whether in person at events or communicated through the platform
• Harassment: Unwelcome conduct directed at any individual, including persistent unwanted messages, following, intimidation, or any behavior that creates a hostile environment
• Bullying: Repeated aggressive behavior intended to hurt, intimidate, or coerce another person, including public shaming, exclusion, and verbal abuse
• Abuse: Physical, emotional, or psychological abuse of any kind, including manipulation, threats, coercion, or exploitation of power dynamics (e.g., teacher-student, experienced-beginner)
• Discrimination: Targeting individuals based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic

If you experience or witness any of the above, please report it immediately to hello@lodance.app. All reports will be reviewed promptly and handled with discretion.

8. Intellectual Property

Platform IP: LODance contains intellectual property owned by the Company, including the platform design, software, compiled databases, database structure and schema, figure identification systems, cross-syllabus mapping methodologies, curated metadata, logos, graphics, and text. This proprietary structure is protected regardless of whether the underlying source materials are publicly available. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, reverse engineer, or create derivative works from this content without our prior written consent. Personal Use: You may access and display content for personal, non-commercial, educational use only.

Third-Party Content: LODance does not claim ownership of underlying dance syllabi, historical manuals, or other third-party source materials referenced within the Service. We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same.

9. Dance Content Disclaimer

Dance techniques, figures, terminology, and historical interpretations may vary across instructors, organizations, regions, and traditions. LODance does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or consensus of any dance information presented on the Service. While we strive for accuracy in our figure database and cross-referencing tools, the Service should not be treated as the sole authoritative source for dance technique or history.

10. Physical Activity Disclaimer

LODance provides technical dance information for educational purposes only. Dance is a physical activity with inherent risks, including the risk of injury. We are not responsible for any injuries, health problems, or physical mishaps resulting from the use of our figure database, routine builders, skill tracking features, or any other aspect of the Service. Users should consult a qualified instructor and, where appropriate, a medical professional before engaging in new or strenuous physical activity.

11. Third-Party Services and Interactions

Service Providers: LODance uses third-party services including Supabase (hosting), Vercel (deployment), Google (authentication), and others. Your use of these services is also subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. Payments: Subscription payments processed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store are governed by their respective terms. Third-Party Links: The Service may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites. User Interactions: LODance acts as a platform for connecting dancers, teachers, and events. We are not a party to any contracts, agreements, or financial transactions between users. We do not vet, certify, or guarantee the quality of instruction or the safety of third-party events listed on the platform.

12. Termination and Suspension

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and remove content at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Reasons for termination may include violation of these Terms, harassment or abuse of other users, violation of applicable laws, data scraping or automated extraction, or extended inactivity. Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease immediately. You may request a copy of your personal data before account deletion by contacting us at hello@lodance.app.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR COMPLETELY SECURE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY DANCE CONTENT, FIGURE DATA, OR HISTORICAL INFORMATION.

14. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LODANCE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, PHYSICAL INJURY, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, FROM INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER USERS, OR FROM ANY CONTENT OR INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICE. LODANCE'S TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LODance, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, your User Content, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any applicable laws or third-party rights.

16. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Massachusetts. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

17. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Effective Date" above. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice via email or an in-app notification. Your continued use of LODance after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

18. Contact Us

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

Email: hello@lodance.app
Service: LODance — lodance.app