Village – Discover Your Village
Effective Date: March 25, 2026 | Last Updated: March 25, 2026
Welcome to Village. By downloading, installing, or using the Village mobile application, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using the App.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you," "your," or "User") and Village ("we," "our," or "us") governing your access to and use of the Village mobile application (the "App"), including all features, content, and services offered through the App.
By creating an account, accessing, or using the App, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the App.
Village is a free, hyperlocal community sharing platform that enables neighbors to:
Village is a platform for free sharing only. No buying, selling, bartering, or trading of goods or services is permitted through the App.
To use the App, you must:
If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent's or legal guardian's permission to use the App and that they have read and agree to these Terms on your behalf.
You may be required to create an account to access certain features of the App. When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
You must immediately notify us if you become aware of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.
You may delete your account at any time through the Profile settings in the App. Upon deletion, your profile, posts, messages, and associated data will be permanently removed. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
Village is built on trust, generosity, and mutual respect. By using the App, you agree to the following community standards:
You agree not to:
| Category | Prohibited Actions |
|---|---|
| Commerce | Sell, barter, trade, or request payment for any item or service listed on the App |
| Harmful Content | Post content that is abusive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable |
| Illegal Items | Share or request items that are illegal, stolen, recalled, or prohibited by law (including controlled substances, weapons, and hazardous materials) |
| Fraud | Impersonate another person, create fake accounts, or misrepresent your identity or affiliation |
| Spam | Post repetitive, misleading, or irrelevant content, or use the App for advertising or commercial solicitation |
| Safety | Share items that are unsafe, expired (beyond reasonable use), contaminated, or that pose a health risk |
| Privacy | Collect, store, or share other users' personal information without their explicit consent |
| Technical | Attempt to hack, reverse-engineer, or interfere with the App's infrastructure, security, or functionality |
Enforcement: Violations of these guidelines may result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent ban at our sole discretion. Repeated or severe violations will be escalated immediately.
You retain ownership of the content you create and post on the App (including text, photos, and descriptions). By posting content, you grant Village a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the App.
You are solely responsible for the content you post. You represent and warrant that:
The App, including its design, logos, trademarks, code, and all associated intellectual property, is owned by Village and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on any part of the App without our prior written consent.
Businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies ("Partners") may register for Partner accounts to donate surplus items through the App. Partners agree to the following additional terms:
Village facilitates connections between community members but is not a party to any exchange or transaction between users. All arrangements for item pickup, delivery, or exchange are made directly between users.
We do not guarantee the quality, safety, legality, or availability of any items listed on the App. We do not verify the identity of users or the accuracy of listings. Users engage in exchanges at their own risk.
We strongly recommend that users:
Village uses a reputation system to help build community trust. Users earn badges and ratings based on their activity and community interactions.
| Badge Tier | Description |
|---|---|
| New Neighbor | Default tier for new community members |
| Helpful Hand | Earned through consistent positive exchanges |
| Trusted Neighbor | Demonstrated reliability and community engagement |
| Community Pillar | Significant contributions to the community |
| Village Champion | Exceptional and sustained community leadership |
Reputation scores and badges are calculated based on objective criteria including completed exchanges, ratings received, and community participation. Village reserves the right to adjust reputation scores in cases of abuse or manipulation. Attempting to artificially inflate your reputation (e.g., through fake exchanges or coordinated ratings) is a violation of these Terms.
The App may send you push notifications regarding claims, messages, badge achievements, and other activity. You can manage your notification preferences at any time through your device's Settings or the App's notification settings. By enabling notifications, you consent to receiving these communications.
The App uses your device's location to display nearby posts, resources, and community activity. Location data is processed as described in our Privacy Policy. You may disable location access at any time through your device's Settings, but this will limit the App's core functionality.
Your privacy is fundamental to Village. This section summarizes how we handle your data; for full details, please review our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate the App, including your display name, approximate location, posts, messages, reputation data, and push notification tokens. We do not collect your real name, email address, phone number, or any advertising identifiers unless you voluntarily provide them.
Your data is used exclusively to provide and improve the App's core functionality: displaying nearby posts and resources, enabling messaging, calculating reputation scores, delivering notifications, and enforcing community guidelines. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with advertisers, data brokers, or any third parties for marketing purposes.
Personal data is stored locally on your device using encrypted storage. When server features are used, all data is transmitted over HTTPS with TLS 1.3 encryption and stored in encrypted databases with server-side access controls and audit logging.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to access, correct, export, and delete your personal data at any time. You can delete your account and all associated data from the Profile screen in the App. You may also withdraw consent for location access or push notifications through your device's Settings at any time.
The App uses Expo Push Notifications, Firebase Cloud Messaging, and Apple Push Notification service solely for delivering push notifications. Only your push token is shared with these services. We do not integrate any advertising networks, social media trackers, or behavioral analytics platforms.
Full details: For comprehensive information about our data practices, including data retention, children's privacy, and how to exercise your rights, please read our complete Privacy Policy.
The App is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Village is not responsible for the actions, content, or conduct of any user, whether online or offline. We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any item listed, any exchange conducted, or any interaction between users.
We do not guarantee that the App will be available at all times or that it will be free from errors, bugs, or interruptions. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the App (or any part of it) at any time without notice.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Village and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with:
In no event shall our total liability to you exceed one hundred dollars ($100 USD).
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Village and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:
Disputes between users should first be resolved through direct communication via the App's messaging system. If a resolution cannot be reached, users may report the issue through the App's reporting feature, and our moderation team will review the matter.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App shall first be attempted to be resolved through informal negotiation by contacting us at legal@discoveryourvillage.app. If the dispute cannot be resolved informally within thirty (30) days, it shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, conducted in the English language.
You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against Village.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the App and delete your account.
We may terminate or suspend your access to the App immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the App will immediately cease. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located within the United States.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Village regarding your use of the App and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Village App
Email: legal@discoveryourvillage.app
General Support: support@discoveryourvillage.app
Website: discoveryourvillage.app
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