Terms of Service

Version 1.1 • Last updated: January 7, 2026

Welcome to INJA! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the INJA mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By using INJA, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you") and Hossein Shirali & Mahshid Mohammad Zadeh ("INJA," "we," "our," "us"), located at Durmersheimer Str. 84, 76185 Karlsruhe, Germany.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using INJA, you confirm that you:

  • Are at least 16 years old (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction)
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • Will comply with these Terms and all applicable laws
  • Have read and understood our Privacy Policy

2. Description of Service

INJA is a real-time city discovery platform that allows users to:

  • Create and join location-based "vibe sessions" to share what's happening at specific places
  • Organize and host "Vibe Outs" (community pop-up events)
  • Post text and photos during active sessions
  • Discover local news, events, and cultural information
  • Connect with other users through Vibe Connect
  • Earn points, badges, and compete on leaderboards
  • Use AI-powered features for discovery and landmark identification

3. Account Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, complete, and current information
  • Maintain the security of your password
  • Promptly update any changes to your information
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Post Harmful Content: Share content that is illegal, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or violates others' rights
  • Spam: Send unsolicited messages or promotional content
  • Impersonate: Pretend to be someone else or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Interfere: Attempt to disrupt or compromise the Service's security or integrity
  • Scrape or Automate: Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools to access the Service
  • Circumvent: Bypass any access restrictions or security measures
  • Harass Others: Engage in bullying, stalking, or intimidating behavior
  • False Location: Spoof or fake your location to access features

Vibe Out Guidelines

When organizing or attending Vibe Outs (community meetups), you act at your own risk. Hosts are responsible for the safety, legality, and organization of their events. INJA provides the platform for organization but does not supervise, endorse, or verify real-world events.

5. User Content

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you post ("User Content"). By posting, you grant INJA a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your User Content within the Service.

5.2 Content Guidelines

User Content must not:

  • Contain sexually explicit material or nudity
  • Promote violence, hatred, or discrimination
  • Infringe intellectual property rights
  • Contain personal information of others without consent
  • Violate any applicable laws

5.3 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms. Vibe session content automatically expires when the session ends.

6. Location-Based Features

INJA uses your location to provide core features. By enabling location access, you understand that:

  • Your proximity to locations is checked to enable joining sessions (within 200m)
  • You must be physically present at a location to participate in sessions there
  • Falsifying your location is a violation of these Terms
  • Location data is handled according to our Privacy Policy

7. AI Features

INJA includes AI-powered features such as session summaries and landmark identification. You acknowledge that:

  • AI-generated content may not always be accurate
  • We are not responsible for errors in AI-generated information
  • You should verify important information independently
  • AI features are subject to third-party terms (Google Gemini)

8. Points, Badges, and Rewards

INJA offers a gamification system including points, badges, and leaderboards:

  • Points and badges have no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for cash
  • We reserve the right to modify the rewards system at any time
  • Abuse or gaming of the rewards system may result in account suspension

9. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to or integrations with third-party services (e.g., event providers, news sources). We are not responsible for third-party content, privacy practices, or terms.

10. Intellectual Property

INJA and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are owned by INJA and protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Copyright Notice: All INJA software, mobile applications, website design, and original content are Copyright © 2024-2026 INJA. All Rights Reserved. The INJA codebase is proprietary and confidential. Unauthorized copying, modification, or distribution of our software is strictly prohibited. For our complete copyright policy, see our LICENSE file.

The INJA name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of INJA. You may not use these without prior written permission.

11. Termination

11.1 By You

You may delete your account at any time through the app settings. Upon deletion, your data will be removed according to our Privacy Policy.

11.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, is harmful to other users or the Service.

12. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Content or information will be accurate or reliable
  • The Service will meet your specific requirements

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INJA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES. THIS INCLUDES ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM OFFLINE INTERACTIONS, MEETUPS, OR VIBE OUTS ORGANIZED THROUGH THE SERVICE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US, IF ANY, IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless INJA and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

15. Governing Law and Disputes

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

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Karlsruhe, Germany.

For EU consumers: You may also use the European Online Dispute Resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/odr.

16. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes through the app or email. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

17. General Provisions

  • Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, other provisions remain in effect.
  • Waiver: Our failure to enforce a right does not waive that right.
  • Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and INJA regarding the Service.
  • Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights freely.

18. Contact Us

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

  • Email: legal@inja.app
  • Address: Hossein Shirali & Mahshid Mohammad Zadeh, Durmersheimer Str. 84, 76185 Karlsruhe, Germany

19. Copyright Infringement

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users to do the same. If you believe that content on INJA infringes your copyright, please contact us at legal@inja.app with the following information:

  • A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
  • The location of the infringing material within INJA (e.g., session ID, post ID, screenshot)
  • Your contact information (email, phone number, and address)
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is unauthorized
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that your notice is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
  • Your physical or electronic signature

We will investigate and remove infringing content within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable law. Repeat infringers may have their accounts terminated.