TIDALBASE GMBH

Website Acceptable Use Policy

These Terms and Conditions are current as of October 24, 2024.


1. Who We Are

This policy applies to the following domain: https://www.tidalbase.com/ ("the Site").

The Site is operated by TIDALBASE GMBH ("We", "Our", "Us"). Our company registration number is FN 549014 Z, and our VAT registration number is ATU77354319. Our registered office is located at:

Zimmermanngasse 8, Vienna, 1090, Austria

2. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us via email at: contact@tidalbase.com.

3. Access and Retention of This Policy

You may print a copy of this policy for future reference by clicking the print button.

4. Purpose of This Policy

This policy sets the standards for acceptable use of the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these standards. If you do not agree, you should not use the Site.

5. Acceptable Use of the Site

The Site is intended for personal, non-commercial use only and is primarily designed to enable users to participate in pair programming sessions with other developers working on selected projects. Use of the Site must comply with this policy and our terms of use.

6. Prohibited Use of the Site

  • Unlawful Activities: Engaging in activities that violate domestic or international law.
  • Fraudulent Use: Using the Site fraudulently or encouraging fraudulent behavior.
  • Illegal Promotion: Promoting unlawful, illegal, or fraudulent activities.
  • Harmful Content: Promoting terrorism, inciting hatred, distributing viruses, malware, or any other harmful technologies.
  • Malicious Communication: Inciting hate, engaging in derogatory content, or sending malicious communications.
  • Spam and Advertising: Sending unsolicited advertising or spam.
  • Site Interference: Interfering with the proper operation of the Site.
  • Harm to Minors: Using the Site in a way that may be harmful to minors.
  • Unauthorized Use of Intellectual Property: Using our trademarks or logos without explicit written consent.
  • Age Restriction: Users must be at least 18 years old. If you are under 18, you are not permitted to use our services.
  • Unauthorized Linking: Creating a link to our Site from another website without prior written consent.
  • Data Mining or Scraping: Using automated systems such as bots, scrapers, or other means to extract data from the Site without our explicit written consent.
  • Impersonation: Impersonating other individuals or entities or misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or organization.
  • Security Breach: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, server, or network infrastructure, or attempting to disrupt the Site's functionality.

7. Interactive Services

The Site may provide interactive services such as video chats, community posts, Discord community features, and private messaging ("Interactive Services"). Any content submitted through these services must comply with the content standards described below.

While we may monitor interactive content periodically, we are not required to do so and accept no liability for any harm arising from the use of these services. We reserve the right to remove, edit, or reproduce any content submitted. Video chats used for pair programming sessions may be recorded for quality and safety purposes. By participating in a video chat, you consent to such recording.

7.1 Pair Programming Session Rules

Pair programming sessions are strictly intended for pair programming activities. However, they may follow a different format if agreed upon by both partners.

To ensure a productive and respectful environment, all participants in pair programming sessions must adhere to the following rules:

  • Define Roles: Assign roles of Driver (the person coding) and Navigator (the person reviewing and providing feedback) at the beginning of each session and switch roles regularly.
  • Establish Session Goals: Set clear goals at the start of the session to ensure focus and productivity.
  • Regular Check-Ins: Pause at regular intervals to reflect on progress and adjust the approach if necessary.
  • Do Not Leave Without Notice: Do not get up and disappear without informing your partner why and for how long you will be away.
  • Do Not Leave Early Without Communication: Do not leave the session early without discussing it with your partner.
  • No Unauthorized Recordings: Avoid recording or taking screenshots of the session. Only take screenshots if you have the explicit consent of your session partner.
  • No Marketing: Do not attempt to market your services or products during sessions.
  • No Inappropriate Behavior: Do not flirt or behave in a lewd or sexually offensive manner.
  • Open Communication: Encourage open communication and be respectful when asking questions or providing feedback.

You must also ensure that your conduct during video chat sessions is respectful and compliant with our content standards. Any inappropriate behavior, including harassment or offensive language, is strictly prohibited. Any content submitted through these services must comply with the content standards described below.

8. Content Standards

All content uploaded or submitted to the Site must:

  • Legality: Comply with domestic and international law.
  • Accuracy: Be factually accurate if held out as factual information.
  • Originality: Be original content created by you or used with permission from the rightful owner.
  • Respectful Tone: Not be threatening, defamatory, discriminatory, offensive, or otherwise harmful.
  • No Sexual Content: Avoid sexually explicit material.
  • Authenticity: Reflect your true identity.
  • No Infringement: Not infringe on any intellectual property rights of third parties, including copyrights, trademarks, or trade secrets.

9. Reporting Abuse

If you become aware of any misuse of the Site or suspect that someone is violating this policy, please contact us at contact@tidalbase.com. We take all reports seriously and will investigate any potential violations.

10. Disputes

For any disputes regarding this policy, please contact us using the details provided above. The terms of this policy are governed by the laws of Austria. If you reside outside of Austria, Austrian consumer protection law will apply.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Please review it periodically to stay informed of any changes.

Last updated: 24th October 2024.