Terms of Use

Last Updated: February 16, 2026

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Wateeno, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use the app or any services provided through it.

Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to create an account and use Wateeno
By using the app, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement
If we learn that someone under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will delete the account and associated data

Description of Service

Wateeno is a social media platform that allows users to create, share, and discover photo and video content called "rings". The app provides content creation tools, the ability to share rings, social interactions (likes, comments, shares), and content discovery features.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time without notice.

User Accounts

You must create an account to access most features of the app
Accounts are created using email-based authentication
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
We offer two-factor authentication (authenticator app) to help secure your account

Username Policy

Usernames must not impersonate celebrities, public figures, brands, or trademarked entities
Using the name, likeness, or identity of a celebrity or public figure without authorization is prohibited
Fan accounts or parody accounts must be clearly labeled as such (e.g., include "Fan" or "Parody" in username or bio)
Wateeno reserves the right to reclaim, reassign, or delete usernames that violate this policy
Accounts found to be impersonating celebrities or protected identities may be deleted without prior notice
We may take action on celebrity impersonation accounts based on reports, legal requests, or our own review

Content Rights

You retain ownership of content you ring on Wateeno. By ringing content, you grant Wateeno a license to display, distribute, and promote your content on our platform.

You agree not to ring content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms or our community guidelines.

Content Retention

Rings are stored indefinitely: All rings (photos and videos) remain on our servers unless you choose to delete them
You can delete your content at any time through the app
Deleted content is permanently removed and cannot be recovered
We reserve the right to remove content that violates our terms or community guidelines

Ring Sharing

The app allows you to share rings with other users
You can share rings directly with specific users or make them publicly available
Do not use ring sharing for harassment, spam, unsolicited promotions, or unlawful purposes

Blocking, Restricting, and Reporting

You can block any user, which prevents all interactions between you
You can restrict users to limit their ability to message you while allowing them to view your public content
You can report content or users that violate our terms or community guidelines
We review reports as quickly as reasonably possible but do not guarantee immediate action
Abuse of the reporting system may result in account restrictions

Prohibited Activities

Harassment, bullying, or hate speech
Spam or unauthorized advertising
Impersonation or misleading information
Violation of others' privacy
Attempting to interfere with system integrity or security
Using automated systems, bots, or scripts without permission

Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through the app's settings
When you delete your account, we permanently remove your profile, rings, comments, messages, and all associated data
Account deletion is irreversible

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, without prior notice.

Advertising

Current Status: Wateeno is currently an ad-free platform. We do not display third-party advertisements within the app at this time.
Future Plans: We may introduce advertising in the future to support the platform. This may include specific advertising plans, pricing, and placement options for verified users and businesses.
Ad Experience: If ads are introduced, they will be designed to be contextual and non-intrusive. By continuing to use Wateeno, you agree to the potential future display of advertisements.
No Data Selling: We do not and will not sell your personal data to third-party advertisers.

Business Transfers

In the event that Wateeno is acquired by or merged with another company, your information and content may be transferred to the new owner. The new owner may establish new terms of use, privacy policies, and data collection practices. We will notify you of any change in ownership. You may be required to review and agree to the new owner's terms and privacy policy to continue using the app. If you do not agree, you may delete your account before the new terms take effect.

Copyright and Intellectual Property (DMCA)

Wateeno respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and similar laws.

Copyright Infringement Claims: If you believe your copyrighted work has been copied and is accessible on Wateeno in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please send a written notice to support@wateeno.com with the following information:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
- Identification of the material claimed to be infringing (including URL or location)
- Your contact information (address, telephone, email)
- A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
Counter-Notification: If you believe your content was removed by mistake, you may submit a counter-notification with required information under the DMCA
Repeat Infringers: We will terminate accounts of users who are repeat infringers of intellectual property rights

User-Generated Content Disclaimer

Wateeno is a platform for user-generated content. We do not control, endorse, or adopt any content posted by users.

Users are solely responsible for the content they post
We are not liable for any user-generated content, including its accuracy, legality, or appropriateness
Interactions between users (including disputes, transactions, or relationships) are solely between those users
We do not pre-screen content but may remove content that violates our policies

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Wateeno, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

Your use of and access to the app
Your violation of these Terms of Use
Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
Any content you post or share on Wateeno
Any activity related to your account

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: THE APP IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WATEENO AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID US IN THE PAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Informal Resolution: Before filing any legal claim, you agree to first contact us at support@wateeno.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

Binding Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of Wateeno shall be resolved by binding arbitration, rather than in court. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).

Class Action Waiver: 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.

Exceptions: Either party may bring claims in small claims court if the claim qualifies. Either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction for infringement of intellectual property rights.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

For any disputes not subject to arbitration, you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and Community Guidelines, constitute the entire agreement between you and Wateeno regarding your use of the app and supersede any prior agreements.

Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms of Use at any time. We will notify users of material changes through the app. For significant changes, you may be required to review and agree to the updated terms before continuing to use Wateeno. If you do not agree to the updated terms, you must stop using the app. Your continued use after accepting changes constitutes agreement to the updated terms.