Terms of Use

Welcome to Unimate – a university-based social platform designed to connect students through communities and shared interests. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our platform, including all associated applications and services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By registering or using the platform, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.

2. Eligibility

You must be:

A university student, alumni, or staff with a valid institutional email.

At least 17 years old.
Unimate reserves the right to verify your eligibility.

3. Account Registration

Registration requires accurate personal and academic data.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

Misrepresentation may lead to suspension or termination.

4. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

Use the platform for lawful, educational, and community-building purposes.

Avoid harassing, abusing, or impersonating others.

Not upload harmful or offensive content.

Respect the intellectual property rights of others.

5. Platform Features

Unimate allows you to:

Join/create student clubs and communities.

Participate in events and discussions.

Communicate via chat and forums.

Access university-specific resources and announcements.

Certain premium features may require a subscription (see Section 9).

6. Content Ownership & Usage

Users retain ownership of their original content.

By posting content, you grant Unimate a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and share it within the platform.

We reserve the right to moderate or remove content that violates these Terms.

7. Privacy

Your data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We use institutional email addresses to verify users and maintain a closed network environment.

Sensitive data will never be shared with third parties without your consent.

8. Code of Conduct

Follow community guidelines, including respectful communication and academic integrity.

Refrain from posting confidential university material or engaging in discrimination.

Abuse, trolling, and spam will result in suspension or a permanent ban.

9. Paid Services

Unimate may offer premium memberships for clubs or organizations.

Fees, payment terms, and refund policies will be displayed at checkout.

Unauthorized resale or sharing of services is prohibited.

10. Termination

Unimate may suspend or terminate your account if:

You violate these Terms or community rules.

You engage in conduct harmful to other users or the platform.
You may request deletion of your account at any time.

11. Liability & Disclaimer

Unimate is provided “as-is” with no warranties.

We are not liable for user-generated content or third-party links.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or data loss prevention.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms. Material changes will be announced via the platform and/or email. Continued use after changes implies acceptance.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and shall be interpreted under the laws of Georgia. Any disputes shall be resolved through the courts of Georgia.

14. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at: [email protected]

Privacy Policy

At Unimate, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this policy carefully. By using Unimate, you consent to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

• Full name, age, gender
• University name, faculty, academic level
• Institutional email address
• Profile photo and bio (if provided)
• Social links (e.g., LinkedIn – optional)

b. Usage Information

• IP address and device information
• Login timestamps and activity logs
• Interactions with other users (posts, comments, chats)
• Club and community participation data

c. Optional Information

• Interests, hobbies, languages
• Employment and academic history
• Preferences for content and communication

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Unimate platform
• Personalize user experience and suggest relevant communities
• Improve the platform’s design and functionality
• Enable communication between users
• Monitor platform safety and enforce community rules
• Respond to user support requests
• Deliver updates and announcements via email and in-app notifications

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Your consent when you register or voluntarily provide information
• Performance of a contract (Terms of Use)
• Legitimate interest (e.g., platform improvement, fraud detection)
• Legal obligations under Georgian law

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your data. We may share information with:

• Internal team members for platform maintenance and moderation
• University administration if explicitly permitted by you
• Third-party service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Government or legal authorities if required by law

5. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Recognize you when you log in
• Track usage patterns
• Store preferences for improved functionality You can control cookie settings through your browser.

6. Data Security

We employ:

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
• Secure cloud infrastructure
• Regular vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and data minimization principles

However, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and avoid sharing sensitive data in public posts.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law. You may request account deletion at any time.

8. Your Rights

Under Georgian data protection laws, you may:

• Access the data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account
• Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at  [email protected]

9. Children’s Privacy

Unimate is intended for individuals aged 17 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 17. If such data is discovered, it will be promptly deleted.

10. International Data Transfers

Unimate primarily operates in Georgia. If your data is transferred internationally (e.g., through cloud services), we ensure it is protected by equivalent safeguards.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, reach us at:
[email protected]