Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Spirit of Santa! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using Spirit of Santa, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Service.

Spirit of Santa is a family-friendly platform designed to help parents manage their children’s Christmas lists, track behavior through our “Naughty/Nice Meter,” and earn “Christmas Magic” points for good deeds and achievements.

2. Eligibility and Account Requirements

Age Requirements

• You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
• You must be a parent or legal guardian to add children to your account
• Children under 13 may only use the Service under direct parental supervision

Account Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and current information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• You are responsible for all activities under your account

3. Service Description

Spirit of Santa provides:

• Christmas List Management: Create and manage wish lists for children
• Naughty/Nice Meter: Track behavior and good deeds
• Christmas Magic Points: Reward system for positive behavior
• Gift Fulfillment: Optional purchasing and delivery services
• Community Features: Share lists and donate to other families

4. User Conduct and Prohibited Uses

Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

Prohibited Activities

• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Impersonating others or providing false information
• Harassing, threatening, or intimidating other users
• Uploading harmful content or malware
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Using the Service for commercial purposes without permission
• Scraping or automated data collection

5. Payment Terms

Christmas Magic Points

• Christmas Magic points can be purchased or earned through good deeds
• Points have no real-world monetary value
• Points cannot be transferred between accounts
• Unused points may expire according to our policy

Payments and Refunds

• All payments are processed securely through Stripe
• Prices are subject to change with notice
• Refunds are available within 30 days for unused services
• Gift purchases may have different refund policies

6. Intellectual Property

Our Rights

Spirit of Santa and all related content, features, and functionality are owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

• You retain ownership of content you submit
• You grant us a license to use your content to provide our Service
• You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to submit content
• We may remove content that violates these Terms

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Service, you consent to our privacy practices as described in our Privacy Policy.

We comply with applicable privacy laws, including COPPA for children’s data protection.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

• We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
• Scheduled maintenance may temporarily affect availability
• We are not responsible for third-party service interruptions

Warranty Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SPIRIT OF SANTA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

10. Termination

By You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account settings.

By Us

We may terminate or suspend your account for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Suspicious or fraudulent activity
• Extended inactivity
• Legal requirements

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through our Service. Your continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country]. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: