terms of service

last updated: july 13, 2025

1. acceptance of terms

by accessing and using dormsyde ("the platform"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. if you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. description of service

dormsyde is a platform that connects Australian university students for collaborative projects, startups, hackathons, and competitions. we provide a space for students to:

  • post project ideas and collaboration requests
  • browse and search for projects to join
  • connect with other students via email
  • build teams for various academic and entrepreneurial endeavors

3. user eligibility

to use dormsyde, you must:

  • be a current student at an Australian university
  • be at least 18 years old or have parental consent
  • provide accurate and truthful information
  • use a valid university email address for verification

4. user conduct

you agree to use dormsyde responsibly and not to:

  • post false, misleading, or fraudulent project information
  • harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • use the platform for commercial spam or advertising
  • share inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
  • attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' information
  • use automated systems to scrape or collect data

5. content and intellectual property

you retain ownership of the content you post on dormsyde. however, by posting content, you grant dormsyde a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content on the platform.

you are responsible for ensuring that your content does not infringe on any third-party rights.

6. privacy and data

your privacy is important to us. please review our privacy policy, which also governs your use of the platform, to understand our practices.

7. project collaborations

dormsyde facilitates connections between students but is not responsible for:

  • the success or failure of collaborative projects
  • disputes between collaborators
  • intellectual property agreements between team members
  • any legal or financial arrangements made between users

we strongly recommend that collaborators establish clear agreements about intellectual property, roles, and responsibilities.

8. safety and security

while we strive to maintain a safe platform, users are responsible for their own safety. we recommend:

  • meeting new collaborators in public campus spaces
  • verifying the identity of potential teammates
  • reporting any suspicious or inappropriate behavior
  • using caution when sharing personal information

9. disclaimers

dormsyde is provided "as is" without any warranties, expressed or implied. we make no guarantees about:

  • the accuracy or quality of user-generated content
  • the availability or reliability of the platform
  • the success of any collaborations formed through the platform

10. limitation of liability

to the fullest extent permitted by law, dormsyde shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues.

11. modifications to terms

we reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. users will be notified of significant changes, and continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. termination

we reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to dormsyde for users who violate these terms or engage in behavior that harms the platform or its community.

13. governing law

these terms are governed by the laws of australia. any disputes will be resolved in australian courts.

14. contact information

if you have questions about these terms of service, please contact us at:

email: dormsyde@gmail.com

or visit our contact page for more information.

by using dormsyde, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms of service.