1 General

1.1 Fap is responsible for the registration, management, and processing of the personal data of visitors to the website. Please refer to the privacy and cookie policy for more information.
1.2 The website Fap.xxx is a platform where visitors can post links to online news articles and engage in discussions. Fap.xxx is accessible to all visitors, including non-registered visitors. On Fap, any registered user can contribute by sharing information, media, and other personal content. Within these terms and conditions, we refer to visitors as any user of the website, unless otherwise specified.

2 Accessibility

2.1 The website consists of:
(1) all data, files, contributions, and services accessible on the website provided by Fap.xxx.
(2) user contributions, which include data, files, contributions, and services created by the users themselves or material sourced from other platforms or websites.
2.2 Every visitor is deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions upon visiting the website or upon registration as a user. Therefore, Fap.xxx advises every visitor to read these terms and conditions carefully before accessing the website.

3 Changes to Terms, Website, or Content

3.1 Fap.xxx reserves the right to modify or supplement these terms and conditions before publishing the amended terms on the website. Visitors are advised to periodically review the terms and conditions for any changes. Changes to the terms and conditions take effect immediately. Users will be notified of any changes to the terms and conditions through email or a message posted on the website. If a user does not agree with the modified terms and conditions, the user can terminate their registration at any time.
3.2 Fap.xxx has the right to modify, remove, suspend, or terminate the website or its content and accessibility, either in whole or in part, at any time. Fap.xxx is not liable for any damages or costs incurred by visitors as a result of the measures mentioned in this article.

4 Liability

4.1 The website and its content are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice.
4.2 The website and its content are not intended for users under the age of 18.
4.3 If a visitor uses the website or its content in violation of these provisions, it is done at their own risk. Fap.xxx is not liable for any damages or costs resulting from such use.
4.4 Fap.xxx is not liable for damages or costs resulting from the use or inability to use the website (or parts thereof), including damages resulting from inaccuracies or incompleteness of the content or computer viruses, unless such damages or costs are a result of willful intent or gross negligence on the part of Fap.xxx.
4.5 The website allows users to contribute content. User contributions reflect the personal opinions of the respective users.
4.6 The user is responsible for the user contributions posted on the website. In particular, the user ensures that the user contributions are accurate, complete, and not manipulated, and comply with these terms and conditions.
4.7 The user indemnifies Fap.xxx from any damages and costs incurred by Fap.xxx due to claims from third parties related to the user's use of the website or non-compliance with these terms and conditions.
4.8 By visiting the website, visitors are aware that they may come across content that is offensive, derogatory, or otherwise objectionable. If a visitor believes that certain content violates these terms and conditions, they can always contact us via email at [email protected].
4.9 The website contains banners and links to external web pages. Fap.xxx is not liable for the use, content, or functioning of these external web pages or web pages that link to the website.
4.10 Fap.xxx is not liable for any damages or costs resulting from the use of electronic communication tools with the website.

5 Use of the Website

5.1 Fap.xxx advises visitors to exercise caution when using the website, including (1) refraining from disclosing sensitive personal information such as bank account numbers to other users, and (2) ensuring adequate security measures on their computers or systems to prevent the spread of viruses.
5.2 Visitors and users of the website are not allowed to: distribute harmful software, such as viruses, gain unauthorized access to Fap.xxx's computers or systems or those of other visitors, delete files on Fap.xxx's computers or systems or those of other visitors, use automated systems such as robots, spiders, and offline readers, or bypass or disable security-related components of the website or other parts.
5.3 Other prohibited actions include:
1. Posting content that violates the law or is improper, disruptive, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, offensive, racist, or otherwise objectionable, or any content that could harm minors in any form.
2. Harassing or intimidating other visitors.
3. Publishing or distributing material containing senseless violence, such as injuring, attacking, or humiliating someone, or shocking images such as accident scenes and deceased individuals.
4. Entering or uploading data or files on the website using scripts or reproducing the website in whole or in part without written permission from Fap.xxx.
5. Using the website for commercial activities, such as sending commercial messages (spam) or offering interactive games, without written permission from Fap.xxx.
6. Using the website to publish or distribute pornographic or otherwise offensive material.
7. Using the website to unlawfully reproduce works protected by copyright, portrait rights, or other intellectual property rights.
8. Adding misleading descriptions, labels, titles, or thumbnails to the material to increase its views.
9. Using the website to publish or distribute trade secrets or other confidential or proprietary information that the user is not authorized to use.
10. Providing incomplete, incorrect, or outdated information during registration, impersonating someone else during registration, or registering with multiple email addresses.
11. Using the website for any other illegal or unlawful activities.
5.4 A visitor shall not collect, store, or transmit personal data of users.
5.5 If a visitor believes that a user's actions violate these terms and conditions, they can notify Fap.xxx via the email address: [email protected].
5.6 If Fap.xxx has indications that a visitor is acting in violation of these terms and conditions, Fap.xxx has the right to conduct further investigations into the visitor's actions.
5.7 If a visitor/user violates this article or other terms and conditions, Fap.xxx has the right to take measures. These measures may include:
1. Modifying, abbreviating, or removing user contributions or content posted on behalf of users on the website.
2. Temporarily or permanently excluding the visitor from accessing the website.
3. Terminating the registration of a visitor.
4. Seeking compensation from the visitor for any damages and costs resulting from the visitor's breach of these terms and conditions.
5.8 Fap.xxx is not liable for any damages or costs incurred by a visitor or user as a result of Fap.xxx exercising its rights under this Article 5 or other terms and conditions.
5.9 If Fap.xxx terminates a registration, Fap.xxx will send a notification to the email address associated with that registration.
5.10 Visitors indemnify Fap.xxx from any claims from third parties related to their use of the website and/or failure to comply, or insufficient compliance , with their obligations towards Fap.xxx arising from these terms and conditions, rules, or instructions provided by Fap.xxx to visitors.

6 Ownership of the Website and Content

6.1 Unless otherwise indicated, all rights, including copyrights, trademarks, domain names, and other intellectual property rights related to the format, concept, look and feel, and name of the website belong to Fap.xxx.
6.2 Unless otherwise indicated, all rights, including copyrights and other intellectual property rights related to the content, belong to the respective contributors of the content.
6.3 The (intellectual) property rights to the trademarks displayed on the website remain with the respective rights holders.
6.4 Fap.xxx is entitled to display advertisements before, after, or simultaneously with the presentation of content on the website.
6.5 By posting their user contributions on the website, users grant visitors permission to access and make copies of those user contributions for personal use, such as printing or saving them, and to reuse them. Commercial or business use of the website's content by visitors is not allowed.
6.6 (Re)use of user contributions by visitors other than the user who posted the user contribution on the website is only permitted under the following conditions:
1. Proper attribution of the user or Fap.xxx, if required by copyright law.
2. The user contribution is not used for commercial purposes.
3. The user contribution may be edited in derivative works and services.
4. Any new contributions, whether new works or derivative creations, are shared with visitors under the same conditions as these terms and conditions.
6.7 Users grant Fap.xxx a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license (with the right to sublicense) for the commercial use, reproduction, distribution, creation of derivative works, display, and performance of user contributions in connection with the provision of services and related activities of the website, including publication in print and the promotion and further distribution of the website (and derivative works, including in print) through any media formats and channels.
6.8 Any other use of the website or its content, such as storing or reproducing (a substantial part of) the website or content on another webpage or creating deep links between the website and any other webpage, is not permitted without prior written permission from Fap.xxx.
6.9 Fap.xxx makes efforts to prevent infringement of third-party rights and requests copyright holders to report any infringements to Fap.xxx via [email protected] so that appropriate measures can be taken against infringing content. The notifications should include the following information:
1. A description of the content, including the full URL.
2. A description of the rights you own or may have, which may have been or may be violated.
3. Your contact information (name, address, email address, and telephone number) for Fap.xxx to contact you.

7 Registration

7.1 Visitors can register free of charge by completing an electronic registration form on the website. Visitors must fill in the mandatory parts of the registration form truthfully and accurately. As part of the registration process, visitors are required to agree to these terms and conditions and to the storage and use of their personal data by Fap.xxx to fulfill its obligations to each user. Fap.xxx always complies with the Privacy and Cookie Policy.
7.2 Visitors under the age of 18 must obtain consent from their parents or legal representatives to register. Fap.xxx accepts no liability if this is not the case.
7.3 Fap.xxx reserves the right to refuse a registration. Fap.xxx will notify the visitor of a registration refusal as soon as possible. As mentioned in Article 6, Fap.xxx may also terminate a registration at a later time.
7.4 If Fap.xxx approves a registration, Fap.xxx will send a confirmation message to the email address provided by the visitor on the registration form. From that moment, the visitor becomes a user. Wherever these terms and conditions refer to a visitor, the same applies to a registered visitor.

8 User Account

8.1 Fap.xxx assigns users a user account. The user account is strictly personal and non-transferable.
8.2 Fap.xxx links the user account to a username and password. The user must choose their own password.
8.3 The user must handle their chosen password with care, keep it confidential, and store it in a secure place. If the user suspects loss, theft, misuse, or unauthorized use of the password by a third party, they must immediately notify Fap.xxx. Until the notification is made, the user is liable for any damages and costs resulting from unauthorized access and use of the website and its content through the password.
8.4 Fap.xxx stores the registration data entered by a user in the "personal data" linked to the user account. Registered users must update the mandatory information in the "personal data" if it is inaccurate or no longer up to date.

9 Profile

9.1 Each user can create their own profile linked to their user account, where parts of the content and contributions can be included. Any visitor can access a created profile. These terms and conditions also apply to the various parts of the content and contributions included in a profile.

10 Privacy and Cookie Policy

10.1 Fap.xxx is responsible for the processing of personal data collected through the website. The Privacy and Cookie Policy of Fap.xxx is applicable and an integral part of these terms and conditions.
10.2 Fap.xxx respects the privacy of visitors.

11 Final Provisions

11.1 If these terms and conditions are or become partially invalid, visitors remain bound by the remaining provisions. Fap.xxx will replace the invalid part with provisions that are valid and whose legal effects, given the content and purpose of these terms and conditions, correspond as much as possible to those of the invalid part.
11.2 These terms and conditions are exclusively governed by Dutch law.

These terms and conditions were last modified on July 14, 2023.