Terms of Use

Last updated: November 12, 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) apply to your use of the HootBoard website at about.hootboard.com, the HootBoard web application, and HootBoard apps distributed through Google Play and other app stores (together, the “Services”). The Services are provided by HootBoard LLC, 116 Research Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18015-4731, United States (“HootBoard”, “we”, “us”). These Terms affect your legal rights and obligations. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not access or use the Services.

Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Who we are and how to contact us

HootBoard LLC
116 Research Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18015-4731, United States
Email: support@hootboard.com
Phone: +1 215 696 8882
D-U-N-S: 080329825

We act as a trader for the purposes of consumer protection law in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom. If you are a consumer in those regions, you have the rights that local law gives you, and nothing in these Terms takes those rights away.

Compliance with law

We offer our Services and products in compliance with applicable laws in the countries where we make them available.

Basic Terms

You are responsible for your use of the Services, for any content you post to HootBoard, and for any consequences thereof. The content you submit, post, or display can be viewed by other users of HootBoard and through third-party services and websites. You should only provide content that you are comfortable sharing with others under these Terms.

You may use the Services only if you can form a binding contract with HootBoard and are not a person barred from receiving services under the laws of the United States or other applicable jurisdiction. If you are accepting these Terms and using HootBoard on behalf of a company, organization, government, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to do so. You may use HootBoard only in compliance with these Terms and all applicable local, state, national, and international laws, rules, and regulations.

The Services are always evolving. We may change or discontinue features, or set limits on use and storage. Where a change materially reduces a paid Service, or where we stop providing a Service you paid for, we will give you reasonable advance notice by email or in the app, and you may cancel and receive a pro-rata refund for the unused period. We may act without notice where needed for security, legal compliance or to prevent abuse.

You own all of the content and information you post on Public Boards on HootBoard, and you can control how it is shared through your privacy settings. In addition:

• For content that is covered by intellectual property rights, like photos and videos (“IP content”), you specifically give us the following permission, subject to your privacy and application settings: you grant us a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, display and modify any IP content that you post on or in connection with HootBoard (“IP License”). This IP License ends when you delete your IP content or your account unless your content has been shared with others, and they have not deleted it.
• When you delete IP content, it is deleted in a manner similar to emptying the recycle bin on a computer. However, you understand that removed content may persist in backup copies for a reasonable period of time (but will not be available to others).
• When you publish content or information to a Public Board, it means that you are allowing everyone, including people off HootBoard, to access and use that information, and to associate it with you (i.e., your name and profile picture). We always appreciate your feedback or other suggestions about HootBoard, but you understand that we may use them without any obligation to compensate you for them (just as you have no obligation to offer them).

Ownership of IP content you post to Private Boards, for instance a Private Board run by a company or organization, works a little differently. While you are still a member of that Private Board, you retain all the rights to that IP content outlined above just as if it were a Public Board: you may edit it, delete it, and share it accordingly. However, once you leave that organization’s Private Board, such as in the case of your termination or resignation from a company, ownership of your IP content is transferred to the entity that operates that Private Board. Any contribution you make to a Private Board for the good of a company or an organization stays with that entity. Users who remain on the entity’s Private Board may still access any IP content you posted to the Private Board before your departure, and the entity’s Private Board administrator may control the disposition of that IP content.

Apps from Google Play and other app stores

Licence. Subject to these Terms, we give you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to install and use our apps on devices you own or control.

Google. Google is not a party to these Terms and is not responsible for our apps. Your use of Google Play is also subject to Google’s own terms.

Device permissions. Some apps need elevated permissions to work. The app explains each permission before it is granted. Removing these permissions or the app restores normal device control.

Updates. We may release updates to fix problems, improve security or keep the app compatible with Android. Some updates may be needed to keep using the app.

Paid services, cancellation and refunds

Subscriptions. Paid plans are billed monthly or yearly as shown at checkout or in your order form, and renew automatically until cancelled. You can cancel at any time; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

Right of withdrawal (EEA and UK consumers). If you are a consumer in the EEA or UK, you may withdraw from a paid subscription within 14 days of purchase without giving a reason by emailing support@hootboard.com. If you asked us to start the Service during that period, we may charge for the part already provided. Where digital content is supplied immediately and you expressly agreed to that and acknowledged that you lose your withdrawal right, the right of withdrawal does not apply to that content.

Hardware. Kiosk hardware bought at store.hootboard.com is covered by the store’s terms of sale.

HootBoard’s Intellectual Property

The Services and their entire content, features, and functionality, including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof, are owned by HootBoard and its licensors, and are protected by United States and international copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

You may use the Services for your own personal use or for your organization’s internal and public-facing use as permitted by your plan. The Services allow you to re-Hoot, download, and distribute any content or event posted to a Public Board. The Services allow you only to download any content or event posted to a Private Board. By subscribing to a Private Board, you agree to download such content for your own personal or professional use and that you will not distribute the content to those not authorized to see it on the Private Board.

In addition, you must not:

• Modify copies of any content from the Services unless you are authorized to do so by the owner of the content.
• Delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from copies of materials from the Services.
• Resell, sublicense or redistribute the Services, or copy any part of the website or apps to build a competing product, without our written permission.

No right, title, or interest in or to the Services or any content on the Services is transferred to you, and all rights not expressly granted are reserved by HootBoard. Any use of the Services not expressly permitted by these Terms is a breach of these Terms and may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.

Trademarks

The HootBoard name, the terms “Hoot” and “re-Hoot”, the HootBoard logo and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs and slogans are trademarks of HootBoard. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on the Services are the trademarks of their respective owners.

Copyrights

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. It is our policy, in appropriate circumstances and at our discretion, to disable and/or terminate the accounts of users who repeatedly infringe or are repeatedly charged with infringing the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of others.

In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (the “DMCA”), the text of which may be found on the U.S. Copyright Office website, we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement committed using HootBoard that are reported to us by email to support@hootboard.com.

If you are a copyright owner, or are authorized to act on behalf of one, or authorized to act under any exclusive right under copyright, please report alleged copyright infringements taking place on or through HootBoard by completing the following DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement and sending it to the email address above. Upon receipt of the Notice, we will take whatever action we deem appropriate, in our sole discretion, including removal of the challenged material.

DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement (“Notice”):

1. Identify the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works are covered by this Notice, a representative list of the copyrighted works that you claim have been infringed.
2. Identify (i) the material that you claim is infringing (or to be the subject of infringing activity) and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material, including at a minimum, if applicable, the URL where such material may be found, and (ii) the reference or link to the material or activity that you claim to be infringing, that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate that reference or link, including at a minimum, if applicable, the URL where such reference or link may be found.
3. Provide your mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
4. Include both of the following statements in the body of the Notice: “I hereby state that I have a good faith belief that the disputed use of the copyrighted material or reference or link to such material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law (e.g., as a fair use).” and “I hereby state that the information in this Notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that I am the owner, or authorized to act on behalf of the owner, of the copyright or of an exclusive right under the copyright that is allegedly infringed.”
5. Provide your full legal name and your electronic or physical signature.

Prohibited Uses

Our goal is to provide a service that allows you to discover and receive content from sources that interest you as well as to share your content with others. We respect the ownership of the content that users share and each user is responsible for the content they provide. Because of these principles, we do not actively monitor and will not censor user content.

Content Boundaries. There are some limitations on the type of content that can be published on HootBoard. These limitations comply with legal requirements and make HootBoard a better experience for all users. We may need to change these rules from time to time and reserve the right to do so.

• Impersonation. You may not impersonate others through HootBoard in a manner that does or is intended to mislead, confuse, or deceive others.
• Private Information. You may not publish or post other people’s private and confidential information, such as credit card numbers, street address or Social Security/National Identity numbers, without their express authorization and permission.
• Violence and Threats. You may not publish or post direct, specific threats of violence against others.
• Unlawful Uses. You may not use HootBoard for any unlawful purposes or in furtherance of activities considered illegal under either state or federal law. International users agree to comply with all local laws regarding online conduct and acceptable content.

Abuse and Spam. User abuse and technical abuse are not tolerated on HootBoard and may result in permanent suspension of the accounts involved.

• Serial Accounts. You may not create multiple accounts for disruptive or abusive purposes, or with overlapping use cases. Mass account creation may result in suspension of all related accounts.
• Targeted Abuse. You may not engage in targeted abuse or harassment. Factors we consider include whether you are sending messages to a user from multiple accounts, whether the sole purpose of your account is to send abusive messages to others, and whether the reported behavior is one-sided or includes threats.
• Malware/Phishing. You may not publish or link to malicious content intended to damage or disrupt another user’s browser or device or to compromise a user’s privacy.
• Spam. You may not use HootBoard for the purpose of spamming anyone.
• Pornography. You may not use obscene or pornographic images in any Hoots, comments, messages, or your user profile.

Third Party Links

Hoots, comments, and messages may contain links to third-party websites or resources. HootBoard is not responsible or liable for (i) the availability or accuracy of such websites or resources, or (ii) the content, products, or services on or available from them. Links to such websites or resources do not imply any endorsement by HootBoard. You are solely responsible for and assume all risk arising from your use of any such websites or resources.

User Content

All content is the sole responsibility of the person from whom it originated. We do not control, and are not responsible for, user-submitted content, and by using HootBoard you may be exposed to content that is offensive, indecent, inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise objectionable. We make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, or authenticity of any user content. Subject to the Limitation of Liability section below, we are not liable for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any user content posted, emailed, or otherwise made available via HootBoard.

Registration and Account Security

• You will not provide any false personal information on HootBoard, or create an account for anyone other than yourself without permission.
• You will not use HootBoard if you are under the age of 13.

We care about the security of our users. While we work to protect the security of your content and account, HootBoard cannot guarantee that unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security measures. Please notify us immediately at support@hootboard.com of any compromise or unauthorized use of your account.

Monitoring and Enforcing

We have the right to:

• Remove or refuse to post any user content in our sole discretion.
• Take any action with respect to any user content that we deem necessary or appropriate, including if we believe that such content violates these Terms, infringes any intellectual property right or other right of any person or entity, threatens the personal safety of users of HootBoard or the public, or could create liability for HootBoard.
• Disclose your identity or other information about you to any third party who claims, through a notice under the Copyrights section of these Terms, that material posted by you violates their rights, including their intellectual property rights or their right to privacy.
• Take appropriate legal action, including referral to law enforcement, for any illegal or unauthorized use of HootBoard.
• Terminate or suspend your access to all or part of HootBoard, including for any violation of these Terms.

We may cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing us to disclose the identity or other information of anyone posting materials on or through HootBoard. We do not undertake to review material before it is posted on HootBoard and cannot ensure prompt removal of objectionable material after it has been posted.

Termination

If we terminate your access to HootBoard or you choose to delete your account, your Hoots, comments, re-Hoots, and other data will no longer be accessible through your account, but those materials may persist and appear within HootBoard (for example, if your content has been re-shared by others or if you have sent messages to other users).

Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TITLE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL ALWAYS BE SECURE OR ERROR-FREE OR THAT THEY WILL ALWAYS FUNCTION WITHOUT DELAYS, DISRUPTIONS, OR IMPERFECTIONS. HOOTBOARD DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR THE ACTS, OMISSIONS, AND CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF HOOTBOARD IN THE AGGREGATE FOR ANY CLAIMS UNDER THESE TERMS OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US TO USE THE SERVICES.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for anything else that cannot be excluded or limited by law. If you are a consumer, you also have statutory rights if the Services are not as described or not fit for purpose, and these Terms do not affect those rights.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold HootBoard, its affiliates, licensees, and service providers harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with: (i) your content or your access to or use of HootBoard; (ii) your breach or alleged breach of these Terms; (iii) your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property, publicity, confidentiality, property or privacy right; (iv) your violation of any applicable law or regulation; or (v) any misrepresentation made by you. You will cooperate as fully as required by HootBoard in the defense of any claim. HootBoard reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you will not settle any claim without the prior written consent of HootBoard.

Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms. For material changes we will give at least 30 days’ notice by email or in the app before they take effect. If you do not agree, you may stop using the Services and, for paid plans, cancel with a pro-rata refund for the unused period. Minor or legally required changes may take effect sooner. Changes to the Arbitration section will not apply to disputes of which the parties had actual notice on or before the date the change is posted.

Complaints

If you have a complaint about the Services, contact us at support@hootboard.com or +1 215 696 8882. We will acknowledge it within 5 business days and aim to resolve it within 30 days.

Arbitration

If HootBoard has not been able to resolve a dispute with you informally, we each agree to resolve any claim, dispute, or controversy (excluding claims for injunctive or other equitable relief) arising out of or relating to these Terms by binding arbitration by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules and Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes then in effect, except as provided here. Unless you and HootBoard agree otherwise, the arbitration will be conducted in the county where HootBoard resides. ALL CLAIMS MUST BE BROUGHT IN THE PARTIES’ INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING, AND, UNLESS WE AGREE OTHERWISE, THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE PERSON’S CLAIMS. YOU AGREE THAT, BY ENTERING INTO THESE TERMS, YOU AND HOOTBOARD ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION.

This section does not apply to consumers resident in the EEA or the UK. They may bring claims in the courts of the country where they live.

Miscellaneous Provisions

Governing Law. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. If you are a consumer, you also benefit from any mandatory protections of the law of the country where you live.

Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any order form or written agreement between you and HootBoard, are the entire agreement between us. If an order form or written agreement conflicts with these Terms, that agreement controls.

Assignment. You will not assign these Terms or any rights or obligations under them, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of HootBoard. Any purported assignment without that consent is void. HootBoard may assign these Terms or any rights under them without your consent.

Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be severed and the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

Amendment. Neither the course of conduct between the parties nor trade practice will modify these Terms. These Terms do not confer any third-party beneficiary rights.

Waiver. No waiver by HootBoard of any term of these Terms is a further or continuing waiver of that term or a waiver of any other term, and any failure of HootBoard to assert a right or provision under these Terms does not waive it.