Terms of Service

Effective Date: 12th May 2025

Welcome to Debato! By accessing or using our debating platform ("Service"), you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

1. Eligibility and Age Restrictions

Viewing: Anyone may browse and view content on our platform, regardless of age.

Participation: Only individuals aged 16 and above may register, create an account, or participate in debates and discussions. By creating an account, you confirm that you are at least 16 years old.

2. Respectful Conduct

We are committed to fostering an environment of free speech, respectful debate, and objectivity. By using our Service, you agree to:

  • Treat all users with respect and dignity.
  • Debate ideas, not people. Personal attacks, harassment, hate speech, or discrimination of any kind are strictly prohibited.
  • Avoid posting or sharing content that is offensive, abusive, threatening, or otherwise disrespectful.

3. Content Moderation and Reporting

We reserve the right to remove any content that is, in our sole judgment, disrespectful, offensive, or in violation of these Terms.

Users may report content or behavior they believe violates these Terms. We will review all reports and take appropriate action.

Repeated or severe violations may result in suspension or permanent removal of your account, at our discretion.

4. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or delete your account at any time if you are found to have violated these Terms, especially regarding respectful conduct.

Accounts may also be removed if they are reported for disrespectful behavior and our investigation confirms the violation.

5. Prohibited Behavior

You agree not to:

Attack, insult, or demean other users.

Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity.

Post content that is illegal, harmful, or violates the rights of others.

Attempt to disrupt or compromise the security or integrity of the platform.

6. User Content

Content Ownership

You retain ownership of the content you post. By posting content, you grant us a license to use, display, and moderate it as necessary to operate the platform.

Anonymity

Users have the option to participate anonymously at any time. When choosing anonymity, you agree to still abide by these Terms and maintain respectful conduct.

While we respect your choice to remain anonymous, all content you post remains subject to moderation and removal if it violates these Terms.

We are not responsible for the opinions or statements of users, but we will act to remove content that violates these Terms.

7. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on our platform and updating the effective date.

8. Disclaimer

While we strive to maintain a respectful and objective environment, we cannot guarantee all content will meet these standards at all times. Please use the reporting tools to help us uphold our community values.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms or wish to report a violation, please contact us at:

📧 Email: hello@debato.net

Debato is dedicated to promoting free speech, respectful debate, and a welcoming community for all users.