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ChirpList Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 7, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using ChirpList ("the Service"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

ChirpList provides mailing list and visitor analytics tools for Second Life businesses and creators. The Service includes:

• Subscriber management and messaging
• Tip jar with visitor tracking
• Analytics and conversion tracking
• Event tracking and engagement metrics

3. Your Responsibilities as a ChirpList User

IMPORTANT: You, the end user, are solely responsible for how you use ChirpList and its features. ChirpList provides tools; you are responsible for using them ethically, legally, and in compliance with all applicable terms of service and laws.

3.1 Lawful Use

You agree to use ChirpList only for lawful purposes and in compliance with:

• Linden Lab Terms of Service
• Linden Lab Community Standards
• All applicable laws and regulations

You acknowledge that ChirpList is not responsible for your use of the platform. Any violations of Linden Lab TOS, community standards, or laws are your sole responsibility.

3.2 Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use ChirpList to:

• Harass, stalk, or threaten other Second Life users
• Share, sell, or distribute visitor data to third parties
• Track users across multiple unrelated venues for surveillance purposes
• Spam users who have not opted into your mailing list
• Violate Linden Lab's Terms of Service or Community Standards
• Engage in any illegal activity

Violation of these prohibitions will result in immediate account termination.

3.3 Data Collection Responsibilities

When using ChirpList's visitor tracking features, you agree to:

• Use visitor data only for your own legitimate business analytics
• Not share visitor data with third parties without explicit consent
• Respect user privacy and data protection principles
• Delete visitor data upon request

You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of visitor tracking complies with Linden Lab's Terms of Service and all applicable privacy laws.

3.4 Mailing List Compliance

When using ChirpList's messaging features, you agree to:

• Only message users who have explicitly opted into your list
• Provide a clear unsubscribe mechanism in all messages
• Honor unsubscribe requests promptly
• Not send spam or unsolicited messages

4. Visitor Tracking Disclosure

ChirpList's tip jar includes visitor tracking via Second Life's standard sensor functions. This is similar to analytics used by websites worldwide.

What is Tracked:

• Avatar UUID and display name (public information)
• Visit timestamps
• Region/location name
• Subscriber and tipper status (for conversion analytics)

What is NOT Tracked:

• Private messages or chat logs
• Inventory or personal data
• Activity outside your venue
• Real-world identity information

5. Data Retention and Privacy

5.1 Your Data

• ChirpList stores your subscriber lists, messages, and visitor analytics
• You own your data and can export it at any time
• We will not share your data with third parties without your consent

5.2 Visitor Data

• Visitor tracking data is stored for analytics purposes
• You are responsible for how you use this data
• We recommend implementing data retention limits (e.g., 90-180 days)
• Visitors can request data deletion by contacting you or ChirpList support

5.3 Data Security

• We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data
• However, no system is 100% secure
• You are responsible for keeping your account credentials secure

6. Acceptable Content

You may not use ChirpList to send:

• Spam or unsolicited messages
• Harassing, threatening, or abusive content
• Content that violates Linden Lab's Community Standards
• Illegal content or content promoting illegal activity
• Malware, viruses, or malicious code

7. Account Termination and Enforcement

We will terminate accounts that violate these Terms of Service, Linden Lab's Terms of Service, or engage in prohibited activities.

We reserve the right to immediately suspend or terminate accounts that:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Violate Linden Lab's Terms of Service or Community Standards
• Engage in abusive, harmful, or harassing behavior
• Use the Service for illegal purposes
• Misuse visitor tracking features (stalking, harassment, data selling)
• Spam or abuse the messaging system

Enforcement Actions:

• First violation: Warning and account suspension
• Serious violations: Immediate permanent termination
• No refunds for terminated accounts

You are responsible for your use of ChirpList. We provide the tools; you must use them responsibly and legally.

8. Limitation of Liability

ChirpList is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for:

• Service interruptions or data loss
• How you use the Service or visitor data
• Violations of Linden Lab TOS by your use
• Any damages arising from your use of the Service

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ChirpList from any claims arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your collection or use of visitor data

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Linden Lab Compliance

ChirpList is a third-party service and is not affiliated with Linden Lab. You acknowledge that:

• Linden Lab's Terms of Service apply to your Second Life activities
• ChirpList cannot override or modify Linden Lab's policies
• You are responsible for compliance with Linden Lab's rules

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms or to report violations:

• Website: https://chirplist.com
• In-world: Contact the ChirpList support team

By using ChirpList, you agree to be a responsible platform user who respects privacy and follows the rules.