Terms of Service

Last updated: March 25, 2026

Welcome to RatMap! By using the RatMap mobile application ("App"), you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use RatMap. By creating an account, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

2. Your Account

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account. You agree to provide accurate information when creating your account and to keep your information up to date. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

3. User Content

You retain ownership of the content you post (photos, descriptions, sightings). By posting content on RatMap, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content within the App.

You agree not to post content that:

• Is false, misleading, or fraudulent
• Is offensive, harassing, or threatening
• Infringes on others' intellectual property
• Contains malware or harmful code
• Violates any applicable law

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use RatMap for its intended purpose — reporting and viewing rat sightings. You may not:

• Submit fake or spam sightings
• Attempt to disrupt or overload the service
• Scrape or collect data from the App
• Impersonate other users
• Use the App for any illegal purpose

5. Content Moderation

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is reported by other users. Repeated violations may result in account suspension or termination.

6. Location Data

RatMap requires location access to function properly. By using the App, you consent to the collection and use of your location data as described in our Privacy Policy. Sightings you submit include location coordinates that are visible to other users.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

RatMap is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any sighting data. We are not responsible for actions taken based on information in the App.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, RatMap and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the App.

9. Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time from the Settings screen. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms. Upon deletion, all your data will be permanently removed as described in our Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of RatMap after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We will notify you of significant changes through the App.

11. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].