Effective Date: 07 April 2026

 

Agreement

 

This Terms of Use agreement (the "Agreement") constitutes a legally binding electronic contract governing your use of the 1st International Social Network website (www.1st-international.com) (the “Website”), operated by  (“Us”, "We", or "Our"), and any services provided on it (the “Services”). By accessing, using, or registering as a member of the Website ("Member"), you acknowledge and agree to the terms, conditions, and notices contained or referenced herein. If you do not agree with any provision of this Agreement, you must not access the Website or use any Services provided by Us. 

Use of the Website and the Services is also subject to and governed by Our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to modify this Agreement at any time, with such changes becoming effective upon posting on the Website.
Your continued use of the Services after such posting constitutes your acceptance of the revised Agreement.

We also reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Services at any time, with or without notice.

You agree that We shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Services, in whole or in part.

By accessing the Website or registering as a Member, you consent to have this Agreement provided to you in electronic form. You also have the right to request a non-electronic copy of this Agreement by contacting us.

This Agreement is governed by the laws of Illinois. In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to the Website and/or the Services, you agree that any such dispute shall first be resolved through consultation between the Parties. If the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days after consultation begins, any legal action or proceeding shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Illinois.

 

Membership

 

Access to the Website, as well as registration as a Member, is permitted only for individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age. By using the Website and/or the Services, you represent and warrant that you satisfy this requirement and you have the legal right, authority, and capacity to enter into this Agreement and comply with all of its terms and conditions. Use of the Website is void where prohibited or restricted by applicable law.

You may register as a Member at no cost. As a Member, you may access all features and functionalities of the Services. However, the use of Our translation services requires the purchase of credits at the prices specified on the Website.

The Website is intended solely for the personal use of individual Members and may not be used in connection with any commercial activities. Organizations, companies, and businesses are not permitted to register as Members or use the Services for commercial purposes.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your username and password and for all activities conducted under your account. You agree to notify Us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breach and to ensure that you log out of your account at the end of each session. You should exercise caution when accessing your account from shared or public devices and avoid sharing any sensitive and/or financial information. We shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these obligations.

Unauthorized or illegal use of the Website, including but not limited to collecting usernames or email addresses, sending unsolicited communications, scraping content, unauthorized framing or linking, or misrepresenting the source of the Services, may be investigated and may result in legal action, including civil and criminal liability.

Access to the Website is granted at Our discretion and may be revoked at any time for any reason.

 

Content available on the Website

 

All proprietary rights in the Website and the Services are either owned by Us or properly licensed to Us. The Website contains copyrighted works, trademarks, software, and other proprietary materials (together, the “Intellectual Property”) that are the property of Us or Our licensors.

You may not use, copy, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works, or sell any such Intellectual Property without Our prior written consent, except as expressly permitted.

We do not guarantee the accuracy of information provided to Us by Members and generally do not verify user statements or conduct background checks (unless specifically requested).

You are solely responsible for any content (messages, photos, videos, and other data) you post, transmit, or otherwise make available at the Website (“Content”). All information provided in your profile must be accurate and up to date. Your use of the Services must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

We reserve the right to review, moderate, or remove any Content that violates this Agreement or applicable laws. User profiles and content may be subject to moderation prior to publication.

Certain aspects of the Services may be provided by affiliated or third-party companies. Such companies are required to maintain the confidentiality of user information and to comply with Our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Any opinions, advice, statements, or other content made available through the Services by third parties are those of their respective authors. Such authors are solely responsible for such content. We are not responsible for content provided by third parties and make no guarantees regarding its accuracy.

 

Consent Policy

 

By posting Content on the Website, you automatically grant to Us and Our affiliates a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display such Content, including for promotional purposes and on any website run either by Us, or Our affiliates or partners.

You represent and warrant that you have the necessary rights to grant this license and that your Content does not violate any third-party rights.

In order to protect the security, integrity, or proper operation of the Services, We may, at Our sole discretion, restrict or block access to the Website from specific IP addresses.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Us and Our subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from and against any and all losses, liabilities, claims, demands, damages, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in connection with (i) your use of the Services in violation of this Agreement, (ii) your breach of any provision of this Agreement, or (iii) your violation of any representations or warranties set forth herein.

 

User Interactions

 

You acknowledge and agree that by registering your profile and participating on the Website, you may be contacted by other Members.

You are solely responsible and agree to take reasonable precautions when interacting with other Members, particularly if you decide to meet offline or in person. We reserve the right, but shall have no obligation, to monitor, mediate, or resolve any disputes between Members.

We make no representations or warranties regarding the conduct or compatibility of Members.

Under no circumstances shall We be liable for any damages of any kind, including but not limited to direct, indirect, general, special, compensatory, consequential, and/or incidental damages, arising out of or in connection with your conduct or the conduct of any other person in relation to the use of the Service. This includes, without limitation, any bodily injury, emotional distress, or any other damages resulting from communications, interactions, or meetings with other registered users of the Service or with individuals you encounter through the Service.

You agree not to use the Website for unlawful or harmful activities, including but not limited to:

  • Posting false, misleading, abusive, or offensive content;
  • Promoting any illegal activities or violence;
  • Sharing personal contact details in violation of Our policies;
  • Spamming, advertising, or solicitation without authorization;
  • Promoting businesses, organizations, or political entities

In order to protect Our Members, We reserve the right to limit communications between Members for the period of time that We deem appropriate in Our sole discretion.


Prohibited Activities

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against any violations of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the immediate involvement of law enforcement authorities and the removal of any offending content or communications from the Service.

Prohibited Content includes, but is not limited to, content that:

  • Is unlawful, abusive, offensive, threatening, obscene, defamatory, promotes racism, or promotes physical harm against any individual or a group, or infringes upon the rights of others, including intellectual property, privacy, and publicity rights;
  • Promotes or advocates violence, terrorism, discrimination, harassment of another person, or advocates self-harm;
  • Involves spamming (the transmission of "junk mail", "chain letters", or unsolicited mass mailing) or unauthorized communications;
  • Seeks to obtain personal data for commercial or unlawful purposes from other users;
  • Engages in unauthorized commercial activity and/or sales without Our prior written consent.

 

Anti-Trafficking and Exploitation Policy

 

We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy toward human trafficking, sexual exploitation, forced labor, coercion, and any other form of abuse.

The Website may not be used to recruit, advertise, arrange, facilitate, or otherwise engage in commercial sexual services, trafficking activities, or exploitation of any kind.

Prohibited activities include, without limitation:

  • Publishing, advertising, or offering any content, services, or materials related to exploitation, whether explicit or implied; 
  • Recruiting, transporting, transferring, harboring, or receiving individuals for the purpose of sexual or labor exploitation; 
  • Using the Website by or on behalf of minors for sexual or exploitative purposes, including the uploading, sharing, or distribution of any content that depicts or suggests such conduct. This prohibition also applies to any involvement of underage individuals connected to adult Members, including friends, relatives, or associates; 
  • Assisting, promoting, enabling, or knowingly permitting the use of the Website by third parties for any such unlawful or exploitative purposes. 

We monitor user activity and content and reserve the right, at Our sole discretion, to investigate, suspend, or permanently terminate any accounts associated with suspected trafficking, exploitation, or related violations.

Any activity related to human and/or sex trafficking or prostitution is strictly prohibited and will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement authorities, with disclosure of any relevant information, including content and user data, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and jurisdictional requirements.

If you become aware of or suspect any activity involving human trafficking or exploitation on the Website, you are encouraged to report it immediately by contacting Us at info@1st-international.com.

All reports will be handled with appropriate seriousness and, where possible, treated with due confidentiality.

 

U.S. Export Controls

 

Software made available through the Website (the “Software”) may be subject to United States export control laws and regulations. 

You may not download, export, or re-export any Software (i) into or to a national or resident of Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Syria, or any other country subject to U.S. embargo, or (ii) to any individual or entity listed on the U.S. Treasury Department’s list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Commerce Department’s Table of Deny Orders.

By downloading or using the Software, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any such country and that you are not listed on any such restricted list.

 

Disclaimer

 

We disclaim any responsibility for any incorrect or inaccurate Content posted on the Website or in connection with the Services, regardless of whether such inaccuracies or errors are caused by Us, by Users or Members, or by any equipment or programming associated with or used in the Services.

We are not responsible for the conduct of any User or Member of the Website, whether such conduct occurs online or offline. We assume no responsibility for any errors, omissions, interruptions, deletions, defects, delays in operation or transmission, failures of communication lines, theft, destruction, unauthorized access to, or alteration of User or Member communications.

We further disclaim any liability for any problems or technical malfunctions of any telephone lines and networks, computer systems, servers, providers, any hardware or software issues, or failure of email delivery or functionality due to Internet traffic congestion, whether on the Website or otherwise. This includes, without limitation, any injury or damage to users, Members, or any other person’s computer or equipment arising from or related to participation in or downloading materials from the Website or use of the Services.

Under no circumstances shall we, or Our affiliates, advertisers, promoters, and distribution partners, be liable for any loss or damage of any kind resulting from anyone's use of the Website or the Services, including any Content posted on the Website or transmitted to Members, or any interactions between Users.

Any advice, opinion, or suggestion posted on the Website is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional advice, including medical, legal, financial, or other professional services.

 

Termination

 

This Agreement shall remain in effect for as long as you use the Website and/or the Services.

If you are dissatisfied with any portion of the services or with any provision of these terms of use, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the services.

You may terminate your membership at any time, for any reason. Upon termination, unused credits may be refunded in accordance with Our Refund Policy.

Your Membership might be terminated, without prior notice, if you misuse the Services or engage in conduct that We determine to be inappropriate, unlawful, or in violation of this Agreement.

All provisions of this Agreement that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect after such termination.

 

Contact

 

Official correspondence must be sent via postal mail to: 1st International LLC, 429 Weber Road, #288, Romeoville, IL 60446

 

 

I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT