Terms and Conditions of Use

Effective Date: 7 June 2025

1. Use of BaanTu

BaanTu is an experimental, self-discovery platform. The information and tools provided are intended for personal insight and entertainment purposes only. No guarantees are made regarding the accuracy, reliability, availability, or completeness of the content or functionality of the software. Access to the Website or its services may be interrupted, restricted, or delayed without notice.

2. Account Requirements

  • You must provide accurate personal information, including your real name and location.
  • If you upload a profile picture, it must be a clear, portrait-style photo of your face with no text or slogans.
  • We may request a passport copy to verify your identity.
  • Accounts with false or incomplete information may be removed without notice.
  • We reserve the right to suspend or close any account at our sole discretion.

3. Data and Privacy

By using BaanTu, you consent to the public display of:

  • Your BaanTu profile data (excluding birth date/place)
  • Your uploaded profile photo (if applicable)
  • Your city and country of residence

Your email and private data are not shared. Cookies are used only to store login session preferences.

4. Eligibility and Consent

  • You must be 13 or older to use this site.
  • Minors under 18 must obtain parental consent.
  • The site is intended as a companion to Steve Rhodes' books and does not offer professional advice.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to engage in the following:

  • Posting spam or unauthorized commercial content
  • Using bots, scrapers, or other automated tools without permission
  • Engaging in scams, harassment, or unlawful activity
  • Uploading malicious code or viruses
  • Soliciting login credentials or accessing other users’ accounts
  • Posting hate speech, nudity, or violence-inciting content
  • Violating any applicable laws
  • Disrupting or degrading the performance of BaanTu

6. Account Security

  • Do not use false identities or impersonate others
  • Only create one personal account
  • Do not share your password or transfer your account
  • Keep your data accurate and up to date

7. Intellectual Property

All materials on this site—including text, design, layout, and graphics—are the property of BaanTu. Reproduction is not allowed without written permission.

8. Third-Party Links

This site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or policies of those sites.

9. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

The site is provided “as is.” We disclaim all liability for any loss or damage, including emotional, physical, financial, or commercial harm resulting from your use of the website.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BaanTu, its affiliates, and employees from any third-party claims related to your use of the site or violation of these terms.

11. Severability

If any part of these terms is found invalid, the rest shall remain in effect and be interpreted as closely as possible to the original intent.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of England and the United Kingdom. Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in London, UK.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any claims must be brought in the United Kingdom. This does not limit either party from seeking interim relief in other jurisdictions for violations involving intellectual property or confidentiality.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the full agreement between you and BaanTu and override any previous understandings.

15. Copyright

BaanTu.com is protected by intellectual property laws and international treaties. Unauthorized use is prohibited.