Terms of Use and Conditions

By accessing or using the NEU Link Alumni Platform ("Platform," "Service," "we," "our," "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and NEU Link Alumni Platform. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any modifications to these Terms.

NEU Link Alumni Platform is a professional networking and communication platform designed for:

• Current students of Near East University (NEU)
• Alumni of Near East University
• University personnel and staff
• Verified members of the NEU community

The Platform provides features including but not limited to:

• Professional networking and alumni connections
• Job posting and application management
• Educational and professional profile management
• Alumni feed and content sharing
• Verification services for academic credentials
• Communication tools and messaging

3.1 Eligibility

• Be at least 13 years of age
• Have a valid email address
• Be a current student, alumni, or personnel of Near East University
• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your credentials

3.2 Account Registration

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain confidentiality of your credentials
• Notify us immediately of unauthorized use
• No multiple or shared accounts
• We may terminate accounts at our discretion

3.3 Verification Process

• Student verification requires valid NEU student email
• Alumni verification requires proof of graduation
• Personnel verification requires staff email
• Manual verification may be required
• We may request additional documentation

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

• Violate laws or regulations
• Infringe intellectual property
• Post false or misleading info
• Harass, threaten, or spam others
• Post obscene or offensive content
• Use automated systems to access the Platform
• Interfere with Platform operations

4.2 Content Standards

• Be accurate and truthful
• Comply with laws
• Respect the rights and dignity of others

4.3 Professional Conduct

• Maintain professionalism and respect
• Report inappropriate behavior
• Respect privacy and personal data

5.1 Platform Content

• All original content is owned by NEU Link Alumni Platform
• Protected by copyright and trademark laws
• No modification or redistribution without permission

5.2 User Content

• You retain ownership of your posted content
• You grant us a non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute your content
• We may remove content that violates these Terms

5.3 Third-Party Content

• The Platform may contain links to third-party services; we are not responsible for them
• Use of such services is subject to their own terms and policies

6.1 Privacy Policy

Our collection and use of data is governed by our Privacy Policy.

6.2 Data Security

• We implement reasonable security measures
• You are responsible for account security
• No guarantee of absolute security online

6.3 Data Retention

• Data retained as per our Privacy Policy
• You may request deletion of your data
• Some data may be retained for legal reasons

7.1 Job Postings

• Must be legitimate employment opportunities
• Must comply with labor laws
• We may remove inappropriate postings

7.2 Job Applications

• Handled directly between applicant and employer
• We are not responsible for hiring decisions

7.3 Professional Networking

• Used for professional purposes only
• Respect others’ professional boundaries

8.1 Termination by User

• You may terminate your account anytime
• Some data may be retained for legal reasons

8.2 Termination by Platform

• We may terminate accounts for violations or fraud
• Accounts may be suspended for abuse or harm

8.3 Effect of Termination

• Access ceases immediately
• Data may be deleted after termination

9.1 Service Availability

We cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the Platform.

9.3 Limitation of Liability

• Service provided “as is”
• We disclaim all warranties
• We are not liable for indirect or consequential damages

• Your use of the Platform
• Your violation of these Terms
• Content you post that infringes on third-party rights

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable law.

11.2 Arbitration

Any disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration under the jurisdiction’s rules.

We may modify these Terms at any time, with notice via the Platform.

Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

If any provision is found invalid, remaining provisions continue in full effect.

These Terms and the Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and NEU Link Alumni Platform.

For legal or terms-related inquiries, please contact Punica App Support Team:

Email: privacy@punica.app

16.1 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays caused by events beyond our control.

16.2 Waiver

Failure to enforce a term does not waive future enforcement.