DebatePro

Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 1, 2026

Welcome to DebatePro's Terms of Service. By accessing or using our peer-to-peer debate platform, you agree to be bound by these terms. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use DebatePro.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using DebatePro, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. These terms apply to all users, including visitors, registered users, and contributors.

2. Platform Purpose and Limitations

DebatePro is a platform designed for entertainment and educational purposes only. The platform enables users to:

  • Engage in peer-to-peer debates on various topics
  • Practice debate skills against AI opponents
  • Receive AI-generated scoring and feedback
  • Participate in tournaments and community challenges

Important Limitations:

  • AI feedback should not be considered professional advice or authoritative opinion
  • Debate results do not constitute factual determinations or legal precedent
  • The platform is not a substitute for professional consultation on any topic
  • Users should critically evaluate all content and feedback provided

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Requirements

  • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
  • You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3.2 Username Guidelines

  • Choose a username that does not reveal personal information (full name, date of birth, etc.)
  • Usernames must not be offensive, misleading, or impersonate others
  • We reserve the right to reclaim or reassign usernames that violate these guidelines

4. Community Standards and Prohibited Content

DebatePro is built on mutual respect and constructive dialogue. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and harmful behavior.

4.1 Core Expectations

All users must:

  • Respect the community: Engage with others respectfully, even when disagreeing
  • Debate ideas, not people: Focus on arguments, not personal attacks
  • Act in good faith: Participate honestly and constructively
  • Follow platform rules: Adhere to debate formats, time limits, and moderation decisions

4.2 Strictly Prohibited Content and Behavior

The following are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate action:

Violence and Harm:

  • Threats of violence or physical harm against any person or group
  • Content promoting, glorifying, or inciting violence
  • Self-harm content or encouragement of self-harm
  • Content promoting dangerous or illegal activities

Harassment and Abuse:

  • Bullying, harassment, or intimidation of other users
  • Hostile, aggressive, or abusive language
  • Personal attacks, insults, or derogatory language
  • Targeted harassment based on identity, beliefs, or characteristics
  • Agitation or deliberate provocation intended to upset others

Hate Speech and Discrimination:

  • Hate speech targeting race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
  • Content promoting discrimination or prejudice
  • Dehumanizing language or slurs

Sexual and Explicit Content:

  • Sexually explicit content, pornography, or sexual solicitation
  • Content sexualizing minors in any way
  • Unwanted sexual advances or harassment

Illegal Activities and Substances:

  • Content promoting illegal drug use or distribution
  • Instructions for illegal activities
  • Sale or exchange of illegal goods or services

Privacy Violations:

  • Sharing another person's private information without consent (doxxing)
  • Posting personal details such as addresses, phone numbers, or financial information
  • Non-consensual sharing of private conversations or images

Platform Abuse:

  • Spam, excessive self-promotion, or unsolicited advertising
  • Manipulation of debate outcomes or gaming the system
  • Creating multiple accounts to evade bans or manipulate rankings
  • Attempts to circumvent content moderation or security measures

4.3 Examples of Violations

To clarify expectations, here are concrete examples of prohibited behavior:

  • Violation: "You're an idiot for believing that" → Acceptable: "That argument overlooks key evidence because..."
  • Violation: "People like you should be silenced" → Acceptable: "I strongly disagree with that position"
  • Violation: Sharing a user's real name or location → Acceptable: Debating the user's arguments
  • Violation: Repeatedly targeting one user across debates → Acceptable: Engaging different opponents

5. Moderation and Enforcement

5.1 Content Moderation

We employ both automated systems and human moderators to enforce community standards:

  • Real-time content filtering prevents prohibited content from being submitted
  • AI moderation systems flag potentially violating content for review
  • Users can report violations through the reporting system
  • Our moderation team reviews reports and takes appropriate action

5.2 Enforcement Actions

Depending on the severity and frequency of violations, we may take the following actions:

  • Warning: First-time or minor violations may result in a formal warning
  • Content Removal: Violating content will be removed from the platform
  • Temporary Suspension: Account access may be suspended for a specified period
  • Permanent Ban: Severe or repeated violations result in permanent account termination
  • Device Ban: In cases of persistent abuse, we may ban by device to prevent account recreation
  • Legal Action: Illegal activities or threats may be reported to law enforcement

We reserve the right to take any enforcement action we deem appropriate, including actions not listed above, to maintain a safe and respectful community.

5.3 Appeals Process

If you believe a moderation action was taken in error:

  • You may submit an appeal through our support system
  • Include specific details about why you believe the action was incorrect
  • Our team will review your appeal, but decisions are final
  • Please note: There is no service level agreement (SLA) for appeal response times

6. AI Scoring and Feedback

DebatePro utilizes AI agents to judge debates and provide feedback. Important considerations:

6.1 AI Limitations

  • AI judges aim to be fair and insightful but may occasionally make errors
  • Scoring is based on debate performance (clarity, logic, evidence, persuasiveness) not factual correctness
  • AI feedback is subjective and should be viewed as one perspective, not absolute truth
  • The AI may at times be unreliable or produce unexpected results

6.2 Scoring Appeals

  • Users may appeal AI scoring decisions they believe are erroneous
  • Appeals should include specific concerns about the scoring rationale
  • There is no SLA for appeal reviews or responses
  • Appeal decisions are final and at our sole discretion

7. User Content and Intellectual Property

7.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you create on DebatePro. However, by posting content, you grant us:

  • A worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on the platform
  • The right to use your content for platform improvement, including AI training and feature development
  • The right to showcase debates publicly as educational examples (unless set to private)

7.2 Content Responsibilities

  • You are solely responsible for content you post
  • You represent that your content does not infringe on others' intellectual property rights
  • You will not post copyrighted material without authorization
  • We may remove content that infringes on intellectual property rights

7.3 Platform Content

  • All platform features, design, code, and AI systems are owned by DebatePro
  • You may not copy, modify, or reverse engineer our platform
  • DebatePro trademarks and branding may not be used without permission

8. Service Availability and Limitations

No Service Level Agreements (SLAs): Our services are provided at-will and without any service level agreements. Specifically:

  • We strive for reliability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service
  • The platform may experience downtime for maintenance or technical issues
  • AI services may be temporarily unavailable or degraded
  • We do not guarantee specific response times for support requests or appeals
  • Features may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time

We accept support requests and bug reports but cannot guarantee resolution timeframes.

9. Account Termination

9.1 Termination by You

  • You may delete your account at any time through account settings
  • Account deletion requests are processed within 90 days
  • Some data may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes

9.2 Termination by Us

  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for any reason, including:
    • Violation of these Terms of Service
    • Violation of community standards
    • Fraudulent or illegal activity
    • Extended periods of inactivity
    • At our sole discretion, with or without cause
  • We may terminate accounts by device in cases of persistent abuse
  • Termination does not entitle you to refunds for any paid services

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

10.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
  • Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or availability of the platform
  • Warranties that the platform will be error-free or secure

10.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DEBATEPRO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
  • Service interruptions or errors
  • Any user content or conduct
  • Damages arising from your use or inability to use the platform

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DebatePro, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the platform
  • Your violation of these Terms of Service
  • Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
  • Your content posted on the platform

12. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of DebatePro shall be resolved through:

  • Good faith negotiation between the parties
  • If negotiation fails, binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules
  • You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or participation in class actions

13. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. When we make material changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document
  • We will notify you via email or through a prominent notice on the platform
  • Continued use of DebatePro after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms
  • If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the platform and delete your account

14. Miscellaneous

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and DebatePro.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

  • Email: support@debatepro.io
  • Legal Inquiries: legal@debatepro.io
  • Website: https://debatepro.io/contact

By using DebatePro, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.