Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your use of 9by16 at 9by16.co ("the Service"), operated by 9by16 ("we", "us", "our"). By accessing or using the Service you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. What the Service is

9by16 is a curated library of short-form video and social media posts, organised by tag. Anyone can browse the library. To submit posts, create collections, and follow creators, you must register a free account. The Service allows registered users to browse saved posts, submit posts for review, create and share collections, and follow other users. Administrators moderate submissions and manage the platform.

2. Eligibility and access

You must be at least 13 years old to register an account. You may browse the library without an account. To submit content, create collections, or follow other users you must register and maintain a valid account. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential and for all activity that occurs under your account. Access may be suspended or revoked at any time at our discretion.

3. Submitting content

When you submit a post via the website or via Instagram Direct Message, you confirm that:

• You have the right to submit the post for inclusion in the library
• The post does not infringe any third party's intellectual property or privacy rights
• The post does not contain unlawful, harmful, or offensive content

All submissions are subject to admin review before appearing in the library. We reserve the right to reject or remove any submission without notice or explanation.

4. Intellectual property

The posts displayed in the library are the property of their respective creators. 9by16 does not claim ownership of any submitted content. The 9by16 name, logo, and interface design are our property and may not be reproduced without permission.

5. Prohibited conduct

You must not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Service
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract data from the Service
• Share your account credentials or allow others to access your account
• Use the Service in any way that violates applicable law or Meta's Platform Terms
• Submit spam, misleading content, or content that infringes third-party rights

6. Availability and changes

We make no guarantee of uptime or continued availability. We may change, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We may update these terms at any time; the date at the top reflects the latest revision. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance.

7. Disclaimer and limitation of liability

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of the Service. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed £100.

8. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

9. Contact

Questions about these terms: support@9by16.co.uk