Last Updated: January 19, 2025
1. Eligibility and Age Verification
To use LeafPlaza, you must reside in an EU or EFTA country and meet the minimum age required by your local laws to enter into a binding agreement. In the EU and EFTA, you must be at least 16 years old to use our services without parental consent, in accordance with GDPR. If you are under 16, you must have your parent or guardian’s permission to use LeafPlaza.
The United Kingdom and other European countries
We aim to provide our services in all of Europe. However, we must do it while ensuring our EU strategic autonomy. We will be reviewing our options in the future.
- The UK and Gibraltar: at this point, thanks to Brexit, we cannot confidently provide this service in the UK. We are reviewing our options to change this in the future.
- Russia, Belarus: The existing Rule of Law in these countries could affect our EU strategic autonomy.
- Ukraine, Moldova, Andorra, Albania, etc.: We will be reviewing each case separately.
We have no plans to extend support to countries outside Europe (e.g. Canada or the US).
2. Account Registration and Responsibilities
Summary: To use LeafPlaza, you need your own account. Do not share accounts. You are responsible for all activity on your account. Keep your login information secure.
To be a LeafPlaza user, you must create an account (“Account”). You are responsible for any use of LeafPlaza made through your valid login credentials, including any communications or actions taken through your Account, whether or not you authorized it. Each time your credentials are used, we will presume you authorized the activity, and we are not required to verify the source of access. Do not share your Account with others or use anyone else’s account.
By uploading or posting content on LeafPlaza, you warrant that you possess or have secured all rights, licenses, consents, and releases that are necessary for your use of that content and for LeafPlaza’s use as set forth in these Terms.
If you’re using LeafPlaza on behalf of a company or organization, you confirm that you have the authority to represent your company or organization.
You alone are responsible for protecting the security and confidentiality of your Account. If you believe your LeafPlaza Account has been compromised, report it to us immediately at info@leafplaza.eu.
3. Bot Accounts
Summary: Bots are allowed on LeafPlaza, but must be clearly labeled and follow specific rules.
Bot Requirements
- Labeling: All bot accounts must be clearly identified as bots. The username must end with “bot” (e.g., “@eurobot.app.leafplaza.eu”).
- Transparency: Bots must not impersonate humans or mislead users about their automated nature.
- Responsibility: The owner of a bot account is fully responsible for its actions and compliance with these Terms, the LeafPlaza Community Guidelines, and all applicable laws.
- Approval: LeafPlaza reserves the right to review and approve bot accounts. Unauthorized or non-compliant bots may be suspended or terminated at our discretion.
4. User Content
Summary: What you post is yours, but you must follow the rules. LeafPlaza can use your posts to run and improve the app, show them to others, and keep things safe. You can report misuse.
User Content
“Content” means anything you share on LeafPlaza, including posts, profile details, photos, videos, feedback, suggestions, links, and direct messages.
Your Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your Content. You agree that your Content will comply with all applicable laws and with the LeafPlaza Community Guidelines. LeafPlaza is not obligated to actively monitor or control your Content.
Use by Others
LeafPlaza does not control how others may use your Content. If you believe someone is using your Content in a way that violates these Terms or the Community Guidelines, please follow the Complaints and Appeals process outlined below.
LeafPlaza’s Use of Your Content
We use your Content only to:
- Operate, provide, and improve LeafPlaza and its features, including by sharing it across LeafPlaza and the AT Protocol;
- Promote and market LeafPlaza and its services;
- Empower creators with tools to monetize their content and grow their audience.
LeafPlaza’s License to Your Content
You retain ownership of your Content on the LeafPlaza application and website. LeafPlaza does not claim rights to your Content, except for the limited rights you grant us under this license.
By sharing Content on LeafPlaza, you grant us a limited, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:
- Operate and Improve Services: Use your Content to develop, operate, and enhance LeafPlaza, the AT Protocol, and future products and services;
- Adapt and Display Content: Reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, and publicly display your Content in any format or media;
- Enable Third-Party Tools: Allow trusted partners to use your Content as necessary to support LeafPlaza;
- Enforce Our Policies: Remove, block, or modify your Content if we believe it violates these Terms, our Community Guidelines, or other applicable policies.
Important Note on AT Protocol Exposure:
When you share Content on LeafPlaza, it will be exposed to the AT Protocol, which is used by Bluesky and other AT Protocol providers. These providers may further expose your Content to third parties that we are not aware of and cannot control. LeafPlaza is not responsible for how your Content is used, shared, or displayed by other services or providers on the AT Protocol. We recommend that you only share Content that you are comfortable being publicly accessible and potentially used by others outside of LeafPlaza.
This license enables us to support core platform functionality and to ensure LeafPlaza remains safe, responsive, and engaging for everyone. We will never sell your Content without getting your permission first.
Content Deletion
- User-Requested Deletion: If you request the deletion of your account or Content, we will remove your Content from LeafPlaza immediately, in compliance with GDPR.
- Subscription End: If your paid subscription ends, we will retain your user data for up to one year from the end of your subscription, unless you explicitly request deletion. After this period, we will use reasonable efforts to remove your Content from LeafPlaza.
- Decentralized Content: Due to the decentralized nature of the AT Protocol, we cannot control or force other services and Developer Applications on the AT Protocol to treat your Content in a particular way, and some posts may continue to exist on these services that are outside our control.
5. Data Protection and Privacy
Summary: Your data is protected by EU laws. We do not sell or exploit your private data.
All user data is stored and processed in the European Union, in compliance with GDPR and other applicable EU laws. You retain ownership of your data, and we are committed to transparency about how your data is used and protected.
Data Portability
You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, in accordance with GDPR. To exercise this right, please contact us at info@leafplaza.eu.
6. Ethical Standards
Summary: LeafPlaza is committed to sustainability, privacy, societal well-being, and individual dignity, aligning with EU laws and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
- Responsible Technology: we design to enhance and protect human experiences, not to manipulate or exploit users.
- Authentic Interactions: we cultivate authentic interactions by eliminating automated trolls and employing practical bots and beneficial technology.
- European Sovereignty: we are proudly made in the EU, and we are committed to independence and strategic autonomy for Europe.
- Sustainability and Dignity: we are building to respect and uphold the values enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
7. Third-Party Services and Providers
Summary: LeafPlaza is committed to using only EU/EFTA-based and GDPR-compliant third-party services in our environments.
EU/EFTA-Only Third Parties
LeafPlaza prioritizes the use of third-party services, providers, and integrations that are based in the EU or EFTA and fully comply with GDPR. We do not share your data with third parties outside the EU/EFTA unless explicitly required by law or with your explicit consent.
Bluesky and AT Protocol Third Parties
While LeafPlaza is committed to EU/EFTA-only third parties, some services and providers within the Bluesky network and the broader AT Protocol ecosystem may be based outside the EU/EFTA. We aim to identify and, whenever possible, remove or replace such third parties with EU/EFTA alternatives. Where removal is not possible, we will provide users with clear information and, where feasible, choices between non-EU/EFTA and EU/EFTA-compliant alternatives.
Your Rights and Transparency
You have the right to know which third-party services are used in connection with LeafPlaza. We will provide information about these services in our Privacy Policy and, upon request, at info@leafplaza.eu.
8. Community Guidelines
At the moment, we follow the same community guidelines as Bluesky. We aim to expand these guidelines in the future, based on EU/EFTA specific needs.
9. Proactive Moderation, Illegal Content & Child Safety standards
We proactively use automated tools and human moderation to detect and act on prohibited content. LeafPlaza prioritizes the swift removal of terrorism content, child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) content, and other priority illegal content. We also rely on user reports, trusted flaggers, law enforcement reports, and reports we receive from NGOs and civil society.
At the moment, LeafPlaza relies on Bluesky’s moderation setup too. Our aim is in the future to replace this dependency with an EU autonomous solution.
Report any related incident through: info@leafplaza.eu
EU Digital Services Act (DSA) Compliance
LeafPlaza complies with the EU Digital Services Act, including requirements for transparency, accountability, and user protection. We provide clear information about our content moderation policies, decision-making processes, and appeal mechanisms. For more information or to submit a complaint under the DSA, please contact us at info@leafplaza.eu.
10. Creator Tools and Monetization
Summary: LeafPlaza aims to provide tools for creators to monetize their content and grow their audience.
By using LeafPlaza’s creator tools, you agree to comply with all applicable laws. LeafPlaza is not responsible for any disputes between creators and their audiences or for the success of any monetization efforts.
11. Complaints and Appeals
Summary: You can report posts or users that break the rules. If your account is suspended or restricted, you can ask us to review the decision.
Complaints
You can report posts or users for violations of our rules using the in-app reporting tools or feedback form.
Appeals
If your account has been suspended, terminated, or otherwise restricted under these Terms, you may appeal the decision using the in-app appeal tool or by emailing info@leafplaza.eu. Appeals must be well-founded and include sufficient information or documentation for us to conduct a meaningful review. Appeals must be filed within two weeks of the account suspension, termination, or restriction you seek to appeal.
EU / EEA Appeals Procedures
Residents of the EU or EFTA have the right to challenge LeafPlaza’s content-moderation or account decisions through various channels:
- Internal appeal by emailing info@leafplaza.eu;
- Out-of-court dispute with a certified DSA body;
- Judicial remedy in the courts of your country of residence or establishment.
12. Termination
Summary: You can delete your LeafPlaza account anytime in your settings. We might suspend or disable your account if you break the rules or if we’re required to by law.
This agreement remains in effect until terminated by either you or LeafPlaza.
Your Right to Terminate
You may terminate your Account at any time by using the established account deletion options. In case of any issue, please reach out to info@leafplaza.eu.
Our Right to Terminate
We may suspend, restrict, or terminate your Account—or specific features of LeafPlaza—at any time, without prior notice, if:
- You violate these Terms, the Privacy Policy, Community Guidelines, or Copyright Policy;
- We are legally required to do so, such as by court order or regulatory demand;
- We believe that your continued access poses a risk to LeafPlaza, to other users, or to third parties.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and any disputes or claims arising out of or relating to them are governed by the laws of Estonia and the European Union, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action must be brought exclusively in the courts of Estonia.
14. Updates to Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. We will always post the revised version here and we will notify you through the App, website, or other communication channel if we make any material changes.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms or LeafPlaza, please contact us at info@leafplaza.eu.
LeafPlaza OÜ
Harju maakond, Tallinn, Kesklinna linnaosa, Pärnu mnt 139b, 11317
Estonia