Welcome to 2-Bees (“the Platform”), which includes our forum, community features, book listing, 2-Bees Club, and the 2-Bees Daily News & Blog. By accessing or using any part of our services, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions.

1. Nature of the Platform

2-Bees is a multi-feature, community-driven digital platform that provides:

User-generated book listings
Reader-to-reader exchanges
Forum discussions
Book Club activities
Daily News & Blog content
Social media communications on Instagram, X (Twitter), and Telegram

2-Bees is not a broker, intermediary, or party to any user transaction.
All sales, trades, and communications occur directly between users.

2. User Accounts & Access

All platform features use one unified user system (WordPress + wpForo + Classified Listing).
By creating an account, users agree to:

Provide accurate and lawful information
Take full responsibility for their account activity
Keep login credentials secure
Use the platform in compliance with local and international laws

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

3. Marketplace Disclaimer (Listings)

2-Bees provides a free, commission-free marketplace for listing and exchanging books.
2-Bees:

Does not verify the accuracy of listing information
Does not guarantee authenticity, quality, or condition of listed items
Does not mediate disputes between users
Does not handle payments or shipping
Does not provide buyer or seller protection
Charges no commission, no fees, and no intermediary service

All transactions occur at the users’ own risk.

4. Content Guidelines

Users may post:

Book listings
Forum discussions
Blog comments (if enabled)
Messages within the platform

Users must not post content that is:

Illegal, harmful, or defamatory
Copyright-infringing
Fraudulent or misleading
Violent, extremist, or abusive
Hate speech or harassment
Spam, bots, or automated posting

2-Bees reserves the right to remove any content that violates these rules.

5. Daily News & Blog Disclaimer

The 2-Bees Daily News & Blog:

Provides neutral, factual, non-opinionated global news
Does not offer political commentary
Does not endorse any government, institution, or ideology
Publishes daily updates at a globally aligned schedule
Shares additional updates on social media platforms

We do not guarantee completeness or real-time accuracy of external information sources.

6. Book Club

2-Bees Club is a community reading space offering:

Book sharing
Reading recommendations
E-book publishing (starting next season)

E-book submissions must be original works owned by the submitting user.
All rights remain with the uploading author, and 2-Bees provides distribution only.

7. Intellectual Property

Users retain rights to their own original content.
By posting, they grant 2-Bees a non-exclusive license to display their content across the Platform.

All branding, logos, and original platform content are owned by 2-Bees.

8. Service Modifications & Interruptions

2-Bees may modify, suspend, or discontinue parts of the Platform at any time for maintenance or operational reasons.
We are not liable for downtime, content loss, or access interruptions.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, 2-Bees, its owners, and partners are not liable for:

User disputes
Fraud or misconduct by users
Financial losses
Damaged or lost goods
Incorrect information
Access interruptions

Users engage with the Platform at their own risk.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform indicates acceptance of the revised version.

11. Contact

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, contact: info@2-bees.com

HiveLive Chat Usage Terms

By accessing or using the HiveLive Chat feature, you agree to the following additional terms:

Feature Availability
HiveLive Chat may be modified, limited, suspended, or discontinued at any time without obligation to provide notice.

✅ 2) PRIVACY POLICY (FULL VERSION — U.S. STANDARD / GDPR-Friendly)

Public Content
Messages posted in HiveLive Chat may be visible to other users. Do not share confidential, sensitive, or personal information.

No Verification
The platform does not verify user identities. Interact with caution and at your own discretion.

Moderation & Removal
Messages may be monitored and moderated. The platform reserves the right to edit, limit, or remove chat content without prior notice for safety, compliance, or community guideline violations.

No Emergency or Professional Use
HiveLive Chat is for casual conversation only and must not be used for medical, legal, financial, emergency, or safety-critical communication.

User Responsibility
Users are solely responsible for the messages they submit, including compliance with local laws and community rules.

Prohibited Content
The following are strictly prohibited:

harassment, hate speech, threats, or abuse

illegal activities or instructions

spam, advertising, or promotional links

sharing personal data of any individual

harmful, misleading, or malicious content

No Liability
The platform is not responsible for user-generated content, interactions between users, or any loss arising from chat participation.

Last Updated: [23.10.2025]

2-Bees (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle user data across the Forum, Book Marketplace, Book Club, and Daily News & Blog.

1. Information We Collect

A) Information You Provide Directly

Account registration details (username, email, password)
Forum posts, comments, messages
Book listings (titles, images, descriptions)
E-book submissions (optional)
Contact information (optional)

B) Information Collected Automatically

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Log data
Cookies for login, session management, and security

We do not collect payment information (we do not process payments).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

Provide account access
Display book listings
Enable forum discussions
Publish Blog and Daily News content
Prevent fraud and abuse
Improve platform functionality
Contact users regarding account issues

We do not sell or trade personal data to third parties.

3. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies strictly for:

Login persistence
Session management
Security
Website functionality

We do not use invasive tracking or marketing cookies.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share limited data only:

To comply with legal obligations
To protect platform security
To respond to abuse or fraud
With hosting/security partners under strict confidentiality

We never sell user data to advertisers.

5. User Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access your data
Update or correct data
Request deletion
Request export of your data
Withdraw consent
Request account deletion

6. Children’s Privacy

2-Bees does not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13 (COPPA compliance).
Accounts created by minors must have guardian permission.

7. Data Security

We implement:

Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
Secure hashing of passwords
Limited access for administrators
Regular security monitoring

No system is completely secure, but we take reasonable measures to protect your data.

8. External Links

Our Blog and Daily News may link to external sources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed.
Revisions may not be posted on 2-bees ecosystem, reach out info@2-bees.com if any issues or bug related content.

10. Contact Information

For privacy inquiries or data requests: info@2-bees.com