Terms of Service
By accessing or using Ballastra, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before creating an account.
Version 1.0 · Last updated May 2026
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Ballastra, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, you may not use the platform.
About Ballastra
Ballastra is a networking, collaboration, community, communication, and opportunity platform that enables users to connect, build communities (Nexuses), communicate through messages and calls, discover opportunities, and collaborate on projects.
Account Responsibility
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining account security
- Protecting your password
- Protecting your email access
- All activity occurring under your account
Users must provide accurate information and may not create accounts for fraudulent purposes.
Username Policy
Usernames are unique identifiers on Ballastra. You may not:
- Impersonate another individual
- Impersonate companies or organizations
- Use misleading usernames
- Violate trademarks or intellectual property rights
Ballastra reserves the right to reclaim usernames involved in abuse, fraud, or inactivity.
Content Ownership
You retain ownership of:
- Messages
- Voice messages
- Files
- Nexus content
- Opportunities
- Applications
- Profile information
By posting content, you grant Ballastra a limited license to host, display, and distribute the content solely for platform functionality.
Opportunities & Applications
Users are solely responsible for:
- Jobs
- Internships
- Freelance opportunities
- Partnerships
- Startup recruitment
- Collaborations
Ballastra does not guarantee:
- Employment
- Payment
- Project completion
- Partnership success
- Investment outcomes
Users should perform their own due diligence before entering any agreement.
Voice & Video Communications
Voice and video communications must comply with applicable laws. Users may not:
- Record calls without consent
- Harass participants
- Threaten individuals
- Use calls for illegal activity
Violations may result in suspension or termination.
Prohibited Conduct
Users may not:
- Engage in illegal activity
- Distribute malware
- Spam users
- Send unsolicited advertisements
- Commit fraud
- Attempt unauthorized access
- Exploit platform vulnerabilities
- Circumvent moderation systems
Account Suspension
Ballastra may suspend or terminate accounts for:
- Policy violations
- Fraudulent activity
- Security risks
- Illegal conduct
- Repeated abuse
Limitation of Liability
Ballastra provides services "as is" without guarantees of uninterrupted operation. Ballastra is not liable for:
- Lost profits
- Opportunity disputes
- Hiring decisions
- Business losses
- User-generated content
Modifications
These Terms may be updated periodically. Continued use of Ballastra constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.
Contact
Questions regarding these Terms may be directed through Ballastra Support.