Terms of Service

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Welcome to MARZCO. By accessing or using marzco.com (the "Site"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of marzco.com, including all content, features, and services offered through the Site (collectively, the "Service"). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission. By using the Service, you represent that you meet these requirements.

3. Accounts

Registration is open to all. Members may optionally share Quantum Entanglement invite codes to invite others directly.
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials, including your password and any MFA devices.
You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.
You must not share your account credentials with others.
You must provide accurate information during registration. Display names may contain creative characters and emojis.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. User Content

The Service allows you to upload, share, and interact with content including images, videos, text, and audio ("User Content"). By uploading User Content, you:

Retain ownership of your content. You do not transfer copyright to us.
Grant us a license to host, display, reproduce, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of operating the Service.
Represent that you have the right to share the content and that it does not violate any law or third-party rights.
Acknowledge that other users may view, vote on, comment on, and interact with your content as part of the Service's features.

Prohibited Content: You must not upload content that is illegal, infringes on intellectual property rights, contains malware, depicts minors inappropriately, constitutes harassment, or is otherwise harmful. See our Community Guidelines for details.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Use the Service for any illegal purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other accounts, or computer systems
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
Upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to access the Service without permission
Harass, bully, or threaten other users
Impersonate other users or entities
Circumvent any access restrictions or security measures
Use the invite system to distribute codes publicly for mass registration without authorization

6. Voice Communication (Air Lock)

The Air Lock feature provides real-time voice communication and soundboard functionality. By using Air Lock, you agree to:

Respect other users in voice channels
Not record or redistribute voice communications without all participants' consent
Not use the soundboard to harass or disrupt conversations
Grant microphone access only when you intend to participate in voice chat

7. Content Moderation

We reserve the right to remove any content and suspend or terminate any account at our sole discretion, with or without notice, for any reason including violation of these Terms. Administrators may:

Remove or modify User Content
Suspend or ban user accounts
Restrict access to features
Revoke invite codes

8. Intellectual Property

The MARZCO name, Cosmos platform, site design, code, and all original content created by the site operator are proprietary. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse-engineer any part of the Service without explicit permission.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of harmful components.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, MARZCO and its operator shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or damages resulting from User Content posted by others.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MARZCO and its operator from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

13. Termination

You may delete your account at any time by contacting an administrator. We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for any reason. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with applicable federal and state law.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact a site administrator through the platform.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Your privacy matters. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.

1. Data We Collect

Account Information

Username and display name — provided during registration
Password — stored as a salted bcrypt hash (we cannot see your password)
Email address — optional, used for password reset and MFA recovery
MFA secret — encrypted, used for two-factor authentication

Usage Data

IP addresses — logged for security purposes (login attempts, rate limiting)
Session data — stored server-side to maintain your login state
Access logs — login events, security events (stored for security monitoring)

User Content

Uploaded media — images, videos, GIFs you upload to the Cosmos feed
Post data — titles, descriptions, comments, votes
Soundboard uploads — custom audio files uploaded to Air Lock

Voice Communication

Air Lock audio is peer-to-peer — voice data travels directly between users via WebRTC and is not recorded or stored on our servers
Channel membership (who is in which channel) is tracked in memory only and not persisted

2. How We Use Your Data

Provide the Service — display your content, manage your account, authenticate your identity
Security — detect and prevent unauthorized access, abuse, and fraud
Communication — send password reset emails (if email provided and SMTP configured)
Improvement — understand how the Service is used to improve it

We do not: Sell your data to third parties. Display advertising. Track you across other websites. Use your data for profiling or targeted advertising. Share your data with data brokers.

3. Data Storage and Security

All data is stored on a private server operated by the site administrator
Connections are encrypted via TLS 1.2/1.3 (HTTPS)
Passwords are hashed with bcrypt (10 rounds)
Sessions use cryptographic secrets and HTTP-only secure cookies
SSH access uses post-quantum key exchange (sntrup761x25519)
The server is protected by fail2ban, SELinux, and security headers (CSP, HSTS, etc.)

4. Data Retention

Account data — retained until you request deletion or your account is terminated
Uploaded content — retained until you or an administrator deletes it
Access logs — retained for security monitoring purposes
Session data — expires after 7 days of inactivity
Invite codes — retained for audit purposes

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your data — view your profile, posts, and account information
Modify your data — update your display name, email, and preferences
Delete your content — remove your posts and comments
Request account deletion — contact an administrator to have your account and data removed
Export your data — contact an administrator for a data export

6. Cookies

We use a single session cookie (connect.sid) to maintain your login state. This cookie is:

HTTP-only (not accessible to JavaScript)
Secure (only sent over HTTPS)
SameSite: Lax (limited cross-site usage)
Expires after 7 days

We also use localStorage to remember your theme preference (dark/light mode) and Air Lock channel state. This data never leaves your browser.

7. Third-Party Services

Google Fonts — we load Orbitron and Rajdhani fonts from Google's servers, which may log your IP address per Google's privacy policy
Google STUN servers — used for WebRTC voice chat NAT traversal, which may log IP addresses per Google's privacy policy
ZeroSSL — provides our SSL certificate

We do not use analytics, tracking scripts, advertising networks, or social media widgets.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has created an account, please contact an administrator.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or data requests, contact a site administrator through the platform.

Community Guidelines

The Cosmos Code of Conduct

MARZCO Cosmos is an invite-only community. Every member was brought here by someone who trusts them. Let's keep it a place worth being invited to.

1. Respect Everyone

Treat every member with respect, regardless of background, identity, or opinion
No harassment, bullying, threats, or personal attacks
No discrimination based on race, gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, or disability
Disagreements are fine — keep them civil and constructive

2. Content Standards

Allowed

Images, videos, GIFs, and memes (original or shared with attribution)
Creative content, art, photography, screenshots
Discussions, comments, jokes, and conversations
Space, science, tech, gaming, and general interest content

Not Allowed

Illegal content of any kind
NSFW/explicit content without appropriate warnings (if enabled by admin)
Content exploiting minors in any way — zero tolerance, permanent ban, reported to authorities
Malware, phishing links, or harmful files
Doxxing — sharing someone's personal information without consent
Spam or repetitive low-quality posts
Content you don't have rights to — respect copyright
Impersonation of other users or public figures

3. Voice Chat (Air Lock) Conduct

Don't mic-spam, play loud noises, or use the soundboard to disrupt conversations
Don't record voice chats without everyone's consent
Be mindful that others can hear you — keep it respectful
Use push-to-talk or mute when not speaking in busy channels

4. Invite Responsibility

When you invite someone, you vouch for them. If someone you invited repeatedly violates guidelines, your invite privileges may be reviewed. Choose wisely.

Don't post invite codes publicly (social media, forums, etc.) without admin approval
Don't sell or trade invite codes
Inform your invitees about these Community Guidelines

5. Reporting

If you see content or behavior that violates these guidelines:

Contact an administrator directly through the platform
Do not engage with trolls or escalate conflicts — let admins handle it
Reports are taken seriously and handled confidentially

6. Enforcement

Violations may result in:

Warning — for first-time or minor violations
Content removal — offending posts/comments deleted
Temporary suspension — account locked for a set period
Permanent ban — for severe or repeated violations
Law enforcement referral — for illegal content or credible threats

Admins have final say on enforcement decisions. We aim to be fair and transparent.

7. Be Awesome

This community exists because people want a good place to hang out, share cool stuff, and connect. Contribute positively. Upload something interesting. Leave a thoughtful comment. Make someone laugh. That's what the Cosmos is all about.