Legal Policies

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using TmaBot.com ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Service Description

TmaBot.com is a comprehensive Telegram directory platform that allows users to discover, explore, and join Telegram channels, groups, and bots. Our platform provides verified statistics, channel analytics, and discovery tools for the Telegram ecosystem.

3. User Accounts

When you create an account, you must provide accurate information. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities under your account. Users must be at least 13 years old to use our services.

4. Channel Owners & Claim Process

Channel owners can claim their channels to access verification badges and analytics. To claim a channel, you must provide proof of ownership. We reserve the right to deny verification if ownership cannot be confirmed.

5. Premium Services

TmaBot.com offers premium listing options for channel promotion. All premium services are billed in advance and are non-refundable except as outlined in our Refund Policy.

6. Termination

We may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice, for any breach of these Terms.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to our users:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username
• Channel Data: Telegram channel information, statistics, and metadata
• Usage Data: Browsing history, search queries, interaction data
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information
• Payment Information: Processed securely by third-party payment processors

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To maintain and improve our Telegram directory platform
• To provide channel discovery and analytics services
• To verify channel ownership and display verification badges
• To communicate platform updates and service announcements
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Data Collection from Telegram

We collect publicly available data from Telegram including channel names, descriptions, member counts, and usernames. This data is used solely for directory purposes.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Payment processors for transaction completion
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Service providers for platform functionality
• Business transfers in case of merger or acquisition

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Channel data is retained as long as the channel exists on Telegram.

1. Service Refunds

Due to the digital nature of our services, all sales are final for the following services:

• Channel verification badges
• Premium listing upgrades
• Featured placement packages
• Analytics subscriptions

2. Refund Exceptions

Refunds may be considered in the following circumstances:

• Service was not provided as described
• Technical error prevented service delivery entirely
• Duplicate or accidental purchase
• Legal requirement for refund in your jurisdiction

3. Refund Process

To request a refund, contact our support team within 14 days of purchase with:

1. Your order number or transaction ID
2. The reason for your refund request
3. Evidence supporting your claim

4. Processing Time

Approved refunds are processed within 7-10 business days. The refund will be issued to the original payment method.

1. Intellectual Property

TmaBot.com respects intellectual property rights. All website content, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of TmaBot.com or its content suppliers.

2. Channel Content

Channel names, descriptions, and profile pictures remain the property of their respective owners. We display this content under fair use principles for directory purposes.

3. DMCA Compliance

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed on our platform, please send a DMCA notice containing:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Identification of the infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• A statement made under penalty of perjury

4. Removal Requests

Channel owners can request removal of their channel from our directory by contacting us with proof of ownership. We process removal requests within 48 hours.

5. Repeat Infringers

We terminate account privileges of users who are repeat infringers of intellectual property rights.

1. Prohibited Content

Channels promoting the following are prohibited from our directory:

• Illegal activities or content
• Hate speech, harassment, or discrimination
• Malware, phishing, or scams
• Adult content not properly labeled as NSFW
• Violent or extremist content
• Spam or deceptive practices

2. User Conduct

When using TmaBot.com, you agree not to:

• Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
• Submit false channel information
• Manipulate channel statistics or rankings
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated tools to scrape our directory data

3. Channel Submission Guidelines

All submitted channels must:

• Be publicly accessible on Telegram
• Have appropriate content for their category
• Not violate Telegram's Terms of Service
• Have accurate descriptions and metadata

4. Enforcement

We reserve the right to remove any channel from our directory that violates this policy without prior notice.

1. Submission Requirements

To be listed in our directory, channels must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 100 members (for groups/channels)
• Active within the last 30 days
• Clear and descriptive channel name
• Accurate category selection
• No duplicate submissions

2. Verification Process

For channel verification (blue checkmark):

• Channel must have minimum 1,000 members
• Must provide proof of ownership
• Channel must be at least 3 months old
• No history of Terms of Service violations
• Active engagement with members

3. Premium Listings

Premium listings receive:

• Featured placement in category pages
• Priority in search results
• Enhanced analytics dashboard
• Verification badge included
• Monthly performance reports

4. Submission Review

All channel submissions are reviewed within 24-48 hours. We reserve the right to reject any submission that doesn't meet our guidelines.

1. Data Sources

We collect channel data from multiple sources:

• Telegram's public APIs
• Channel owner submissions
• User reports and updates
• Automated monitoring systems

2. Verification Methods

We verify channel data using:

• API cross-referencing
• Manual review by our team
• Community feedback and reports
• Regular data refresh cycles

3. Data Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee:

• Real-time member counts
• Channel status changes
• Content accuracy after our last update
• Third-party API reliability

4. Update Frequency

Channel data is updated:

• Popular channels: Every 4 hours
• Verified channels: Every 12 hours
• Regular channels: Every 24 hours
• Inactive channels: Weekly

5. Reporting Inaccuracies

Users can report inaccurate data through our reporting system. We investigate all reports within 48 hours.

1. Data Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• 256-bit SSL encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Secure server infrastructure with firewalls
• Limited access to sensitive data
• API rate limiting and DDoS protection

2. Payment Security

All payment transactions are processed through PCI-DSS compliant payment processors. We do not store credit card information on our servers.

3. User Account Security

We recommend users:

• Use strong, unique passwords
• Enable two-factor authentication if available
• Regularly review account activity
• Report suspicious activity immediately

4. Incident Response

In the event of a security breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours of discovery and take immediate action to mitigate risks.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for:

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential	Site functionality, login sessions, preferences	Session
Analytics	Understand how visitors use our directory	2 years
Preference	Remember language, region, and display settings	1 year
Marketing	Deliver relevant advertisements	90 days

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies for:

• Analytics (Google Analytics)
• Advertising networks
• Social media integrations
• Payment processors

4. Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality and user experience.

1. Purpose

This Data Processing Agreement outlines how TmaBot.com processes data when providing Telegram directory services.

2. Types of Data Processed

We process the following types of data:

• Public Channel Data: Channel names, descriptions, member counts, usernames
• User Account Data: Email addresses, usernames, preferences
• Usage Data: Search queries, click patterns, interaction data
• Analytics Data: Performance metrics, traffic sources

3. Data Processing Principles

We adhere to the following principles:

• Data minimization - only collect necessary data
• Purpose limitation - use data only for specified purposes
• Storage limitation - retain data only as long as necessary
• Integrity and confidentiality - protect data from unauthorized access

4. Data Subject Rights

Users have the right to:

• Access their personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of their data
• Object to data processing
• Data portability

5. International Data Transfers

Data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

1. Service Limitations

TmaBot.com is an independent directory service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Telegram. All channel data is collected from publicly available sources.

2. No Warranty

All services are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not guarantee:

• Accuracy of channel statistics
• Availability of listed channels
• Content appropriateness of listed channels
• Uninterrupted service access

3. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, TmaBot.com shall not be liable for:

• Any damages resulting from joining channels listed on our platform
• Loss of data or privacy breaches on third-party platforms
• Inaccurate or outdated channel information
• Service interruptions or technical issues

4. Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for content posted in Telegram channels listed on our platform. Users join channels at their own discretion and risk.

5. Platform Changes

Telegram may change their API, terms of service, or platform functionality at any time, which may affect our service. We are not responsible for such changes.

Business Details

Platform Name: TmaBot.com

Service Type: Telegram Directory & Analytics Platform

Founder & CEO: Yvenel Benoit

Business Email: artyvenel103@gmail.com

Legal Email: legal@tmabot.com

Platform Development

TmaBot.com is developed and maintained by Yvenel Benoit. All WordPress themes and plugins associated with this platform are personally developed.

Platform Mission

TmaBot.com aims to provide the most comprehensive and accurate directory of Telegram channels, groups, and bots, helping users discover valuable content and channel owners grow their communities.