Terms of Service

Effective: • Version 1.0
Privacy‑first Clean & respectful

These Terms govern your use of Heartstead (the “Service”). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1) Eligibility & Accounts

  • You must be at least 18 years old and legally able to form a binding contract in your jurisdiction.
  • You agree to provide accurate information and keep your credentials confidential. You are responsible for all activity under your account.
  • Accounts are for personal, non‑commercial use. No bots, scraped profiles, or reselling of access.

2) Verification & Safety

  • Email or phone verification is mandatory. We may offer optional ID verification for a trust badge.
  • We may use automated tools and human review to reduce spam and misuse. Report concerns via in‑app tools.
  • We do not conduct criminal background checks. Always use caution and follow the Community Guidelines.

3) Privacy & Photo Policy

  • Women’s photos are blurred or private by default and become viewable only upon mutual consent or explicit approval.
  • We process personal data per our Privacy Policy. You can request deletion of your account and associated personal data (subject to lawful retention).
  • We may use third‑party services (e.g., secure cloud storage and image moderation APIs) to host and review photos for modesty and policy compliance.

4) Acceptable Use

By using the Service, you agree that you will NOT:

  • Harass, threaten, bully, defraud, or exploit other users.
  • Share explicit, pornographic, or otherwise inappropriate content. Keep language and images clean and respectful.
  • Impersonate others, misrepresent identity or intentions, or create fake/multiple accounts.
  • Scrape, data‑mine, or reverse engineer the Service; attempt to bypass technical protections.
  • Post unlawful content or encourage unlawful activity.

5) Matching & Messaging

  • Browsing is designed to be respectful and privacy‑protective. Messaging unlocks only after mutual interest.
  • Matching suggestions are algorithmic and provided “as‑is”; we do not guarantee a particular outcome.
  • You may block or report users at any time. We may review and take action, including removal or suspension.

6) Content & Intellectual Property

  • You own the content you upload. You grant us a limited, revocable, worldwide license to host, process, and display your content solely to operate the Service.
  • Do not upload content you do not have the right to use. Respect others’ rights and privacy.
  • We may remove or disable content that violates these Terms or applicable law.

7) Payments & Premium

Some features may be offered as paid upgrades in the future. Prices, renewals, and cancellation terms will be presented at checkout. Taxes may apply. Unless stated otherwise, purchases are non‑refundable to the fullest extent permitted by law.


8) Legal Compliance (Marriage & Local Laws)

  • Users are solely responsible for understanding and complying with local marriage laws, including where polygamy is restricted or prohibited.
  • The Service does not provide legal advice or perform marriage services. Consult qualified counsel for specific questions.
  • Do not use the Service to solicit or facilitate unlawful arrangements.

9) Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

  • The Service is provided on an “as‑is” and “as‑available” basis without warranties of any kind.
  • To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for lost profits, data, or goodwill.
  • In no event will our total liability exceed the amount you paid (if any) during the 12 months preceding the claim.

10) Termination

You may delete your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms or to protect users, without prior notice. Upon termination, certain provisions (e.g., intellectual property licenses, disclaimers, and limitations of liability) will survive.


11) Changes to Terms & Contact

  • We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect upon posting with a new “Effective” date.
  • If material changes are made, we will make a reasonable effort to notify active users (e.g., email or in‑app notice).
  • Contact: Contact Us

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