Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 15, 2023
Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms", "Terms of Service") carefully before using the Talk to Strangers website and service operated by Talk to Strangers ("us", "we", "our").
Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, you may not access the Service.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use our Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and that your use of the Service does not violate any applicable laws or regulations.
We reserve the right to terminate accounts of users found to be under the age of 18 immediately upon discovery.
2. User Conduct
As a user of our Service, you agree not to:
- Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Service
- Use the Service to distribute, publish, or send any material that:
- Is harmful, obscene, indecent, offensive, sexually explicit, or otherwise objectionable
- Promotes discrimination, bigotry, racism, hatred, harassment, or harm against any individual or group
- Is violent or threatening or promotes violence or actions that are threatening to any person or entity
- Promotes illegal activities or conduct
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Service
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
- Use any robot, spider, or other automated device, process, or means to access the Service for any purpose
- Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other harmful material into the system
- Solicit personal information from anyone under 18
- Collect or track the personal information of others
- Engage in any commercial solicitation or advertising to other users
- Impersonate or attempt to impersonate our company, an employee, another user, or any other person or entity
3. Intellectual Property
The Service and all of its original content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Talk to Strangers and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Talk to Strangers.
4. User Content
When you transmit content via the Service, you retain your ownership rights in your content. However, by transmitting content via the Service, you grant us the right and license to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or control all rights in and to the content you transmit, or you have the right to grant the license granted above
- Your content does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, intellectual property rights, or other rights of any person
5. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you access or use our Services. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. The Service is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance.
Talk to Strangers does not warrant that:
- The Service will function uninterrupted, secure, or available at any particular time or location
- Any errors or defects will be corrected
- The Service is free of viruses or other harmful components
- The results of using the Service will meet your requirements
7. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Talk to Strangers, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
- Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
- Any content obtained from the Service
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Talk to Strangers, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, and affiliates, from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your access to or use of the Service or any content on the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights
- Your violation of any applicable laws, rules, or regulations
9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, if you breach the Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. If you wish to terminate your access to the Service, you may simply discontinue using the Service.
All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Service.