Terms of Service

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

These Terms apply to all users of the service, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/or contributors of content.

PinPals is a mobile application that helps users discover and connect with nearby people who share similar interests. Our service includes:

• User profile creation and management
• Interest-based matching with nearby users
• Location-based notifications and alerts
• Communication features for matched users
• Community guidelines and safety features

Account Creation: You must create an account to use PinPals. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.

Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old to use PinPals. By using our service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

Account Termination: We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time for violations of these Terms.

You agree not to use PinPals to:

• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Share false, misleading, or inappropriate content
• Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the service
• Collect or store personal data about other users without consent
• Use automated systems to access the service

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who violates these provisions.

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using PinPals, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

You are responsible for the content you share and the information you provide to other users through our service.

Location Permission: PinPals requires access to your location to provide matching services. You can control location permissions through your device settings.

Location Accuracy: We rely on your device's location services. The accuracy of matches depends on the precision of your device's location data.

Location Sharing: Your exact location is never shared with other users. Only proximity information is used for matching purposes.

Our Rights: PinPals and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content: You retain ownership of content you create and share through our service. By sharing content, you grant us a license to use, display, and distribute it as necessary to provide our service.

Trademarks: The PinPals name and logo are trademarks of our company. You may not use our trademarks without our written permission.

Service Availability: We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time.

User Interactions: We are not responsible for the conduct of any user or the content of communications between users. You use our service at your own risk.

No Warranty: The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Limitation of Liability: In no event shall we be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PinPals and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or share

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which our company is incorporated, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you should stop using our service.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: