Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using QueerFriends, you agree to these Terms of Service and any related policies referenced on the site. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use the platform.

QueerFriends is designed to help LGBTQ+ people and allies discover community, form friendships, join groups, attend events, and participate in a respectful online environment.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account or use community features on QueerFriends.

• You may not use QueerFriends if you are legally prohibited from doing so.
• You may not impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity.
• You are responsible for ensuring your use of the platform complies with applicable laws.

3. Account Registration and Security

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate information and keep your login credentials secure.

• You are responsible for activity that occurs under your account.
• You should notify us if you believe your account has been accessed without permission.
• We may suspend or remove accounts that violate these Terms or create safety concerns.

4. Community Conduct

QueerFriends exists to support connection, belonging, and friendship. Members are expected to treat others with respect.

• No harassment, bullying, threats, hate speech, or abusive behavior.
• No discrimination based on sexuality, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, or other protected traits.
• No spam, scams, deceptive activity, or unauthorized promotions.
• No sexually explicit, exploitative, violent, or illegal content.
• No doxxing, stalking, intimidation, or sharing private information without consent.

5. User Content

You may post, upload, share, or submit content through QueerFriends, including profile details, comments, photos, group posts, event information, and messages.

• You retain ownership of content you create.
• You grant QueerFriends a limited license to display, host, store, reproduce, and distribute your content as needed to operate the platform.
• You are responsible for the content you post, upload, share, or submit.
• You may not post content that infringes copyright, privacy rights, trademarks, or other legal rights.

We may remove content that violates these Terms, community standards, legal obligations, or platform safety rules.

6. Groups, Events, and Member Interactions

QueerFriends may allow members to create or join groups, RSVP to events, message other members, and participate in online or offline activities.

• Members are responsible for their own decisions when meeting others online or in person.
• Event hosts are responsible for providing accurate event details.
• QueerFriends does not guarantee attendance, compatibility, safety, or outcomes from member interactions.
• Members should use caution when sharing personal information or meeting in person.

7. Safety and Moderation

We may review reports, moderate content, restrict features, suspend accounts, remove posts, or take other actions to protect members and the platform.

• Reports may be reviewed by platform administrators or moderators.
• Moderation decisions may be based on context, behavior patterns, user reports, and safety risk.
• We are not obligated to monitor all activity, but we reserve the right to act when needed.

If you believe someone is in immediate danger, contact emergency services first.

8. Payments, Memberships, and Paid Features

QueerFriends may offer free and paid features, memberships, upgrades, events, or services. Any paid features will be clearly described before purchase.

• Prices, features, and availability may change over time.
• Refund policies may vary depending on the type of purchase.
• Third-party payment processors may handle billing information.
• You agree to provide accurate payment information when making purchases.

9. Third-Party Services

QueerFriends may include links, integrations, embedded tools, or services provided by third parties. We are not responsible for third-party websites, services, policies, or content.

Your use of third-party services may be governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

10. Privacy

Your privacy matters. Our collection, use, and handling of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy.

By using QueerFriends, you acknowledge that your information may be processed as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Intellectual Property

QueerFriends, including its name, branding, logos, graphics, website design, text, software, and other platform content, is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

• You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit QueerFriends content without permission.
• Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of QueerFriends intellectual property to you.
• You retain ownership of the content you create and upload.

12. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use QueerFriends for unlawful, abusive, or disruptive purposes.

• Attempting to hack, damage, or disrupt the platform.
• Using bots or automated systems without permission.
• Collecting member information without consent.
• Posting malware, phishing links, scams, or fraudulent content.
• Creating fake accounts or impersonating another individual or organization.
• Using the platform for illegal activity.

13. Suspension and Termination

We may suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate accounts that violate these Terms, create safety concerns, abuse community features, or engage in unlawful behavior.

We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access when necessary to protect members or maintain platform integrity.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

QueerFriends is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive to provide a reliable service, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability, error-free operation, compatibility between members, or successful outcomes from events or interactions.

Participation in online conversations, groups, and in-person meetups is entirely voluntary and at your own discretion.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, QueerFriends and its owners, employees, moderators, volunteers, affiliates, and service providers shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform.

This includes, but is not limited to, losses related to member interactions, events, user-generated content, technical failures, third-party services, or temporary service interruptions.

16. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless QueerFriends, its owners, employees, moderators, volunteers, affiliates, licensors, and service providers from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, expenses, and legal fees arising from:

• Your use of the platform.
• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your violation of another person's rights.
• Your content or activities while using QueerFriends.

17. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the applicable jurisdiction in which QueerFriends operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the appropriate courts having jurisdiction.

18. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically as QueerFriends evolves. When changes are made, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised.

Continued use of QueerFriends following publication of updated Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

19. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us through the QueerFriends Contact page.