MeetCute App Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the MeetCute mobile application ("MeetCute" or "the App"), owned and operated by MeetCute LLC ("MeetCute"). By downloading and using the App, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the App.
1. Purpose of MeetCute
MeetCute is a mobile application designed for dating and facilitating real-life "Meet Cutes" by connecting individuals based on shared events and preferred locations, without the use of algorithms or games.
2. User Eligibility and Acceptance
a. Eligibility Criteria:
i. You are not a person who is barred from using the Service under the laws of the United States or any other applicable jurisdiction (for example, you do not appear on the U.S. Treasury Department’s list of Specially Designated Nationals or face any other similar prohibition),
ii. You will comply with this Agreement and all applicable local, state, national, and international laws, rules, and regulations, including without limitation, privacy laws, intellectual property laws, anti-spam laws, and regulatory requirements,
iii. You have not committed, been convicted of, or pled no contest to a felony, a sex crime, or any crime involving violence or a threat of violence, unless you have received clemency for a non-violent crime and we have determined that you are not likely to pose a threat to other users of our Service, and that you are not required to register as a sex offender with any state, federal, or local sex offender registry,
iv. You will use the latest version of the Service (via app or website),
v. You do not have more than one account on the Service, and
vi. You have not previously been removed from the Service by us, unless you have our express written permission to create a new account.
b. Acceptance of Terms: By downloading and using the App, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms.
3. Account Creation and User Responsibilities
a. Account Information: To create an account, you will need to provide your name, location, and other required information, as indicated during the registration process.
b. Eligibility Verification: By creating an account, you affirm that you are the person you represent to be and meet the age requirement of 18 years or older.
c. Responsibilities: Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their account and complying with all guidelines outlined in these Terms.
4. Privacy and Data Collection
a. User-Assigned Data and License:
i. By creating an account, you grant to MeetCute a worldwide, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free right and license to host, store, use, copy, display, reproduce, adapt, edit, publish, modify, reformat, incorporate into other works, advertise, distribute, and otherwise make available to the general public information you authorize us to access from third parties, such as Facebook, Google, or Apple, as well as any information you post, upload, display, or otherwise make available (collectively, “post”) on the Service or transmit to other members (collectively, “Content”).
ii. MeetCute’s license to your Content shall be non-exclusive, except that MeetCute’s license shall be exclusive with respect to derivative works created through use of the Service.
iii. This license to your Content is subject to your rights under applicable law, such as laws regarding personal data protection, to the extent any Content contains personal information as defined by those laws. The purpose of this license is to operate, develop, provide, and improve the Service and to research and develop new ones.
iv. You agree that any Content you place or that you authorize us to place on the Service may be viewed by other members and may be viewed by any person visiting or participating in the Service.
b. Accuracy and Truthfulness of Information:
You agree that all information that you submit upon creation of your account, including information submitted from your social media accounts or other sources, is accurate and truthful. You also affirm that you have the right to post the Content on the Service and grant the license to MeetCute as specified above.
c. Content Monitoring and Removal:
i. You understand and agree that we may monitor or review any Content you post as part of the Service.
ii. We may delete any Content, in whole or in part, that in our sole judgment violates this Agreement or may harm the reputation of the Service.
d. Customer Care Communication:
When communicating with our customer care representatives, you agree to be respectful and kind. Threatening, harassing, or offensive behavior towards our customer care representatives or other employees may result in the immediate termination of your account.
e. Advertising and Feedback:
i. In consideration for using MeetCute, you agree that we, our affiliates, and our third-party partners may place advertising on the Service. Advertisements may include incentives to visit the venues or events of our Partners.
ii. By submitting suggestions or feedback to MeetCute regarding our Service, you agree that MeetCute may use and share such feedback for any purpose without compensating you.
f. Disclosure of Account Information and Content:
You agree that MeetCute may access, store, and disclose your account information and Content if required to do so by law, by performing its agreement with you, or in a good faith belief that such access, storage, or disclosure satisfies a legitimate interest, including to: (i) comply with legal process; (ii) enforce the Agreement; (iii) respond to claims that any Content violates the rights of third parties; (iv) respond to your requests for customer service; or (v) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of MeetCute, its users, or any other person.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
MeetCute LLC owns all intellectual property rights associated with the MeetCute App. Users are prohibited from using MeetCute's intellectual property without prior written consent.
6. Content and User Conduct
a. Allowed Content: Users may share content related to events within the MeetCute social feed.
b. Prohibited Content: Users agree not to share content of an offensive nature, including: i. Denigration of individuals based on race, religion, creed, political beliefs, gender identity, sexual preference, or economic status; or ii. Pornographic material of any kind on the MeetCute social feed or on advertising pages of MeetCute's partners.
c. Prohibited Activities: Users of MeetCute may not use this platform for the following activities:
Solely for the promotion of other applications, products, or platforms.
To post sexually explicit material on the public MeetCute feed.
For the promotion of violence against any person for any reason.
To post hate speech against any race, religion, creed, political group, gender identity, or member of any minority community.
For any illegal purpose or end, including unauthorized gambling, prostitution, sales of illegal substances, or any other unlawful purpose.
8. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
a. Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved through mediation or, if necessary, through arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
b. Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Maryland, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
9. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer
a. Limitation of Liability: MeetCute LLC and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:
i. Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the MeetCute App.
ii. Any conduct or content of any third party on the MeetCute App.
iii. Any content obtained from the MeetCute App.
b. Disclaimer: MeetCute LLC makes no warranty or representation about the accuracy or completeness of the content provided by the MeetCute App. The use of the MeetCute App is at your own risk.
10. Changes to the Terms and Conditions
MeetCute LLC reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Users are encouraged to review these Terms periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the MeetCute App after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms and Conditions.
11. Safety and Interactions
a. Interactions with Other Members:
i. You are solely responsible for your interactions with other members on MeetCute.
ii. MeetCute does not conduct criminal background checks on its members or otherwise inquire into the background of its members.
iii. MeetCute makes no representations or warranties as to the conduct or compatibility of members.
b. Criminal Background Checks and Screenings:
MeetCute reserves the right to conduct – and you authorize MeetCute to conduct – any criminal background check or other screenings (such as sex offender register searches) at any time using available public records obtained by it or with the assistance of a consumer reporting agency. You agree that any information you provide may be used for that purpose.
c. Respectful Behavior:
i. You agree to treat other users in a courteous and respectful manner, both on and off our Services and to be respectful when communicating with any of our customer care representatives or other employees.
ii. While MeetCute strives to encourage a respectful member experience, it is not responsible for the conduct of any member on or off the Service.
iii. You agree to use caution in all interactions with other members, particularly if you decide to communicate off the Service or meet in person.
iv. You agree to review and follow MeetCute’s Safety Tips prior to using the Service.
v. You agree that you will not provide your financial information (for example, your credit card or bank account information), or wire or otherwise send money to other members.
12. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE MEETCUTE APP AND ALL ITS FUNCTIONS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." MEETCUTE LLC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MEETCUTE LLC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, ACCURACY OF DATA, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. MEETCUTE LLC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE APP OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE THE APP AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. MEETCUTE LLC DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF THE APP IN TERMS OF ITS ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, TIMELINESS, COMPLETENESS, OR OTHERWISE.
13. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MeetCute LLC, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and third parties for any losses, costs, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) relating to or arising out of:
a. Your use of the MeetCute App and its services; b. Your violation or breach of these Terms and Conditions; c. Your violation of any rights of a third party, including but not limited to, intellectual property rights; or d. Any unauthorized use or disclosure of personal information or data.
MeetCute LLC reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate fully with MeetCute LLC in asserting any available defenses.
14. MISCELLANEOUS
a. Prohibition on Assignment: You may not assign, delegate, or transfer these Terms or your rights or obligations hereunder, or your MeetCute account, in any way without MeetCute LLC’s prior written consent.
b. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision will be deemed amended to conform to the applicable laws or regulations, or if it cannot be so amended without materially altering the intention of the parties, it will be stricken and the remainder of the provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
c. Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and MeetCute LLC with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior oral or written understandings, communications, or agreements not specifically incorporated herein.
15. Termination
a. Account Termination:
i. MeetCute may, at its discretion, terminate your account for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms or reported behavior by other users that is in violation of these Terms.
ii. MeetCute follows a three-strike system for behavioral violations, but reserves the right to terminate an account if the conduct is particularly egregious.
b. Appeals Process:
i. If you believe you were reported wrongly or your account was terminated in error, you may follow the appeals process provided within the application.
ii. The appeals process is designed to provide an opportunity for users to present their case and seek reinstatement if they believe their account termination was unjustified.
iii. Decisions made through the appeals process are final and binding.