Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using LinkNow ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using this service.

2. Eligibility

• Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old to use LinkNow.
• Account Accuracy: You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
• Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• Location Responsibility: You are solely responsible for managing your device's location settings and for your personal safety when choosing to share your location or meet other users.

3. User Conduct

You agree to use LinkNow responsibly and not to:

• Post or share content that is illegal, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, sexually explicit, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
• Use the Service for spam, multi-level marketing (MLM), pyramid schemes, unsolicited commercial solicitation, or any form of advertising not expressly authorized by LinkNow
• Upload viruses or malicious code, or interfere with or disrupt the proper functioning of the Service, including events, features, or normal platform operations for other users
• Harass, stalk, or harm other users
• Collect or store personal information about other users without their consent
• Use automated systems (bots) to access the Service
• Violate any local, state, national, or international law
• Attempt to hack, exploit, or gain unauthorized access to the Service or other user accounts
• Manipulate or falsify location data or proximity features
• Scrape, harvest, or bulk-collect data or content from the platform
• Attempt to bypass account suspensions, bans, or platform safety restrictions, including by creating multiple accounts
• Use fake photos, misleading images, or misrepresent your appearance (catfishing)
• Send unsolicited commercial messages, promotions, or links to external services through the messaging system
• Solicit money, financial support, donations, or gifts from other users
• Promote, organize, or facilitate illegal offline meetups, including but not limited to drug sales, prostitution, or other unlawful activities

4. Content and Intellectual Property

5. Privacy and Location Services

6. Pro Features and Subscriptions

7. Messaging and Communications

• Message Controls: Users can control who can message them (Anyone or Friends only).
• Blocking: You can block users to prevent them from contacting you. Blocked users cannot send you messages or view your location or profile. Previous conversations remain visible to both parties unless deleted. Blocking does not notify the other user.
• Message Deletion: You can delete messages you've sent at any time. Deleted messages will display as "Message Deleted" for both you and the recipient and cannot be recovered.
• Media Privacy: Media shared in messages is visible only to the sender and recipient. If media or messages are reported for violations of these Terms or our Community Guidelines, authorized moderators may access and review the reported content and relevant conversation context.
• Safety Enforcement: In addition to reported content, we may access and review messages when:
  • Investigating potential illegal activity, threats, harassment, or other safety concerns, including violations of Section 3 (User Conduct)
  • Responding to valid legal process (subpoenas, court orders)
• Review Scope: All message review is limited to content directly related to the investigation and is conducted by authorized moderators only.
• No General Monitoring: We do not proactively monitor or read private messages for any other purpose, including advertising, analytics, or content recommendations.

8. Account Termination

• Your Right: You may delete your account at any time through Settings -> Personal Details -> Delete Account
• Temporary Deletion: When you delete your account, it is temporarily deactivated for 30 days. During this period, your profile will not be visible to other users and you will not have access to the Service. You may reactivate your account by logging back in. If you do not reactivate within 30 days, your account and all associated data will be permanently deleted, except for transaction records which are retained for tax compliance as required by law.
• User-Generated Content: Upon permanent account deletion, all content you have created (including profile information, photos, and messages) will be permanently deleted. This includes any messages or conversations shared with other users.
• Subscription Notice: All Pro subscriptions are managed and billed by Apple through your Apple ID. If you have an active Pro subscription, deleting your account does not automatically cancel your subscription. You must cancel your subscription separately through your Apple account settings (Settings -> [Your Name] -> Subscriptions) to avoid future charges. For refund requests, please contact Apple directly through their App Store support. You will retain Pro features until the end of your current billing period even after account deletion.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, without prior notice. If your account is terminated for violations, you will not receive a refund for any unused subscription time. If you believe your account was terminated in error, you may Contact us to request a review.
• Effect: Upon account deletion or termination, your access to the Service will cease, and all personal data will be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, except for transaction records retained for tax compliance. If you have an active Pro subscription, you will retain Pro features until the end of your current billing period.

9. Reporting and Safety

• You can report users who violate these Terms by visiting their profile, tapping the three-dot menu, and selecting "Report User."
• You can report events by tapping the report flag on the event.
• You can block users to prevent them from contacting you.
• LinkNow takes safety seriously and will investigate reported violations. Reported users may be warned, suspended, or permanently banned depending on the severity of the violation.
• Content Removal: Violating content is removed immediately upon confirmation of a violation.
• False Reports: Submitting false, misleading, or malicious reports may result in a warning, temporary suspension, or permanent termination of your account. Repeatedly abusing the reporting system to harass or target other users will be treated as a violation of these Terms.

10. Disclaimers

• As-Is Service: LinkNow is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
• User Interactions: LinkNow is a platform that connects users. We are not responsible for the conduct, content, or actions of any user, whether online or offline. You interact with other users at your own risk.
• Availability: We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free service. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or factors beyond our control.
• Third-Party Services: The Service may contain links to or integrations with third-party services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party services and do not endorse them.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, LinkNow shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, or use
• Personal injury or property damage resulting from your use of the Service
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your content
• Conduct of third parties on the Service

In no event shall LinkNow's total liability to you exceed the greater of (A) the amount you have paid to LinkNow in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or (B) one hundred dollars ($100 USD).

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LinkNow from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Your content posted on the Service
• Your interactions with other users, whether online or offline

13. Changes to Terms

• We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time.
• We will notify users of material changes via in-app notification or email.
• You will be required to review and accept the updated Terms before continuing to use the Service. If you do not accept the updated Terms, you will not be able to use the app.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

• Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, USA.
• Disputes: Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Florida, administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its rules. Either party may bring claims in small claims court if eligible.
• Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Contact Information

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

Email: support@linknowapp.com or Contact us