Terms of Service
Introduction and Acceptance
These terms of service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“you” or “your”) and the company operating the websites, mobile applications, and related online services that link to or reference these Terms (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms govern your access to and use of all features, functionalities, and services provided by us (collectively, the “Services”).
Please read these Terms carefully before you access or use the Services. By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all additional policies incorporated by reference, including our:
- Community Guidelines
- Safety and Reporting Policy
- DMCA Policy
- Digital Services Act Notice and Action Policy
- Law Enforcement Request Policy
- Age Restriction & Legal Compliance Statement
- California Privacy Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Cookie Use Policy
- Human & Sex Trafficking Prevention Policy
- Child Safety Standards
These documents collectively form a single agreement between you and us (the “Agreement”). If you do not agree to these Terms or any portion of the Agreement, you must not use or access the Services.
Important Notice Regarding Dispute Resolution
These Terms include a binding arbitration provision and a waiver of your right to participate in class actions or other representative proceedings. Except where prohibited by law, you agree that disputes arising out of or relating to your use of the Services will be resolved through binding individual arbitration rather than in court. Please review the “Dispute Resolution and Arbitration” section carefully.
Overview of the Services
The Services enable users to connect and communicate through real-time video and text chat. You may interact with other users randomly or through available filters (such as region, interests, or language). Some features may require creating an account, providing limited information, or enabling device permissions such as access to your camera, microphone, or notifications.
You may also have access to optional features that include:
- The ability to upload a profile image;
- The purchase or earning of virtual tokens;
- The ability to use tokens to send virtual gifts or access premium features; and
- Participation in referral or promotional programs, subject to specific program terms.
Your access to and use of the Services are subject to compliance with these Terms, the Agreement, and all applicable laws and regulations.
Eligibility and Account Requirements
Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old to access or use the Services. By using the Services, you state that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement. If we reasonably believe that you are under 18, we may restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the Services without notice. We may use age verification tools or request proof of age where required by law or where necessary to protect users.
Compliance with Laws
You may use the Services only where doing so is lawful and complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including those relating to privacy, online safety, and content. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the Services is lawful in the jurisdiction where you access them.
Accounts and Registration
Some features may require you to create an account or sign in using a third-party provider (for example, Google or Apple). When registering for an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information;
- Keep your login credentials secure and confidential; and
- Promptly update your information if it changes.
You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. You must notify us immediately if you believe your account has been accessed without authorization or compromised in any way. We reserve the right to deny registration, limit functionality, or terminate an account if we believe the information you provided is false, misleading, or violates this Agreement.
Prohibited Users
You must not access or use the Services if:
- You are under 18 years of age;
- You are suspended, banned, or otherwise prohibited from using the Services;
- Your use would violate any applicable export control, sanctions, or other laws; or
- Your access poses a risk to the safety, integrity, or lawful operation of the Services.
Device and Technical Requirements
You are responsible for ensuring that your device and internet connection are compatible with the Services. Certain features (such as video chat) require functional camera, microphone, and network access. You may also need to grant device permissions to use certain features. We are not responsible for any performance issues caused by your device, network connection, or third-party service provider.
Access to and Use of the Services
License to Use
Subject to your full compliance with this Agreement, we hereby grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may use the Services solely in accordance with these Terms and any additional policies or guidelines we publish. This license does not grant you any ownership rights in the Services or any associated software, content, or intellectual property.
Reservation of Rights
We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you under this Agreement. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Services at any time without liability to you. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict your access to portions of the Services if we believe those actions are necessary for maintenance, security, legal compliance, or operational integrity.
User Conduct and Restrictions
You must not use the Services in any manner that:
- Violates any applicable law or regulation;
- Infringes, misappropriates, or violates the rights of any third party, including privacy, intellectual property, or contractual rights;
- Harasses, threatens, defames, or discriminates against others;
- Involves exploitation, solicitation, or endangerment of minors;
- Includes nudity, sexual conduct, or content prohibited by law or platform policy;
- Involves violence, self-harm, or threats to public safety;
- Contains malware, spyware, or any harmful code;
- Attempts to gain unauthorized access to or interfere with the Services, their infrastructure, or other users’ devices;
- Uses automation tools, bots, or scripts to collect or interact with users or data;
- Misrepresents your identity or impersonates another person;
- Circumvents moderation systems, blocking tools, or geographic restrictions; or
- Otherwise disrupts or undermines the intended use or integrity of the Services.
We reserve the right to remove any content, restrict access, or take enforcement action where we determine, at our sole discretion, that behavior or content violates this Agreement or undermines user safety.
Account and Device Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your device and any credentials used to access the Services. We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from unauthorized use of your account, device, or credentials.
Cross-Platform and Partner Integrations
Your activity on the Services may occur through, or be visible across, websites, applications, or services operated by us or our partners that use the same proprietary chat platform. By using the Services, you consent to your interactions (including messages, presence, and metadata) being processed and displayed through these integrated systems to facilitate seamless communication. Your information is processed and shared in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law.
Monitoring and Moderation
To maintain safety and compliance, we use automated systems and human moderators to review and analyze limited portions of user activity, including random chat samples, flagged sessions, and metadata. These reviews are conducted for security, moderation, and system improvement purposes only, as described in our Privacy Policy and Safety and Reporting Policy. We do not monitor every interaction and cannot guarantee that all inappropriate behavior will be identified or prevented.
Virtual Tokens, Gifts, and Paid Features
Overview
The Services may offer optional paid or promotional features, including but not limited to subscriptions, virtual tokens (“Tokens”), and virtual gifts (“Gifts”). Tokens and Gifts are digital items with no monetary value outside the Services and are provided solely for use within the platform. Tokens can be purchased or earned through promotional activities, and may be redeemed to unlock features, send Gifts to other users, or access premium content or subscriptions.
Tokens
Purchasing Tokens. Tokens may be purchased using available payment methods, which may include credit or debit cards, mobile app stores (such as Google Play or Apple App Store), or other third-party payment processors. Token prices and available purchase options will be displayed before you complete your purchase.
Earning Tokens. From time to time, you may be eligible to receive Tokens at no cost through promotional programs, contests, or other discretionary offers. We may modify, limit, or discontinue these promotions at any time without notice.
Token Usage. Tokens may be used to access premium features, purchase or extend subscriptions, or send Gifts to other users. All Token transactions are final once confirmed. Tokens have no cash value and cannot be redeemed for money, except where required by law.
Expiration and Inactivity. We reserve the right to expire or remove unused promotional Tokens after a reasonable period of inactivity, as permitted by applicable law. Paid Tokens will not expire so long as your account remains active.
Transfers. Tokens are personal and non-transferable. You must not sell, trade, exchange, or otherwise transfer Tokens or Gifts to another person except through approved in-platform features. Any unauthorized transfer or sale of Tokens or Gifts may result in account suspension or termination.
Gifts and Interactions
Users may use Tokens to send Gifts to other users as a form of interaction or appreciation. By sending or receiving a Gift:
- You acknowledge that Gifts are expressive digital features and do not represent payment for any service or performance;
- You understand that all Gift transactions are final and non-refundable; and
- You agree that we have sole discretion to manage, track, and display your Gift history within the platform.
We may display the value or ranking of Gifts sent or received as part of user engagement features, but those displays are for entertainment purposes only and do not imply financial compensation or value.
Subscriptions and Premium Features
Subscriptions. Some features or content may be available only through paid subscriptions. Subscription plans, durations, and pricing are disclosed at the time of purchase. If you reside in the European Union and purchase a subscription, you may have a statutory right to withdraw within 14 days of purchase unless you have begun using the Services.
Auto-Renewal. Unless you cancel before the end of your billing cycle, subscriptions automatically renew for successive periods at the then-current rate. If you purchased a subscription through a mobile app store, you must manage or cancel your subscription through that store (e.g., Google Play or Apple App Store).
Cancellations. You may cancel a subscription at any time before renewal to avoid further charges. Cancellation does not retroactively apply or entitle you to refunds for unused portions of a subscription period.
Payments and Billing
All payments are processed by our third-party payment processors or platform providers. By submitting payment information, you state that you are authorized to use the payment method provided. You agree to pay all charges incurred in connection with your account, including applicable taxes and fees, at the rates in effect when incurred. We do not store or directly process your full credit or debit card information. Payment data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the privacy policies of the applicable payment processors.
Refund Policy
All purchases of Tokens, Gifts, and subscriptions are final and non-refundable, except where required by law. Refund requests for purchases made through mobile app stores must be directed to the respective store’s refund process. We may issue a refund at our sole discretion in limited cases, such as technical errors or duplicate transactions.
Ownership and Rights
You acknowledge that Tokens, Gifts, and all other virtual items are licensed, not sold. All interest in the virtual economy and related features remain with the Company. We may modify, suspend, or terminate virtual items or their functionality at any time without liability to you. You are not entitled to compensation for lost or altered Tokens, Gifts, or subscriptions due to maintenance, suspension, or termination of your account or the Services.
User Content and Intellectual Property
Definition of User Content
“User Content” means any data, images, audio, video, chat messages, text, or other material that you transmit, display, or make available through the Services, whether during live interactions, profile creation, or any other activity within the platform. This includes your camera feed, audio, or communications that occur during real-time sessions, even if not recorded or saved.
Ownership of User Content
You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights you hold in your User Content. By using the Services, you understand and agree that:
- Your live interactions may be viewed by other users matched with you;
- Certain information, such as your profile image or approximate location (if you choose to enable it), may be visible to other users; and
- The Company does not claim ownership of your User Content, but you grant us limited rights to operate and improve the Services as described below.
License Grant
By transmitting, displaying, or otherwise making User Content available through the Services, you hereby grant the Company a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to: host, store, transmit, reproduce, distribute, display, and perform your User Content; use it to provide, maintain, and improve the Services (including moderation, matching, analytics, and technical operations); generate de-identified or aggregated data for lawful operational purposes; and enforce these Terms and applicable law. This license continues for as long as your User Content remains on our systems or as necessary to fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, or maintain operational integrity.
Restrictions on User Content
You agree that you will not create, share, or transmit any User Content that:
- Violates any law, regulation, or court order;
- Contains nudity, sexual acts, or sexually suggestive content prohibited by the platform;
- Depicts or promotes exploitation, violence, or self-harm;
- Contains hate speech, discrimination, or harassment;
- Infringes any copyright, trademark, trade secret, or other proprietary right;
- Misrepresents your identity or impersonates another person;
- Includes any confidential, private, or personal data of another individual without consent; or
- Interferes with the use or enjoyment of the Services by others.
We reserve the right to review, remove, or restrict any User Content that violates this Agreement or that we determine, in our sole discretion, poses a risk to the safety or integrity of the Services.
Responsibility for User Content
You are solely responsible for your User Content and any consequences arising from its creation, transmission, or display. You acknowledge that we are not obligated to monitor all User Content and that interactions between users occur at their own risk. You should never disclose personal, financial, or sensitive information while using the Services.
Copyright Infringement
If you believe that any User Content violates your copyright, please see our DMCA Policy for instructions on sending us a notice of copyright infringement. Our policy is to terminate the accounts of repeat infringers.
Reporting and Enforcement
If you believe content violates these Terms, our Community Guidelines, or applicable law, you may report it through the in-app reporting feature or by following the instructions in our Safety and Reporting Policy or DSA Notice and Action Policy. We may remove or restrict access to content, suspend accounts, or notify law enforcement where required by law or when necessary to protect user safety.
AI Moderation and Training
To maintain user safety and improve the accuracy of our automated moderation systems, we may collect limited samples such as random screenshots, short video clips, or metadata from user interactions. These samples are: used solely for content moderation, system improvement, and abuse prevention; anonymized or de-identified where possible; retained only as long as necessary for these operational purposes; and never used for advertising, behavioral profiling, or unrelated AI model training. All processing of that data is conducted in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
Intellectual Property of the Company
The Services, including all associated technology, software, designs, interfaces, text, graphics, logos, and trademarks, are and remain the exclusive property of the Company and its licensors. You must not copy, reproduce, distribute, reverse engineer, or modify any part of the Services except as expressly permitted by law.
Feedback
If you submit ideas, suggestions, or feedback about the Services (“Feedback”), you hereby grant the Company a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, and worldwide license to use, modify, and incorporate that Feedback without restriction or compensation. You acknowledge that any Feedback becomes part of the Company’s intellectual property and may be used to develop or enhance current or future products and services.
Data and Privacy
All information we collect through the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, California Privacy Policy (if you live in California), and Cookie Use Policy, each of which is incorporated into these Terms. By using the Services, you consent to all actions we take regarding your information in accordance with those policies. The Services are operated from the United States, and your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where we or our service providers operate. By continuing to use the Services, you expressly consent to those transfers and processing.
Changes to the Services
We may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services, including any feature, functionality, or content, at any time and without notice, on condition that those changes do not materially reduce the overall functionality of paid Services during a current subscription period. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Services, except as required by applicable law.
Third-Party Services and Links
The Services may contain links to, or integrations with, third-party websites, mobile apps, or services that are not owned or controlled by us, including third-party sign-in providers (such as Google or Apple), payment processors, and content delivery networks. Your use of any third-party service, including through integrations or embedded features, is subject to the terms and privacy policies of those third parties. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or practices. If you access a third-party website or service from the Services, you do so at your own risk. We are not responsible or liable for any loss or damage arising from your dealings with those third parties or from their acts or omissions.
Referral and Influencer Programs
We may offer referral, affiliate, or influencer programs that allow users to earn rewards, Tokens, or other benefits by referring new users or promoting the Services (collectively, “Programs”). Participation in any Program is voluntary and subject to these Terms and any additional program-specific terms we publish or provide to you. Rewards or payouts, where applicable, are granted only after we verify compliance with all applicable eligibility and participation criteria. We reserve the right to determine, in our sole discretion, whether a referral, post, or promotional activity qualifies for a reward or payout.
Participants in Programs must comply with all applicable laws, including advertising disclosure requirements under the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Endorsement Guides and similar laws in other jurisdictions. This includes clearly and conspicuously disclosing any material connection to the Company when promoting or referring others to the Services. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any Program at any time without notice.
Mobile App and App Store Terms
If you access the Services through a mobile application (the “App”), your use of the App is also subject to the terms of the app store or platform from which you downloaded it, such as the Google Play Terms of Service or the Apple App Store Terms of Service. These additional terms are incorporated by reference. Apple and Google are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and may enforce them against you.
Termination
We may suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Services at any time and for any reason, including actual or suspected violations of these Terms or our Community Guidelines, unlawful conduct, or to comply with applicable law. Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease, and you must stop using the Services.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis without any warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise. To the extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not perform background checks or verify user identities, and we disclaim any liability arising from user-to-user interactions.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, in no event will the Company, its affiliates, licensors, or service providers be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages. Our total cumulative liability to you for any claim arising out of these Terms or the Services will not exceed the total amount you paid to us for the Services during the six months preceding the event, or US$100, whichever is greater.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your access to or use of the Services, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms or any applicable law.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
Governing Law. Wyoming law governs all adversarial proceedings arising out of these Terms or your access or use of the Services.
Arbitration and Class Action Waiver
Except for users residing in the EEA, Switzerland, or UK, you and we agree to resolve any Disputes through final and binding individual arbitration. Before initiating arbitration, we both agree to attempt informal dispute resolution. Arbitration will be administered by NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) under its rules. You and we agree that Disputes must be brought on an individual basis only; class actions and jury trials are waived.
Time Limit. Neither party may bring adversarial proceedings to resolve any Dispute more than one year after the date that Dispute arose.
Waiver and Severability
No waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective unless in writing. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent, and the remaining provisions will continue in full effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire understanding between the parties regarding your access or use of the Services.
Changes to the Terms
We may revise and update these Terms. All changes are effective immediately when posted. Your continued use of the Services after posting means you accept and agree to the changes.
Your Comments and Concerns
The Services are operated by Social Media Ventures LLC, 30 N Gould St Ste 11594, Sheridan, WY 82801. Notices and concerns can be sent to info@realstrangerchat.com.