Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Pairaecho. By accessing or using our mobile application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our App.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Pairaecho ("we," "us," or "our"). We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting.

2. Eligibility

By creating an account, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You are not prohibited from using the App under applicable laws
• You have not been previously banned or removed from our platform

3. Description of Service

Pairaecho is an anonymous emotional connection platform that allows users to:

• Be matched with other users for 7-day anonymous connections
• Share daily mood check-ins with matched partners
• Communicate through limited anonymous icebreaker messages
• Choose whether to reveal identities after the 7-day period

The App is designed to facilitate emotional connections and is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, therapy, or medical advice.

4. Account Registration

4.1 Account Creation

To use Pairaecho, you must create an account by providing:

• A valid email address
• A secure password
• Your date of birth (for age verification)
• Basic profile information (gender, age range, location)

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

4.3 Account Accuracy

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate and complete.

5. User Conduct

5.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use Pairaecho only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the App if you are under 18 years of age
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Harass, abuse, or harm another person
• Send spam, unsolicited messages, or promotional content
• Share explicit, sexual, or inappropriate content
• Engage in any form of discrimination or hate speech
• Attempt to manipulate or deceive other users
• Use the App for commercial purposes without authorization

5.2 Prohibited Content

You may not post, send, or share content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, threatening, or abusive
• Promotes violence or discrimination
• Contains sexually explicit material
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Violates the privacy of others

6. Privacy and Data

6.1 Privacy Policy

Your use of Pairaecho is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

6.2 Anonymity

Pairaecho is designed to protect user anonymity during connections. However:

• Your profile information is stored securely on our servers
• Contact information is only shared if both users consent to reveal
• We may access user data for safety, legal, or enforcement purposes

7. Matching and Connections

7.1 Matching Process

Our matching algorithm considers your preferences (gender, age range, location) to find compatible connections. We do not guarantee:

• That you will be matched with another user
• The quality or compatibility of any match
• That matches will meet your expectations

7.2 Connection Duration

Connections last for 7 days. After this period:

• Both users may choose whether to reveal their identities
• Reveal requires mutual consent from both parties
• If either user declines, both remain anonymous

8. Mental Health Disclaimer

Pairaecho is designed for general emotional connection and mood sharing. It is not intended to:

• Diagnose any mental health condition
• Provide therapy or counseling
• Replace professional mental health treatment
• Serve as a crisis intervention service

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please seek professional help. Resources include:

• Emergency: Call 911 (US) or your local emergency number
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 (US)
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (US)
• Samaritans: 116 123 (UK)

9. Intellectual Property

The App, including its design, features, content, and trademarks, is owned by Pairaecho and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content
• Reverse engineer or decompile the App
• Use our trademarks without permission
• Create derivative works based on our App

10. Disclaimers

Pairaecho is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or reliability of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free service

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Pairaecho shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of data, profits, or goodwill
• Any damages arising from user interactions
• Service interruptions or technical failures

12. Termination

12.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by deleting your account through the App settings or contacting us.

12.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, including for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Conduct that harms other users or the platform
• Suspected fraudulent or illegal activity
• Extended inactivity

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do:

• We will post the updated Terms in the App
• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• For material changes, we may notify you via email or in-app notification

Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://pairaecho.com