1. Introduction

Welcome to JoinMarry. These policies explain the rules, rights, and responsibilities that apply when you use our website and services. By creating an account or using JoinMarry, you accept and agree to these policies.

2. Definitions

• Site / Service — JoinMarry website, mobile apps, features and associated services.
• User / Member — any visitor or registered account holder.
• Content — profiles, photos, messages, reviews, and other material submitted by users.
• We / Us / Our — JoinMarry and its affiliates.

3. Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years old (or older if required by local law) to register.
• You may not create an account on behalf of someone else or use someone else’s identity.
• Users who earlier were removed or banned are not eligible to re-register without explicit written permission.

4. Account Registration & Security

• Users must provide accurate, truthful information during registration and keep it up to date.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
• We may require identity or document verification (ID, selfie, etc.) to reduce fraud or impersonation.

5. User Content & Ownership

• You retain ownership of the content you post.
• By posting content you grant JoinMarry a worldwide, royalty-free license to host, use, reproduce, display and distribute that content to operate the service.
• You represent and warrant that you own or are authorized to post all content you upload and that it does not violate these policies or any third-party rights.

6. Acceptable Use & Prohibited Content

Users must not post, upload, or send:

• Sexual services, escort solicitation, prostitution, trafficking or any illegal services.
• Pornographic or sexually explicit images of minors or adults where local law prohibits them.
• Hate speech, threats, harassment, stalking, doxxing, or encouragement of violence.
• Fraudulent profiles, impersonation, or false identity information.
• Spam, scams, pyramid schemes, or solicitations for investments or money transfer.
• Content infringing third-party intellectual property.
• Malware, phishing links, or any content that harms site users or infrastructure.

We may remove content and suspend or terminate accounts for prohibited activity.

7. Safety & Verification

• We encourage users to verify their profiles using our verification tools (ID checks, selfie checks).
• Do not share sensitive personal data (national ID numbers, bank details) on public profiles.
• Use private messaging on the platform for initial conversations; avoid direct money transfers before trust is established.
• We provide safety tips and reporting tools — report suspicious or abusive users immediately.

8. Moderation, Reporting & Enforcement

• JoinMarry uses a combination of automated systems and human moderation to enforce policies.
• Users can report profiles, messages, or listings for review.
• We review reports promptly and may remove content, suspend accounts, or ban users found in violation.
• Appeals: users whose accounts are suspended or removed may contact support for review; we will outline the appeals process and timeframes on request.

9. Privacy & Data Handling (summary)

• We collect information you provide (profile data, messages, photos) and technical data (IP, device, usage).
• Data is used to provide the service, match profiles, verify identity, prevent fraud, and for analytics and improvement.
• We share data only as described in our full Privacy Policy (e.g., with service providers, legal requests).
• Users can request access to their data, correction, deletion, or portability consistent with applicable law.
• We implement reasonable security measures; however, no online service is 100% secure.
• Retention: we retain personal data as long as needed to provide services and as required by law (typical retention periods can vary — set internally per legal advice).
• If you are in the EU/UK/California, additional rights apply (GDPR/UK-GDPR/CCPA). We will respond to verified requests per law.

10. Cookies & Tracking

• JoinMarry uses cookies and similar technologies for authentication, preferences, analytics and ads.
• Provide a clear cookie banner and opt-out where required by law.
• Third-party advertising and analytics may collect usage data; users can opt out via settings or browser controls.

11. Payments, Subscriptions & Refunds

• Any paid features (premium subscriptions, boosts, visibility upgrades) are billed as described on purchase.
• Recurring subscriptions auto-renew until canceled. Cancellation procedures are available in account settings.
• Refund policy: generally non-refundable for consumed services; partial refunds assessed case-by-case. Provide a clear refund and cancellation policy and comply with local consumer law.
• Payment disputes can be raised with support; we may require transaction evidence.

12. Intellectual Property

• JoinMarry’s name, logo, and site content are our intellectual property.
• Do not use our branding or content without prior written permission.
• If you believe your IP has been infringed, follow our DMCA/takedown procedure and provide the required information.

13. Third-Party Links & Services

• The site may link to third-party sites or use third-party services (payment processors, identity vendors). We are not responsible for their practices.
• Review third-party privacy policies before sharing personal data.

14. Termination & Account Deletion

• Users can delete or deactivate accounts through settings.
• We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations or suspicious activity.
• Account deletion requests will generally remove the profile from public view; some residual copies may remain in backups or logs for a limited period, per our retention policy and legal obligations.

15. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

• Include a clause for governing law and dispute resolution appropriate for your business (e.g., jurisdiction, arbitration, or local courts).
• Example: “These terms are governed by the laws of [Country/State]. Any dispute shall be resolved in [specified jurisdiction]” — have legal counsel choose your preferred clause.

16. Limitation of Liability / Disclaimers

• JoinMarry provides matches and services “as is” and does not guarantee that users will meet a partner or that contacts are suitable.
• We are not responsible for offline interactions between users.
• Limit liability to the extent allowed by law; include disclaimers for indirect or consequential damages as advised by counsel.

17. Changes to Policies

• We may update these policies. We will notify users of significant changes by email or site notice and indicate the effective date.
• Continued use after changes means acceptance of the revised policies.

18. Children & Minors

• The site is not intended for persons under 18 (or local age of majority). Accounts created by minors will be removed immediately when discovered; we will cooperate with any lawful requests.

19. Prohibited Commercial Use & Solicitation

• Users may not use JoinMarry to solicit for unrelated commercial services, recruit users for non-related businesses, or run advertisements without prior written permission.
• No affiliate or direct solicitation for money, loans, or investment through user messaging.

20. Safety Tips for Members (short list to publish on site)

• Verify profiles using provided tools.
• Use platform messaging before sharing personal contact details.
• Meet in public places and tell someone where you’re going.
• Avoid sending money to someone you’ve only met online.
• Report suspicious or abusive behavior immediately.

21. Reporting Contacts — Support & Law Enforcement

• Provide clear contact details for:
  • Support (email): support@joinmarry.example
  • Abuse reporting: abuse@joinmarry.example
  • Legal/DMCA: legal@joinmarry.example
• We respond to law enforcement and legal process as required by law.

22. Example Short (one-paragraph) Privacy Notice for Footer

“JoinMarry respects your privacy. We collect information to operate and improve our services. By using JoinMarry, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can manage your data and privacy settings in your account. For details contact support@joinmarry.example.”

23. Implementation Checklist (developer-friendly)

• Add pages: Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Community Guidelines, Refund Policy, DMCA.
• Add visible links in footer and registration flow.
• Implement cookie consent banner.
• Build reporting & moderation UI for staff.
• Implement identity verification flow (optional but recommended).
• Add account settings: data export, deletion, subscription management.
• Add automated and manual moderation workflows and an appeals process.
• Add legal contact, retention schedules, and jurisdiction settings per counsel.

24. Final notes & Next steps

• Want me to convert these into:
  • a single polished Terms of Use legal-format document,
  • a Privacy Policy tailored for GDPR/CCPA compliance,
  • or a short Community Guidelines page optimized for your website UI?
    Tell me which one (or choose “all three”) and I’ll produce site-ready text formatted for pasting on your pages (no legalese fluff — and with placeholders you can fill).