Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 26, 2024

Welcome to Silk, a premier matchmaking and introduction platform designed to facilitate connections between users seeking to meet new people. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Silk's website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

Acceptance of Terms

Your use of the Services constitutes your agreement to these Terms. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Such changes will be effective immediately upon being posted on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.

Eligibility

The Services are intended for individuals who are at least 18 years old. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and that you have the right, authority, and capacity to agree to and abide by these Terms.

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy, incorporated by reference into these Terms, describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to our collection, use, and sharing of your information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

Service Description

Silk provides a platform for matchmaking and introductions. Our Services facilitate connections between users. All interactions, including but not limited to communication, meetings, and any direct contact between users after being introduced by Silk, are considered private transactions between consenting adults.

Account Registration and Use

Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect personal information including your name, gender, and location. This information is used to:

  • Enhance your user experience by personalizing the service.
  • Enable you to find and connect with potential matches.
  • Send you important account notifications and updates about our services.

Photos

You have the option to upload photos to your profile. By uploading photos, you agree that:

  • You own or have the right to use and share these photos.
  • Photos may be used to enhance your profile and increase your visibility to other users.
  • We may use your photos for promotional purposes, in connection with advertising the Silk Dating platform, upon obtaining your explicit consent for each specific use case.

Account Responsibility

You are responsible for safeguarding your account password and for any activities or actions under your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this requirement.

User Conduct and Responsibilities

  • Consent to Introduction: Users consent to the introduction process and agree to conduct themselves lawfully and respectfully during any subsequent interaction.
  • Release of Liability: Silk is not liable for the actions of users during or after the introduction process. Users assume all risk associated with any interaction.
  • Accurate Information: Users agree to provide true, accurate, current, and complete information about themselves as prompted by the Services' registration process.

Prohibited Activities

Users are prohibited from using the Services for any unlawful purpose, including but not limited to harassment, defamation, privacy invasion, or infringement of intellectual property rights.

Content and Intellectual Property

All content provided on the Services, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is owned by Silk or its content suppliers and protected by international copyright and intellectual property laws.

Disclaimers

Silk provides the Services on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

Silk shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from the use of or inability to use the Services.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Silk, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and third parties from any losses, costs, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) relating to or arising out of your use of or inability to use the Services, any user postings made by you, your violation of any terms of this Agreement or your violation of any rights of a third party, or your violation of any applicable laws, rules, or regulations.

Arbitration

Any disputes arising under these Terms will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, if you breach the Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Silk regarding the use of the Services and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings.

Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at silkdatingdesk@gmail.com .