Effective date: July 31, 2025
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the SoyFriendly mobile applications, website, and related services (the “Services”) provided by SoyFriendly Inc. (“SoyFriendly”, “we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.
1. Eligibility
- You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction) to use the Services.
- If you are under the age of majority, you represent that you have consent from a parent or legal guardian.
- You must not be barred from using the Services under applicable laws.
2. Account Registration and Security
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
- You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep it updated.
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breach.
3. Acceptable Use
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
- Harassment, bullying, threats, hate speech, or any unlawful behavior.
- Sharing or soliciting explicit content, sexual content involving minors, or otherwise inappropriate content.
- Impersonation, misrepresentation, or violating others’ rights (privacy, publicity, intellectual property).
- Spam, scams, fraudulent schemes, or distributing malware.
- Reverse engineering, scraping, automated data collection, or unauthorized access to the Services.
We may investigate and take appropriate action (including account suspension or termination) for violations.
4. Safety and Same‑Gender Policy
SoyFriendly focuses on same‑gender friendships to foster comfort and reduce dating pressure. You agree to respect this environment and accurately represent your gender in settings. Violations of this policy may result in account action.
5. User Content
- You retain ownership of content you submit, post, or transmit via the Services (“User Content”).
- You grant SoyFriendly a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free, sublicensable, and transferable license to host, store, reproduce, process, transmit, display, and distribute your User Content solely to operate, improve, and provide the Services.
- You represent and warrant you have all rights necessary to grant this license and that your User Content does not violate these Terms or applicable laws.
- We may remove or disable access to User Content that violates these Terms or our policies.
6. Virtual Interactions and Timing Features
The Services include timed discovery chats and availability indicators designed to encourage spontaneous yet safe interactions. You acknowledge that these features are provided “as is” and that we do not guarantee any specific outcomes or matches.
7. In‑App Purchases and Subscriptions
- Premium features may be offered as in‑app purchases or subscriptions via Apple App Store or Google Play. Their terms and billing policies apply in addition to these Terms.
- Charges are final and non‑refundable except where required by law. Manage or cancel subscriptions through your platform account settings.
8. Privacy
Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and disclose your information. Please review the current version at Privacy Policy. Where required, we rely on your consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, and legitimate interests.
9. Intellectual Property
- The Services, including software, trademarks, logos, designs, and content (excluding User Content), are owned by SoyFriendly or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.
- Except as expressly permitted, you may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Services.
10. Third‑Party Services
We may integrate with third‑party services (e.g., hosting, analytics, notifications). Third‑party terms and privacy policies apply to their services. We are not responsible for third‑party content or actions.
11. Disclaimers
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR‑FREE, OR SECURE.
12. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SOYFRIENDLY AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOOD‑WILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM (A) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES; (B) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICES; (C) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR CONTENT OR INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE GREATER OF ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO SOYFRIENDLY IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS.
13. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SoyFriendly and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Services, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms or applicable laws.
14. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or pose a risk to other users or the platform. Upon termination, provisions intended to survive (e.g., IP, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnity) shall remain in effect.
15. Governing Law; Dispute Resolution
- These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
- Arbitration Agreement. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services will be resolved by binding arbitration administered by JAMS under its Rules. You and SoyFriendly waive the right to a jury trial and to participate in a class action, except where prohibited by law.
- Venue for any permitted court proceedings will be in San Francisco County, California, USA.
Nothing in this section limits either party’s right to seek injunctive or equitable relief for unauthorized use or misuse of intellectual property or confidential information.
16. Changes to the Services and Terms
We may modify or discontinue features at any time. We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified via the app or website. Continued use of the Services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.
17. Contact
Questions about these Terms: hello@soyfriendly.com
Postal: SoyFriendly Inc., 123 Legal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA