Terms of Use

Last Updated: February 17, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the ChatVine mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service"). The Service is provided by ChatVine ("we", "us", or "our").

By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms, whether or not you become a registered user. These Terms apply to all users of the Service.

2. Eligibility

You must meet the following requirements to use the Service:

• You must be at least 18 years of age
• You must be legally permitted to use the Service under the laws of your jurisdiction
• You must not be prohibited from using the Service under any applicable laws
• You must not have been previously banned from the Service
• You must comply with these Terms and all applicable local, state, national, and international laws

3. Account Registration

3.1 Creating an Account

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You can sign up anonymously or link your account with Google. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept all risks of unauthorized access to your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3.2 Account Responsibility

You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials.

4. User Conduct

4.1 Acceptable Use

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

• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Use the Service to harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate other users
• Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
• Post or transmit any content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights
• Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent
• Engage in any automated use of the system, such as using bots or scripts
• Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Service or networks connected to the Service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or any other systems or networks
• Use the Service to transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Collect or harvest any information about other users without their consent
• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

4.2 Content Standards

All content you post or transmit through the Service must comply with these Terms. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or that we find objectionable.

5. Premium Subscriptions

5.1 Subscription Plans

We offer premium subscription plans that provide access to additional features. Subscription details, including pricing and features, are described in the app.

5.2 Payment and Billing

• Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis (weekly, monthly, or yearly)
• Payment will be charged to your payment method at confirmation of purchase
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
• You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal through your device's account settings

5.3 Refunds

All purchases are final and non-refundable, except as required by law or as explicitly stated in our refund policy. Refund requests should be directed to the platform from which you made your purchase (Apple App Store or Google Play Store).

5.4 Changes to Subscription

We reserve the right to change subscription pricing at any time. Price changes will apply to future subscription periods and you will be notified in advance.

6. User Content

6.1 Advertising

Non-premium users will be shown advertisements through Google AdMob, including:

• Banner ads displayed at the bottom of screens
• Interstitial ads shown between screen transitions
• Rewarded video ads that can be watched voluntarily to unlock features temporarily

By using the free version of the Service, you agree to view advertisements. Premium subscribers receive an ad-free experience.

6.2 Ownership

You retain ownership of all content you post, upload, or transmit through the Service ("User Content"). However, by posting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content in connection with providing the Service.

6.3 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your User Content. We do not endorse, support, represent, or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of any User Content.

6.4 Content Monitoring

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, review, or remove User Content at our sole discretion, including content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, and functionality are owned by ChatVine and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, create derivative works, reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise attempt to extract the source code of the Service without our express written permission.

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Termination

9.1 Termination by You

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

9.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. We may delete your account and all associated data. We are not liable to you or any third party for any termination of your access to the Service.

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in the Service will be corrected

We are not responsible for the conduct of any user, whether online or offline. You use the Service at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CHATVINE 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, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
• Any content obtained from the Service
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ChatVine and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Service
• Your User Content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Informal Resolution

If you have any dispute with us, you agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally before initiating any legal proceedings.

13.2 Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization]. The arbitration shall take place in [Location].

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and ChatVine individually. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms on the Service or by sending you an email. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and ChatVine regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

18. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice to you.

19. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

20. Feedback

We welcome your feedback and suggestions about the Service. By providing feedback, you grant us the right to use such feedback without any obligation to you.