Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, downloading, accessing, or using Walk Up & Talk ("the App," "the Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, do not create an account or use Walk Up & Talk.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We will notify active users of material changes via email or in-app notification.

2. Eligibility — Age Requirement

Walk Up & Talk is intended exclusively for adults aged 18 years and older. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. Providing a false date of birth to gain access to the Service is a violation of these Terms and may result in immediate permanent account termination.

We reserve the right to terminate accounts of users who misrepresent their age. Any data collected from a user discovered to be under 18 will be permanently deleted upon discovery, and the matter may be referred to the appropriate authorities in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

3. 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: (a) provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration; (b) promptly notify us of any unauthorized use of your account; (c) not share your account with any other person; and (d) not create accounts on behalf of others.

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain account security.

4. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your identity or affiliation
• Post false, misleading, or inaccurate profile information or photos
• Send unsolicited commercial messages, spam, or promotional content
• Harass, threaten, intimidate, bully, stalk, or abuse other users
• Post, transmit, or share explicit, pornographic, or sexually suggestive content without consent
• Solicit money, cryptocurrency, gift cards, financial information, or goods from other users
• Use the platform for commercial solicitation, advertising, or promotion without written authorization
• Attempt to circumvent safety features, content filters, or moderation systems
• Use automated bots, scrapers, or any automated means to interact with the Service
• Engage in any illegal activity in connection with your use of the Service
• Collect or harvest personal data about other users without their consent
• Distribute viruses, malware, or any other harmful computer code
• Use Walk Up & Talk while operating a motor vehicle or in any way that endangers yourself or others

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate account suspension or permanent ban, at our sole discretion, without refund of any payments made.

5. User Content

You retain ownership of all content you upload to the Service ("User Content"), including photos, messages, and profile information. By uploading User Content, you grant Walk Up & Talk a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to host, store, display, reproduce, and distribute such content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.

You represent and warrant that: (a) you own all rights to your User Content or have the right to grant the license above; (b) your User Content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights; and (c) your User Content complies with these Terms.

6. No Background Checks — Important Notice

We strongly encourage all users to review our Safety Tips before arranging any in-person meeting.

7. Safety and In-Person Meetings

Walk Up & Talk facilitates connections between people. The Company is not responsible for any personal meetings, interactions, or outcomes that occur between users outside of the App. Meeting strangers carries inherent risks. You are solely responsible for your personal safety. We strongly encourage you to:

• Meet only in public places for initial encounters
• Inform a trusted person of your meeting plans
• Arrange your own transportation
• Trust your instincts and leave any situation that feels unsafe

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND TITLE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE FROM HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY OF ANY CONTENT ON THE SERVICE OR PROVIDED BY OTHER USERS.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WALK UP & TALK AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO: (A) YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE; (B) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING OTHER USERS; (C) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA; (D) ANY IN-PERSON MEETING, INTERACTION, OR INCIDENT ARISING FROM A CONNECTION MADE THROUGH THE SERVICE; OR (E) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SERVICE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO WALK UP & TALK IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM; OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS (USD $100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability. In such jurisdictions, the above limitations apply to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Walk Up & Talk and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or relating to: (a) your use of or access to the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any applicable law or third-party right; or (d) any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Service.

11. Termination

Walk Up & Talk reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate any account at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms, suspected fraudulent or harmful activity, or for any business reason, with or without notice and without liability to you.

You may terminate your account at any time through the account deletion feature in the App. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately and your data will be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Termination does not relieve you of obligations accrued prior to termination.

12. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Informal Resolution: Before filing any formal claim, you agree to attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at legal@walkupandtalk.com. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days.

Binding Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, any dispute, controversy, or claim arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, rather than in court. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Exception: Either party may seek emergency injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm pending arbitration.

13. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the Service — including but not limited to the Walk Up & Talk name, logo, software, design, and graphics — are owned by Walk Up & Talk and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the Service without our express written permission.

14. Contact

For general support: support@walkupandtalk.com
For safety concerns: safety@walkupandtalk.com
For legal notices: legal@walkupandtalk.com