Terms of Service for SecondSerendipity.com

Last Modified: May 6, 2025

Welcome to SecondSerendipity.com (the “Website”), a dating platform operated by SecondSerendipity LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website, our mobile application, and any related services, features, or content (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you (“you,” “your,” or “User”) agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms referenced herein. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Services.

1. Eligibility

To use our Services, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
• Not be prohibited from using the Services under applicable laws or regulations.
• Not have been convicted of a felony or registered as a sex offender.
• Not use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.

By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

2. User Accounts and Profiles

2.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Services, you must create an account by providing accurate, complete, and up-to-date information, including your name, email address, and other details as prompted. You agree to:

• Maintain the accuracy of your account information and update it promptly if it changes.
• Keep your login credentials confidential and not share them with others.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.

2.2 Profile Content

You are responsible for all content you post on your profile, including text, photos, and other materials (“User Content”). You agree that your User Content will:

• Be accurate, truthful, and not misleading.
• Not violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights.
• Not be offensive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate.
• Not include contact information, such as phone numbers or email addresses, in publicly viewable areas.

We reserve the right to remove or modify any User Content that violates these Terms or our Community Guidelines.

3. Subscriptions and Payments

3.1 Subscription Plans

Certain features of the Services, such as messaging, viewing profiles, or accessing premium features, may require a paid subscription. Subscription details, including pricing and features, are available on the Website. By subscribing, you agree to pay the fees associated with your chosen plan.

3.2 Billing and Auto-Renewal

• Billing: Subscription fees are billed in advance through your chosen payment method. You authorize us to charge your payment method for the agreed-upon amount.
• Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle until you cancel. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings, but no refunds will be provided for partially used periods unless required by law.
• Payment Errors: If a payment fails (e.g., due to an expired card or insufficient funds), you remain responsible for any unpaid amounts. We may attempt to reprocess the payment using updated payment information.

3.3 Cancellation Rights

• General Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time, and you will retain access to paid features until the end of the current billing cycle.
• Statutory Cancellation Rights: In some jurisdictions, you may have a statutory right to cancel within a specified period (e.g., 3 business days for California residents or 14 days under EU law). Please refer to our Refund Policy or contact us for details.
• Refunds: Refunds are generally not provided for subscriptions, except as required by applicable law (e.g., in cases of death or disability during the subscription period).

4. User Conduct

You agree to use the Services in a manner that is lawful, respectful, and consistent with these Terms. Specifically, you will not:

• Create accounts with fake or misleading information or use automated means (e.g., bots) to interact with the Services.
• Harass, threaten, or discriminate against other users based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.
• Post or transmit any content that is illegal, harmful, or violates the rights of others.
• Use the Services for commercial purposes, such as soliciting funds or promoting products, without our prior written consent.
• Attempt to access, interfere with, or disrupt the Services, including through hacking or introducing malicious code.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account without notice if we believe you have violated these Terms.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership

The Services, including all content, software, designs, trademarks, and other intellectual property, are owned by or licensed to SecondSerendipity LLC. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the Services without our prior written consent.

5.2 License to User Content

By posting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content in connection with operating and promoting the Services. This license terminates when you delete your User Content or account, except for content that has been shared with other users (e.g., in messages).

6. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information. By using the Services, you consent to our data practices as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Services

The Services may include links to or integrations with third-party websites, apps, or services (e.g., payment processors or social media platforms). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these third parties. Your interactions with third-party services are governed by their respective terms and policies.

8. Termination

8.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by following the instructions in your account settings. Upon termination, your profile and User Content will be removed, but some content (e.g., messages sent to other users) may persist.

8.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account or access to the Services at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or for any other reason, including but not limited to legal compliance or operational needs. We are not required to disclose the reason for termination.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• The Services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Services, including but not limited to loss of data, profits, or goodwill.
• We are not responsible for the conduct of other users, whether online or offline, or for the accuracy or reliability of User Content.
• Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or the Services will not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SecondSerendipity LLC, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Services, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [Insert State, e.g., Delaware], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

11.2 Arbitration

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services will be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. Arbitration will be conducted in [Insert City, e.g., Wilmington, Delaware], unless otherwise agreed. You and the Company each waive the right to a trial by jury or to participate in a class action.

11.3 Small Claims

Either party may bring an individual claim in a small claims court of competent jurisdiction instead of arbitration.

12. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our Services or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Website with a new “Last Modified” date. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you must stop using the Services.

13. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other agreements referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the Services.
• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
• No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other rights.
• Assignment: You may not assign these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms or our rights without restriction.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms or the Services, please contact us at:

• Email: support@secondserendipity.com

By using SecondSerendipity.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.