Terms of Service

By creating an account or using AfroConnect, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

AfroConnect is available exclusively to users located in Canada. You must:

• •Be at least 18 years of age
• •Be legally able to enter into binding contracts
• •Not be prohibited from using our services under applicable law
• •Provide accurate and truthful information
• •Not have been previously banned from AfroConnect

To use AfroConnect, you must create an account by providing:

• •A valid email address
• •A secure password
• •Accurate profile information
• •At least 2 authentic photos of yourself

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities under your account.

You agree NOT to:

• •Harass, abuse, or threaten other users
• •Post false, misleading, or deceptive content
• •Impersonate another person
• •Use the service for commercial solicitation
• •Share contact information for fraudulent purposes
• •Post inappropriate, explicit, or offensive content
• •Use automated systems to access the service
• •Attempt to circumvent security measures

All content you submit must:

• •Be your own original content or content you have rights to share
• •Not infringe on intellectual property rights
• •Not contain illegal content
• •Not promote violence, discrimination, or illegal activities

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines.

AfroConnect offers premium subscription plans:

• •Monthly Plan: $9.99 CAD/month
• •Yearly Plan: $79.99 CAD/year

Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the renewal date. Payments are processed securely through Stripe. Refunds are handled according to our refund policy.

We offer optional selfie verification to enhance trust and safety. By participating:

• •You consent to our use of facial recognition technology (Azure Face API)
• •Your selfie will be compared to your profile photos
• •Verified users receive a verified badge
• •Verification data is handled per our Privacy Policy

Users may submit businesses, events, and communities for listing. All submissions:

• •Require admin approval before publishing
• •Must contain accurate information
• •Must comply with all applicable laws
• •May be removed at our discretion

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• •Violate these Terms
• •Engage in fraudulent activity
• •Receive multiple user reports
• •Pose a safety risk to other users

You may delete your account at any time through the Settings menu.

AfroConnect is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

• •Compatibility with any particular user
• •Accuracy of user-provided information
• •Uninterrupted or error-free service
• •The conduct of other users

To the maximum extent permitted by law, AfroConnect shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of AfroConnect after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We will notify users of significant changes via email or in-app notification.

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

• •Email: legal@afroconnect.ca
• •Address: Toronto, Ontario, Canada