Terms of Service

Effective Date: October 23, 2024

Welcome to Silk, a premier members-only dating platform designed specifically for intentional daters seeking genuine partnerships. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Silk's website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Your use of the Services constitutes your explicit agreement to these Terms and our End User License Agreement (EULA). You acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by both these Terms and the EULA. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Such changes will be effective immediately upon being posted on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Eligibility and Membership

The Services are intended for individuals who are at least 18 years old. Membership is subject to application review and approval. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that:

  • You meet the age requirement
  • All information provided during the application process is truthful and accurate
  • You have the right, authority, and capacity to agree to and abide by these Terms

3. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy, incorporated by reference into these Terms, describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to our collection, use, and sharing of your information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

4. Service Description

Silk provides a premium dating platform for intentional daters. Our Services include:

  • In-depth personality and preference questionnaires
  • Curated match selections based on compatibility analysis
  • Tailored first date experience planning and coordination
  • Ongoing personalization based on user feedback
  • Access to an exclusive community of vetted members

All interactions, including but not limited to communication, meetings, and any direct contact between users after being introduced by Silk, are considered private transactions between consenting adults.

5. Account Registration and Profile Creation

A. Account Creation

To access the Services, you must:

  1. Complete our comprehensive questionnaire
  2. Pass our vetting process
  3. Create an account
  4. Explicitly agree to these Terms and our EULA

B. Questionnaire and Profiling

You acknowledge that:

  • All responses to our questionnaire must be truthful and accurate
  • Your answers will be used to generate matches and personalize experiences
  • False or misleading information may result in account termination
  • We may update our questionnaire periodically to enhance matching accuracy

C. Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect personal information including your name, gender, location, and preferences. This information is used to:

  • Enhance your user experience through personalization
  • Generate compatible matches based on our algorithm
  • Plan and coordinate date experiences
  • Send you important account notifications and updates
  • Verify compliance with our content and conduct policies

D. Photos

You have the option to upload photos to your profile. By uploading photos, you agree that:

  • You own or have the right to use and share these photos
  • Photos are recent and accurately represent your current appearance
  • Photos may be used to enhance your profile and increase your visibility to other users
  • We may use your photos for promotional purposes, in connection with advertising the Silk Dating platform, upon obtaining your explicit consent for each specific use case
  • All photos must comply with our content guidelines

6. User Conduct and Responsibilities

A. Zero Tolerance Policy

Silk maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding:

  • Harassment, bullying, or intimidation of any kind
  • Hate speech or discriminatory content
  • Sexually explicit or pornographic material
  • Violence or threats of violence
  • Fraudulent or deceptive behavior
  • Commercial solicitation or advertising
  • Any other form of abusive or objectionable content or behavior

7. Content and Intellectual Property

All content provided on the Services, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is owned by Silk or its content suppliers and protected by international copyright and intellectual property laws.

8. Disclaimers

Silk provides the Services on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee any specific outcomes from using our service.

9. Limitation of Liability

Silk shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from the use of or inability to use the Services.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, if you breach the Terms or violate our zero-tolerance policy regarding objectionable content or abusive behavior.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@silkdating.com.