Terms & Conditions
These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Validate, a dating app operated by Validate LLC ("Validate", "we", "us"). By creating an account or using the app you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use Validate.
1. Eligibility
Validate is strictly for adults aged 18 or older. By using the app you represent that you are at least 18, that the information you provide is accurate, and that you are legally permitted to use a dating service in your jurisdiction. We enforce an age gate at sign-up and may remove any account we believe belongs to a minor.
2. Your account
You are responsible for the activity on your account and for keeping your login credentials secure. You agree to provide accurate information, to maintain only one account, and to notify us promptly of any unauthorized use. We verify phone numbers and, optionally, identity to keep the community safe (see the messaging and verification sections below).
3. Acceptable use
To keep Validate safe and respectful, you agree not to:
- Harass, threaten, impersonate, or deceive other members;
- Post content that is unlawful, hateful, sexually explicit involving minors, or that infringes others' rights;
- Solicit money, advertise, spam, or use the app for any commercial purpose;
- Use bots, scrapers, or attempt to circumvent security or safety features;
- Share another person's private information without consent.
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or that we determine, in our reasonable judgment, pose a risk to other members.
4. Content you provide
You retain ownership of the photos, videos, messages, and other content you submit. You grant Validate LLC a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, and display that content solely to operate and provide the service. You are responsible for the content you share and confirm you have the right to share it.
5. Subscriptions and purchases
Validate offers optional paid subscriptions and features. Purchases are processed by Apple's App Store or Google Play, and are subject to their terms. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel renewals in your App Store or Google Play account settings. Except where required by law, payments are non-refundable.
6. SMS / text messaging terms
By providing your mobile phone number, you consent to receive one-time verification and account-security text messages from Validate. This is a transactional program — we never send marketing or promotional texts.
Program name. Validate Account Verification.
Program description. When you enter your mobile number during sign-up or password reset in the Validate app, we send you a one-time passcode (OTP) by SMS to confirm you own the number. Messages are sent only in response to an action you take in the app.
Message frequency. Message frequency is recurring and depends on your use of the app — typically one message each time you request a verification or password-reset code.
Message and data rates. Message and data rates may apply. Rates are set by your mobile carrier; Validate does not charge for these messages.
Support / HELP. For help with our text messages, reply HELP or email caedengambit@thevalidateapp.com.
Opt-out / STOP. You can opt out of these text messages at any time by replying STOP. After you reply STOP, we will send one confirmation message and then stop sending texts. Note that opting out may prevent you from verifying your phone number or resetting your password, which are required to use the app.
Carriers. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Your mobile information is never shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. See our Privacy Policy for how we handle your data.
7. Identity verification
You may choose to verify your identity through our third-party verification provider to receive a verification badge. Verification is optional but helps confirm that members are real people and improves community safety.
8. Safety and disclaimers
Validate does not conduct criminal background checks on members and does not guarantee the conduct or identity of any member. You are solely responsible for your interactions with other members. Always use good judgment, meet in public places, and review our in-app safety guidance. The service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
9. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Validate LLC and its officers, employees, and partners will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of data, profits, or goodwill, arising from your use of Validate. Where liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the amount you paid us in the twelve months before the claim.
10. Termination
You may stop using Validate and delete your account at any time in the app. We may suspend or terminate your access if you breach these Terms, create risk to other members, or as required by law. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including content license, disclaimers, and limitation of liability) will continue to apply.
11. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will revise the "Last updated" date above and, for material changes, notify you in the app. Continued use of Validate after an update means you accept the revised Terms.
12. Contact us
Questions about these Terms? Reach us at caedengambit@thevalidateapp.com.