Terms of Service – CouplesForged.com
Effective Date: [2025/08/25]
Last Updated: [2025/08/25]
CouplesForged.com (“we”, “our”, “us”) provides a platform for friendship connections and community engagement. By using our website or services, you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before creating an account.
1. Eligibility
- You must be 18 years or older to use CouplesForged.com.
- This service is currently available only in South Africa. We may expand to other regions in the future.
- By registering, you confirm you meet these requirements.
2. Membership & Access
Free Membership
- You may sign up and browse profiles at no cost.
- Free accounts may send up to 3 messages.
- Likes and drops are available, but there are no reloads beyond the free limit.
- Live chat is available only when another member accepts your invitation.
Paid Membership
- Full access membership costs R100 per month.
- Paid members have unlimited messaging, full feature access, and no restrictions on connections.
- Membership fees are billed monthly and are non-refundable once the billing cycle begins.
3. Content & Conduct Rules
You agree to:
- Only upload clear, quality images of yourself.
- Not post images of children, pets, houses, landmarks, or any non-personal objects.
- Not post any pornographic, nude, or sexually suggestive content.
- Use the platform for friendship purposes only, not for dating, escort services, or adult content.
- Treat other users with respect and refrain from harassment, discrimination, or abusive behaviour.
4. Privacy Responsibility
Your Responsibility
- You are solely responsible for protecting your privacy and personal information when interacting with others on CouplesForged.com.
- We strongly advise against sharing sensitive details (e.g., home address, ID numbers, financial information) with other members.
Disclaimer
- Any personal information you choose to share with other users is at your own risk.
- CouplesForged.com takes no legal responsibility for any misconduct, fraud, harassment, or criminal activity that may occur between members, whether online or in person.
- We will fully cooperate with law enforcement if a crime is reported and may provide stored chat records in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
5. Safety & Security
- We monitor the platform for rule violations, but we do not conduct background checks on members.
- Report any suspicious or inappropriate behaviour immediately via our contact form or support email.
6. Termination of Account
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, our Privacy Policy, or applicable laws.
- No refunds will be issued for terminated paid memberships due to policy violations.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, CouplesForged.com and its operators shall not be liable for any:
- Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the platform.
- Loss of data, personal injury, or reputational harm resulting from interactions with other members.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through the website or via email. Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
9. Contact Information
For any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:
CouplesForged.com
Email: support@couplesforged.com
Newcastle, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa