Terms of Service

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use Align. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are 18 or older. We do not actively verify the age of our users, and you acknowledge that we are not responsible for any misrepresentation of age by users. If we become aware that a user is under 18, we reserve the right to immediately terminate their account.

2. Account Registration & Responsibilities

You must provide accurate and complete information when registering. You are responsible for any activity under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

3. Description of Services

Align is a social app where users can:

• Create and join Moments (events), which may be public or private
• Share photos and videos
• Participate in group chat and messaging
• Build profiles
• Search and explore other users and Moments
• Share location with consent
• Receive notifications
• Subscribe to premium features
• Engage with AI-powered features (if offered)

You acknowledge that these features are dynamic and may change.

4. User Content

You may post content (e.g. images, captions, messages). By doing so, you grant Align a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute that content solely for operating and promoting the Services.

You retain ownership, but you are solely responsible for the content you post. Do not post anything:

• Illegal or infringing
• Harassing, discriminatory, or abusive
• Sexually explicit, violent, or otherwise inappropriate
• That impersonates others
• That violates privacy or confidentiality

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

For more information about how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.

5. Location Data and Privacy

When you create or join a Moment, Align may collect and process your precise location data with your consent. This location data is used to:

• Display Moments on the map for you and other users
• Enable location-based features and notifications
• Verify your participation in location-specific Moments

You can control location permissions through your device settings at any time. Location data is stored securely and shared only as described in our Privacy Policy. We do not sell your location data to third parties.

6. Subscriptions & Payments

Align may offer paid subscriptions. All purchases are final unless otherwise required by law. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled per the platform (Apple/Google) policies. Prices and features are subject to change.

7. Moderation, Blocking, and Reporting

We reserve the right to:

• Remove or moderate Moments, media, and chat content
• Block users for any reason
• Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
• Accept and process user reports of abuse or violations

We are not obligated to monitor all activity, but we may do so to enforce these Terms and protect the community.

8. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the app for illegal purposes
• Harass, stalk, or threaten others
• Upload harmful code or interfere with the app's operation
• Access others' accounts or data without permission
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without authorization

9. AI Features

Some features may involve the use of artificial intelligence to enhance user experience. These may include content suggestions, language processing, or automated moderation. Use of these features is subject to limitations and disclaimers. Align makes no guarantee regarding their accuracy or appropriateness.

10. Intellectual Property

All Align logos, trademarks, software, and content (excluding User Content) are owned by Align Social LLC. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of our Services without permission.

11. Third-Party Services

Align may integrate or link to third-party services. We are not responsible for their content or practices.

12. Disclaimers

Align is provided "as is" and "as available." We make no warranties, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose. Use at your own risk. We do not guarantee that all content will be accurate, safe, or appropriate.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Align is not liable for any damages resulting from your use of the Services. This includes, but is not limited to, lost profits, loss of data, or personal injury arising out of participation in Moments.

14. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Align Social LLC and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

15. Termination

You may stop using Align at any time. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for violations of these Terms or to protect the safety of users.

16. Data Retention and Deletion

When you delete your account, your personal data will be deleted or anonymized within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or security purposes. Some data may persist in backups for up to 30 additional days before being permanently removed. Content you shared in group Moments may remain visible to other participants even after account deletion, as it forms part of their shared experience.

17. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we'll post the revised version with a new effective date. Continued use of Align constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

18. International Use

Align Social LLC is based in the United States but may be accessed by users around the world. If you use Align from outside the United States, you consent to the processing and storage of your information in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

19. California Residents (CCPA Notice)

If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We are committed to respecting your privacy and will honor any rights applicable under relevant laws. You may contact us at joinalign@gmail.com with requests to access, delete, or limit the use of your data.

20. European Users (GDPR Notice)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and equivalent laws. These rights include:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectify inaccurate data
• The right to erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict or object to processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights or for questions about how we process your data, contact us at joinalign@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

21. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict of law principles. All disputes shall be resolved in courts located in Mecklenburg County, NC, unless otherwise required by law.

22. Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

Except where prohibited by law, you and Align agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Services shall be settled by binding arbitration, rather than in court. This means you are waiving your right to a jury trial.

Arbitration will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration will take place in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or another mutually agreed location. Each party will be responsible for their own costs and attorney fees, unless the arbitrator determines otherwise.

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to joinalign@gmail.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. Your notice must include your name, address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of the arbitration agreement.

23. Class Action Waiver

YOU AND ALIGN AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

Unless both you and Align agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of representative or class proceeding. If this specific provision is found to be unenforceable, then the entirety of this arbitration provision shall be null and void.

24. DMCA & Copyright

If you believe your copyrighted work was posted on Align without authorization, email us at joinalign@gmail.com with:

• A description of the work
• The URL or location of the content
• Your contact info and signature
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you own the rights or are authorized to act

25. Contact Information

Align Social LLC

5943 Red Vest Way

Charlotte, NC 28269

Email: joinalign@gmail.com

26. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Align Social LLC. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.