Terms of Service
Effective Date: January 23, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading or using Waddle, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the app.
2. Description of Service
Waddle enables couples to share daily photos, answer relationship questions together, build shared photo calendars, and strengthen their connection through daily interactions.
3. Eligibility
- Minimum age: 4 years old
- Legal capacity to enter binding agreements required (or parental consent)
- Accurate registration information mandatory
- Users are responsible for account security
4. Account Registration
Phone Verification
- Valid phone number required for account creation
- SMS verification message consent needed
- Mobile carrier charges are user responsibility
Partner Connection
- Mutual consent via invite code required
- Single partner connection only
- Permission needed to share another's phone number
5. User Conduct
Permitted
- Lawful use of the app
- Respect partner privacy
- Share appropriate content
- Honest interactions
- Maintain confidentiality
Prohibited
- Inappropriate content
- Harassment
- Impersonation
- Commercial use
- Hacking or unauthorized access
- Credential sharing
- Any legal violations
6. Content Guidelines
Prohibited Content
- Nudity or sexually explicit material
- Violence or graphic content
- Intellectual property infringement
- Hate speech
- Non-consensual personal information
- Illegal content
Content Ownership
- Users retain rights to content they create
- Waddle receives a license to store and display content for service delivery
- Users bear responsibility for their content
- Waddle may remove content that violates these terms
7. Premium Subscriptions
Billing
- Subscriptions require payment through the App Store
- Prices are subject to change
- Apple/RevenueCat process payments
Renewal and Cancellation
- Auto-renewal unless cancelled 24+ hours before renewal date
- Manage subscriptions through the App Store
- No partial refunds
Premium Features
- Exclusive question decks
- Unlimited photo storage
- Advanced insights
- Priority support
8. Privacy and Data
- Your privacy is protected under our Privacy Policy
- Content is shared only with your connected partner
- We do not sell your information
- Account and data deletion is available
9. Intellectual Property
Waddle Property
App design, features, content, and the "Waddle" trademark are company-owned. Copying or modifying is prohibited.
User Content
- Users retain rights to their photos
- Waddle is granted a limited license for service delivery
- Users represent ownership of shared content
10. Disclaimers
No Warranty
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND regarding continuity, accuracy, or requirement satisfaction.
Relationship Advice
The app is designed for entertainment and connection purposes only. It is not therapeutic counseling. Professional help is recommended for serious relationship issues.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, Waddle bears no liability for indirect damages. Liability is capped at 12-month payments. We are not responsible for user-shared content or relationship outcomes.
12. Indemnification
Users agree to indemnify Waddle from claims arising from app use, Terms violations, user conduct, or legal violations.
13. Modifications to Terms
Waddle may update these terms at any time. Continued use indicates acceptance. Material changes will be notified via app. Check the effective date for the latest version.
14. Termination
By User
Account deletion is available at any time. Prior obligations are unaffected and some provisions survive termination.
By Waddle
Account suspension or termination is possible for Terms violations, fraud, user abuse, or non-payment.
15. Dispute Resolution
Informal Resolution
Contact support@waddlecouples.com before taking legal action.
Arbitration
Binding arbitration per American Arbitration Association rules.
Governing Law
California, United States law applies.
16. General Provisions
- These Terms and Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement
- Unenforceable provisions don't affect others
- Non-enforcement isn't waiver
- Waddle may assign these terms
- Users cannot assign without consent
17. Apple-Specific Terms
Apple bears no responsibility for app content, maintenance, claims, or liabilities. Apple is a third-party beneficiary of these terms.
18. Contact Us
Questions? Contact us at support@waddlecouples.com
By using Waddle, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.