1. Agreement to Terms

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the LinkUp mobile application ("App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and LinkUp ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), and apply to all users of the App, including group administrators, members, and visitors.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, for any reason, without prior notice. Your continued use of the App after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We will update the "Last Updated" date above when changes are made.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the App. By using the App, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required by applicable law in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater)
• You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• Your use of the App does not violate any applicable law or regulation
• If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you have obtained consent from a parent or legal guardian

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a user is under 13, we will terminate their account immediately.

3. Apple App Store Additional Terms

3.1 Acknowledgment

These Terms are between you and LinkUp only, not with Apple Inc. ("Apple"). Apple is not responsible for the App or its content.

3.2 Scope of License

The license granted to you for the App is a limited, non-transferable license to use the App on any Apple-branded product that you own or control, as permitted by the App Store Terms of Service.

3.3 Maintenance and Support

Apple has no obligation to provide any maintenance or support for the App. We are solely responsible for providing such support to the extent required under applicable law.

3.4 Warranty

Apple has no warranty obligation with respect to the App. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple will have no other warranty obligation with respect to the App.

3.5 Product Claims

We, not Apple, are responsible for addressing any claims by you or a third party relating to the App, including product liability claims, regulatory compliance claims, and claims arising under consumer protection, privacy, or similar legislation.

3.6 Intellectual Property

In the event of any third-party claim that the App infringes intellectual property rights, we, not Apple, will be solely responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of any such claim.

3.7 Third-Party Beneficiary

Apple and Apple's subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and have the right to enforce these Terms against you.

3.8 App Store Rules

Your use of the App must comply with Apple's App Store Terms of Service.

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Creation

To use most features of the App, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update your information as necessary.

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. We are not liable for any loss resulting from unauthorized use of your account.

4.3 One Account Per User

You may only create one account per person. We reserve the right to terminate duplicate accounts.

4.4 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, including for violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the App immediately ceases.

5. Groups and Content

5.1 Group Creation and Administration

Users may create groups and invite others to join via unique 6-character codes. Group administrators ("admins") have elevated permissions including the ability to create and manage events, approve or reject join requests, remove members, transfer group ownership, and freeze group activity.

5.2 User-Generated Content

You are solely responsible for all content you post, upload, transmit, or otherwise make available through the App ("User Content"), including group names, event details, chat messages, locations, and profile information.

By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the App.

5.3 Content Standards

You agree not to post User Content that:

• Is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or obscene
• Infringes any third-party intellectual property, privacy, or other rights
• Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Constitutes unsolicited advertising or spam
• Impersonates any person or entity
• Violates any applicable law or regulation

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to remove any User Content that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms.

6. Events and RSVPs

6.1 Event Information

Event details, including locations, dates, and descriptions, are provided by group admins and members. We do not verify the accuracy of event information. You attend any event at your own risk.

6.2 RSVP Limitations

Admins may set RSVP cutoff deadlines and capacity limits. We are not responsible for any consequences arising from RSVP cutoffs, event cancellations, or changes made by group admins.

6.3 Location Data

Event locations may be stored in encrypted form on our servers. By entering a location, you consent to its storage and display to group members with access to that event.

7. In-App Purchases

7.1 Remove Ads Purchase

The App offers a one-time in-app purchase ("Remove Ads") processed through Apple's in-app purchase system. All purchases are subject to Apple's App Store Terms of Service. We do not process payment information directly.

7.2 No Refunds

All purchases are final and non-refundable, except as required by applicable law or Apple's refund policies. Requests for refunds must be directed to Apple.

7.3 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change the price of in-app purchases at any time.

8. Advertising

The App may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks, including Google AdMob. These networks may use cookies, device identifiers, and other technologies to serve personalized ads based on your activity. You may opt out of personalized advertising through your device's privacy settings or by purchasing the Remove Ads option. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

9. Push Notifications

By creating an account and granting notification permissions, you consent to receiving push notifications from the App, including notifications about new events, RSVP updates, group activity, join request approvals, and event reminders. You may disable notifications at any time through your device settings or within the App's notification settings.

10. Calendar and Device Permissions

10.1 Calendar Access

If you grant calendar access, the App reads your personal calendar events solely to display them alongside group events on your device. Calendar data is never transmitted to our servers.

10.2 Camera Access

Camera access is used exclusively to scan circular group codes. No images are stored or transmitted.

10.3 Location Access

Location access is used solely to assist you in selecting event locations within the App. We do not track your location in the background or share precise location data with third parties.

11. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the App or its systems
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
• Interfere with or disrupt the App's servers or networks
• Use automated means (bots, scrapers) to access the App
• Impersonate another user, admin, or any representative of LinkUp
• Use the App to harass, bully, or harm other users
• Attempt to circumvent any security, content filtering, or access control measures
• Commercially exploit the App or its content without our express written permission

12. Intellectual Property

The App and all content, features, and functionality (excluding User Content) — including but not limited to the LinkUp name, logo, software, design, text, and graphics — are owned by LinkUp and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes. No license is granted for any other use.

13. Third-Party Services

The App integrates third-party services including but not limited to:

• Google AdMob — advertising
• Apple Push Notification Service (APNs) — push notifications
• Apple EventKit — calendar integration
• Apple MapKit / CoreLocation — maps and location

Your use of these services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of any third-party service providers.

14. Disclaimers

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure; that any defects will be corrected; that the App or its servers are free of viruses or harmful components; or that results obtained from using the App will be accurate or reliable.

15. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKUP, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE APP.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $10 USD IF YOU HAVE NOT MADE ANY PAYMENTS.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LinkUp and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and successors from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of the App; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any rights of a third party.

17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

17.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

17.2 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal claim, you agree to attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at hello.linkupapp@gmail.com. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days.

17.3 Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the App shall be resolved through binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, rather than in court, except for claims that qualify for small claims court.

YOU AND LINKUP WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION.

17.4 International Users

The App is operated from the United States. If you access the App from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with the laws of your jurisdiction. EEA/UK users should also refer to our Privacy Policy for information about their additional rights.

18. Changes to the App

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the App (or any part of it) at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the App.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and LinkUp regarding your use of the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

21. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

LinkUp Support
Email: hello.linkupapp@gmail.com