Terms & Conditions

Welcome to Pickle Date ("Pickle Date", "we", "our", or "us").

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Pickle Date website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By creating an account or using our Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use Pickle Date.

1. Eligibility

You must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
• Not be prohibited by law from using online dating or social networking services.
• Provide accurate and truthful information when creating your account.

You may only create one personal account unless expressly authorized by Pickle Date.

2. Account Registration

You agree to:

• Keep your login credentials secure.
• Maintain accurate profile information.
• Update your information whenever it changes.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account.

You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

3. User Conduct

You agree to use Pickle Date respectfully and lawfully.

You must not:

• Create fake profiles.
• Impersonate another person.
• Harass, threaten, or intimidate users.
• Share offensive, discriminatory, or abusive content.
• Upload illegal, violent, or pornographic material.
• Spam other members.
• Solicit money or financial assistance.
• Promote businesses without permission.
• Use automated software, bots, or scripts.
• Attempt to hack or interfere with the platform.
• Upload malware or malicious code.

Violation of these rules may result in immediate suspension or permanent removal of your account.

4. Safety

While we strive to create a safe environment, we cannot guarantee the identity or intentions of every user.

You are responsible for exercising good judgment when interacting with others.

If meeting someone in person, we recommend:

• Meeting in a public place.
• Informing friends or family.
• Arranging your own transportation.
• Trusting your instincts.
• Reporting suspicious behaviour immediately.

5. User Content

You retain ownership of the content you upload, including:

• Photos
• Profile information
• Messages
• Videos
• Comments

By uploading content, you grant Pickle Date a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content solely for operating, maintaining, improving, and promoting the Services.

You warrant that you own or have permission to use all uploaded content.

6. Prohibited Content

You may not upload content that:

• Is illegal.
• Is sexually explicit.
• Promotes violence.
• Encourages hate speech.
• Infringes intellectual property rights.
• Contains viruses or malicious software.
• Includes another person's private information without consent.

We reserve the right to remove any content at our sole discretion.

7. Matching Services

Pickle Date provides a platform that helps users discover and communicate with other padel players.

We do not guarantee:

• Matches
• Relationships
• Friendships
• Sporting partners
• Compatibility
• Successful interactions

All interactions occur solely at the users' own risk.

8. Paid Features

Certain features or subscriptions may require payment.

Prices will be displayed before purchase.

Unless required by applicable law:

• Payments are non-refundable.
• Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled.
• You may cancel your subscription before the next billing cycle.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on Pickle Date, including but not limited to logos, branding, website design, software, graphics, icons, text, databases, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Pickle Date and protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit our content without prior written permission.

10. Privacy

Your use of Pickle Date is also governed by our:

• Privacy Policy
• Cookie Policy
• Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy

By using our Services, you consent to the collection and processing of your information as described in those policies.

11. Account Suspension or Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account without prior notice if you:

• Breach these Terms.
• Engage in fraudulent activity.
• Abuse other users.
• Violate applicable laws.
• Attempt to compromise platform security.

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

12. Third-Party Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services.

We are not responsible for their:

• Content
• Privacy practices
• Security
• Availability

Use of third-party services is at your own risk.

13. Disclaimer

Pickle Date is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we make no warranties regarding:

• Availability
• Accuracy
• Reliability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Compatibility between users
• Continuous operation without interruption

14. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Pickle Date, its owners, employees, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for:

• Indirect or consequential damages.
• Loss of profits.
• Emotional distress.
• Personal injury arising from user interactions.
• Data loss.
• Service interruptions.
• Unauthorized access to your account.

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you to Pickle Date during the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Pickle Date, its directors, employees, affiliates, and service providers from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Services.
• Your breach of these Terms.
• Your violation of applicable law.
• Your infringement of another person's rights.

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

17. Changes to These Terms

We may amend these Terms from time to time.

Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Pickle Date

Email: support@Pickle Date.com
Website: https://pickle-date.com