Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using LINQ's services at joinlinqapp.com (the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. By using our Service, you represent that you are at least 16 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2. Service Description

LINQ is an AI-powered professional networking platform that provides:

• Intelligent matching algorithms to connect professionals
• Profile creation and management tools
• Communication features for professional networking
• Integration with third-party platforms (including LinkedIn)
• AI-driven insights and recommendations

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

To use certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

• Violate these Terms or our policies
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Remain inactive for extended periods
• Create multiple accounts for improper purposes

4. LinkedIn Integration

Our Service integrates with LinkedIn's API to enhance your networking experience. By connecting your LinkedIn account, you:

• Authorize us to access your LinkedIn data as described in our Privacy Policy
• Agree to comply with LinkedIn's Terms of Service and API Terms
• Understand that LinkedIn may change or terminate API access at any time
• Acknowledge that we are not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn

You may revoke LinkedIn access at any time through your account settings. This may limit certain features of our Service.

5. User Conduct

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Engage in unauthorized data scraping or harvesting
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems
• Use the Service for spam or unsolicited communications
• Impersonate any person or entity

Content Standards

Content you post must be professional, lawful, and appropriate for a professional networking platform. Prohibited content includes:

• Discriminatory, offensive, or hateful material
• Sexually explicit or violent content
• Malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Content that infringes intellectual property rights
• Private or confidential information of others

6. Intellectual Property

Our Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by LINQ and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you post to the Service. However, by posting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Use, modify, and display your content in connection with the Service
• Distribute your content to other users as part of the Service
• Store and backup your content for operational purposes

Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or improvements you provide become our property and may be used without compensation or attribution.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs the Site and informs users of our data collection practices.

You agree that we may use your data to:

• Provide and improve our Services
• Train and improve our AI models
• Generate insights and analytics
• Personalize your experience

8. Payment Terms

Subscription Services

Some features of our Service require a paid subscription. By subscribing, you agree to:

• Pay all applicable fees as described in your subscription plan
• Provide accurate payment information
• Authorize automatic renewal unless cancelled

Refunds and Cancellations

Subscription fees are non-refundable except where required by law. You may cancel your subscription at any time, with cancellation taking effect at the end of the current billing period.

9. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• MERCHANTABILITY
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT
• ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF INFORMATION

We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We do not endorse or verify any user-generated content or connections made through the Service.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LINQ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING:

• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Personal injury or property damage
• Any damages resulting from use or inability to use the Service
• Unauthorized access or alterations to your data

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing the Service in the past twelve months.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LINQ, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Content you post on the Service

12. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by LINQ. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services.

Your use of third-party services, including LinkedIn, is subject to their respective terms and policies.

13. Governing Law and Disputes

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization]. The arbitration shall be conducted in [Location].

Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes only on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class actions or class arbitrations.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page
• Updating the “Last Updated” date
• Sending notification through the Service or email

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and LINQ.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: