Fair Use Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Purpose

This Fair Use Policy outlines acceptable behavior on Blinkd to ensure a positive, respectful, and safe environment for all users.

2. Acceptable Use

Blinkd is designed to:

  • Foster positive social connections
  • Enable users to share perspectives through ratings
  • Build communities based on mutual respect
  • Provide entertainment and social interaction

3. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

  • Harassment and Bullying: Intimidation, threats, or persistent unwanted contact
  • Hate Speech: Content promoting discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
  • Abuse of Rating System: Coordinated attacks, malicious ratings, or manipulating the rating system
  • Impersonation: Pretending to be another person or entity
  • Spam: Excessive, repetitive, or unsolicited content
  • Explicit Content: Pornographic, sexually explicit, or otherwise inappropriate material
  • Violence: Graphic violence, threats of violence, or promotion of self-harm
  • Illegal Activities: Promotion of illegal activities or violation of laws
  • Privacy Violations: Sharing others' private information without consent
  • Account Abuse: Creating multiple accounts, selling accounts, or circumventing bans

4. Rating Guidelines

When rating others:

  • Be honest but respectful
  • Consider the impact of your ratings
  • Do not engage in coordinated rating attacks
  • Report inappropriate content or behavior
  • Understand that ratings should reflect genuine perspectives, not personal vendettas

5. Content Standards

All content posted on Blinkd must:

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Be appropriate for a general audience
  • Not contain malware, viruses, or harmful code

6. Enforcement

Violations of this Fair Use Policy may result in:

  • Content removal
  • Warning notifications
  • Temporary suspension
  • Permanent account termination
  • Reporting to law enforcement (in cases of illegal activity)

7. Reporting Violations

If you encounter content or behavior that violates this policy:

  • Use the in-app reporting feature
  • Provide specific details about the violation
  • Do not engage with or retaliate against the violator

All reports are reviewed by our moderation team.

8. Appeals

If you believe your account was restricted or content was removed in error, you may submit an appeal to support@blinkd.app with relevant details.

9. Age Requirements

Users must be at least 13 years old to use Blinkd. Users under 18 should have parental consent and supervision.

10. Updates to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Fair Use Policy at any time. Continued use of Blinkd after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For questions about this policy, contact us at:

Email: support@blinkd.app