Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using BLKQ's services, including the Melan8 and Jivve platforms ("Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our Services.

Description of Services

BLKQ provides social networking and dating platforms designed specifically for the Black community. Our Services include but are not limited to:

  • Melan8: A dating platform for meaningful connections
  • Jivve: A social media platform for community building
  • Related features, tools, and functionalities

User Accounts

To use our Services, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Community Guidelines

When using our Services, you agree to:

  • Treat all users with respect and dignity
  • Not engage in harassment, bullying, or discrimination
  • Not share inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
  • Not impersonate others or create fake profiles
  • Not use our Services for commercial purposes without permission
  • Respect intellectual property rights

Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain ownership of content you post. By posting content, you grant BLKQ a license to use, display, and distribute your content within our Services.

Our Content

All BLKQ content, including our platforms, features, and branding, is protected by intellectual property laws and owned by BLKQ.

Privacy and Safety

Your privacy and safety are our priorities. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. We implement various safety measures but cannot guarantee complete security.

Prohibited Activities

You may not:

  • Violate any laws or regulations
  • Infringe on others' rights
  • Distribute malware or harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Spam, scam, or defraud other users
  • Use our Services for illegal activities

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms or for any other reason. You may also delete your account at any time through your account settings.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Our Services are provided "as is" without warranties. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our Services. Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes and the updated Terms will be effective upon posting. Your continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Contact Information

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

BLKQ LLC

Email: legal@blkqapp.com

Address: [Address will be updated upon office establishment]