Last Updated: March 16, 2026
By accessing or using the Accord mobile application ("App," "Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the App.
By creating an account or using Accord, you consent to receive electronic communications from us, including but not limited to emails, push notifications, in-app messages, and SMS. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
You must be at least 18 years old to use Accord.
By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
Accord is designed to facilitate connections between LGBTQ+ individuals and cis women seeking lavender marriages (marriages of convenience for mutual benefit, companionship, or safety).
The App is intended for:
Accord is a platform for facilitating connections only. Nothing on the Service constitutes legal, financial, immigration, tax, or relationship advice. Accord does not provide matchmaking guarantees, marriage counseling, immigration consulting, or any other professional services.
You are solely responsible for seeking independent professional advice regarding any legal, financial, immigration, or personal matters arising from your use of the Service or any relationships formed through the Service.
Not for Polyamorous Relationships
Accord is exclusively for one-on-one lavender marriages. The platform is NOT for seeking thirds, thiriples, or any form of polyamorous arrangement. Accounts seeking or soliciting third parties for existing relationships will be permanently banned.
You agree to use Accord in a respectful and lawful manner. You will:
The following actions will result in immediate account termination:
Violations of these policies will result in permanent account termination without refund.
All messages on Accord are end-to-end encrypted:
For more details on how we handle your data, please read our Privacy Policy.
The Service may contain links to or integrate with third-party websites, services, or platforms (including but not limited to Apple App Store, Google Play Store, payment processors, analytics providers, and cloud hosting services). Accord does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on or use of any third-party service.
Accord offers the following auto-renewable subscription plans:
Important Subscription Terms:
For more information, please see our:
Accord offers both free and paid features:
All Sales Are Final – No Refunds
All purchases made through Accord, including but not limited to Premium and Platinum subscriptions, are final and non-refundable. By completing a purchase, you acknowledge and agree that:
This policy applies to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. Where local consumer protection laws require refunds (such as the EU right of withdrawal), those statutory rights will apply.
If you encounter inappropriate behavior, you can:
For your safety:
You Assume All Risks
You acknowledge and agree that your use of the Service, including any interactions with other users (whether online or in person), is entirely at your own risk. Without limiting the foregoing, you specifically acknowledge that:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU HEREBY RELEASE ACCORD AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS FROM ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, AND DAMAGES (ACTUAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL) OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER USERS.
The Accord name, logo, trademarks, app design, and all original content are owned by Accord and protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or reverse engineer any part of the Service without our written permission.
You retain ownership of the content you submit to Accord, including your profile information, photos, and bio. By uploading content to the Service, you grant Accord a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.
You represent and warrant that:
Watermark Enforcement
All profile images and sensitive information displayed on Accord contain invisible digital watermarks unique to each viewer. These watermarks allow us to identify and track unauthorized distribution or sharing of content.
Unauthorized copying, screenshotting (via external means), distributing, or sharing of watermarked content is strictly prohibited and may result in:
Accord is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee that you will find a match, that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.
Not Liable for User Conduct or Scams
IMPORTANT: Accord is a platform that connects users, but we are NOT responsible for the actions, conduct, or representations of any user. You understand and agree that:
By using Accord, you agree that any interactions with other users, whether online or in person, are entirely at your own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Accord, its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
Our maximum aggregate liability to you shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid to us in the 12 months prior to the claim, or (b) $100 CAD.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. We may also impose limits on certain features, restrict access to parts or all of the Service, or remove content without liability or obligation. You agree that Accord shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.
Accord shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to: natural disasters, acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, epidemics or pandemics, government actions or orders, power failures, internet or telecommunications failures, cyberattacks, fire, flood, or other catastrophic events. During any such event, our obligations under these Terms shall be suspended for the duration of the event.
You Agree to Hold Us Harmless
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Accord, its parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, consultants, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – THIS AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
You and Accord agree to resolve any disputes through binding arbitration rather than in court, except for small claims court matters (under $10,000 CAD) and intellectual property disputes.
Arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator under the rules of the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre (BCICAC) or a mutually agreed-upon arbitration body. The arbitration shall take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The language of the arbitration shall be English. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Each party shall bear its own costs of arbitration, except that Accord may, at its discretion, cover filing fees for claims under $1,000 CAD.
CLASS ACTION WAIVER
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AND ACCORD AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.
Unless both you and Accord agree otherwise in writing, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not preside over any form of representative or class proceeding. If this class action waiver is found to be unenforceable, then the entirety of the arbitration agreement shall be null and void, and the dispute shall proceed in court.
You agree that any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to your use of the Service or these Terms must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose, or be forever barred. This limitation applies regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any legal action, suit, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service must be instituted exclusively in the courts located in British Columbia, Canada, and you irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of such courts.
This governing law provision does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer under applicable consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction.
You may delete your account at any time through the app settings. Upon deletion:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent or illegal activity, or abuse other users.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if it cannot be modified, it shall be severed from these Terms. The invalidity of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or policies published by Accord on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and Accord regarding your use of the Service. These Terms supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, representations, and understandings, whether oral or written, between you and Accord regarding the subject matter hereof.
The failure of Accord to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Accord to be effective.
You may not assign, transfer, or delegate your rights or obligations under these Terms without Accord's prior written consent. Accord may freely assign, transfer, or delegate its rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction and without notice to you, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets.
Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to create a joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship between you and Accord. You have no authority to bind Accord in any respect, and you shall not represent to any third party that you have such authority.
The following sections shall survive any termination or expiration of these Terms: Intellectual Property, Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability, Assumption of Risk, Indemnification, Dispute Resolution, Governing Law and Jurisdiction, Refund Policy, Class Action Waiver, Statute of Limitations, and General Provisions. Any other provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall also survive.
All notices from Accord to you may be delivered via email to the address associated with your account, via push notification, or by posting on the Service. Notices are deemed received when sent via email, when the push notification is dispatched, or when posted on the Service. All notices from you to Accord must be sent to hello@joinaccord.app and are deemed received upon actual receipt.
We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via email or push notification. Your continued use of Accord after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
By using Accord, you agree to these Terms of Service. Thank you for being part of our community.