Summary (TL;DR)
- ✓ You must be 18+ to use Accord
- ✓ Be honest, respectful, and safe in your interactions
- ✓ We offer free and paid subscriptions (Premium, Platinum)
- ✓ Messages are end-to-end encrypted – we can't read them
- ✓ Watermarks protect all content – unauthorized sharing is prohibited
- ✓ You agree to hold us harmless for your interactions with other users
- ✓ You can delete your account and data at any time
- ✓ We can terminate accounts for violations of these Terms
- ✓ Disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, not court
- ✓ Governed by British Columbia, Canada law
- ✓ We may update these Terms – you'll be notified of changes
- ✓ Contact hello@joinaccord.app with questions
Agreement to Terms
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.
Eligibility
Age Requirement
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.
Account Registration
- You must provide accurate and complete information when creating your account
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- You may only create one account; duplicate accounts will be terminated
Purpose of Accord
Accord is designed to facilitate connections between LGBTQ+ individuals seeking lavender marriages (marriages of convenience for mutual benefit, companionship, or safety).
The App is intended for:
- Finding compatible partners for platonic or mutually beneficial marriages
- Connecting with people who share similar goals, values, and expectations
- Building safe, respectful relationships within the LGBTQ+ community
User Conduct
Acceptable Use
You agree to use Accord in a respectful and lawful manner. You will:
- Be honest and authentic in your profile and communications
- Respect other users' boundaries and consent
- Report any suspicious, harmful, or inappropriate behavior
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Prohibited Conduct
You may NOT:
- • Impersonate another person or entity
- • Use fake photos or misrepresent your identity
- • Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
- • Send unsolicited commercial messages or spam
- • Solicit money or financial information from other users
- • Use the App for illegal purposes (fraud, human trafficking, etc.)
- • Scrape or collect user data without permission
- • Post hate speech, discriminatory content, or violent threats
Privacy and Data Security
End-to-End Encryption
All messages on Accord are end-to-end encrypted:
- • Only you and your match can read your messages
- • We cannot access or decrypt your messages
- • Messages are protected from third parties and law enforcement
For more details on how we handle your data, please read our Privacy Policy.
Subscriptions and Payments
Auto-Renewable Subscriptions
Accord offers the following auto-renewable subscription plans:
Premium Subscription
- • Price: $14.99 USD per month
- • Length: Monthly (renews every 30 days)
- • Features: Unlimited swipes, see who liked you, super likes, incognito mode, read receipts
Platinum Subscription
- • Price: $24.99 USD per month
- • Length: Monthly (renews every 30 days)
- • Features: All Premium features + priority matching, advanced filters, enhanced visibility
Important Subscription Terms:
- • Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
- • Payment will be charged to your Apple App Store or Google Play Store account at confirmation of purchase
- • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
- • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your device's account settings after purchase
- • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription
- • Subscriptions are non-refundable except as required by law
For more information, please see our:
Free and Paid Features
Accord offers both free and paid features:
- Free: Basic profile, limited swipes per day, standard matching
- Premium ($14.99/month): Unlimited swipes, see who liked you, super likes, incognito mode
- Platinum ($24.99/month): All Premium features + priority matching, advanced filters, read receipts
Billing & Cancellation
- Subscriptions are billed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store
- Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
- You can manage or cancel your subscription in your device's account settings
- 7-day free trial: Cancel anytime during the trial to avoid being charged
- No refunds: Subscriptions are non-refundable once charged, except as required by law
Safety and Reporting
If you encounter inappropriate behavior, you can:
- Report users directly in the app
- Block users to prevent further contact
- Contact our safety team at hello@joinaccord.app
Safety Tips
For your safety:
- ✓ Meet in public places for initial meetings
- ✓ Tell a friend or family member where you're going
- ✓ Do not share financial information or send money
- ✓ Trust your instincts – if something feels wrong, end the interaction
- ✓ Use Accord's encrypted messaging rather than sharing personal contact info immediately
Intellectual Property
Our Rights
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.
Your Content
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:
- You own or have the right to use all content you upload
- Your content does not violate any third-party rights (copyright, trademark, privacy, etc.)
- Your content complies with these Terms and applicable laws
Watermark Protection
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:
- • Immediate account termination
- • Legal action for copyright infringement
- • Liability for damages
Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
Service "As Is"
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.
Limitation of Liability
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:
- Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Service
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
- Any content obtained from the Service
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your content
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.
Indemnification
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:
- • Your use or misuse of the Service
- • Your violation of these Terms
- • Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
- • Your interactions with other users (including any in-person meetings)
- • Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Service
- • Your breach of any representations or warranties made in these Terms
Dispute Resolution
Arbitration Agreement
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.
You agree to bring claims against Accord only in your individual capacity and not as a class member in any class action or representative proceeding.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
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.
Termination
You may delete your account at any time through the app settings. Upon deletion:
- Your profile and data will be permanently removed within 30 days
- Active subscriptions will continue until the end of the current billing period
- You may lose access to matches and messages immediately
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.
Changes to Terms
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.
Contact Us
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.