Terms of Use (TOU) for Bridgit Social
Updated: January 24, 2026 (Version 2.0)
Key Definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
Application: Refers to the mobile application known as Bridgit Social, available for download on the Apple App Store.
Bridgit Group LLC: The legal entity under which Bridgit Social operates, incorporated in the State of New Jersey, United States.
Bridgit: Also referred to as "Bridge It!", the term describes the purpose of the platform as a digital bridge facilitating spontaneous, goal-driven connections between Users.
Terms (TOU): Refers to these Terms of Use governing the use of the Application and related Services.
User: Any individual who has registered for an Account and utilizes any features or Services offered through the Application.
Networking Intentions: User-selected goals across four categories: Professional Networking, Dating, Socializing, and Seeking Solutions.
Services: The collective suite of features and functionalities—both complimentary and paid—offered by Bridgit Social.
Premium Membership: A subscription-based service ($9.99/month or $59.99/year) granting Users access to advanced features.
Standard Membership: The free tier of service providing core networking features with certain limitations.
Account: A registered User's individual profile granting access to the Application and its Services. Each User is permitted to maintain only one active Account at any given time.
Feed: A feature allowing Users to share pitches and discover what others are looking for in their area.
AI Pitch Assistant: An AI-powered feature that helps Users create personalized networking pitches.
My Growth: A section featuring referral programs, daily insights, event recommendations, and networking challenges.
1. Overview
1.1 Objective
These Terms outline the rules governing use of the Application, defining the obligations of Users and Bridgit Group LLC, operating as Bridgit Social.
1.2 Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using Bridgit Social, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Application.
1.3 Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old to use Bridgit Social. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older.
1.4 Supplementary Policies
Additional policies, such as the Privacy Policy, complement these Terms. If conflicts arise, these Terms take precedence.
1.5 Severability
If any section of these Terms becomes invalid, the remaining provisions remain fully enforceable.
2. Amendment to the TOU
2.1 Updates
Bridgit Group LLC reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time, with notification provided via email or the Application. Continued use of the Application signifies agreement with the updated Terms.
2.2 Implementation
Changes take effect immediately upon publication unless otherwise stated.
3. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
3.1 Applicable Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and specifically adhere to the legal frameworks of New Jersey, where Bridgit Group LLC is registered and operates.
3.2 Dispute Resolution
Users must contact Bridgit Social to attempt resolution of disputes before pursuing legal action. Unresolved issues may be taken to local courts in New Jersey, depending on the nature of the dispute.
4. Account Creation and Management
4.1 Eligibility
Users must be at least 18 years old and provide accurate registration details. Methods include email sign-up or authentication via Apple, Google, or LinkedIn.
4.2 One Account Per User
Each User is permitted to maintain only one active Account. Creating multiple accounts is prohibited and may result in suspension or termination of all accounts.
4.3 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to:
- Use a strong, unique password
- Not share your account with others
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
4.4 Account Termination
You may permanently delete your account at any time through the Application settings. Upon deletion:
- All personal data will be removed within 30 days
- Some system data may be retained for legal compliance
- Deletion is irreversible
5. Services and Features
5.1 Core Functionality
Bridgit Social's Platform connects Users in real-time based on mutual interests, networking intentions, and current location.
5.2 Service Tiers
Standard (Free) Membership
Includes:
- View full profiles of nearby users
- Set networking intentions (Professional, Dating, Social, Problem-Solving)
- Send limited connection requests (daily limit applies)
- Chat with matches
- Create pitches (manual or AI-assisted)
- Post to feed
- Personalized daily insights
- RSVP to events
- Basic map view
- Referral program participation
Premium Membership ($9.99/month or $59.99/year)
All Standard features PLUS:
- See who marked you BEFORE matching
- Unlimited connection requests (no daily limits)
- Ad-free experience
- Advanced map analytics (demographics, heatmaps)
- AI-powered daily insights (enhanced)
- Premium verification badge
- Customizable profile visibility
- Priority in search results
- Advanced event recommendations
6. Networking Intentions
6.1 Purpose
Networking Intentions help you connect with users who share your goals across four categories: Professional Networking, Dating, Socializing, and Seeking Solutions.
6.2 User Responsibility
You agree to:
- Select accurate intentions that reflect your actual networking goals
- Not misrepresent your intentions to deceive other users
- Update your intentions if your goals change
- Respect others' stated intentions
6.3 Dating Category Special Requirements
If you select the Dating category:
- You must be 18 years or older
- You provide explicit consent for processing this sensitive data (GDPR Article 9)
- You may withdraw consent at any time by deselecting the Dating category
- Harassment based on dating intentions is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate account termination
6.4 Visibility
Your selected intentions are PUBLIC and visible to all users who view your profile. Your primary intention is highlighted prominently.
6.5 Prohibited Conduct
The following is prohibited:
- Misrepresenting your intentions to deceive others
- Selecting dating intentions if you are under 18
- Harassment or discrimination based on others' intentions
- Using intentions for commercial solicitation
Violations may result in account suspension or termination.
7. AI-Generated Content
7.1 AI Pitch Assistant
The AI Pitch Assistant uses artificial intelligence to generate personalized networking pitch suggestions based on your profile and conversation.
7.2 AI Suggestions are Recommendations Only
- AI-generated pitches are suggestions, not guarantees
- AI may generate inaccurate, inappropriate, or irrelevant content
- You must review and edit all AI suggestions before use
- You are solely responsible for the content of your pitches
7.3 No Liability for AI Content
Bridgit Social is not liable for:
- Inaccurate or misleading AI-generated content
- Inappropriate or offensive AI suggestions
- Any consequences resulting from your use of AI-generated pitches
- Failure of AI to generate useful suggestions
7.4 Content Ownership
- AI suggestions become your property when you save and customize them
- You own the pitches you select and edit
- Bridgit Social does not claim ownership of your saved pitches
- You grant Bridgit Social a license to display your pitches (see Section 9)
7.5 Third-Party Processing
- AI suggestions are generated using OpenAI's API
- Your profile data is sent to OpenAI for processing
- OpenAI does not store your data beyond processing
- By using the AI feature, you consent to this third-party processing
7.6 User Responsibility
You agree to:
- Review all AI-generated content before using it
- Ensure your pitches are accurate and appropriate
- Not use AI to generate misleading, offensive, or prohibited content
- Accept full responsibility for your final pitch content
8. User-Generated Content and Feed
8.1 Feed Feature
The Feed allows you to share pitches and discover what others are looking for in your area. Feed posts are public and visible to all users.
8.2 Content Guidelines
All content posted to the Feed must:
- Be accurate and not misleading
- Not contain illegal, harmful, or offensive material
- Not violate others' intellectual property rights
- Not contain spam or commercial solicitation
- Comply with all applicable laws
- Respect others' privacy
8.3 Prohibited Content
The following content is strictly prohibited:
- Harassment, hate speech, or discrimination
- Sexual or violent content
- Spam or repetitive posts
- Misleading or fraudulent content
- Content that violates others' privacy
- Illegal content or content promoting illegal activity
- Impersonation of others
- Malicious links or malware
8.4 Content Moderation
Bridgit Social reserves the right to:
- Remove any content that violates these Terms
- Moderate content before or after posting
- Suspend or terminate accounts for repeated violations
- Report illegal content to authorities
You may report inappropriate content using the in-app reporting feature.
8.5 Content License
By posting content to the Feed, you grant Bridgit Social a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to:
- Display your content in the Feed
- Distribute your content to other users
- Use your content for promotional purposes (with attribution)
- Store and process your content on our servers
You retain ownership of your content and may delete it at any time.
8.6 Content Removal
You may delete your feed posts at any time. Deleted content will be:
- Removed from the Feed within 24 hours
- Removed from search indexes within 48 hours
- Retained in backups for up to 30 days for recovery purposes
8.7 User Responsibility
You are solely responsible for:
- The content you post
- Ensuring your content is accurate and lawful
- Any consequences resulting from your posts
- Violations of others' rights through your content
9. Referral Program
9.1 Program Overview
The My Growth referral program allows you to earn Premium subscription time by inviting friends to join Bridgit Social.
Rewards:
- Earn 1 month of Premium for every 5 successful referrals
- Maximum reward: 6 months of Premium per user
- Rewards are non-transferable and have no cash value
9.2 Eligibility
To participate, you must:
- Have an active account in good standing
- Not be currently suspended or banned
- Comply with all Terms of Use
9.3 Successful Referral Requirements
A referral is considered "successful" when:
- The referee is a new user (not previously registered)
- The referee uses your unique referral code during signup
- The referee successfully creates an account on the Application
- The referee's account is in good standing
9.4 Prohibited Conduct
The following is strictly prohibited:
- Creating fake accounts to earn rewards
- Self-referrals or circular referrals
- Sharing referral codes on public spam platforms
- Using bots or automated systems to generate referrals
- Any fraudulent or abusive behavior
Violations will result in:
- Immediate forfeiture of all referral rewards
- Revocation of any granted Premium time
- Account suspension or termination
- Legal action if fraud is substantial
9.5 Reward Granting
- Rewards are granted automatically when milestones are reached
- Rewards are added to your account within 24-48 hours
- Rewards expire if not used within 12 months of granting
- Bridgit Social reserves the right to verify referrals before granting rewards
9.6 Fraud Detection
We employ fraud detection measures including:
- Device fingerprinting
- IP address analysis
- Account activity monitoring
- Cross-referencing user data
Suspicious referrals will be reviewed manually before rewards are granted.
9.7 Tax Implications
- Referral rewards may be taxable income
- You are responsible for reporting rewards to tax authorities
- If rewards exceed $600/year, we may request tax information (W-9)
- We may issue tax forms (1099-MISC) as required by U.S. law
9.8 Program Modifications
Bridgit Social may:
- Modify or terminate this program at any time
- Change reward amounts or requirements with 30 days notice
- Honor existing earned rewards even if program changes
- Limit participation or cap rewards per user
9.9 Disputes
- Referral disputes must be reported within 30 days
- Bridgit Social's decision on referral validity is final
- No cash alternative for rewards
- Rewards cannot be transferred to other users
10. Premium Subscription
10.1 Subscription Tiers
- Standard (Free): Core features with limitations
- Premium ($9.99/month or $59.99/year): All features unlocked
10.2 Premium Features
Premium subscription includes:
- See who marked you before matching
- Unlimited connection requests
- Ad-free experience
- Advanced map analytics and statistics
- Premium verification badge
- Customizable profile visibility
- Priority in search results
- Advanced AI-powered event recommendations
10.3 Billing and Renewal
- Payment charged to Apple ID at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before period ends
- Renewal charged at current subscription price
- Price changes will be notified 30 days in advance
- Manage subscriptions in App Store Settings
10.4 Early Adopter Promotion
- First 1,000 users receive 1 month of Premium FREE
- Promotion automatically applied upon signup
- One-time offer per user
- Subject to availability
- May be combined with referral rewards
10.5 Free Trial
If a free trial is offered:
- Trial period specified at time of offer
- Trial converts to paid subscription unless canceled
- Only one trial per user
- Cancel anytime during trial to avoid charges
10.6 Cancellation
- Cancel anytime in App Store Settings
- Cancellation takes effect at end of current billing period
- No partial refunds for unused time
- Access to Premium features continues until period ends
- Downgrading to Standard loses Premium features immediately
10.7 Refunds
10.8 Subscription Management
- View subscription status in App Store Settings
- Change subscription tier (upgrade/downgrade)
- View renewal date and payment history
- Cancel or modify subscription
10.9 Downgrade
If you downgrade from Premium to Standard:
- Premium features are lost immediately
- No refund for remaining Premium time
- Data is retained but features are restricted
- You may upgrade again at any time
11. User Responsibilities and Code of Conduct
11.1 General Conduct
Users agree to:
- Act courteously and respectfully toward other users
- Provide accurate and truthful information
- Use the Platform for its intended purpose (networking)
- Follow all applicable laws and regulations
- Respect others' privacy and personal boundaries
11.2 Prohibited Activities
The following activities are strictly prohibited:
- Harassment, bullying, or intimidation
- Hate speech or discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
- Spam or unsolicited commercial messages
- Impersonation of others
- Sharing another user's information without permission
- Using the Platform for illegal activities
- Attempting to hack, disrupt, or compromise the Platform
- Creating fake accounts or using bots
- Scraping or collecting user data
- Circumventing access controls or limitations
11.3 Consequences of Violations
Violations may result in:
- Warning
- Temporary suspension
- Permanent account termination
- Forfeiture of Premium subscription (no refund)
- Legal action if violations are severe
12. Intellectual Property
12.1 Bridgit Social's Intellectual Property
Bridgit Group LLC retains all rights to:
- The Application software and code
- Trademarks, logos, and branding
- Proprietary algorithms and features
- Platform design and user interface
Unauthorized use, copying, or distribution is prohibited.
12.2 User Content Ownership
You retain ownership of content you create, including:
- Your profile information
- Your pitches (manual or AI-assisted, once saved)
- Your feed posts
- Your messages
12.3 License Grant to Bridgit Social
By using the Platform, you grant Bridgit Social a license to:
- Display your content to other users
- Store and process your content on our servers
- Use your content for Platform functionality
- Use anonymized, aggregated data for analytics
This license is non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, and terminates when you delete your content or account.
12.4 AI-Generated Content
- AI suggestions become your property when you save them
- You may edit, customize, and use AI-generated pitches freely
- Bridgit Social does not claim ownership of your saved pitches
13. Disclaimers and Liability
13.1 No Guarantees
Bridgit Social does not guarantee:
- Successful connections or compatibility
- Accuracy of user-provided information
- Availability or reliability of the Platform
- Accuracy of AI-generated content
- Results from using the Platform
13.2 User Responsibility
You are solely responsible for:
- Your interactions with other users
- In-person meetings arranged through the Platform
- Verifying the identity and intentions of other users
- Your safety during meetings
- Any disputes arising from your use of the Platform
13.3 Platform Provided "AS IS"
The Platform is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Accuracy or completeness
13.4 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BRIDGIT SOCIAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenues, data, or goodwill
- Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Platform
- Damages resulting from interactions with other users
- Damages resulting from AI-generated content
- Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your account
- Damages resulting from technical issues or interruptions
TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO BRIDGIT SOCIAL IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
13.5 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bridgit Social and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your use of the Platform
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another user
- Your content or conduct
- Your in-person meetings with other users
14. Privacy and Data Protection
For details on how Bridgit Social manages personal data, please consult our Privacy Policy.
Key points:
- We collect data necessary to provide Services
- We share limited data with third parties (OpenAI, Algolia, Apple)
- You have rights to access, rectify, and delete your data
- We comply with GDPR and CCPA regulations
15. Account Suspension and Termination
15.1 Suspension
Accounts may be suspended for:
- Violations of these Terms
- Suspicious or fraudulent activity
- Reports from other users
- Legal or regulatory requirements
During suspension:
- You cannot access the Platform
- Your profile is hidden from other users
- You will be notified of the reason and duration
15.2 Termination by Bridgit Social
Accounts may be permanently terminated for:
- Repeated or severe violations of these Terms
- Illegal activity
- Harassment or abuse of other users
- Fraud or deception
- Creating multiple accounts after suspension
Upon termination:
- All access is revoked immediately
- Premium subscriptions are forfeited (no refund)
- Your email may be blocked from creating new accounts
- Data will be deleted per our Privacy Policy
15.3 Termination by User
You may terminate your account at any time by:
Upon termination:
- Your data will be deleted within 30 days
- Premium subscriptions will not be refunded
- Deletion is irreversible
15.4 Inactive Accounts
Accounts inactive for 24 months may be deleted with prior notice sent to your registered email.
16. Communication with Users
16.1 Push Notifications
Users may receive push notifications regarding:
- Profile interactions and matches
- Messages from connections
- Important updates and announcements
Preferences can be adjusted in the Application settings.
16.2 Email Communications
We may send emails regarding:
- Account security and verification
- Service updates and changes
- Marketing and promotional offers (opt-out available)
- Subscription renewals and billing
16.3 Advertising
- Standard users may see non-personalized advertisements
- Premium users enjoy an ad-free experience
- You may opt out of personalized advertising in settings
17. Amendments to Services
17.1 Service Changes
Bridgit Social reserves the right to:
- Modify or discontinue Services
- Add or remove features
- Change subscription pricing with 30 days notice
- Update the Application
17.2 Effectiveness
Changes take immediate effect unless otherwise stated. Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.
18. Miscellaneous
18.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, along with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bridgit Social.
18.2 Waiver
Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of rights.
18.3 Severability
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain valid.
18.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms. Bridgit Social may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
18.5 Force Majeure
Bridgit Social is not liable for failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
For questions, concerns, or support:
Last Updated: January 24, 2026
Version: 2.0
By using Bridgit Social, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
For the full Terms of Use, visit: https://www.bridgitsocial.com/terms