Terms of Use (TOU) for Bridgit Social

Effective Date: March 12, 2026 | Version: 2.1.0

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 and Google Play 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

8.5 User-Driven Moderation: Blocking and Reporting

To maintain a safe and positive community, Bridgit Social provides tools for users to moderate their own experience:

• Reporting: You may report any content or user that violates these Terms using the in-app reporting feature. Reported content is reviewed by our moderation team.
• Blocking: You have the ability to block any user at any time. Blocking a user will immediately:
  • Prevent them from seeing your profile and location.
  • Prevent them from sending you messages or connection requests.
  • Hide their content (feed posts and comments) from your view.
• Irreversibility: Once a user is blocked, you will no longer appear in each other's search results or maps. You can manage your list of blocked users in the App Settings.

8.6 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.

8.7 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

8.8 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, and 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, and 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: seeing who marked you before matching, unlimited connection requests, ad-free experience, advanced map analytics, premium verification badge, customizable profile visibility, priority in search results, and advanced AI-powered event recommendations.

10.3 Billing and Renewal

• Payment charged to Apple ID or Google Account 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 or Google Play Store Subscription 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 (5 invites = 1 month)

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, and cancel anytime during trial to avoid charges.

10.6 Cancellation

• Cancel anytime in App Store or Play 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

• Refunds are handled by Apple or Google per their respective policies
• Contact Apple Support or Google Play Support for refund requests
• Bridgit Social does not process refunds directly
• Apple Refund policy: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084
• Google Play Refund policy: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2479637

10.8 Subscription Management

View subscription status, change tier, view renewal date and payment history, or cancel/modify your subscription in App Store or Google Play Settings.

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, and 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, provide accurate information, use the Platform for networking, and follow all applicable laws.

11.2 Prohibited Activities

Harassment, bullying, hate speech, spam, impersonation, unauthorized data sharing, illegal activities, hacking, creating fake accounts, and scraping are strictly prohibited.

11.3 Consequences of Violations

Violations may result in warnings, temporary suspension, permanent account termination, forfeiture of Premium subscription (no refund), and legal action if severe.

12. Intellectual Property

12.1 Bridgit Social's Intellectual Property

Bridgit Group LLC retains all rights to the Application software, code, trademarks, logos, branding, proprietary algorithms, and user interface. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

12.2 User Content Ownership

You retain ownership of content you create, including your profile information, pitches, feed posts, and messages.

12.3 License Grant to Bridgit Social

By using the Platform, you grant Bridgit Social a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, store, and process your content for Platform functionality. This license 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.

13. Disclaimers and Liability

13.1 No Guarantees

Bridgit Social does not guarantee successful connections, accuracy of user information, Platform availability, AI-generated content accuracy, or any results from using the Platform.

13.2 User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your interactions with other users, in-person meetings, verifying others' identities, and your safety during meetings.

13.3 Platform Provided "AS IS"

The Platform is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

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. 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 and hold harmless Bridgit Social from any claims arising from your use of the Platform, violation of these Terms, or interactions 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, share limited data with third parties (OpenAI, Algolia, Apple, Google), and you have rights to access, rectify, and delete your data.

15. Account Suspension and Termination

15.1 Suspension

Accounts may be suspended for violations of these Terms, suspicious activity, reports from other users, or legal requirements. During suspension, you cannot access the Platform and your profile is hidden.

15.2 Termination by Bridgit Social

Accounts may be permanently terminated for severe or repeated violations, illegal activity, harassment, or fraud. All access and Premium subscriptions are forfeited upon termination.

15.3 Termination by User

You may terminate your account at any time in App Settings. Your data will be deleted within 30 days, and deletion is irreversible.

15.4 Inactive Accounts

Accounts inactive for 24 months may be deleted with prior notice.

16. Communication with Users

16.1 Push Notifications

Users may receive push notifications regarding profile interactions, matches, messages, and important updates. Preferences can be adjusted in settings.

16.2 Email Communications

We may send emails regarding account security, service updates, marketing offers (opt-out available), and billing.

16.3 Advertising

Standard users may see non-personalized advertisements, while 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, change features, update subscription pricing with 30 days notice, and update the Application.

18. Miscellaneous

These Terms and the Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement. Failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver. If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain valid. Bridgit Social may assign these Terms in connection with a merger or sale. Bridgit Social is not liable for failures due to circumstances beyond our control.

20. Child Safety Standards

20.1 Zero Tolerance Policy

Bridgit Social has a zero-tolerance policy regarding Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) or any content that facilitates Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE).

20.2 Mandatory Reporting

Bridgit Social will immediately report any discovered CSAM to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and fully cooperate with law enforcement.

20.3 Moderation and Prevention

We employ proactive moderation, user reporting buttons, strict 18+ age verification, and permanent bans for violations.

20.4 Contact for Child Safety

To report concerns directly to our safety team, contact: contact@bridgitsocial.com.

21. Contact

For questions or support:

• General Support: support@bridgitsocial.com
• Legal Inquiries: legal@bridgitsocial.com
• Privacy Inquiries: privacy@bridgitsocial.com
• Postal Address: Bridgit Group LLC, New Jersey, United States (Contact us for details)

Revision History

Last Updated: March 12, 2026