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Terms of Use

1. Introduction & Agreement

Welcome to Orchid-Romance.com (We, Our, Us). The website (the Site) is a privately owned, third-party website that was created in order to provide readers with information, advice, and insight regarding online dating through the Orchid-Romance platform. By accessing or using this Site, you (“You” or “User”) agree that you have read, understood, and accept these Terms of Use (“Terms”), along with any additional guidelines we may post. If you do not agree with these Terms, please refrain from using the Site.

2. Third-Party & Non-Affiliation Disclaimer

Orchid-Romance.com is not owned, managed, endorsed, or affiliated with Orchid-Romance’s parent company, subsidiaries, or related entities. All logos, trademarks, and brand references belong to their respective owners. Any mention of “Orchid-Romance” on this Site is for commentary, review, or educational purposes only and follows fair-use guidelines.

3. Informational Purpose Only

All content on Orchid-Romance.com, including articles, reviews, tips, and user feedback, is intended solely for informational and educational purposes. NThe information provided on this Site does not amount to legal, financial guidance, professional consultation, or relationship counseling. Users should independently verify any information and consult qualified professionals or official Orchid-Romance channels when necessary.

4. User Eligibility & Responsibilities

Eligibility: You must be 18 or older (or the legal age of majority in your country) and able to form a binding agreement in order to use this Site.

If you access the Site on behalf of an organization or company, you confirm that you are authorized to bind that entity to these Terms.

Lawful & Respectful Use: You agree to use the Site responsibly, lawfully, and respectfully. Harassment, hate speech, defamatory content, or illegal activity is strictly prohibited.

Prohibited Activities: Without limiting other sections, you may not:

  • Interfere with or harm the Site, its servers, or supporting technologies.
  • Upload or share unlawful, offensive, or infringing content.
  • Misrepresent your identity or falsely claim affiliation with Orchid-Romance or other entities.
  • Collect personal information from other users without consent.
  • Bypass security or access restrictions.
  • Use automated systems, bots, or scripts to copy or exploit Site content without written permission.

5. Intellectual Property

All original materials on Orchid-Romance.com (articles, graphics, logos, and other content) are protected under copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Unless otherwise noted, all content is owned or licensed by us.

You are granted a limited, non-transferable, revocable license to view and read content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Any reproduction, distribution, or adaptation requires prior written consent. Requests may be submitted via the contact page.

If you believe your copyrighted material is used without authorization, please send a DMCA Notice including:

  • Your signature (physical or electronic).
  • Identification of the copyrighted work.
  • Description of the infringing material (URL or screenshot).
  • Contact information (name, address, email, phone).
  • A statement of good-faith belief that use is unauthorized.
  • A statement that information is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized agent.

6. User-Generated Content

If the Site allows comments, reviews, or interactive contributions (“User Content”), you agree that:

  • Your submissions are lawful, virus-free, and respectful.
  • You grant Orchid-Romance.com a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, adapt, and share your content in connection with the Site.
  • We may remove, edit, or moderate content at our discretion without notice.

You remain responsible for your content and agree to indemnify us for any claims arising from your contributions.

7. External Links & Third-Party Offers

The Site may include links to third-party websites or offers. Some may be affiliate or sponsored links, where we may receive compensation if you take action. We disclose such relationships as required by law.

We are not liable, and do not control, third-party sites’ content, terms of use, and practices. Access and use of them are your responsibility.

Disclaimer of Warranties

You access this Site and materials at your own risk. Everything is provided ‘as is’ and ‘as available.’ We don’t make any automated warranties regarding quality, whether this Site will meet your needs, whether we alone own anything, or whether it’s free of legal issues. We also aren’t liable in guaranteeing that this Site will always operate without problems, without error, or entirely without risks.

    9. Limitation of Liability

    To the maximum extent permitted by law, Orchid-Romance.com and its affiliates shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use or inability to use the Site. Where full limitation is not permitted, liability is limited to the amount you paid to access the Site (typically zero).

    10. Indemnification

    You agree to defend and indemnify Orchid-Romance.com from claims, losses, damages, or expenses arising from:

    • Violation of these Terms,
    • Misuse of the Site, or
    • Infringement of intellectual property or other rights.

    11. Changes to Terms

    We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

    12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

    These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Disputes will be resolved through courts of competent jurisdiction in accordance with applicable laws.

    13. Severability & Entire Agreement

    These Terms, and any document it refers to, represent the complete agreement of you and Orchid-Romance.com. If a term is declared invalid or inapplicable, the remainder of this Agreement stays in force, altered only as required to show the initial purpose.

    14. Contact Information

    For questions, legal notices, or DMCA requests, please use the contact form at https://orchid-romance.com/contact-us/. We do not accept inquiries via postal mail or phone at this time.