Terms & Conditions

Eligibility

You may not use GlobalKin if:

• You are under 18 years of age
• We have previously banned or suspended your account
• You are prohibited from using the app under Australian law or the laws of your country

If we discover a user is under 18 we will immediately delete their account and all associated data.

Your Account

When you create a GlobalKin account you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information — including your real name and a genuine profile photo
• Keep your account credentials secure and not share them with anyone
• Notify us immediately at globalkinapp@gmail.com if you suspect unauthorised access to your account
• Be responsible for all activity that occurs under your account

You may only create one account. Operating multiple accounts is prohibited and may result in all accounts being banned.

Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time from the Profile screen inside the app. Upon deletion:

• Your profile, photos, and personal information will be permanently deleted
• Your messages will be removed from our servers
• Your connections and friend list will be removed
• Some data may be retained for up to 30 days in backups before permanent deletion

Acceptable Use

GlobalKin exists to help people make genuine connections based on shared origins and interests. You agree to use the app in good faith and treat other users with respect.

You are responsible for everything you post, send, and share on GlobalKin including your profile information, messages, and any content you create.

Prohibited Conduct

The following are strictly prohibited on GlobalKin. Violations may result in immediate account termination:

• Impersonating another person or creating a fake profile
• Harassing, bullying, threatening, or intimidating other users
• Posting or sending sexually explicit, violent, or offensive content
• Using GlobalKin to solicit money or engage in scams or fraud
• Sharing another person's private information without their consent (doxxing)
• Using the app for commercial promotion, spam, or unsolicited advertising
• Attempting to hack, scrape, or reverse-engineer the app or its data
• Creating accounts for bots, fake users, or automated systems
• Using GlobalKin to engage in any illegal activity under Australian law
• Posting content that promotes discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin
• Attempting to circumvent safety features, content moderation, or account bans
• Sharing content that infringes copyright, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights

Your Content

You own your content. Anything you post on GlobalKin — photos, messages, posts, bio — remains yours.

By posting content on GlobalKin you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, display, and distribute that content within the app for the purpose of operating the service. We will never sell your content or use it for advertising without your explicit consent.

You confirm that any content you post:

• Is content you have the right to share
• Does not infringe anyone else's intellectual property, privacy, or rights
• Complies with these Terms and all applicable Australian laws

We may remove content that violates these Terms without notice.

Reporting content: If you see content that violates these Terms you can report it directly within the app. We review all reports and take action where appropriate.

Privacy

Your use of GlobalKin is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using GlobalKin you agree to the collection and use of your data as described in our Privacy Policy.

We comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

Termination

You can stop using GlobalKin at any time and delete your account from within the app.

We can terminate or suspend your account at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or if your use of the app poses a risk to other users or to GlobalKin.

Upon termination:

• Your access to the app will be immediately revoked
• Your profile will be removed from other users' view
• We may retain certain data as required by law or for safety purposes

If you believe your account was terminated in error, contact us at globalkinapp@gmail.com.

Disclaimers

We do not guarantee that:

• The app will be available at all times or free from errors
• Other users on the platform are who they say they are
• Any connections made through the app will be safe or suitable
• Content posted by users is accurate or appropriate

Meeting in person: GlobalKin facilitates connections but we are not responsible for interactions that occur outside the app, including in-person meetings. Always exercise caution and common sense when meeting someone you connected with online.

To the fullest extent permitted by Australian law, GlobalKin disclaims all liability for the conduct of its users.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by the Australian Consumer Law and other applicable legislation, GlobalKin and its team will not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the app
• Loss of data, loss of profits, or loss of goodwill
• Damages resulting from the conduct or content of other users
• Any interruption or cessation of the service

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any rights or remedies you may have under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified by agreement.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of GlobalKin will not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months prior to the claim (which for a free app is zero).

Intellectual Property

The GlobalKin name, logo, app design, and all original content created by us are owned by GlobalKin and protected by Australian and international intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute our branding or app design
• Use the GlobalKin name or logo without our written permission
• Reverse-engineer or attempt to extract the source code of the app

All rights not expressly granted to you in these Terms are reserved by GlobalKin.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of GlobalKin will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms as the app evolves. When we make material changes we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you via a notification in the app or by email

Your continued use of GlobalKin after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, delete your account and stop using the app.

Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, to report a violation, or to appeal an account decision: