1. About Us

Halalknot is a matrimonial platform operated by a sole trader registered in Ireland ("Halalknot", "we", "us", or "our"). Our Service is designed to help users connect for the purpose of marriage in a respectful, privacy-focused environment.

2. Eligibility

You may only use the Service if:

• You are at least 18 years old;
• You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract;
• You are using the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes;
• All information you provide is accurate, complete, and truthful.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that do not meet these requirements.

3. Account Registration

To use the Service, you must create an account. When registering, you agree that:

• You will create only one account;
• You will provide accurate personal information;
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials;
• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

We may require phone number verification and selfie verification to prevent fraud and misuse.

4. Profile Information & Photos

• Users may upload one profile photo only.
• Profile photo visibility is controlled by the user (show or blur).
• Profile photos are visible only to other registered users.
• You confirm that any photo uploaded is of you and does not infringe the rights of any third party.
• We reserve the right to remove or restrict any photo that violates these Terms.

5. Verification & Selfie Checks

To protect the integrity of the Service, Halalknot uses third-party identity and selfie verification providers.

• Selfie verification may be mandatory or optional (to obtain a verified badge).
• Verification is handled by a third-party provider.
• Halalknot does not generate or store biometric identifiers.
• Verification images are not shown to other users and are used only for fraud prevention and identity confirmation.

Accounts that fail verification or are suspected of impersonation may be flagged, suspended, or terminated.

6. How the Service Works

• Users may express interest in other users.
• Direct messaging is not permitted.
• If an interest is mutually accepted, both users' email addresses are revealed to each other.
• Halalknot does not guarantee matches, responses, or successful outcomes.

7. Subscriptions & Payments

Certain features of the Service require a paid subscription.

• Subscriptions are offered for a fixed two-month period.
• Subscriptions do not auto-renew.
• Payments are processed securely via Stripe.

Refunds

In accordance with EU consumer law:

• You may request a refund within 14 days of purchase if the Service has not been used.
• Once the Service has been used, you expressly agree that the right to withdraw is lost.

8. User Content Licence

You retain ownership of any content you upload. However, by using the Service, you grant Halalknot a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to host, store, reproduce, display, modify, and optimise your content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.

This licence ends when your content is deleted or your account is permanently removed, subject to legal retention requirements.

9. Community Standards & Conduct

You agree not to:

• Impersonate another person;
• Upload misleading or false information;
• Use the Service for harassment, abuse, or unlawful purposes;
• Attempt to bypass verification or security features;
• Scrape, reverse engineer, or misuse the platform.

Enforcement

If you breach these Terms:

• We may issue a warning;
• Repeated or serious breaches may result in account suspension or termination.

10. Account Termination & Deletion

• You may delete your account at any time through your dashboard.
• Upon deletion, your profile will no longer be visible.
• Certain data may be retained or anonymised in accordance with our Privacy Policy and legal obligations.
• We may suspend or terminate your account if you breach these Terms or pose a risk to other users or the platform.

11. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the Service, including software, branding, and design, belong to Halalknot or its licensors. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or exploit any part of the Service without prior written consent.

12. Disclaimers

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee:

• That you will find a match;
• That other users are truthful or compatible;
• Continuous or error-free operation of the Service.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Halalknot shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential losses arising from your use of the Service.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be excluded under Irish or EU law.

14. Privacy & Data Protection

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and process personal data in accordance with GDPR.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via the Service. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

16. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Ireland. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: support@halalknot.com