last updated: feb 08, 2026 EST
Shanty LGBT Dating App End-User License Agreement (EULA) and Terms of Use
This End-User License Agreement and Terms of Use (“Agreement”) governs your use of the ShantyLGBT mobile application (“App”) provided by Hernest Inc. (“Company”). By using the App, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
End-User License Agreement (EULA)
1. GRANT OF LICENSE:
Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for your personal, non-commercial use.
2. RESTRICTIONS:
You shall not:
a. Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works of the App.
b. Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to extract the source code.
c. Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices.
d. Rent, lease, loan, resell, sublicense, distribute, or otherwise transfer the app to any third party.
3. OWNERSHIP:
The App and all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, are owned by Company and its licensors.
SUBSCRIPTIONS AND AUTO-RENEWAL
1. SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES:
The application (“App”) may offer subscription services, which provide access to certain premium features or content for a specified duration. By subscribing, you agree to the terms outlined herein and the associated fees, if any.
2. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS:
The App offers the following subscription plans:
- Weekly Subscription: This plan grants access to premium features for a duration of one week.
- Monthly Subscription: This plan grants access to premium features for a duration of one month.
- Annual Subscription: This plan grants access to premium features for a duration of one year.
3. AUTO-RENEWAL:
All subscription plans automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment will be charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
4. CANCELLATION:
To cancel a subscription, you must do so through the respective platform’s subscription settings before the end of the current subscription period. Once canceled, you will retain access to the premium features until the end of your current subscription period, but no refunds or prorated credits will be provided for any unused portion of the subscription period.
5. CHANGES TO SUBSCRIPTION TERMS:
We reserve the right to modify, terminate, or otherwise amend our subscription plans and associated terms at any time and at our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated terms within the App.
PRIVACY
Company respects your privacy and handles personal data in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
DISCLAIMER
The App is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use of the App.
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of USA, New York.
COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS
1. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
If you are a resident of California, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is being collected about you.
- Request the deletion of your personal information.
- Opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
- To exercise these rights, please review our Privacy Policy or contact us
2. California Shine the Light Law:
California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits users who are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us at admin@shanty.lgbt.
3. Do Not Track:
Our app does not respond to Do Not Track signals. For more information about Do Not Track, please visit www.allaboutdnt.com.
COMPLIANCE WITH US STATE PRIVACY LAWS:
1. Compliance Tools:
We use compliance tools provided by third parties, including Google, to assist in adhering to various state privacy laws. These tools help us ensure that we respect user privacy and comply with legal requirements.
2. State-Specific Privacy Rights:
If you are a resident of Florida, Texas, Oregon, Montana, or Colorado, you have specific privacy rights under the respective state laws coming into effect over the course of 2024. These rights may include:
- The right to know what personal information is being collected about you.
- The right to access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
3. Universal Opt-Out Mechanism (UOOM):
In compliance with the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA):
- We will honor Global Privacy Controls (GPC) received directly from users.
- Users can opt-out of data processing activities universally by using UOOM provisions.
- Upon receiving a valid opt-out request, we will turn off ads targeting and cease any targeted data processing activities.
4. Exercising Your Rights:
To exercise your privacy rights under any of these state laws, please review our Privacy Policy or contact us at admin@shanty.lgbt.
5. Non-Discrimination:
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights under applicable state laws. This means that we will not deny you goods or services, charge you different prices or rates, or provide you with a different level or quality of goods or services unless such differences are related to your data’s value.
RESTRICTED DATA PROCESSING
1. Data Processing Controls: We adhere to restricted data processing requirements in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This includes limiting the collection, use, and sharing of personal information as required by law.
2. User Consent: We will obtain your consent before collecting, using, or sharing your personal information for purposes that require consent under applicable laws.
3. Data Retention and Deletion: We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. You may request the deletion of your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about these updates or how they affect your rights and our obligations, please contact us at admin@shanty.lgbt.
Terms of Use
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS:
1. By using the App, you confirm you are 18 or older, have read and understood these Terms and the Privacy Policy, and agree to be bound by them, including future updates.
ELIGIBILITY:
1. The App is exclusively for users aged 18 and older. Underage use results in immediate account termination and data deletion.
2. Immediate action will be taken if underage users are discovered.
ACCOUNT REGISTRATION:
1. Provide accurate, current information (e.g., name, email, date of birth) and maintain account security.
2. Do not impersonate others or create multiple accounts. False data may lead to suspension.
USER CONDUCT:
1. Do not engage in unlawful, offensive, or harmful behavior (e.g., harassment, fraud).
2. Do not post content that is illegal, infringing, or harmful (e.g., viruses, defamatory material).
3. No unauthorized commercial use.
PRIVACY:
1. Your personal data (e.g., profile details, location) is handled per the Privacy Policy (https://shanty.lgbt/privacy-policy/).
2. You consent to data collection via Shanty Trackers and third-party tools (e.g., Google API services) for functionality and personalization.
3. Anonymized data may be used for platform improvement or research.
CONTENT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY:
1. You retain ownership of your content (e.g., photos, messages) but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use it for App operations and promotion.
2. Do not post infringing or illegal content. You are liable for your content’s legality.
3. Content may be reviewed by Amazon Rekognition for safety.
4. PROFILE BADGES AND ACTIVITY INDICATORS
Certain profile badges and activity indicators are automatically generated based on user activity within the Shanty application. These badges reflect engagement patterns, feature usage, or in-app behavior and are calculated using internal algorithms.
5. Badges do not constitute verification, endorsement, background checks, or factual certification of any user’s identity, character, intentions, or real-world behavior.
6. Shanty does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or real-world reliability of badge representations, and users should exercise independent judgment when interacting with others on the platform.
7. Users acknowledge that badge representations are informational only and should not be relied upon as guarantees of user safety, trustworthiness, compatibility, or authenticity.
APP USAGE AND AVAILABILITY:
We strive for uninterrupted access but may modify or suspend features without notice.
TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION:
1. We may terminate/suspend accounts for breaches (e.g., false data, misconduct).
2. Discontinue use to terminate your account; data retention follows the Privacy Policy.
DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
1. The App is provided “as is” with no warranties.
2. No liability for losses from App use, data breaches, or third-party actions (e.g., Google Play Store).
3. NO EMERGENCY SERVICE REPLACEMENT:
The SOS Alert feature is provided for user convenience only and does not constitute emergency response services. It does not replace emergency telephone numbers, law enforcement, medical services, or other official emergency or messaging systems.
4. Shanty does not monitor, verify, or respond to SOS Alerts in real time and makes no guarantees regarding delivery, response time, or effectiveness. You acknowledge that reliance on this feature is at your own risk.
5. The Company expressly disclaims all liability arising from delays, failures, misuse, non-delivery, or reliance on the SOS Alert feature, including situations involving personal injury, harm, or loss.
INDEMNITY:
You indemnify us against claims arising from your App use or Terms violations.
REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICIES:
1. Fees are non-refundable unless required by law, processed via Google Play Store.
2. Manage subscriptions via Google Play Store settings.
REPORTING MISCONDUCT
Report issues to admin@shanty.lgbt. We ensure confidentiality and notify you of outcomes.
LINKING TO OTHER SERVICES:
We are not responsible for third-party content or policies (e.g., Google Play Store). Review their terms.
SUBSCRIPTION AND PAYMENT INFORMATION:
1. Premium features require payment via Google Play Store.
2. We may adjust pricing with advance notice.
UPDATES AND DOWNTIME:
We notify users of maintenance or critical updates to minimize disruptions.
GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
1. Governed by New York law.
2. Disputes resolved via arbitration in New York per American Arbitration Association rules.
INTERNATIONAL USE:
Non-U.S. users are responsible for local law compliance; data transfers are governed by the Privacy Policy.
CHANGES TO TERMS:
Terms may change, effective upon posting. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
MISCELLANEOUS:
These Terms are the entire agreement. Non-enforcement is not a waiver.
Copyright Policy
Report issues to admin@shanty.lgbt. We ensure confidentiality and notify you of outcomes.
COMMUNITY GUIDELINES:
Treat users respectfully, avoid hate speech, and report inappropriate behavior.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY:
The App is exclusively for users aged 18 and older. Data from users under 18 is deleted, and accounts terminated.
We use AI profiling and collaborate with the Global Child Safety Network for compliance, with biannual audits.
COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES:
The App uses Shanty Trackers and similar technologies for functionality and personalization, as detailed in the Privacy Policy.
Manage preferences via the Shanty Control Panel; disabling may affect experience.
THIRD-PARTY DATA SHARING:
Data may be shared with partners (e.g., Amazon Rekognition, Google API services) for operations, as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
We do not sell data unless consented; opt-out options are available.
USER DATA RIGHTS AND CONTROLS:
Access, correct, or delete data via the Shanty Control Panel or admin@shanty.lgbt.
Opt-out of marketing or revoke consent, though this may limit services.