Ittefaaq Terms & Conditions
Please read this carefully before creating or continuing an account.
What Ittefaaq Is
- Ittefaaq is a digital archive for stories about fleeting encounters, near-misses, and moments you hope reconnect.
- The platform is designed for reflection and discovery, not real-time tracking or surveillance.
Eligibility & Accounts
- You must be at least 16 years old and able to enter a binding agreement in your jurisdiction.
- Keep your login credentials confidential and do not share accounts.
- We may suspend or remove accounts that violate these terms or local laws.
Your Stories & Content
- You own the stories and media you post. By posting, you grant Ittefaaq a worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, and distribute your content for the purpose of operating the service.
- Do not upload content that is illegal, hateful, harassing, or that exposes private information without consent.
- You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to share any names, photos, or details you include.
Community Guidelines
- Share respectfully: focus on your experience rather than identifying or targeting individuals.
- No stalking, doxxing, threats, or non-consensual contact attempts.
- Mark sensitive details thoughtfully; if someone asks you to remove identifying information, please do so.
Safety & Conduct
- Never use Ittefaaq to arrange unsafe meetups or to bypass consent.
- Report abusive behavior or harmful content through support@ittefaaq.com so we can investigate.
- We may moderate, limit visibility, or remove posts that violate guidelines or legal requirements.
Location & Accuracy
- Location pins are approximate and user-provided; they should not be treated as real-time tracking.
- Do not share exact addresses or confidential coordinates. Keep details general to protect privacy.
Data & Privacy
- We store account data (username, email, hashed password) and the stories you choose to publish.
- Basic analytics and logs help us keep the service reliable and secure; see the privacy section below.
- You may request deletion of your account and associated content by contacting support.
Privacy Policy (Summary)
- We use session cookies to keep you signed in and security cookies to protect your account.
- We do not sell personal data. Limited third-party services (email, maps) may process data to provide their features.
- You can opt out of non-essential notifications in your settings and request data export or deletion at any time.
Disclaimers
- Ittefaaq is provided "as is" without warranties of fitness for a particular purpose.
- We are not responsible for outcomes of in-person meetings or connections made through the platform.
Changes & Contact
- We may update these terms as the product evolves; continued use means you accept the latest version.
- Questions or concerns? Email support@ittefaaq.com for moderation, privacy, or safety issues.
By using Ittefaaq you confirm you have read and agree to these terms, the privacy summary, and any future updates.