ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

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Translation note: This policy may be localized into other languages. The legally binding original is the German version (de-DE). Original: rattlestork.org/de-DE/AcceptableUsePolicy.

1. WHO WE ARE

RattleStork UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Sternstraße 23, 39104 Magdeburg, Germany ("we", "us", "our"). Website: rattlestork.org.

2. ELIGIBILITY (18+)

The services are intended only for adults aged 18 years old. Minors must not use the services; you must not enable, facilitate, or request a minor's use. Content that depicts, sexualizes, or appeals to minors (including simulated, stylized, or AI-generated depictions) is strictly prohibited.

3. GENERAL CONDUCT

You may not do or attempt to do the following:

  • create, operate, or maintain false identities; impersonate persons or organizations; misrepresent your age; operate multiple accounts without our prior consent; sell, rent, lend, transfer, or otherwise trade accounts or verifications;
  • harass, stalk, doxx, threaten, incite self-harm or violence, or disclose others' personal data (including precise location data) without a lawful basis and effective consent;
  • post hate speech or discriminatory content against protected characteristics (including race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age);
  • create, solicit, distribute, or trade non-consensual intimate images (NCII), sexual exploitation, or any sexual content involving minors (including deepfakes or synthetic media);
  • offer or solicit commercial sexual services (including escorting, prostitution, sugar dating), paid companionship, or other unlawful services/activities;
  • upload/transmit illegal content; infringe intellectual property, personality, or privacy rights; promote terrorism or criminal activity; or provide instructions intended to cause harm;
  • scrape, harvest, or systematically collect data; use bots, crawlers, or other automation; access undocumented/private APIs; circumvent rate limits; or — unless legally permitted — perform reverse engineering;
  • compromise, test, or bypass the security or integrity of the services; distribute malware; attempt unauthorized access; falsify GPS or manipulate device signals to misrepresent proximity/availability;
  • spam, send unsolicited advertising, engage in phishing or fraud, manipulate reviews/reports, or abuse reporting and appeals mechanisms;
  • abuse subscriptions, promotions, or refunds (including chargeback fraud), or resell access, matches, contacts, or features.

4. INTIMATE CONTENT and CONSENT

You may only share intimate content if all identifiable persons have given informed, voluntary, and revocable consent to its creation and distribution. Deepfakes or synthetic media that portray real people in intimate contexts without verifiable consent are prohibited. It is forbidden to coerce, pressure, or condition benefits or interactions on sharing intimate content.

5. USER CONTRIBUTIONS

You represent and warrant that you own all necessary rights to your content; that it is accurate, lawful, and compliant with this policy; and that you have obtained consent from identifiable persons. We may, at our discretion and without obligation, moderate, remove, restrict, or reclassify content or features to protect users or comply with law.

6. PLATFORM INTEGRITY

  • You may not systematically retrieve data to create a database, directory, or competing service.
  • You may not frame, mirror, or otherwise misrepresent the services.
  • You may not copy or modify client/server code or seek access to private or administrative interfaces.

7. REPORTING (NOTICE-AND-ACTION)

You can report suspected illegal or policy-violating content in the app or via our contact page: rattlestork.org/contact. Please provide the relevant profile/URL, a description of the issue, any legal or policy rationale, and contact information. We will review reports without undue delay, take appropriate actions (including removal, restriction, or referral to the relevant authorities), and provide reasons where legally required (e.g., under the EU DSA).

8. COPYRIGHT/IP COMPLAINTS

For reports of alleged intellectual property rights infringements, please use the contact page and include sufficient information: the affected work, the material in question, its location/URL, a statement to the best of your knowledge, and your authority to act. We maintain a repeat infringer policy in accordance with applicable law.

9. ENFORCEMENT and CONSEQUENCES

We apply proportionate, context-sensitive measures taking into account severity, history, and risk. Measures may include warnings, content removal, feature restrictions, temporary suspensions, permanent terminations, and reporting to law enforcement or other competent authorities. For serious risks (e.g., CSAM, credible threats, significant dangers) we may impose immediate restrictions.

10. APPEALS

If your content or account has been restricted, you may appeal via the in-app process or the contact form. Please provide your username, a brief explanation, and relevant contextual information. We will review and inform you of the outcome. Restrictions may remain in place during the review.

11. SAFETY and WELL-BEING

Content that encourages self-harm or violence is prohibited. If there is an immediate danger to you or others, contact local emergency services. You can also report within the app so that we — to the extent legally permitted and feasible — can take appropriate action.

12. SUBSCRIPTIONS and PAYMENTS

Trial periods, promotions, refunds, or chargebacks must not be abused; accounts, matches, or access to features must not be bought or sold. Violations may result in actions under Section 9. Information about pricing can be found in the subscription overview.

13. CHANGES

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date indicates the current version. Material changes may be announced in the app and/or on the website. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

14. CONTACT

RattleStork UG (limited liability)
Sternstraße 23, 39104 Magdeburg, Germany
Contact and reports: rattlestork.org/contact
Email: rattlestork[at]gmail.com