Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 23, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using HearMeOut ("the App", "Service", "Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the App.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use HearMeOut. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older.

We do not verify your age, university affiliation, or identity. You are solely responsible for ensuring you meet these eligibility requirements.

3. Account-Free Service

HearMeOut does not require you to create an account or log in. Your access to the Service is based on your location and device identifier. You understand that without traditional accounts, we have limited ability to restore access if you lose your device or if your device is banned for violating these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

What's NOT Allowed

You agree NOT to use HearMeOut to:

Harass, threaten, intimidate, or bully other users
Share hate speech, discriminatory content, or violent threats
Engage in sexual harassment or share sexually explicit content
Encourage or promote illegal activities
Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
Spam, advertise products/services, or solicit others
Share personal information of others without consent
Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the Service
Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to access the Service
Violate any local, state, national, or international laws

What IS Allowed

You're here to have conversations with other college students. Talk about classes, life, random stuff—whatever. Just be respectful and don't be a jerk.

5. Content and Conduct

No Recording Policy: Currently, HearMeOut does not record voice conversations. All conversations are live and temporary. Once a conversation ends, it's gone.

User Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your conduct and any content you share through voice conversations on the Platform.

We Don't Monitor: We do not actively monitor conversations. However, we may investigate reports of violations and take appropriate action.

6. Reporting and Moderation

If you encounter a user violating these Terms, you can report them using the "Report" feature within the App or by contacting us at info@hearmeout.one. We reserve the right to:

Investigate reported violations
Temporarily or permanently ban devices associated with violations of these Terms
Remove access to the Service for any user at our sole discretion
Cooperate with law enforcement if illegal activity is reported

Device-Based Enforcement: Since HearMeOut operates without traditional accounts, we enforce violations by restricting device access. If your device is banned, you will not be able to access the Service from that device. Bans are based on conduct, not identity, and may be permanent depending on the severity of the violation.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Use at Your Own Risk

HearMeOut is provided "as is" without any warranties. You understand and agree that:

We do not verify the identity, age, or university affiliation of users
We are not responsible for the conduct or content of other users
You interact with other users at your own risk
We cannot guarantee the Service will always be available, secure, or error-free
We are not liable for any harm, damages, or losses resulting from your use of the Service

No Liability for User Conduct

We are not responsible for:

Offensive, inappropriate, or illegal content shared by users
Harassment, threats, or harm caused by other users
False information or misrepresentation by users
Any interactions or relationships formed through the Service

Maximum Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, HearMeOut's total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Service is limited to the amount you paid to use the Service (which is $0, since the Service is free).

8. Intellectual Property

The HearMeOut app, including its design, code, branding, and content, is owned by HearMeOut and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse-engineer any part of the Service.

9. Service Availability

We reserve the right to:

Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice
Change features, functionality, or availability of the Service
Update these Terms of Service (we'll notify you of material changes)

We are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused by service interruptions or changes.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HearMeOut, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your use of the Service
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
Your conduct on the Platform

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to HearMeOut at any time, for any reason, without notice. This includes (but is not limited to) violations of these Terms, suspicious activity, or at our sole discretion.

You may stop using the Service at any time by simply deleting the app from your device.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with Delaware law, except where prohibited by law.

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class-action lawsuits.

13. Privacy

Your use of HearMeOut is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect and use your information.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify users through the App or via email (if we have it). Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Us

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