Terms of Service
Last Updated: February 18, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using After Dark Between Us ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.
2. Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older. We reserve the right to request proof of age and terminate accounts that do not meet this requirement.
3. Nature of Service - Fiction Disclaimer
After Dark Between Us is a digital storytelling platform that provides fictional romantic narratives. You acknowledge and agree that:
- All stories, characters, and conversations are entirely fictional
- You are not communicating with real individuals
- The Service is for entertainment purposes only
- No real romantic relationships are formed through this Service
- The Service is not a dating platform or communication service
4. Subscription and Payment
4.1 Subscription Plans
Access to the Service requires a paid subscription. Current pricing is $9.99 per month. We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice to active subscribers.
4.2 Auto-Renewal
Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. You authorize us to charge your payment method for recurring subscription fees.
4.3 Payment Processing
All payments are processed securely through Stripe. You agree to provide accurate and complete payment information and to update it as necessary.
5. Cancellation Policy
5.1 How to Cancel
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account dashboard or by contacting us at afterdarkbetweenus@gmail.com. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period.
5.2 Effect of Cancellation
Upon cancellation, you will retain access to the Service until the end of your current billing period. No refunds will be provided for partial months.
6. Refund Policy
Due to the digital nature of our content and immediate access upon subscription, we do not offer refunds for subscription fees. All sales are final. You may cancel at any time to prevent future charges.
Exceptions may be made at our sole discretion in cases of technical errors or billing mistakes.
7. User Accounts
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent activity.
8. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any illegal purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Share your account with others
- Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content
- Use automated systems to access the Service
- Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
9. Intellectual Property
All content provided through the Service, including but not limited to stories, text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of After Dark Between Us or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
10. Content Disclaimer
Our content is designed for mature audiences and may contain romantic and emotionally intense themes. While we strive to provide quality entertainment, we make no guarantees about the suitability of content for any particular individual.
11. No Emotional Dependency Claims
The Service is entertainment only. We make no claims that the Service will fulfill emotional needs, provide companionship, or serve as a substitute for real human relationships or professional mental health services.
If you are experiencing emotional distress, please seek help from qualified mental health professionals.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
13. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AFTER DARK BETWEEN US SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless After Dark Between Us and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
15. Modifications to Service
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.
16. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
17. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
18. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
19. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: afterdarkbetweenus@gmail.com
20. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and After Dark Between Us regarding the use of the Service.