Effective Date: March 4, 2026
Last Updated: March 4, 2026
By creating an account, you agree to these Terms. If you don't agree, don't use Nod.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Aspiring Armadillo Studios LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your use of the Nod: Vouched Dating mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Services"). By creating an account or otherwise using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Community Guidelines, each of which is incorporated herein by reference.
PLEASE READ SECTION 10 (DISPUTE RESOLUTION) CAREFULLY. IT CONTAINS A BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER THAT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.
You must be 18+, legally able to form a contract, and not previously banned from Nod.
To use the Services, you must:
By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements. We may require verification of your age or identity at any time and may terminate accounts that do not meet these requirements. We reserve the right to conduct searches of publicly available records, including sex offender registries, to verify eligibility, and you authorize us to do so. We do not routinely conduct criminal background checks on all users.
You're responsible for your account. Keep your login secure and your information truthful.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:
Your phone number is used for authentication and is searchable by other registered Nod users for vouching purposes, as described in our Privacy Policy. Your phone number is never displayed to other users.
Vouching is a core feature of Nod. A vouch is a personal opinion — not a background check, safety guarantee, or endorsement by Nod.
Nod's vouching system allows verified users to endorse other users they personally know. A vouch is a personal expression of opinion by the voucher about the person being vouched for. Vouches are not verified, investigated, or endorsed by Nod. We do not conduct background checks, verify the accuracy of vouch content, or guarantee the character, identity, intentions, or conduct of any user — whether vouched for or not.
When you vouch for another user, you represent and warrant that:
No vouch will be displayed on a user's profile without that user's consent. Users who are the subject of a vouch may accept, decline, or remove vouches from their profile at any time.
Either the voucher or the vouch subject may request removal of a vouch at any time. We also reserve the right to remove any vouch that violates these Terms, our Community Guidelines, or applicable law. When a voucher's account is deleted or terminated, all vouches they have provided will also be removed.
YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON VOUCHES AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR OWN JUDGMENT OR AS A GUARANTEE OF ANY USER'S IDENTITY, CHARACTER, CONDUCT, OR SUITABILITY. Vouches are personal opinions of individual users and do not constitute professional vetting, background checks, or endorsements by Nod. You are solely responsible for your own interactions with other users, whether or not those users have been vouched for.
Be honest, be respectful, and don't misuse Nod. You own your content but grant us a license to display it within the Service.
You agree not to:
Nothing in this section prevents you from sharing your own content, reporting concerns to law enforcement or other authorities, cooperating with legal process, or exercising any rights that cannot be restricted by contract under applicable law.
You retain ownership of the content you create and post through the Services, including profile information, photos, messages, and vouches (collectively, "User Content"). By posting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sub-licensable license to host, store, use, display, reproduce, modify, adapt, and distribute your User Content solely in connection with operating, developing, providing, and improving the Services. This license continues until your User Content is deleted from our systems, except as required by law or legitimate business purposes (such as safety investigations).
This license is non-exclusive, except that our license shall be exclusive with respect to derivative works created through use of the Services. For example, screenshots or screen recordings of the Services that include User Content are derivative works to which we hold an exclusive license. This provision is intended to prevent unauthorized third-party use of content as it appears within the Services and does not restrict your rights to your underlying original content.
For vouches specifically: by submitting a vouch, you grant the vouch subject the right to display your vouch on their profile for as long as both your accounts remain active and the vouch has not been removed.
We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, review, and remove User Content at our sole discretion. We may remove content that violates these Terms, our Community Guidelines, or applicable law, or that we determine is harmful, offensive, or otherwise objectionable.
Nod's brand, design, and technology belong to us. You get a limited license to use the app. We respond to copyright complaints.
The Services, including all software, designs, text, graphics, logos, and other materials (excluding User Content), are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Services, nor may you reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of our software.
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on the Services infringes your copyright, you may submit a notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") to our designated agent at support@nod.dating with the subject line "DMCA Notice." Your notice must include: (a) a description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed; (b) a description of where the allegedly infringing material is located within the Services; (c) your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address); (d) a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; (e) a statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf; and (f) your physical or electronic signature.
We may remove or disable access to content that is alleged to be infringing and may terminate the accounts of repeat infringers.
The Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by us. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party sites or services. Your interactions with third-party services are governed solely by their own terms and policies.
Paid features auto-renew. Cancel anytime through your app store. Refunds are generally not available except as required by law.
Nod may offer premium features, subscriptions, and virtual items for purchase ("Premium Features"). Premium Features are purchased through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store (each, an "External Service") or directly through the App. Prices are displayed before purchase and may vary by region.
Subscriptions automatically renew for the same duration and at the same price (subject to price changes) unless you cancel before the end of the current subscription period. To cancel a subscription purchased through an External Service, you must cancel through that External Service's settings. Deleting the App does not cancel your subscription. We will attempt to notify you via email before any price change takes effect for your next renewal period, giving you the opportunity to cancel.
All purchases are final and nonrefundable, except where required by applicable law. The following exceptions apply:
Virtual items (such as boosts, tokens, or similar features) are a limited, non-transferable, revocable license and have no real-world monetary value. Virtual items cannot be redeemed for cash, transferred to other users, or refunded except as required by law. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue virtual items at any time.
We care about your safety, but we can't guarantee it. We don't do background checks. Always exercise your own judgment.
NOD DOES NOT CONDUCT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS OR IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF ALL USERS. Even where we offer identity verification features (such as government ID verification for vouchers), these processes have inherent limitations and are not foolproof. The presence of vouches on a user's profile does not constitute a safety endorsement by Nod.
You are solely responsible for your interactions with other users. We strongly recommend that you exercise caution, use good judgment, and follow common-sense safety practices when communicating with or meeting other users, including meeting in public places, telling a friend or family member about your plans, and not sharing financial information.
If you experience any inappropriate behavior, harassment, or safety concerns, please report the user immediately through the App or by contacting support@nod.dating.
Nod does not guarantee that you will receive any matches, connections, vouches, messages, or any particular outcome from using the Services. The quality, quantity, and frequency of interactions depend on many factors outside of our control, including the number of active users in your area and other users' preferences. The presence of vouches or premium features does not guarantee compatibility or any particular dating outcome.
The Service is provided "as is." Our liability is limited. These limitations may not apply in jurisdictions that don't allow them.
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTY REGARDING THE QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICES, OR THE CONDUCT, IDENTITY, OR COMPATIBILITY OF ANY USER.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES.
OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100) OR (B) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such jurisdictions, the above limitations apply only to the extent permitted by law. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Services; (b) your User Content, including any vouches you provide; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any third-party rights.
Most disputes must go through informal resolution first, then binding arbitration. You waive the right to a jury trial and class action. You can opt out of arbitration within 30 days of creating your account.
Before initiating any formal proceedings, you and we each agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally for at least 60 days. To begin this process, either party must send a written notice to the other describing the dispute and the relief sought. Your notice should be sent to support@nod.dating with the subject line "Dispute Notice." We will send notices to the email address associated with your account.
If informal resolution fails, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) under its applicable rules, except as modified by this Section. The arbitration will be conducted by a single arbitrator. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
The arbitrator shall have exclusive authority to resolve all disputes, including whether any claim is arbitrable. However, a court has exclusive authority to determine issues relating to the enforceability or scope of the arbitration agreement itself.
Exceptions to arbitration: Either party may bring a claim in small claims court if it qualifies. Claims relating to the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act are not subject to arbitration. Either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement of intellectual property rights.
YOU AND NOD AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. YOU AND NOD AGREE TO WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY.
If 25 or more similar arbitration demands are filed against us within a 60-day period, a bellwether process will apply. A random selection of up to 10 claims will be arbitrated first as test cases. The outcomes of these test cases will inform the resolution of remaining claims, either by agreement or through continued individual arbitration. During the bellwether process, filing fees for non-bellwether claims will be stayed.
You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to support@nod.dating with the subject line "Arbitration Opt-Out" within 30 days of creating your account. The notice must include your name, phone number, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of the arbitration agreement. If you opt out, you may pursue claims in court, but the class action waiver and jury trial waiver in Section 10.3 will still apply to the maximum extent permitted by law.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflict-of-laws provisions. For disputes not subject to arbitration, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Albany County, New York.
If you reside in the European Union, European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, this Section 10 does not apply to you. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of your country of residence, and you will have the benefit of any mandatory consumer protection provisions of that jurisdiction.
You can delete your account anytime. We can suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms.
You may delete your account at any time by using the account deletion option in the App's settings. You may also request account deletion through our website at nod.dating/delete without needing to reinstall the App. Upon deletion, your profile, vouches you have provided, and vouches you have received will be removed from the Service, subject to our data retention practices described in our Privacy Policy. We will clearly inform you at the time of deletion which data is deleted, which data is temporarily retained (and why), and how long the deletion process takes. Deleting your account does not cancel any active subscription — you must cancel your subscription separately through the applicable External Service.
We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms, our Community Guidelines, or applicable law, or if your conduct is harmful to other users, third parties, or the Company. We may also terminate accounts that have been inactive for an extended period, as described in our Privacy Policy.
Upon termination, your right to use the Services immediately ceases. You will not be entitled to any refund of subscription fees or virtual item purchases, except as required by applicable law. Sections 4.5 (No Reliance on Vouches), 5.2 (Content Ownership and License), 6 (Intellectual Property), 8 (Safety), 9 (Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability), 10 (Dispute Resolution), and 13 (General Provisions) shall survive termination.
If you believe your account was terminated in error, you may appeal by contacting support@nod.dating within 6 months of termination. We will review your appeal and respond within a reasonable timeframe, though we are not obligated to reinstate any account.
We may update these Terms. We'll notify you of material changes and give you time to review them.
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by in-app notification, email, or other prominent means at least 14 days before the changes take effect. For material changes to Section 9 (Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability) or Section 10 (Dispute Resolution), we will ask for your affirmative acceptance of the updated terms.
Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of updated Terms constitutes acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you should stop using the Services and delete your account.
Standard legal provisions that keep the agreement functioning properly.
Electronic Communications. By creating an account, you consent to receive communications from us electronically, including via email, push notification, and in-app messages. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Community Guidelines, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the Services.
Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
No Waiver. Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
Notices. We may provide notices to you via in-app notification, email to the address associated with your account, or by posting on the Services. You may provide notices to us at support@nod.dating.
Force Majeure. We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, labor disputes, government actions, power failures, internet or telecommunications failures, or cyberattacks.
No Third-Party Beneficiaries. These Terms do not create any rights for any third party, except as expressly stated.
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Email: support@nod.dating
Website: nod.dating
This document is written in English. In the event of any discrepancy between the English version and translations, the English version shall prevail.
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