Full Terms of service

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Full Terms of service 〰️

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Crowded Ventures, LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of the HolyCrowds mobile application, website, and all related services (collectively, the "Service"). By creating an account, clicking "Sign Up," "I Agree," or any similar button, accessing, or using the Service in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.

ARBITRATION NOTICE: These Terms contain a binding arbitration clause and class action waiver in Section 16. Except for certain types of disputes described therein, you agree that disputes between you and the Company will be resolved by binding, individual arbitration, and you waive your right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

1. Description of Service

HolyCrowds is a faith-based community platform that enables users to connect with other Christians, create and discover events, form and join groups, exchange messages, share testimonies, and engage in fellowship. The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" for personal, non-commercial use.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice, and without liability to you.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. If you are between 13 and 18 years of age (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use the Service with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf.

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

You meet the minimum age requirement;
You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement;
You are not barred from using the Service under any applicable law;
Your use of the Service will not violate any applicable law, regulation, or ordinance;
All information you provide is truthful, accurate, and complete.

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation — To access certain features, you must create an account using a valid email address and password. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information as necessary.

3.2 Account Security — You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to safeguard your account information.

3.3 One Account Per Person — Each individual may maintain only one account. We reserve the right to terminate duplicate or fraudulent accounts without notice.

3.4 Account Deletion — You may delete your account at any time through the Settings menu. Upon deletion, your public profile and private data will be permanently removed. Certain data may be retained as required by law, for legitimate business purposes, or as described in our Privacy Policy. Deletion is irreversible.

4. User Content

4.1 Definition — "User Content" means any text, images, photographs, messages, profile information, testimonies, event listings, group descriptions, ratings, reviews, and any other content or materials you submit, post, upload, or transmit through the Service.

4.2 Ownership — You retain ownership of your User Content. By submitting User Content to the Service, you grant Crowded Ventures, LLC a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, and perform your User Content solely in connection with operating and improving the Service. This license exists only for so long as your content remains on the Service. If you delete your content or your account, this license ends, except to the extent your content was shared with other users (e.g., messages already delivered) or as reasonably necessary for backup, archival, or legal compliance purposes.

4.3 Responsibility — You are solely responsible for your User Content. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights and permissions to submit your User Content; it does not infringe any third party's rights; it does not contain defamatory, obscene, unlawful, or threatening material; and it is accurate and not misleading.

4.4 No Obligation to Monitor — We are under no obligation to monitor, review, or edit User Content, but we reserve the right to do so at our sole discretion. We may remove or disable access to any User Content at any time, for any reason or no reason, without prior notice.

5. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to use the Service to:

Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation;
Harass, bully, intimidate, stalk, threaten, or otherwise victimize any person;
Post or transmit content that is hateful, discriminatory, sexually explicit, pornographic, violent, or promotes self-harm;
Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation;
Solicit personal information from minors or exploit minors in any way;
Spam, solicit, or send unsolicited commercial communications;
Engage in multi-level marketing, pyramid schemes, or other fraudulent schemes;
Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code;
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other accounts, or any computer systems;
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity, performance, or security of the Service;
Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Service by automated means;
Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent;
Create accounts using automated means or under false pretenses;
Circumvent any access controls, rate limits, or security features;
Promote, facilitate, or engage in illegal activities;
Use the Service to proselytize in a manner that is coercive, deceptive, or harassing;
Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Service.

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who violates this section, including suspending or terminating the offender's account and reporting them to law enforcement.

6. Events and In-Person Meetups

IMPORTANT SAFETY DISCLAIMER:HolyCrowds facilitates the discovery and organization of events but does NOT organize, host, sponsor, endorse, verify, or supervise any event or in-person meetup. You attend all events entirely at your own risk.

6.1 Assumption of Risk — You acknowledge that participation in any event or activity discovered through the Service involves inherent risks, including personal injury, property damage, illness, emotional distress, and death. You voluntarily assume all such risks.

6.2 No Vetting or Background Checks — We do NOT conduct background checks, identity verification, or criminal history screenings on any user, event organizer, group leader, or attendee. We make no representations or warranties regarding the character, integrity, safety, identity, intentions, or conduct of any user.

6.3 Event Organizer Responsibility — If you create or organize an event, you are solely responsible for all aspects of that event, including venue safety, permits, insurance, compliance with applicable laws, supervision of attendees, and safeguards for minors.

6.4 Release — To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release and hold harmless Crowded Ventures, LLC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your participation in any event or interaction with any other user, whether online or in person.

7. Groups and Community Features

Groups created on the Service are organized and managed by users, not by Crowded Ventures, LLC. Group leaders are solely responsible for their groups' activities, content, and conduct. We do not endorse, supervise, or guarantee the accuracy, quality, or safety of any group. We reserve the right to remove any group that violates these Terms.

8. Messaging and Communications

We do not routinely monitor private messages, but we reserve the right to do so for safety, legal, or enforcement purposes. You are solely responsible for the content of your messages. You will not use messaging to harass, spam, or send unsolicited content. We may retain message data as described in our Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for any content sent or received through the messaging feature.

9. Religious Content and Viewpoints

User Content reflects the views of individual users and does NOT represent the views, endorsements, or teachings of Crowded Ventures, LLC. We are not a church, religious organization, or spiritual authority. We do not provide pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, or theological guidance. Users may hold diverse theological positions, and the presence of any viewpoint does not constitute our endorsement. We are not responsible for any spiritual, emotional, or psychological impact resulting from User Content or interactions.

9A. No Professional Advice

The Service does not provide and is not a substitute for professional legal, medical, financial, psychological, or therapeutic advice. No content on the Service — whether posted by users, group leaders, event organizers, or any other person — should be construed as professional advice of any kind. You should always seek the advice of qualified professionals for any questions you may have regarding a legal, medical, financial, or mental health matter. Crowded Ventures, LLC disclaims all liability for any actions taken or not taken based on content encountered through the Service.

10. Content Moderation

10.1 Moderation Practices — We employ a combination of user reporting, automated detection, and human review to enforce our community standards. Users may report content or other users using the in-app reporting feature. All reports are reviewed and actioned within a reasonable timeframe.

10.2 Enforcement Actions — Violations of these Terms may result in: content removal; a warning to the offending user; temporary suspension of account access; permanent account termination; or reporting to law enforcement where required by law or necessary for user safety.

10.3 Appeals — If your content is removed or your account is suspended, you may appeal by contacting support@holycrowds.com within fourteen (14) days of the action. Appeals will be reviewed by a different team member than the one who made the original decision.

11. Intellectual Property

11.1 — The Service, including its design, layout, graphics, logos, icons, software, and code, is owned by or licensed to Crowded Ventures, LLC and protected by intellectual property laws. "HolyCrowds" and the HolyCrowds logo are trademarks of Crowded Ventures, LLC.

11.2 — Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes.

11.3 Copyright Complaints (DMCA) — We respect the intellectual property rights of others and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe content on the Service infringes your copyright, you may submit a takedown notice to our designated DMCA agent:

DMCA Agent
Crowded Ventures, LLC
Email: support@holycrowds.com
Subject Line: "DMCA Takedown Notice"

Your notice must include: (a) identification of the copyrighted work; (b) identification of the infringing material and its location on the Service; (c) your contact information; (d) a statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized; (e) a statement under penalty of perjury that your notice is accurate and you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner; and (f) your physical or electronic signature.

11.4 Counter-Notification — If your content was removed and you believe it was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification to support@holycrowds.com containing: (a) identification of the removed material; (b) a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake; (c) your name, address, and telephone number; (d) consent to jurisdiction of the federal court in your district; and (e) your physical or electronic signature.

12. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with third-party services including Google Firebase (authentication, database, and file storage), OpenStreetMap (reverse geocoding for location display), and Apple's App Store services. These services are governed by their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for any third-party services, but we choose providers that maintain industry-standard security and privacy practices.

13. Privacy

Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CROWDED VENTURES, LLC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT; WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES; WARRANTIES REGARDING ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF CONTENT; WARRANTIES REGARDING THE IDENTITY, CHARACTER, OR CONDUCT OF ANY USER; AND WARRANTIES REGARDING THE SAFETY OF ANY EVENT FACILITATED THROUGH THE SERVICE.

15. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL CROWDED VENTURES, LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS, OR ASSIGNS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARE BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF CROWDED VENTURES, LLC SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED UNITED STATES DOLLARS (US $100.00).

WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM: YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE; CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY OR OTHER USER; ANY EVENT OR IN-PERSON MEETING; UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR DATA; PERSONAL INJURY, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, OR DEATH RESULTING FROM USE OF THE SERVICE; RELIANCE ON RELIGIOUS CONTENT OR TESTIMONIES; SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS OR DATA LOSS.

16. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

16.1 Informal Resolution — Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to first contact us at support@holycrowds.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least sixty (60) days.

16.2 Binding Arbitration — Any dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, conducted by a single arbitrator in the state in which you reside.

16.3 Class Action and Jury Trial Waiver — YOU AND CROWDED VENTURES, LLC 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 WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL.

16.4 Arbitration Fees — For claims under $10,000, the Company will pay all arbitration fees.

16.5 Exceptions — Either party may bring an individual action in small claims court or seek injunctive relief for intellectual property violations.

16.6 Opt-Out — You may opt out of arbitration by sending written notice to support@holycrowds.com within thirty (30) days of first accepting these Terms. Your notice must include your full name, email address associated with your account, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of the arbitration agreement.

17. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Crowded Ventures, LLC from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from: your use of the Service; your User Content; your violation of these Terms or any law; your violation of any third party's rights; any event you organize or attend through the Service; any dispute between you and another user.

18. Termination

You may stop using the Service and delete your account at any time through the Settings page. We may suspend or terminate your account for violation of these Terms, illegal activity, user safety concerns, or extended inactivity. Where practicable, we will provide notice and an opportunity to appeal (see Section 10.3) before permanent termination, except in cases involving immediate safety threats or legal requirements. Upon termination, all rights and licenses granted to you cease immediately. Sections 4.2, 6, 9A, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 survive termination.

19. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal proceedings not subject to arbitration under Section 16 shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Texas.

20. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. For material changes affecting your rights (including changes to the arbitration clause, liability limitations, or data handling), we will provide at least thirty (30) days' notice via in-app notification and email. Continued use after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using the Service and delete your account before the effective date.

21. General Provisions

Entire Agreement — These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Crowded Ventures, LLC.

Severability — If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. The unenforceable provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.

Waiver — No waiver of any provision shall be deemed a continuing waiver.

Assignment — You may not assign these Terms. We may assign them in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, provided the assignee agrees to honor these Terms.

Force Majeure — We shall not be liable for failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control.

No Third-Party Beneficiaries — These Terms do not create third-party beneficiary rights, except as stated in Section 25 (Apple).

22. Reporting and Safety

Report violations using the in-app reporting feature or by contacting support@holycrowds.com. We review all reports and take action as described in Section 10. If you are in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services (e.g., 911) immediately.

23. User Interactions and Safety

23.1 No Guarantee of Identity — We do not verify the identity of users. You acknowledge that other users may misrepresent themselves, their affiliations, their credentials, or their intentions. You are solely responsible for taking reasonable precautions when interacting with other users, whether online or in person.

23.2 Personal Safety — When meeting someone in person for the first time, we strongly recommend: meeting in a public, well-lit place; informing a friend or family member of your plans and sharing your location; not sharing personal financial information; not entering a stranger's vehicle or private residence; and trusting your instincts — if something feels wrong, leave.

24. Minors Safety

IMPORTANT: Users under 18 should pay special attention to this section.

24.1 Age Verification — Users must provide their date of birth at registration. Users under 13 are not permitted to use the Service. Users aged 13–17 may use the Service only with the knowledge and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

24.2 Messaging Restrictions — All users, including minors, should exercise caution when communicating with people they do not know in person. Never share personal information such as your home address, school name, phone number, or financial details with other users.

24.3 Events Involving Minors — If an event involves minors, the event organizer is solely responsible for: obtaining appropriate parental/guardian consent; providing adequate adult supervision; complying with all applicable child protection laws; and ensuring a safe environment. Crowded Ventures, LLC does not facilitate, supervise, or assume any responsibility for events involving minors.

24.4 Reporting Concerns About Minors — If you believe a minor is being exploited, harassed, or endangered through the Service, report it immediately via the in-app reporting feature, email support@holycrowds.com, or contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) at CyberTipline.org or 1-800-843-5678.

25. Apple App Store Additional Terms

If you access the Service through the Apple App Store: these Terms are between you and Crowded Ventures, LLC only, not Apple Inc. ("Apple"). Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support for the Service. Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims relating to the Service, including product liability, consumer protection, or intellectual property claims. In the event of any failure of the Service to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple and Apple will refund the purchase price (if any); to the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple has no other warranty obligation. Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and, upon your acceptance, will have the right to enforce these Terms against you. You represent that you are not located in a U.S.-embargoed country and are not on any U.S. Government restricted parties list.

26. Contact Information

Crowded Ventures, LLC
Email: support@holycrowds.com
Website: holycrowds.com