1. Overview
Shush Buddy is an adults-only dating service. You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and use our Service. This Age Policy explains our age requirements, verification process, and consequences of falsification.
2. Age Requirement
By using Shush Buddy, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old. Use of the Service by anyone under 18 is strictly prohibited.
We do not offer services to minors and do not knowingly collect personal information from users under 18.
3. Age Verification
Shush Buddy uses a self-attestation model for age verification. During the sign-up process, you must explicitly confirm that you are at least 18 years old before you can create an account.
What This Means
- You must click to confirm you are 18+ before account creation
- We do not require government ID verification at this time
- We do not use third-party age verification services
- Our age gate is based on honest self-attestation
Important Note
This self-attestation model is designed for adult users. It does not provide identity verification or age assurance that may be required in certain jurisdictions. If you are in a jurisdiction that requires stronger age verification, please do not use this service until we implement additional verification methods.
4. Reporting Minors
If you believe someone on Shush Buddy is under 18, please report them immediately using our reporting tools. When reporting, select "Underage" as the reason.
Our safety team will investigate reports of underage users and take appropriate action, including permanent account bans.
5. Consequences of Falsification
Falsifying your age is a serious violation of our Terms of Use and Community Guidelines. Consequences may include:
- Immediate permanent account termination
- Reporting to law enforcement where required by law
- Legal action for fraud or misrepresentation
If we discover that you have falsified your age, we will permanently ban your account and may report you to relevant authorities.
6. Parental Guidance
Parents and guardians should be aware that Shush Buddy is not intended for users under 18. We recommend that parents:
- Monitor their children's online activity
- Educate children about online safety
- Use parental control tools to restrict access to adult-only services
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Age Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our verification methods or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page.
8. Contact
If you have questions about this Age Policy or need to report a minor, please contact us at:safety@shushbuddy.app