Terms of Use

Effective Date: October 19, 2025

Welcome to Blinder, owned and operated by Manak Media LLC. By creating a Blinder account or using the Blinder app, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (the "Agreement"). If you do not accept and agree to these terms, please refrain from using our services.

For inquiries, you can contact us at:

Email: creative@manakmedia.com

Mailing Address: Manak Media LLC, STE 200, 116 Agnes Rd, Knoxville, TN 37919

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account or use Blinder. This is a strict requirement, and we take violations seriously.

By using Blinder, you represent and warrant that:

You are at least 18 years of age.

You can enter into a binding contract with us.

You are a resident of the United States, as Blinder is currently only available in the USA.

You will comply with this Agreement and all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

You are not a convicted sex offender or prohibited from using dating services under any applicable law.

If we discover or reasonably believe that a user is under 18, we will immediately terminate their account and delete their data.

2. Account Responsibility

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

You may not share your account or login credentials with any third party.

You may only maintain one Blinder account at a time.

If you suspect unauthorized access to your account, notify us immediately at creative@manakmedia.com.

3. How Blinder Works

Blinder uses a unique matching system designed to encourage meaningful connections:

Progressive Reveal: Profile photos are initially blurred and gradually become clearer as you answer compatibility questions correctly.

Matching: A mutual match occurs when both users swipe right on each other after meeting the question threshold.

Daily Limits: To promote thoughtful engagement, we limit the number of profiles you can interact with each day. These limits reset periodically.

No Guarantees: Blinder provides a platform for potential connections but does not guarantee matches, compatibility, or relationship outcomes.

4. User Conduct

When using Blinder, you agree to:

Use the service only for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes.

Be honest and accurate in the information you provide in your profile.

Respect other users and not engage in harmful, harassing, threatening, or discriminatory behavior.

Avoid sharing content that is obscene, offensive, defamatory, violent, or violates any law.

Not use the app for commercial purposes, spam, solicitation, or advertising.

Not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your identity.

Not use Blinder to stalk, harass, or harm another person.

Not transmit viruses, malware, or any code designed to damage or interfere with the app.

Not attempt to circumvent security features, rate limits, or other restrictions.

We reserve the right to investigate and terminate your account for any prohibited behavior without notice.

5. Profile Photos and Content Guidelines

Your profile represents you to other users. By uploading content to Blinder, you agree that:

Photo Requirements:

All photos must be of you and accurately represent your current appearance.

You must have the right to use any photos you upload.

Photos must not contain nudity, sexually explicit content, or graphic violence.

Photos must not depict illegal activities or promote harmful behavior.

Photos must not include children or minors.

Photos must not be used for commercial advertising.

Content Moderation:

All profile photos are subject to automated moderation before appearing on the platform.

Photos that violate our guidelines will be rejected, and you will be notified.

Repeated violations may result in account suspension or termination.

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines without notice.

6. Content Ownership and License

Your Content: By posting content on Blinder, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, transferable license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content as needed to provide and improve the service. This license terminates when you delete your account, except for content that has been shared with other users or is reasonably necessary to retain for legal compliance.

Blinder's Content: All intellectual property on the app, including logos, designs, trademarks, and text, is owned by Manak Media LLC. You may not copy, distribute, modify, or use it without our written permission.

7. Messaging and Communications

Messages between matched users are stored on our servers to enable the messaging feature.

We do not routinely monitor messages, but we may review message content if a user reports a violation of these Terms.

Do not share personal contact information (phone numbers, addresses, social media) until you feel safe and comfortable doing so.

You may receive push notifications for new matches, messages, and app updates. You can control notification preferences in your device settings.

8. Blocking and Reporting

You have tools to protect yourself on Blinder:

Blocking: You may block any user at any time. Blocked users will not be able to see your profile or contact you, and you will not see them.

Unmatching: You may unmatch with any user, which removes the match and ends the conversation.

Reporting: You may report users who violate these Terms, including for inappropriate photos, underage users, fake profiles, harassment, hate speech, or commercial activity.

We take reports seriously and will investigate and take appropriate action, which may include account suspension or termination. However, we cannot guarantee that a blocked or reported user will not create a new account.

9. Safety and Offline Interactions

Blinder is a platform to facilitate introductions, but you are solely responsible for your interactions with other users, both online and offline.

Safety Recommendations:

Take your time getting to know matches before sharing personal information.

Meet in public places for initial in-person meetings.

Tell a friend or family member about your plans when meeting someone new.

Trust your instincts—if something feels wrong, end the interaction.

Never send money or financial information to someone you meet on Blinder.

Blinder is not responsible for:

The conduct of any user, whether online or offline.

Any harm, injury, or damages arising from interactions with other users.

The accuracy of information provided by users in their profiles.

Background checks or verification of user identities.

10. Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy [link] to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

Data We Collect:

Account information (name, email, date of birth)

Profile information (photos, preferences, bio)

Location data (to show you profiles in your area)

Usage data and analytics

Messages between matched users

Device information for push notifications

Your Rights:

You may access, correct, or delete your personal data through the app settings.

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what data we collect and the right to request deletion.

11. Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through the app settings.

Upon deletion request, your profile will be immediately hidden from other users.

Your data will be retained for 30 days to allow for account recovery and to fulfill legal obligations.

After 30 days, your data will be permanently deleted from our systems, except where retention is required by law.

Deleting your account does not delete messages you have already sent to other users.

12. Third-Party Services

Blinder uses third-party services to provide functionality:

Firebase (Google): For authentication, database, storage, analytics, and push notifications.

Apple Sign-In / Google Sign-In: For account authentication.

Cloud infrastructure: For hosting and content delivery.

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

13. Subscription and Payments

Blinder may offer optional paid services (e.g., premium memberships).

All payments are processed through the Apple App Store.

All purchases are final and non-refundable unless required by applicable law or Apple's policies.

Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

You can manage subscriptions through your Apple ID account settings.

14. Disclaimer of Warranties

BLINDER IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

The service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Any matches will result in successful connections or relationships.

Other users' profiles are accurate or truthful.

The service will meet your expectations.

15. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MANAK MEDIA LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

Any loss of profits, data, or goodwill.

Any damages resulting from your interactions with other users.

Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data.

Any conduct of third parties on the service.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Manak Media LLC, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of:

Your use of Blinder.

Your violation of this Agreement.

Your violation of any law or third-party rights.

Any content you post or transmit on Blinder.

Your interactions with other users.

17. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

All disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement or your use of Blinder shall be resolved through binding individual arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes only on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in a class action, class arbitration, or representative action.

Jury Waiver: By agreeing to arbitration, you waive your right to a trial by jury.

Exceptions: Either party may bring claims in small claims court if eligible. Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement.

18. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee and the United States, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes not subject to arbitration will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Knoxville, Tennessee.

19. Modifications to the Agreement

We may update these Terms of Use periodically to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices.

Material changes will be communicated through the app or via email.

The updated terms will be posted on the app with a new effective date.

Your continued use of Blinder after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using Blinder and delete your account.

20. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our sole discretion, with or without notice, for any reason, including:

Breach of this Agreement.

Conduct that we believe is harmful to other users or the service.

Inactivity for an extended period.

Requests by law enforcement or government agencies.

Upon termination, your right to access Blinder ceases immediately. Provisions of this Agreement that by their nature should survive (such as limitation of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution) will remain in effect.

21. Miscellaneous

Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Waiver: Failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Entire Agreement: This Agreement, together with our Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Manak Media LLC regarding Blinder.

Assignment: We may assign this Agreement without your consent. You may not assign this Agreement.

Contact: For questions about these Terms, contact us at creative@manakmedia.com.

By using Blinder, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.

Last Updated: January 19, 2026