Terms of Service
Last updated: February 6, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using BridgeHours ("BridgeHours," "we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, you may not use the Service.
BridgeHours is a platform designed to facilitate respectful, time-based conversations between individuals. We do not provide professional, medical, legal, or therapeutic services.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use BridgeHours.
By using the Service, you represent that:
- • You are legally able to enter into these Terms
- • You will provide accurate information
- • You will use the Service in good faith
3. Description of the Service
BridgeHours provides tools to:
- • Create a user profile
- • Be matched with another participant
- • Schedule and participate in conversations
- • Optionally reflect on conversations using platform features
BridgeHours does not:
- • Record or monitor conversations by default
- • Provide counseling, caregiving, or professional advice
- • Guarantee specific outcomes or relationships
BridgeHours does not provide medical, legal, financial, or therapeutic services.
Participation is voluntary and may be ended at any time.
4. User Conduct
You agree to use BridgeHours respectfully and responsibly.
You agree not to:
- • Harass, abuse, or harm others
- • Misrepresent your identity or intentions
- • Use the Service for solicitation, advertising, or exploitation
- • Share inappropriate, illegal, or harmful content
- • Attempt to bypass platform safeguards
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these principles.
5. Conversations and Relationships
BridgeHours facilitates introductions and scheduling only.
You acknowledge that:
- • Conversations are between participants, not supervised by BridgeHours
- • BridgeHours is not responsible for statements, advice, or actions of participants
- • You are responsible for your own decisions and boundaries
BridgeHours does not record conversations unless all participants explicitly agree.
For in-person meetings, we strongly encourage meeting in public spaces and following posted safety guidelines.
6. Optional Features and AI Assistance
Some optional features (such as conversation reflections) may use automated tools.
Important notes:
- • Use of these features is opt-in
- • Automated outputs are provided for convenience only
- • Outputs should not be relied upon as professional advice
- • BridgeHours does not monitor conversations or use automated tools for surveillance
7. Account Management
You are responsible for:
- • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account
- • Activities that occur under your account
You may:
- • Update your information
- • Pause participation
- • Delete your account at any time
We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms or to protect the safety of the community.
8. Institutional and Program Participation
If you participate through a university, community, or organizational program:
- • Participation requirements may be set by the organizing institution
- • Institutions may receive anonymized participation data
- • Conversation content is not shared without your explicit consent
9. Intellectual Property
All platform content, design, and software are owned by BridgeHours or its licensors.
You may not:
- • Copy, modify, or distribute the Service
- • Use BridgeHours branding without permission
You retain ownership of content you voluntarily submit, subject to these Terms.
10. Disclaimers
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available."
BridgeHours makes no warranties regarding:
- • Availability or reliability of the Service
- • Compatibility between participants
- • Outcomes of conversations
Use of the Service is at your own discretion and risk.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- • BridgeHours shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- • BridgeHours is not responsible for actions or interactions between users
- • Our total liability, if any, is limited to the amount you paid to use the Service, if applicable
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BridgeHours from claims arising from:
- • Your misuse of the Service
- • Your violation of these Terms
- • Your interactions with other users
13. Modifications to the Service or Terms
We may update the Service or these Terms from time to time.
When changes are made:
- • We will update the "Last updated" date
- • Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which BridgeHours operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at support@bridgehours.io.
Website: https://bridgehours.io