Terms of Service

Effective date: March 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Happy Hour mobile application ("App"), operated by Happy Hour Digital LLC ("Happy Hour"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App. We may update these Terms at any time; your continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account or use Happy Hour. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time and to terminate accounts that do not meet this requirement.

3. Account Registration

To use Happy Hour, you must create an account using Apple Sign-In, Google Sign-In, or email and password. You agree to:

You are solely responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

Violation of these rules may result in immediate account suspension or termination.

5. Meetups & In-Person Safety

Happy Hour facilitates connections between users but does not organize, supervise, or attend meetups. You acknowledge and agree that:

If you feel unsafe at any time, leave immediately and contact local authorities if necessary.

6. User Content

You retain ownership of content you post (profile information, messages, photos). By posting content, you grant Happy Hour a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with operating the App.

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or our community standards. Reported content is reviewed by our team, and we may take action including content removal, account warnings, or account termination.

7. Location Data

Happy Hour uses location data to provide its core functionality. You understand that:

See our Privacy Policy for complete details on location data handling.

8. Blocking & Reporting

You may block any user at any time. Blocked users will not be able to see your profile or interact with you. You may report users for violations including harassment, spam, inappropriate content, or other misconduct. Reporting a user automatically blocks them for your immediate safety. Users who receive 3 or more reports may be automatically hidden from the platform pending review.

9. Intellectual Property

The Happy Hour App, including its design, features, functionality, code, graphics, and trademarks, is owned by Happy Hour and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the App without our written permission.

10. Third-Party Services

The App uses third-party services including Firebase (Google Cloud), Apple Sign-In, and Google Sign-In. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. Happy Hour is not responsible for the practices of third-party services.

11. Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time from the Profile settings within the App. Upon deletion, your profile, messages, hosted meetups, meetup attendance, Coffee Crew memberships, invites, waitlist entries, block records, check-in history, profile photo, and Firebase authentication account will be permanently removed from our servers.

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for violations of these Terms, harmful behavior, or any other reason at our sole discretion.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

13. Limitation of Liability

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Happy Hour and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the App, your violation of these Terms, or your interactions with other users.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

17. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at:

Email: team@joinhappyhour.com