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Setup – Terms of ServiceLast Updated: 04/25/25Welcome to Setup, a dating application and platform (“Application” or “Service”) provided by Needle LLC (“Needle,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By creating an account or otherwise accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, as well as our Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Agreement”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.
These Terms apply to all versions of the Setup application on iOS, macOS, iPadOS, visionOS, or any other platform or device (collectively, “Platforms”).
Please read these Terms carefully.1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
1.1 Legal Binding Contract
By installing, accessing, or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. You also agree to our Privacy Policy incorporated herein by reference.
1.2 Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher) to use this Service. We may request ID or use verification tools to confirm age. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from anyone under 18; if we learn that we have inadvertently done so, we will delete that information promptly. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:
You can form a binding contract with Needle.
You are not a person barred from receiving services under the laws of any applicable jurisdiction.
You have never been convicted of, or pled no contest to, a felony, sex crime, or any crime involving violence.
You are not required to register as a sex offender.
You have not previously had an account removed or banned by Needle.
You will use the Services solely for personal, non‑commercial purposes.
You will comply with these Terms and all applicable local, state, national, and international laws, rules, and regulations.
You will maintain at most one Setup account.2. ACCOUNTS AND REGISTRATION
2.1 Account Creation
To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. By creating an account, you agree to:
Provide accurate, current, and complete information.
Maintain and promptly update your information as necessary.
Keep your login credentials confidential.
2.2 Account Responsibility
You are solely responsible for any activity that occurs under your account. If you suspect unauthorized use of your account, contact us immediately at [email protected]. Needle is not liable for any losses or damages caused by unauthorized use of your account.3. USER CONDUCT
3.1 Prohibited Activities
When using the Service, you agree that you will not:
Violate any applicable law or regulation.
Harass, stalk, intimidate, or harm another person.
Use the Service for any unlawful, illegal, or unauthorized purpose.
Post or transmit any content that is hateful, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, incites violence, or is otherwise objectionable.
Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent yourself.
Collect or store personal data about other users without their express permission.
Use any robot, spider, crawler, scraper, or other automated means to access or gather content from the Service without Needle’s express written permission.
3.2 Community Guidelines
We encourage positive, respectful, and safe interactions. Any behavior deemed harmful, abusive, or inappropriate by Needle may result in the suspension or termination of your account.
3.3 Moderation
We employ both human reviewers and automated tools to flag or remove objectionable content, but no system is perfect and you may still encounter material you consider inappropriate. If you encounter harmful content, please use the in-app reporting tools or email [email protected].4. USER CONTENT
4.1 Ownership
"User Content" means photos, text, audio, video, and any other material you upload or otherwise make available through the Services. By posting User Content you grant Needle a world‑wide, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free, sublicensable, transferable, and perpetual license to host, store, use, copy, display, reproduce, adapt, edit, publish, translate, distribute, and create derivative works of your User Content in connection with operating, marketing, and improving the Services. You can delete your User Content at any time, but copies may remain in backups for a reasonable period or as required by law.
You represent that: (a) you own your User Content or have the legal right to grant the above license, and (b) your User Content and its use within the Services do not violate any law or the rights of any person.
4.2 Responsibility for User Content
You are solely responsible for your User Content. Needle does not guarantee the accuracy, quality, or reliability of any User Content posted. Under no circumstances will Needle be liable for any User Content, including any errors or omissions, or any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any User Content posted or shared through the Service.5. INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER USERS
5.1 Personal Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your interactions with other users. Needle does not conduct criminal or background checks on users, nor does it verify the statements of its users. Needle makes no representations or warranties as to the conduct of users. Needle may, but is not obligated to, monitor or review interactions and content and may remove users or content, or take any action it deems appropriate, to protect the safety of the community.
5.2 Assumption of Risk
You acknowledge that you assume all risk when interacting with other users, whether online or in person. Exercise extreme caution when communicating or meeting anyone through the Service.
5.3 No Liability
Needle is not responsible for the actions, content, information, or data of third parties, and you release us, our directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims and damages arising out of or in any way connected with any claim you have against such third parties.6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
6.1 Our Content
The Service and all content, software, images, text, graphics, illustrations, logos, patents, trademarks, service marks, copyrights, photographs, audio, videos, and music belonging to or licensed by Needle (collectively, the “Needle Content”) are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Needle Content is provided “AS IS” for your information and personal use only. Needle grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes.
6.2 Restrictions
Except as expressly permitted by these Terms, you shall not:
Copy, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish, display, or transmit any part of Needle Content.
Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any aspect of the Service.7. PRIVACY
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to learn about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. Our Privacy Policy is available at https://setupdating.com/#privacypolicy8. DMCA NOTICE
If you believe that any material available through the Service infringes a copyright you own or control, you may file a notification under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) by providing our designated agent (listed below) with the information required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3). Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material and, when appropriate, terminate repeat infringers.Designated DMCA Agent
Needle LLC – DMCA Agent
7901 4th St N, #8824
St. Petersburg, FL 33702 USA
Email: [email protected]9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
9.1 AS IS & AS AVAILABLE
Needle provides the Service on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Needle disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:
Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Warranties arising out of course of dealing or usage of trade.
Warranties regarding the security, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Service.
9.2 No Guarantee of Results
Needle does not guarantee that using the Service will lead to successful matches, relationships, or any specific outcome. You acknowledge that your use of the Service is solely at your own risk.10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
10.1 Indirect Damages
To the fullest extent allowed by law, in no event will Needle be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Service.
Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service, including defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of other users or third parties.
Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
10.2 Maximum Liability
In no event shall Needle’s total liability to you for all damages, losses, or causes of action exceed the amount paid by you, if any, to Needle in the past six (6) months or one hundred US dollars ($100), whichever is greater.
10.3 Exclusions
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. Accordingly, some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, Needle’s liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.11. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Needle, its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, agents, and employees, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that such parties may incur as a result of or arising from:
Your use or misuse of the Service.
Your breach of these Terms.
Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights.
Any content you submit or transmit through the Service.12. TERMINATION
12.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time for any reason by following instructions within the Service or by contacting us at [email protected].
12.2 Termination by Needle
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service, at our sole discretion and without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in any improper conduct.
12.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, all licenses and rights granted to you in these Terms will immediately cease. Needle is not liable for any damages resulting from the termination of your account.13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ARBITRATION
13.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13.2 Arbitration Agreement
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, including the determination of the scope or applicability of these Terms to arbitrate, shall be determined by binding arbitration in Pinellas County, Florida, unless the AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules require a different location, before one arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by American Arbitration Association (AAA) pursuant to its rules.
13.3 Class Action Waiver
All claims must be brought in the parties’ individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding.
13.4 Injunctive Relief
Nothing in this Section shall prevent either party from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights.
13.5 Costs of Proceedings
Each party will bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs, unless the arbitrator determines, in a reasoned written decision, that a claim or defense was frivolous, brought for an improper purpose, or is otherwise eligible for fee-shifting under applicable law. The arbitrator may then award fees and costs in accordance with the AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules and any governing statute.14. MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND TERMS
14.1 Service Changes
Needle reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree Needle shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.
14.2 Terms Changes
We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the revised Terms inside the Service and on setupdating.com, update the “Last Updated” date above, and notify you by email. However, you are responsible for regularly checking this page for any changes. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the amended Terms, you must delete your account and stop using the Service before the effective date of the changes.15. GENERAL PROVISIONS
15.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Needle relating to your use of the Service and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
15.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
15.3 No Waiver
Needle’s failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
15.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations herein without Needle’s prior written consent. Needle may assign or transfer these Terms, in whole or in part, without restriction.
15.5 Force Majeure
Needle shall not be liable for any delay or failure in performance resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, such as acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of government, or other unforeseen events.16. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about these Terms or need further information, please contact us at:
Needle LLC
Email: [email protected]
Mailing address:
7901 4th St N, #8824
St. Petersburg, FL 33702 USAACKNOWLEDGMENT
By creating an account or otherwise using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms, understand them, and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
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Setup – Privacy PolicyLast Updated: 04/25/25Welcome to Setup! Needle LLC (“Needle,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy describes the types of personal information we may collect from you when you use the Setup mobile or desktop application, including iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and visionOS versions (the “Application” or “Service”) and our practices for collecting, using, protecting, and disclosing that information.
By creating an account or otherwise using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions (https://setupdating.com/#termsofservice). If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the Service. This Privacy Policy may change. You are responsible for checking this Privacy Policy periodically for changes.1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect various types of information from or about you, including:
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
Account Registration Information: When you create an account via Sign in with Apple, you may provide us with information such as your name, email address, and Apple’s unique user identifier.
Profile Information: You may choose to add additional details to your profile, including photos, gender, location (city/region), and any other information you choose to share in your profile.
Communications: If you contact us directly (e.g., via customer support emails at [email protected]), we may receive additional information about you, such as your contact details and the content of your message.
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access the Service, including your device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and network information.
Usage Information: We may collect information about how you interact with the Service, such as your access times, features you use, pages you visit, and other actions.
Location Information: With your consent, we may collect and process information about your approximate or precise location (e.g., IP-based location or device-based GPS location). This enables features like location-based matching or personalization.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
Sign in with Apple: When you register or log in using Sign in with Apple, Apple provides us with limited information necessary to create or authenticate your account (e.g., your email address, a unique Apple ID, and whether Apple believes you are a “real user”). For more information on Apple’s data practices, please see Apple’s Privacy Policy.
Analytics and Other Providers: We may receive information about you from analytics services, social media platforms (if applicable), or other third-party integrations when you connect them to our Service.2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for purposes including:
Providing and Improving the Service:
To create and manage your account.
To facilitate matching and communication between users.
To personalize content and recommendations.
Communicating with You:
To send you account-related updates, security alerts, or administrative messages.
To respond to your inquiries or provide customer support.
Marketing and Promotional Purposes (where permitted by law):
To send you promotional messages and updates about new features or services offered by Needle.
To tailor advertisements or marketing messages to your interests.
Analytics and Service Enhancement:
To analyze usage trends, monitor the effectiveness of our Service, and gather demographic information.
To conduct research and develop new features or services.
Safety and Security:
To detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activities.
To enforce our Terms and Conditions.3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:
Other Users:
Certain information (e.g., name, profile photo, location, and other profile details) may be visible to other users as part of your public profile.
Messages you send to other users will be shared with them.
Service Providers and Partners:
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate or improve the Service (e.g., analytics providers, cloud hosting providers, payment processors).
These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they perform for us.
Legal Compliance and Protection:
We may disclose information to government or law enforcement officials or private parties as required by law, and disclose and use such information as we believe reasonably necessary to comply with applicable laws, protect the property and rights of Needle or a third party, or to protect the safety of the public or any person.
Business Transfers:
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.4. COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We may use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, mobile analytics, and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Service. These technologies help us understand user behavior, remember preferences, and improve our offerings. Depending on your device or browser settings, you may be able to block or delete cookies, but doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of the Service.5. YOUR CHOICES AND RIGHTS
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:
Access and Update
You can review and change your profile information at any time within the Service. If you have any questions about accessing or updating your information, you can contact us at [email protected].
Opt-Out of Marketing Communications
You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or by contacting us. Please note that we may still send non-promotional emails (e.g., account or security notifications).
Location Information
You can disable location-sharing at any time through your device settings. However, disabling location-sharing may limit some features of the Service.
Data Deletion
If you wish to delete your account or request that we delete your personal information, you can do so within the Service or contact us. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.
California Privacy Rights (Shine the Light)
California Civil Code § 1798.83 permits California residents to request, once per calendar year and free of charge, a notice describing the categories of personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for their direct-marketing purposes during the preceding year and the names and addresses of those third parties. To make such a request, email us at [email protected] with “California Privacy Rights” in the subject line or write to the mailing address below. We will respond within 30 days as required by law.6. SECURITY
We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.7. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy and for a reasonable period thereafter, or as required by law. Once the retention period expires, we will delete or anonymize your information.8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
The Service is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under this age. If you become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. We will take steps to remove such information and terminate the child’s account.9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. Data protection laws in these countries may be different (and less stringent) than those in your country. Where required, we will implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected.10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not control. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit.11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. If we make material changes that affect how we use or share your personal information, we will post the updated Policy inside the Application and on setupdating.com, update the “Last Updated” date above, and notify you by email. However, you are responsible for regularly checking this page for any changes. When required by law, we will also request your consent to those changes. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. If you do not agree to the revised policy, you must delete your account and discontinue use before the effective date.12. CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you would like to exercise any of your legal rights, please contact us at:
Needle LLC
Email: [email protected]
Mailing address:
7901 4th St N, #8824
St. Petersburg, FL 33702 USAACKNOWLEDGMENT
By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to be bound by its terms.