Conscious Dating Network Terms of Service

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Ascending Hearts, a member site of the Conscious Dating Network, LLC ("CDN"). CDN operates a network of spiritually conscious, mindful, holistic, eco-minded dating sites that share a common member database. By accessing or using the services provided on Ascending Hearts (the "Site"), By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by this Terms of Use Agreement ("Agreement" or "Terms"), as well as our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. You also agree to follow our Community Standards which reflect our values and help ensure a respectful, kind, authentic environment for all members.

This Agreement applies to all users regardless of registration or subscription status. If you do not agree with these Terms, do not access or use the Site or Services.

We may update these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the revised Terms and updating the "Effective Date" above. Continued use of our Services constitutes your acceptance of any revised Terms.

2. ELIGIBILITY AND ACCOUNT RESPONSIBILITIES

You may use our Services only if all of the following apply:

• You are at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into a binding contract;
• You are not required to register as a sex offender in any jurisdiction;
• You have not been previously banned or removed from any CDN site without written permission to rejoin;
• You maintain only one profile across the CDN network.

You agree to:

• Provide truthful, accurate information in your profile;
• Treat other members with kindness and respect;
• Keep your login information confidential and secure;
• Regularly review our Terms, Privacy Policy, and Guidelines;
• Refrain from using CDN Services for any unlawful or harmful purposes.

3. PROHIBITED CONDUCT

You agree not to, and will not assist, encourage, or enable others to:

• Violate these Terms, our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, or Community Standards.
• Use the Site for any purpose that is illegal, harmful, or prohibited by these Terms.
• Harass, stalk, intimidate, threaten, abuse, defame, or otherwise mistreat any member, staff (including independent contractors), owner, or any representative, affiliate, or agent of the Site.
• Use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with any other member’s use and enjoyment.
Impersonate any person or entity or falsely claim an affiliation with any individual or organization (including using stolen or AI-generated photos, fake identities, or misleading information).
• Share another member’s message(s) or personally identifiable information (name, email, phone number) with any third party, including AI/chatbot tools, without their explicit permission (see Section 5).
• Engage in any deceptive, manipulative, or fraudulent behavior, including but not limited to financial scams, romance scams, phishing, or requesting money, gifts, or favors from other members.
• Use the Site for any purpose other than genuine, respectful, and honest connection.
• Attempting to exploit, manipulate, or defraud members is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate account termination and possible legal action.
• Solicit or advertise to other members, unless using designated promotional tools provided by the Site (e.g., classifieds or banner ads).
• Post or transmit any content that is libelous, abusive, obscene, profane, offensive, threatening, or otherwise objectionable.
• Include any personal contact information (e.g., email address, phone number, social media handle, business name, website) in your profile, tagline, photos, or videos. You may share this type of information in private messages with other members at your own discretion.

Violations may result in temporary or permanent account suspension or legal action.

4. AUTHENTICITY REQUIREMENTS

Conscious Dating Network (CDN) sites are designed for genuine, conscious individuals seeking real, soul-aligned connections. To preserve the safety, integrity, and trust of our community, all members must represent themselves truthfully and authentically at all times.

Members may not:

• Members may not misrepresent their identity, age, gender, relationship status, location, physical appearance, or any other personal details in their profile or communications.
• Your main profile photo must be a recent, unaltered headshot clearly showing your full face and shoulders, taken in good lighting. Filters, avatars, illustrations, AI-generated images, or any form of digital modification are not permitted. This photo must accurately reflect your current appearance.
• Members may not use photos that are not of themselves in place of a profile headshot photo, including but not limited to AI-generated images, stock photos, stolen images, or photos of celebrities or other individuals.
• Members may not use filters or digital modifications designed to obscure or drastically alter their appearance with the intent to deceive others.
• Additional photos (e.g., pets, travel, nature, lifestyle, etc.) may be uploaded, provided they do not misrepresent the member’s identity or include content otherwise prohibited by these Terms.
• Subscribing members may upload up to 20 photos total. While filters are permitted on non-headshot images, we encourage authenticity.

CDN reserves the right to request identity verification at any time to maintain the integrity and safety of the platform. This may include asking members to submit a real-time selfie with specific gestures to confirm that the person in the profile photo is the actual user of the account. In cases where age verification is required, members may be asked to submit a government-issued ID. Members are permitted to obscure or cover any sensitive or unrelated information on the ID, provided that their name, photo, and date of birth remain clearly visible.

Failure to comply with verification requests or any suspected attempts to deceive or impersonate others may result in immediate suspension or permanent removal of the account, at CDN’s sole discretion.

5. PRIVACY OF MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS & AI USAGE

All communication between members on the Site is considered private and personal.

You agree that you will not:

• Share another member’s message content — even anonymously — with third-party tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Gemini, or any AI/chatbot system;
• Publish, repost, or quote private messages received from another member without their express written consent;
• Use CDN’s platform in a way that compromises the trust, confidentiality, or security of private communications.

Violations of this section may result in account termination, removal of access to our Services, and possible legal action.

6. YOUR CONTENT AND CDN RIGHTS

By submitting content (e.g. profile info, essays, images), you:

• Represent and warrant that you own or have the right to share it;
• Grant CDN a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sub-licensable license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute it in connection with the operation and promotion of the Services;
• Acknowledge that your profile and images will appear across all sites in the CDN network.

We may, at our sole discretion, remove or moderate any content that violates our Terms or community values.

7. MEMBER CONTENT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

You may not copy, share, or reuse other members’ profile content or messages for any purpose except genuine interaction on the Site. All site text, designs, logos, code, trademarks, and proprietary content are the property of CDN or its licensors and protected by intellectual property laws.

8. ACCOUNT TERMINATION

You may terminate your account at any time by logging in and selecting "Completely Remove Profile." Subscription fees are not refunded unless required by law (see Section 9).

CDN may suspend or delete your account without notice if you violate these Terms or use the Site in a harmful or abusive way.

9. BILLING & CANCELLATION

Subscriptions are billed automatically unless canceled at least one day before renewal. You may cancel via the Account page.

Refunds:
We do not offer refunds except where required by law. Certain U.S. states (listed in Section 17) offer a 3-day cancellation window. Please review your billing terms before subscribing.

10. SAFETY AND BACKGROUND CHECKS

CDN does not conduct background or identity checks by default. We offer optional background checks via a third-party service, clearly marked on member profiles.

Members are responsible for their own interactions and should exercise caution both online and offline. See our "Beware of Scammers" info on the HELP page (after logging in) for more guidance.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS & ADS

CDN may feature links to retreats, events, or third-party offers. We are not responsible for the content, services, or refund policies of third-party offerings. Proceed at your own discretion.

12. DISCLAIMERS

CDN offers the Services "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee compatibility, member availability, or any specific outcomes. You use the Services at your own risk.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CDN is not liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Services. Our maximum liability, if any, shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months.

14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION & 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 laws rules.You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Siskiyou County, California, and you hereby consent to the jurisdiction and venue of those courts.

Conscious Dating Network, LLC is a Delaware-registered entity with its legal address at:
3500 South DuPont Hwy, Suite FT101, Dover, DE 19901.
CDN reserves the right to pursue legal remedies in the courts of Delaware for matters involving internal corporate governance, intellectual property, or contractual enforcement beyond member-user disputes.

15. DMCA COMPLIANCE

If you believe content on the Site infringes your copyright, please email:
marketing@ascendinghearts.com with complete DMCA takedown request information.

16. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CDN, its owner, affiliates, independent contractors, and staff from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, liabilities, damages, judgments, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) arising out of or relating to:

• your use of or access to the Services;
• any content or information you submit, post, transmit, or otherwise make available through the Services;
• your violation of these Terms; or
• any dispute or issue between you and any third party, including but not limited to other members.

This indemnification obligation includes any claims arising from your interactions with other users, and any third-party claims resulting from content you share or actions you take while using the Site.

17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, along with the Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any Additional Purchase Terms, form the entire agreement between you and CDN. If any part is found unenforceable, the remaining parts remain in effect.

18. SPECIAL STATE RIGHTS (U.S. ONLY)

Residents of CA, NY, IL, MN, CO, CT, OH, RI, and others may be entitled to special consumer protections. See full refund rights and notices at:
ascendinghearts.com/legal/state-rights

19. CONTACT

For questions, cancellations, or legal correspondence, contact:

Conscious Dating Network, LLC
3500 South DuPont Hwy, Suite FT101
Dover, DE 19901
Email: Support@ascendinghearts.com
Billing: Billing@ascendinghearts.com
Tech Support: Webmaster@ascendinghearts.com
Marketing: Marketing@ascendinghearts.com