Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 6, 2026

1. Introduction & Acceptance

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you") and TALKPOINT LTD, doing business as Tipi ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), concerning your access to and use of the Tipi mobile application and any related media form, channel, mobile website, or related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the "Services").

We are registered in Israel and have our registered office at Hanatsiv 6, Haifa 2638332, Israel.

The Services provide an ephemeral, location-based chat platform allowing users to communicate with others nearby.

By accessing the Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all of these Terms. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE TERMS, THEN YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SERVICES AND YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.

Privacy Policy: Please review our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms. By using the Services, you also consent to our Privacy Policy.

Changes: We reserve the right to change these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date above and conducting an in-app notification (e.g., a pop-up). Your continued use of the Services after such changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use Tipi.

  • Under 13: You may NOT create an account or use Tipi.
  • Ages 13-17: You may use Tipi with your parent or guardian's permission. Certain features may be restricted for minor users.
  • Age 18+: You may use Tipi without parental consent.

Age Verification: During signup, you will be asked to provide your date of birth. Providing false age information is a violation of these Terms and may result in account termination.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, the Services and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Services (collectively, the "Content") and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the "Marks") are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright and trademark laws.

License to You: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal, non-commercial use.

4. User Representations

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that:

  1. All registration information you submit will be true, accurate, current, and complete.
  2. You have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Terms.
  3. You are at least 13 years of age.
  4. If you are between 13 and 17 years old, you have obtained parental or guardian consent to use the Services.
  5. You will not access the Services through automated or non-human means (bots, scripts).
  6. You will not use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
  7. Your use of the Services will not violate any applicable law or regulation.

5. User Generated Contributions

Our Services allow you to create, submit, and post content, including text, photos, audio, and video ("Contributions") in chat rooms.

Ownership & Responsibility: You retain full ownership of your Contributions. However, you are solely responsible for your Contributions and you expressly agree to exonerate us from any and all responsibility and to refrain from any legal action against us regarding your Contributions.

License to Tipi: By posting Contributions, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to host, store, use, display, reproduce, and transmit your Contributions solely for the purpose of operating, developing, and providing the Services (e.g., ensuring messages are delivered to other users). This license terminates when your content is deleted from our systems (subject to ephemeral deletion policies and backups).

License to Other Users: You grant other users of the Services the right to access and view your Contributions within the App as permitted by the functionality of the Services.

Prohibited Content

You warrant that your Contributions will not:

  1. Infringe any third-party intellectual property or privacy rights.
  2. Be illegal, defamatory, obscene, harassing, hateful, or violent.
  3. Contain malicious code, viruses, or spam.
  4. Reveal the private or personal information of others without consent ("doxing").

6. Prohibited Activities

You may not use the Services for any purpose other than that for which we make the Services available. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

7. Services Management & Termination

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to:

  1. Monitor the Services for violations of these Terms.
  2. Remove or refuse to post any Contributions for any reason.
  3. Terminate or suspend your account without notice if we believe you have violated the law or these Terms.

User Termination: You may terminate your agreement to these Terms at any time by deleting your account in the App settings and discontinuing use of the Services.

8. Disclaimer

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. WE ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR ANY (1) ERRORS OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (2) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, OR (3) LOSS OF DATA (INCLUDING EPHEMERAL MESSAGES).

User Interactions: We are not responsible for the actions or content of any user. You understand that we do not conduct background checks on users. Use caution in all interactions with other users, especially if you decide to meet in person.

9. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.

OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE LESSER OF THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU TO US DURING THE SIX (6) MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OR $100 USD.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above disclaimers or limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of our respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, as well as Apple Inc. and Google LLC, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) your Contributions; (2) your use of the Services; (3) your breach of these Terms; or (4) your violation of the rights of a third party.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and defined following the laws of the State of Israel, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

12. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY.

Binding Arbitration: Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be finally resolved by binding arbitration.

Class Action Waiver: YOU AND WE AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR OUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

Exceptions: Disputes concerning intellectual property rights, theft, piracy, or unauthorized use of data, or claims for injunctive relief, are not subject to arbitration and may be brought in the competent courts of Haifa, Israel.

13. App Store Terms

If you downloaded the App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store:

  1. Acknowledgement: You acknowledge that these Terms are between you and Tipi only, and not with Apple or Google.
  2. Scope of License: Your license to use the App is limited to a non-transferable license to use the App on a device that you own or control, as permitted by the Usage Rules set forth in the App Store Terms of Service.
  3. Maintenance: Apple and Google have no obligation whatsoever to furnish any maintenance and support services with respect to the App.
  4. Warranty: In the event of any failure of the App to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price for the App to you (if applicable). To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple will have no other warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to the App.
  5. Beneficiaries: Apple and Google are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms. Upon your acceptance of these Terms, they will have the right to enforce these Terms against you.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published by us on the Services, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Services. These Terms supersede any prior agreements, understandings, or arrangements between you and us, whether oral or written.

16. Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

17. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

18. Contact Us

In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Services or to receive further information regarding use of the Services, please contact us at:

TALKPOINT LTD
Hanatsiv 6
Haifa 2638332
Israel

Email: legal@tipi.zone