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Terms of Service

Terms of Use

Effective Date: 22 April 2025 Last Updated: 11 October 2025

Welcome to Sahan, a website developed and operated by Apps Foundry Labs Ltd ("we", "us", or "our"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the Sahan website ("Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy and Community Guidelines.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Site.

0. Purpose of the Site

Sahan is a matchmaking and social introduction platform developed specifically for the global Somali community. Its features, content, and moderation guidelines are designed to align with the cultural norms, values, and expectations of Somali users.

While the Site is open to users from all backgrounds, by creating an account you acknowledge that the platform is primarily intended to serve the needs and preferences of individuals connected to Somali culture.

1. Definitions

  • Site: The Sahan website and associated services.
  • User / Member: Any individual who registers for and uses the Site.
  • Account: A personal profile created by a Member to use the Site.
  • Service: All features and functionalities provided via the Site, including both free and premium (paid) features.
  • Match: A mutual expression of interest between two Members.
  • Like: An action indicating interest in another Member.
  • Dismiss: An action indicating disinterest.
  • Blurred Photos: Profile images that remain obscured unless a match occurs or premium access is granted.

2. Eligibility & Registration

  • You must be 18 years or older to use the Site.
  • You may register using Apple login, Google login, or email.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
  • Only one account per person is allowed.
  • You must provide accurate and truthful information at all times.
  • The Site is culturally tailored for the Somali community, and users are expected to respect that context.

3. User Conduct

By using the Site, you agree not to:

  • Impersonate others or create multiple/fraudulent accounts.
  • Share or post content that is illegal, explicit, abusive, discriminatory, or infringes upon third-party rights.
  • Use the Site for commercial purposes, including advertising or soliciting.
  • Organise or promote offline events or gatherings through the Site.
  • Use automated tools (such as bots or scrapers) to access or interact with the Site.
  • Share private messages, photos, or any user information without explicit consent.
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.

We reserve the right to remove content or suspend accounts that breach these rules or our Community Guidelines.

4. Services & Features

Free Features:

  • Create and edit your profile.
  • Browse user profiles (photos are blurred by default).
  • Like, dismiss, and match with other Members.
  • Chat with your matches.
  • Apply basic filters and preferences.
  • Report or block users.
  • Receive notifications.

Premium Features:

  • View unblurred photos.
  • Enhanced visibility in search and discovery.
  • Advanced filters and additional interaction options.

Premium features are subject to change. Full details and pricing are available on the Site.

5. Account Suspension & Termination

  • You may delete your account at any time via the Site settings.

  • We reserve the right to suspend or permanently delete accounts that:

    • Violate these Terms
    • Breach our Community Guidelines
    • Pose a risk to other users or the platform

  • Deleted accounts may be retained for up to 12 months to comply with legal or moderation obligations.

6. Content Ownership & Licence

  • You retain full rights to the content you upload to your profile.
  • By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to:
    • Display your content within the Site
    • Use anonymised or promotional screenshots for marketing purposes (e.g., animations, public-facing profile mockups)

We do not claim ownership over your data but may remove content that violates our Terms.

7. Disclaimers & Responsibilities

  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or authenticity of any user profile.
  • You are solely responsible for your interactions with other Members.
  • Any in-person meetings or communications outside the Site are at your own risk.
  • We are not liable for any misconduct, fraud, or harm caused by other users on or off the Site.
  • You should never share sensitive personal information (e.g., financial details) without caution.

8. Modifications to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. If significant changes are made, we will notify users via the Site or email. Continued use of the Site after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Contact Us

For questions, feedback, or assistance, please contact:

Apps Foundry Labs Ltd Unit 7, 97 Western Road Southall, England, UB2 5HN 📧 Email: privacy@appsfoundrylabs.com

10. Legal Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms or the use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.