1. Scope

These Verification Terms are part of our Terms of Use and should be read with our Privacy Policy, Refund & Cancellation Policy, and Community Guidelines. Member-facing explanations are also on Verification info and Elite info.

2. Layers of verification (overview)

• Phone Verified — required for active membership; confirms control of a US phone number via SMS at verification time.
• Admin Identity Verified — optional paid live review by authorized staff comparing you to government ID and profile details.
• Elite Member — separate peer-circle qualification for high-profile applicants; not sold as automatic verification and not granted by payment alone.

No badge is a background check, credit check, criminal-history clearance, or guarantee of honesty, wealth, compatibility, or offline safety.

3. Phone verification

• You must verify a US mobile number to unlock discovery, messaging, rooms, and related member features.
• Phone Verified means we confirmed control of the number when the code was accepted — not that we continuously monitor number ownership.
• If you change numbers, you must re-verify to keep uninterrupted access.
• SMS message and data rates may apply. Transactional verification SMS is necessary to operate the Service.
• We may limit, throttle, or revoke access if we detect SIM-swap abuse, recycled numbers used for spam, or other fraud patterns.

4. Admin Identity Verification — purchase and scheduling

Purchasing Admin Identity Verification creates a review request and reserves staff time. Payment does not automatically grant the Admin Identity Verified badge.

• Current pricing is shown in Billing and on Verification info pages.
• You must select an available appointment slot and join on time with acceptable connectivity.
• Appointments typically run within the published duration range (for example about 30–60 minutes depending on settings and case complexity).
• You need a valid government-issued photo ID, a private well-lit space, and a device capable of live video.

5. Admin Identity Verification — session rules

• Staff will compare your live appearance to your ID and profile photos and may ask basic consistency questions.
• You must not use filters, deepfakes, pre-recorded video, or another person.
• Sessions may be monitored or recorded for fraud prevention and quality as described in the Privacy Policy.
• Staff may end a session that appears unsafe, fraudulent, or non-compliant.

6. Outcomes

Possible outcomes include:

• Approved — Admin Identity Verified badge may be displayed on your profile according to product rules.
• Rescheduled — technical or operational issues; usually no extra charge.
• Needs more information — we may ask for a follow-up step before deciding.
• Declined — ID mismatch, suspected fraud, policy violation, incomplete session, or other disqualifying reasons.

We may revoke a previously granted badge if we later determine it was obtained through fraud or material misrepresentation, or if required for safety/legal reasons.

7. No-shows, lateness, and rescheduling

• Join on time. Excessive lateness may be treated as a no-show.
• Missed appointments without timely reschedule may forfeit the fee.
• Friend in LA-initiated cancellations receive a free reschedule or refund.

8. Refunds for verification

Refund rules are stated in the Refund & Cancellation Policy. In summary: staff-canceled appointments are refundable or rebooked; no-shows and declined outcomes for cause are generally not refundable solely due to disagreement with the decision.

9. Elite qualification and identity

Elite is a separate program for wealthy and high-profile peers who want to date or socialize with other Elite members. Elite typically requires:

1. Active account and phone verification
2. Admin Identity Verification when required by product settings
3. Payment of the non-refundable Elite setup fee (currently $499)
4. Application, evidence, and admin interview/review as requested
5. After approval, an Elite subscription ($99/month or $999/year)

Elite application evidence and interview materials are private to authorized staff. Public profiles show an Elite Member badge (or a consented specific label) — never private wealth documents or government ID details. Elite can be revoked for misconduct or loss of eligibility.

10. Data handling

ID images, recordings (if any), Elite evidence, and related artifacts are accessed only by authorized personnel for review, fraud prevention, disputes, and legal obligations. Retention and deletion follow the Privacy Policy. We do not publish government ID numbers or document images on your profile.

11. Prohibited conduct

• Forged, altered, or stolen identity documents
• Deepfakes, impersonation, or proxy verification
• Bribery or attempts to pressure staff for a badge
• Misrepresentation in Elite applications
• Sharing appointment links with unauthorized persons

Violations may result in permanent ban, badge revocation, forfeiture of fees, and referral to law enforcement where appropriate.

12. Disclaimers

Verification and Elite status help reduce certain risks but cannot eliminate them. You remain responsible for offline judgment. Meet in public for early plans and follow our Safety guidance.

13. Changes

We may update these Verification Terms, pricing, and appointment rules. Material changes will update the “Last updated” date and may be communicated in-product.

14. Contact

Contact support · Verification info · Member center: /verification · Elite: /elite-info