By creating an account or using the 1STBOND mobile application, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.
1STBOND is a safety tool designed to reduce risk during in-person meetups. It is not a guarantee of safety. We strongly encourage all users to exercise independent judgment and take personal precautions during every in-person interaction.
Not a substitute for the full Terms below.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and 1STBOND LLC ("1STBOND," "we," "our," or "us") governing your access to and use of the 1STBOND mobile application and all related services (collectively, the "Services").
By creating an account, completing identity verification, or otherwise accessing the Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. By tapping "Sign Up," "Create Account," or "Sign In" in the app, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via in-app notification and email at least 30 days before they take effect. Continued use after the effective date of any update constitutes acceptance.
To use 1STBOND, you must:
By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements. If you do not meet these requirements, you must not use the Services.
To access most features of 1STBOND, you must create an account and complete identity verification. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information up to date.
1STBOND requires identity verification before you may participate in meetup sessions. Verification is performed by DIDIT, our third-party identity verification provider. By submitting to identity verification, you consent to:
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately at support@1st-bond.com if you become aware of any unauthorized use of your account.
1STBOND grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Services for their intended purpose: facilitating safer in-person interactions between verified users.
You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms. You may not use the Services to:
The following conduct is strictly prohibited and constitutes a material violation of these Terms, resulting in immediate account termination without notice or refund:
You may not create an account using false information, impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your identity or affiliation. This includes submitting fraudulent identity documents or using another person's identity to complete verification.
You may not use the Services to harass, threaten, intimidate, stalk, or abuse any other user or third party. This includes sending threatening messages, making repeated unwanted contact after a user has indicated they wish to cease communication, and any conduct that a reasonable person would find objectively hostile or harmful.
You may not use 1STBOND to facilitate, arrange, or coordinate any transaction, meetup, or activity that violates applicable law, including but not limited to the sale of controlled substances, stolen goods, illegal weapons, or any other contraband. 1STBOND is intended solely for lawful peer-to-peer interactions.
You may not trigger false emergency alerts, submit false safety reports, or misuse any safety feature of the platform in a manner that wastes emergency resources, misleads other users, or undermines the integrity of the platform's safety infrastructure.
You may not disclose, share, publish, or otherwise distribute the personal information of another user obtained through your use of the Services, including their name, location, contact details, verification status, or any other identifying information. Unauthorized disclosure of another user's personal information may constitute a violation of applicable privacy law in addition to these Terms.
Enforcement: Any violation of Section 5 will result in immediate, permanent account termination without prior notice. We reserve the right to report violations to law enforcement where the conduct may constitute a criminal offense. No refund or credit will be issued upon termination for cause.
1STBOND provides in-app messaging to facilitate coordination between users. By using the messaging feature, you acknowledge that:
1STBOND is a technology platform that provides identity verification, in-app messaging, and safety tooling to help reduce risk during in-person meetups. These tools are designed to lower risk, not eliminate it. The Services do not and cannot guarantee safety outcomes. It is not a guarantee of safety and does not eliminate risk.
By using 1STBOND, you acknowledge and agree that:
BY USING 1STBOND, YOU KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH IN-PERSON MEETUPS FACILITATED THROUGH THE PLATFORM, INCLUDING THE RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF 1STBOND, OTHER USERS, OR OTHERWISE.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency services. Do not rely solely on 1STBOND.
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, 1STBOND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained from 1STBOND or through the Services, shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:
IN NO EVENT SHALL 1STBOND, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
IN JURISDICTIONS THAT DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, 1STBOND'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING UNDER THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO 1STBOND IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of certain damages. In those jurisdictions, the above limitations apply only to the extent permitted by law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 1STBOND and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:
All content, features, and functionality of the Services — including but not limited to software, text, graphics, logos, and user interface elements — are owned by or licensed to 1STBOND and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited license to use the Services as described in Section 4. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from any part of the Services without our express written consent.
You retain ownership of any content you submit through the Services (such as profile information, messages, and ratings or feedback about other users or meetups). By submitting content, you grant 1STBOND a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, store, and display that content solely to provide the Services.
You are solely responsible for any ratings or feedback you submit about other users or meetups. Ratings and feedback must be truthful and may not be defamatory, harassing, retaliatory, or otherwise unlawful. Submitting abusive, false, or harassing ratings constitutes a violation of Section 5 (Prohibited Conduct) and may result in immediate account termination. 1STBOND reserves the right to remove any rating that violates these Terms.
We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:
Termination for cause (including any violation of Section 5) is immediate and permanent. No prior warning will be given. No refund or credit will be issued.
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at support@1st-bond.com or through the account settings in the app. Upon termination, your right to use the Services ceases immediately. Data deletion will be handled as described in our Privacy Policy.
Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 of these Terms survive termination and remain in full force and effect.
If you believe your account was suspended or terminated in error, you may submit a written appeal to support@1st-bond.com within 30 days of the termination notice. Your appeal must include your account email address and a clear explanation of why you believe the action was taken in error. We will acknowledge your appeal within 5 business days and provide a final decision within 30 calendar days. We reserve the right to uphold terminations for material violations of Section 5. Appeals do not guarantee reinstatement but will be reviewed in good faith.
The Services integrate with third-party providers including DIDIT (identity verification) and Supabase (infrastructure). When you submit a government-issued ID through the verification flow, DIDIT processes the full contents of that document including identity fields such as name, date of birth, ID number, issuing jurisdiction, expiration date, and residential address. 1STBOND LLC does not store your ID number, expiration date, or residential address in our own systems and does not use that information in ordinary platform operations. We may request access to identity data from DIDIT only in connection with fraud investigation, a valid legal or law enforcement request, or a safety incident requiring identity confirmation. Your use of DIDIT's services is also subject to their privacy policy. 1STBOND is not responsible for the practices, availability, or accuracy of any third-party service.
Links or references to third-party websites or services do not constitute an endorsement by 1STBOND.
Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, you agree to contact us at support@1st-bond.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve the issue within 30 days of receiving your written notice.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any dispute not resolved informally shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Denver County, Colorado, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.
Except for disputes that qualify for small claims court, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services that is not resolved through informal resolution under Section 14.1 shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by JAMS under its Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures, or such other rules as JAMS may designate. The arbitration shall be conducted in Denver, Colorado. If you are unable to travel to Denver, the arbitration may be conducted remotely by videoconference or, at the arbitrator's discretion, in the county of your primary residence. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.
You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to support@1st-bond.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. Your notice must include your name, account email, and a clear statement that you are opting out of arbitration. If you opt out, Section 14.2 (Governing Law) still applies.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDING WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.
Any claim arising under these Terms must be brought within one (1) year of the date the cause of action arose, or it is permanently barred.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and 1STBOND LLC with respect to the Services and supersede all prior agreements, representations, or understandings. The 1STBOND app may display simplified summaries of these Terms within the app interface. These summaries are provided for convenience only and do not modify, replace, or supersede these Terms or the Privacy Policy. In the event of any conflict between an in-app summary and these Terms, these Terms control.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. For material changes, we will provide at least 30 days' advance notice via in-app notification and email. Continued use of the Services after the effective date of any change constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
1STBOND LLC offers a subscription plan that unlocks unlimited meetups. This section describes the current subscription terms and the future payment terms that will apply when peer-to-peer payment features are introduced.
Peer-to-peer payment functionality (enabling users to transact with one another through the platform) is not currently active. When introduced, the following terms will apply and will be provided with at least 30 days' advance notice:
1STBOND LLC shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of the Services arising out of or caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government action, power or internet outages, third-party service failures (including outages by DIDIT, Supabase, Stripe, or other infrastructure providers), cyberattacks, or any other event that makes performance commercially impracticable.
In such circumstances, our obligations under these Terms will be suspended for the duration of the force majeure event. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of any significant service interruption and to restore the Services as promptly as practicable.
For questions about these Terms, to report a violation, to appeal an account termination, or for legal notices:
For general in-app support and help: support@1st-bond.com
Note: The 1STBOND app displays a simplified summary of these Terms within the app interface. That summary is provided for convenience only and does not modify these Terms. These Terms control in the event of any conflict.
Email: support@1st-bond.com
Website: https://1st-bond.com/terms
Mailing Address: 1500 N Grant St Ste N, Denver, Denver County, CO 80203