Terms of Service

1. Description of Service

RingBuddy is a ring discovery and preference-sharing tool that helps couples explore engagement ring styles, communicate preferences, and find rings they'll both love. The app lets you swipe on ring images, save favorites, generate a Style Match score, share your preferences with a partner via link or account, and browse rings from affiliated jewelry retailers.

RingBuddy is a discovery and preference tool only. We do not sell rings, hold inventory, process payments, or guarantee any purchase outcome. Any purchase you make is a transaction solely between you and the retailer.

Features and availability may change as the app evolves. We reserve the right to add, modify, or remove features at any time.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use RingBuddy. By using our services, you represent that you meet this requirement. If you are between 13 and 17, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the app.

If you are creating an account on behalf of a business or organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

3. Accounts

Some features of RingBuddy require you to create an account. When you do, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Keep your login credentials confidential
• Notify us immediately at support@ringbuddy.net if you suspect unauthorized access
• Accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or that have been inactive for an extended period, with reasonable notice where practical.

To delete your account and associated data, use the "Delete My Data" option in the app settings or contact us at support@ringbuddy.net.

4. Partner Sharing & Invitations

RingBuddy allows you to share your ring preferences with a partner via a share link or account invite. By doing so, you acknowledge and agree that:

• The recipient will be able to view your liked rings, swipe preferences, and Style Match data
• You are responsible for only sharing with people you trust
• If you enter a partner's email address or phone number, you represent that you have their consent to receive an invitation from RingBuddy
• Share links may contain encoded preference data — do not post them publicly
• Either party can disconnect the partner link at any time in their account settings

5. User-Generated Content

You may upload content to RingBuddy, such as photos of rings for Style Match scoring ("User Content"). By uploading User Content, you:

• Represent that you own or have the right to share the content
• Grant RingBuddy a limited, non-exclusive license to store, process, and display the content solely to provide you with the requested feature (e.g., generating a Style Match score)
• Agree not to upload content that infringes third-party intellectual property rights, contains illegal material, or violates these Terms

We do not claim ownership of your User Content. You retain all rights to content you upload. You may delete uploaded content at any time in your account settings or by contacting us.

Ring images displayed in the app catalog may be sourced from or licensed through affiliated jewelry retailers and remain the property of their respective owners.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree to use RingBuddy only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract source code from the app
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access our content or services without our written permission
• Submit false, misleading, or harmful content through any form or feature
• Upload malware, viruses, or other malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our services or the servers and networks connected to them
• Harvest or collect other users' information without their explicit consent
• Use the service for any commercial purpose not expressly authorized by us

7. Style Match Scores & Ring Recommendations

RingBuddy's "Style Match" compatibility scores are generated algorithmically based on your swipe history, stated preferences, and (where applicable) uploaded ring photos. They are provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute professional advice or a guarantee of satisfaction with any ring or purchase.

Ring recommendations are based on pattern matching and preference data. We make no warranty that a recommended ring will meet your expectations in person. We encourage you to view rings in person at a jeweler before purchasing.

Style Match scores and recommendations improve over time as our algorithms learn from aggregated, de-identified user data. Your individual swipe data may contribute to these improvements in anonymized form.

8. Affiliate Links & Advertising Disclosure

RingBuddy participates in affiliate programs with jewelry retailers. When you tap a link to purchase a ring, we may earn a commission from the retailer at no additional cost to you. This commission does not influence which rings we display or how Style Match scores are calculated.

All affiliate relationships are disclosed in compliance with applicable FTC guidelines. We are not a party to any transaction between you and the retailer. Any disputes about a ring purchase must be resolved directly with the retailer.

9. In-App Purchases & Premium Features

RingBuddy is free to use. We may in the future offer optional premium features for a fee. If and when we do:

• All purchases are processed through Apple App Store or Google Play and are subject to their respective payment terms and refund policies
• Prices are displayed in your local currency and are inclusive of applicable taxes where required by platform policies
• Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period
• You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your device's subscription settings

We will update these Terms before introducing any paid features.

10. Intellectual Property

All content, design, graphics, trademarks, logos, and code comprising the RingBuddy app and website are the property of RingBuddy or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission.

If you believe any content on RingBuddy infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us at legal@ringbuddy.net with a description of the claimed infringement.

11. App Store Terms

RingBuddy is distributed through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Your use of the app is also subject to the applicable App Store terms of service. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and the App Store terms, these Terms govern to the extent permitted by the applicable platform.

Apple and Google are not parties to these Terms and bear no responsibility for the app or its content.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

RingBuddy is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the app will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses. Features may be unavailable, changed, or discontinued at any time without notice. We are not responsible for any loss of data due to app errors or device issues.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, RingBuddy and its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — our services, including but not limited to loss of data, lost profits, or damages resulting from a ring purchase decision, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total cumulative liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall not exceed the greater of $50 or the total amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RingBuddy and its owners, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your User Content
• Your use of affiliate links and any resulting purchase
• Your misuse of partner sharing features
• Your violation of any applicable law or third-party right

15. Dispute Resolution

We encourage you to contact us first if you have a concern — most issues can be resolved quickly through our contact page.

For any dispute that cannot be resolved informally, you agree that it will be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, on an individual basis. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against RingBuddy.

Opt-out right: You may opt out of this arbitration agreement within 30 days of first using RingBuddy by sending written notice to legal@ringbuddy.net with the subject line "Arbitration Opt-Out" and your name and email address. If you opt out, disputes will be resolved in court as described in Section 16.

This arbitration agreement does not apply to claims for injunctive relief to protect intellectual property rights, or to small claims court actions within the applicable jurisdictional limits.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. To the extent that disputes are not subject to arbitration under Section 15, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the United States for resolution of any such disputes.

17. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to RingBuddy at any time, with or without cause or notice, including for violation of these Terms. You may stop using the app at any time. Upon termination:

• Your right to use RingBuddy immediately ceases
• We may delete your account and associated data per our Privacy Policy retention schedule
• Sections that by their nature should survive termination (IP, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, dispute resolution) will continue to apply

18. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms as RingBuddy grows — particularly when we add accounts, paid features, or new services. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify users via the app or email at least 14 days before the changes take effect.

Continued use of RingBuddy after updated Terms are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

19. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Reach us at: