Terms of Service – Pearl Industry Network (PiN)

Effective Date: September 06, 2025

Plain‑English Summary: These Terms are the contract between you and Pearl Industry Network (“PiN,” “we,” “us,” “our”). PiN is a vetted, invite/membership‑based community platform and resource hub for adult content creators and trusted industry allies. Most features are member‑only. By creating an account, paying for membership, or using any part of the Platform, you agree to these Terms.

1) Key Definitions

Platform: The website, apps, portals, directories, messaging, vetting tools, and all related services we provide.
Member: An approved, vetted user with an active membership (creators and trusted industry allies).
User Content: Any information, images, text, profile data, messages, or other material you upload, post, send, or otherwise provide to the Platform.
Allies/Partners: Third‑party professionals and vendors vetted or listed by PiN (e.g., legal, tax, tech, other service providers).
Policies: These Terms, our Code of Conduct, Community Guidelines, Acceptable Use Policy, Privacy Policy, and any feature‑specific rules we publish or link.

2) Eligibility & Accounts

Age & Legal Capacity: You must be 18+ or the age of majority where you live (whichever is higher) and legally able to enter contracts.
Geography: We operate primarily in Canada and the United States. Access elsewhere is at your own initiative and risk.
Vetting Is Required (Creators): Creators undergo reference and safety checks and must truthfully provide requested information.
Account Security: Keep your login confidential. You are responsible for all activity under your account. Notify us promptly of unauthorized use.
Identity & Re‑Verification: We may request identity or eligibility confirmations at any time, including repeat checks, to maintain community safety.
Accuracy: Information you provide must be accurate and kept up‑to‑date. Misrepresentation is grounds for denial, suspension, or termination.

Examples (non‑exhaustive):

You falsely claim to be 18+ → account denied/terminated.
You refuse reasonable re‑verification → features suspended until resolved.

3) Membership; Fees; Auto‑Renewal; Cancellation

Membership Required: Most Platform features require an active, approved membership. Public pages are informational only.
Fees & Currency: Membership fees auto‑renew on the schedule shown at checkout (e.g., monthly/annual). Billed in CAD; we may add USD in the future. Taxes may apply.
Billing & Processors: Payments are handled by third‑party processors. You authorize recurring charges to your chosen method until you cancel.
No Refunds: All payments are final and non‑refundable to the fullest extent permitted by law, including for partial periods, downgrades, or early termination by you.
Cancellations: You may cancel at any time via your account settings or by contacting Member Services; cancellation stops future renewals. Access continues until the end of the paid term unless we terminate earlier under these Terms.
Failed Payments: If a payment fails, we may suspend or cancel access. You remain responsible for unpaid amounts.
Price/Plan Changes: We may change fees or plans on notice before your next billing cycle. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

Examples:

You cancel mid‑month → service continues to period end; no refund.
Your card expires → your account is paused until you update payment.

4) Community Safety, Code of Conduct & Acceptable Use

Safety is PiN’s top priority. You must follow all Policies (which we may update). Violations may result in content removal, feature limits, suspension, or termination in accordance with the law and our Community Guidelines.

4.1 Prohibited Content & Conduct (partial list)

Illegal content or activity; minors or anyone depicted as under 18; non‑consensual or exploitative content; intimidation, doxxing, stalking, extortion.
Sex trafficking, facilitation of prostitution, or escorting arrangements; promotion or facilitation of any sexual service that violates law.
Harassment, hate speech, threats, discrimination, incitement of violence.
Infringing IP (copyright, trademark), deceptive endorsements, impersonation.
Spam, malicious links, malware, scraping, reverse engineering, or attacking the Platform.
Sharing others’ personal or sensitive information without consent.
Any activity that undermines the safety, privacy, or wellbeing of members or the reputation of PiN.

4.2 Networking & Off‑Platform Interactions

Members may use the Platform to find and collaborate. You alone control whether and how you interact off‑platform (e.g., in person or via third‑party tools).
Assumption of Risk: PiN does not arrange meetings, provide security, or guarantee outcomes. Use common‑sense safety measures.

4.3 Reporting & Response

Report concerning behavior or content via the in‑product report tools or by contacting Member Services.
We may take immediate action (including emergency suspensions) if safety risks are identified.

Examples:

A member posts a call for “no‑screening hookups” → content removed; account reviewed.
A member shares non‑consensual images → immediate termination and report to authorities as required.

5) User Content; Licenses; Moderation

Ownership: You retain ownership of your User Content.
License to PiN: You grant PiN a non‑exclusive, worldwide, transferable, sublicensable, royalty‑free license to host, store, use, reproduce, display, perform, modify (formatting only), analyze, and create derivative insights from your User Content for operating, securing, improving, and promoting the Platform and our community, including safety/vetting, search and discovery, and service recommendations.
Representations: You represent that you own or have all necessary rights to submit the content and that your content complies with law and our Policies.
Moral Rights: To the extent permitted by law, you waive moral rights (or agree not to assert them) against PiN for the uses above.
Publicity & Feedback: You grant us permission to use your name, trade name, and marks to identify you as a member (not for endorsement) and to use any feedback you submit without restriction.
Moderation: PiN may review, refuse, remove, or restrict access to content at any time to protect members and comply with law. We do not promise to review everything.
Storage: We are not a content backup service. We may set storage or file‑type limits.

6) Platform IP; No Reverse Engineering; APIs & Scraping

The Platform (software, design, databases, trademarks, and content we create) is owned by PiN or its licensors and is protected by IP laws.
You may not copy, modify, distribute, decompile, or reverse engineer any part of the Platform; build a competing service using our confidential information; or scrape or harvest data from the Platform without written permission.
Automated access (bots, crawlers) requires our express, written consent.

7) Privacy; Data Use; Safety Checks

Our Privacy Policy (incorporated by reference) explains what we collect and how we use it. By using the Platform, you consent to those practices.
Safety & Vetting Uses: You expressly authorize PiN to use information you provide (including identity information and references) to perform and update safety checks, enforce Policies, and improve trust and safety tools.
Analytics & Improvement: We may analyze usage and content to enhance features, recommendations, fraud detection, and community safety.
Law Enforcement: We may preserve and disclose information when required by law or necessary to protect members and the Platform.

8) Third‑Party Services & Partners

We may link to or integrate third‑party services (payment processors, scheduling, messaging, video tools). Those services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
PiN does not control and is not responsible for third‑party services. Use them at your own risk.

9) Copyright & IP Notices (Canada & U.S.)

9.1 Notice‑and‑Notice (Canada)
If you believe your copyright is infringed by material on the Platform and you are in Canada, you may send a notice of claimed infringement to our designated contact (see Section 22 – Contact). We may forward your notice to the relevant member and take appropriate action.

9.2 U.S. DMCA‑Style Notices
If you are in the United States or assert U.S. rights, you may submit a notice consistent with 17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3) to our designated agent (see Section 22). We will respond in accordance with our repeat‑infringer policy.

Your notice should include: (i) identification of the work claimed infringed; (ii) identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location; (iii) your contact details; (iv) a statement of good‑faith belief; (v) a statement under penalty of perjury that you are authorized; and (vi) your physical or electronic signature.

Counter‑Notices: If your content was removed and you believe it was a mistake or misidentification, submit a counter‑notice meeting 17 U.S.C. §512(g) requirements.

Repeat Infringers: PiN may, in appropriate circumstances, disable or terminate accounts of repeat infringers.

10) Anti‑Exploitation & Sensitive‑Use Rules

PiN prohibits any use of the Platform that promotes, facilitates, or profits from sex trafficking, exploitation, or prostitution or that recklessly disregards such risks.
Content involving minors or non‑consensual acts is strictly forbidden and will be referred to relevant authorities where required.

11) Communications; CASL/Spam; Notifications

By creating an account, you consent to receive service, safety, and transactional communications (e.g., account, billing, policy updates). You can’t opt out of strictly service‑essential notices.
We may also send community updates and offers; you may opt out via unsubscribe links or account settings where available.
Notices under these Terms may be delivered via email to your account email or via in‑product notifications and are deemed received when sent.

12) Availability; Changes; Beta Features

We aim for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. Planned outages or updates may occur.
We may modify or discontinue features at any time. For material changes with negative impact, we will provide notice where practicable.
Some features may be labeled beta or preview and may be unstable or change unexpectedly.

13) Security

Do not probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Platform; do not circumvent authentication or security; do not submit malware or attempt to access other users’ data.
If you discover a vulnerability, notify us promptly and do not publicly disclose it until fixed.

14) Disclaimers

The Platform and all content are provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, PiN disclaims all warranties (express, implied, statutory), including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement.
We do not guarantee the conduct, identity, or suitability of any member or partner, nor the accuracy of listings, profiles, or content. Vetting reduces risk but is not a guarantee.

15) Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law: (a) PiN will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages (including loss of profits, goodwill, data, or use), even if advised of the possibility; and (b) our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Platform or these Terms will not exceed the greater of (i) the amounts you paid to PiN in the 12 months preceding the claim or (ii) CAD $100.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions or limitations; in those cases, the above applies to the maximum extent allowed.

16) Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PiN, its directors (including Board), officers, employees, contractors, and partners from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Platform; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of laws or Policies; or (d) your interactions with other members or third parties.

17) Term; Suspension; Termination

Our Rights: We may suspend or terminate access at any time if we believe you violated these Terms or our Policies or present a safety risk.
Your Rights: You may stop using the Platform and cancel your membership at any time (see Section 3).
Effect: Upon termination, your right to access ends. Some information may be retained for legal, security, or audit reasons in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
No Refunds: Termination does not create any right to a refund unless required by law.

18) Internal Dispute Resolution – Final & Binding for Platform Actions

18.1 Scope Disputes about Platform actions (e.g., content removal, moderation, safety restrictions, suspension, or termination) are resolved exclusively through PiN’s internal process below. This section governs administrative disputes regarding use of the Platform; it does not waive any non‑waivable statutory rights.

18.2 Process

Submit a written request to Member Services within 14 days of the action, explaining the facts and desired outcome.
Initial review by Trust & Safety to gather information (you must cooperate).
Escalation to a Board panel (disinterested directors) for final review.
Decision: The Board panel issues a written decision.

18.3 Finality The Board panel’s decision on these Platform actions is final, non‑appealable, and binding. Members waive arbitration and class/collective proceedings for such administrative disputes to the fullest extent permitted by law. Nothing in this Section prevents either party from seeking injunctive relief for intellectual‑property or confidentiality breaches in a court of competent jurisdiction.

19) Governing Law; Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada, without regard to conflict‑of‑laws rules. For any dispute not subject to Section 18 (or where law requires court access), the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts in Alberta, Canada.

20) Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will provide notice (e.g., email or in‑product) and the updated Terms will be effective on the date stated. Your continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

21) General

Entire Agreement: These Terms plus Policies are the entire agreement between you and PiN regarding the Platform.
Order of Precedence: If these Terms conflict with a Policy, these Terms control unless the Policy explicitly states otherwise.
Severability: If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder stays in effect.
No Waiver: Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.
Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign to an affiliate or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
Force Majeure: We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond our reasonable control.
Export & Sanctions: You will not use the Platform in violation of applicable export control or sanctions laws.

22) Contact; Designated Agents

Pearl Industry Network (PiN) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Email: [email protected] DMCA/Notice‑and‑Notice Contact: [Designate here – [email protected] or similar]

23) Examples & FAQs (Informative Only)

These examples are summaries to aid understanding. They do not limit our rights described elsewhere.

Q: Can I get a refund if I cancel mid‑term? A: No. Memberships are prepaid and non‑refundable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Q: May I organize in‑person collaborations with other members? A: Yes, but you assume all risks. Use common‑sense safety measures; PiN does not arrange or guarantee meetings.

Q: Can I post explicit images? A: Only if they comply with law and our Policies. Never minors, non‑consensual, or exploitative content.

Q: My content was removed—what now? A: You can seek reconsideration via Section 18 within 14 days. The Board panel’s decision is final for Platform actions.

Q: Can I scrape or rebuild PiN’s directory? A: No. Scraping, copying, or reverse engineering the Platform is prohibited.

Incorporation by Reference

These Terms incorporate by reference the following PiN Policies (each to be published and updated periodically):

Privacy Policy
Code of Conduct
Community Guidelines & Safety Standards
Acceptable Use Policy
Copyright/IP Policy (Canada & U.S.)

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Service and all incorporated Policies.