Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 3, 2026
Effective Date: January 3, 2026
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using Rebel ("the App," "our service," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.
IMPORTANT: These Terms contain a binding arbitration clause and class action waiver that affect your rights. Please read carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
1.1 Binding Agreement
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Rebel. By creating an account or using the App, you:
- Acknowledge you have read and understood these Terms
- Agree to comply with these Terms
- Represent that you are at least 18 years old
- Have the authority to enter into this agreement
1.2 Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. We will:
- Notify you of material changes via app notification or email
- Post updated Terms with a new "Effective Date"
- Require your acceptance of material changes
Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
2. Eligibility and Account Creation
2.1 Age Requirement
- You must be 18 years or older to use Rebel
- We do not knowingly allow users under 18
- We may terminate accounts of underage users immediately
- Lying about your age violates these Terms
2.2 Account Registration
To use Rebel, you must:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
- Not create multiple accounts to evade bans or restrictions
2.3 Account Responsibility
You are responsible for:
- All activity under your account
- Maintaining confidentiality of your password
- Actions taken by anyone using your account
- Complying with these Terms at all times
3. Description of Service
3.1 What Rebel Is
Rebel is a community-based platform that enables users to:
- Connect with others based on shared interests and location
- Participate in local and virtual communities
- Send end-to-end encrypted direct messages
- Share posts, photos, and media in communities
- Discover events and groups
3.2 What Rebel Is Not
Rebel is not:
- A dating or matchmaking service
- A platform for commercial transactions
- A marketplace for buying/selling goods
- An employment or professional networking service
3.3 Platform Features
Free Features:
- Basic profile creation
- Joining and participating in communities
- Direct messaging
- Discovery of nearby users
- Limited photo uploads
Premium Features (Paid Subscription):
- Priority support
- Faster photo review
- Enhanced profile features
- Additional photo/video uploads
- VIP badge and perks
4. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities
4.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to use Rebel:
- In compliance with all applicable laws
- Respectfully towards other users
- For legitimate community engagement
- In accordance with community guidelines
4.2 Prohibited Content
You may NOT post, share, or transmit content that:
- Is illegal: Violates any local, state, federal, or international law
- Promotes violence: Threatens, promotes, or incites violence or harm
- Contains hate speech: Discriminates based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
- Is sexually explicit: Contains nudity, pornography, or sexual content
- Exploits minors: Involves anyone under 18 in inappropriate ways
- Harasses others: Bullies, stalks, threatens, or intimidates
- Is fraudulent: Scams, phishing, impersonation, or fraud
- Violates IP rights: Infringes copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property
- Contains malware: Viruses, spyware, or malicious code
- Is spam: Unsolicited advertising, promotions, or bulk messages
4.3 Prohibited Activities
You may NOT:
- Impersonate others or create fake identities
- Scrape, harvest, or collect user data without consent
- Use bots, scripts, or automated tools
- Bypass security measures or access restrictions
- Reverse engineer or modify the App
- Interfere with the App's operation or servers
- Use the App for commercial solicitation without permission
- Create multiple accounts to evade bans
- Share or distribute others' private information
- Manipulate or game platform features (vote manipulation, fake engagement)
5. Content and Intellectual Property
5.1 Your Content
You retain ownership of content you post on Rebel. By posting content, you grant us:
- A worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license
- To use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content
- For the purpose of operating and improving the App
- This license ends when you delete content or your account
5.2 Content Moderation
We reserve the right to:
- Review, moderate, or remove any content
- Use automated systems and human moderators
- Remove content that violates these Terms
- Take no action on reported content at our discretion
Important: We moderate for safety, not accuracy. We are not responsible for user-generated content.
5.3 Our Intellectual Property
Rebel, including:
- The App, logo, design, and branding
- Source code, features, and functionality
- Text, graphics, and other materials
Are owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not:
- Copy, modify, or distribute our IP without permission
- Remove copyright or trademark notices
- Use our branding without written consent
5.4 DMCA Copyright Policy
If you believe content infringes your copyright:
- Submit a DMCA notice to: dmca@rebel.app
- Include: (1) Your contact info, (2) Description of copyrighted work, (3) Location of infringing content, (4) Good faith statement, (5) Accuracy statement, (6) Physical or electronic signature
Repeat infringers will have their accounts terminated.
6. Privacy and Data Protection
6.1 Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy which explains:
- What data we collect
- How we use and protect your data
- End-to-end encryption of messages
- Your rights and choices
6.2 End-to-End Encryption
Direct Messages:
- All direct messages are end-to-end encrypted
- We cannot read or access your message content
- Law enforcement cannot compel us to provide message content we don't have
Community Messages:
- Use shared encryption for member privacy
- Encrypted before storage on our servers
6.3 Anonymous Community Participation
- Communities assign anonymous identities
- We cannot track you across different communities
- You can participate without revealing your real identity
6.4 User Responsibility for Reporting
- Because of encryption, we cannot proactively monitor all content
- You can screenshot messages to report violations
- We rely on user reports for moderation
- Reporters' identities are kept confidential where possible
7. Subscriptions and Payments
7.1 Premium Subscriptions
Subscription Tiers:
- Plus: Enhanced features and faster support
- VIP: All Plus features + priority moderation and exclusive perks
Billing:
- Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually
- Auto-renewal unless canceled
- Prices displayed in the App (subject to change with notice)
7.2 Payment Processing
- Payments are processed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store
- Subject to Apple/Google's terms and conditions
- We do not store your payment information
7.3 Refunds and Cancellations
- Cancellation: You can cancel anytime through your device settings
- Refunds: Generally no refunds for partial months (per Apple/Google policy)
- Exceptions: Refunds may be granted at our discretion for billing errors
- Contact: support@rebel.app for refund requests
7.4 Price Changes
- We may change subscription prices with 30 days' notice
- Existing subscribers will be notified before renewal at new price
- You can cancel before the new price takes effect
8. Account Termination and Suspension
8.1 Your Right to Terminate
You may delete your account at any time through the App settings. Upon deletion:
- Your account and data will be removed within 30 days
- Encrypted messages will be deleted
- Some anonymized data may be retained for analytics
8.2 Our Right to Terminate
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:
- Violate these Terms or our policies
- Engage in illegal activity
- Harm other users or the platform
- Are reported repeatedly for violations
- Provide false information during registration
8.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your access to the App will be revoked immediately
- Your content may be removed
- Subscriptions will not be refunded (except as required by law)
- Certain provisions of these Terms survive (indemnity, disclaimers, etc.)
9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
9.1 "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE"
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:
- Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Guarantees of uninterrupted or error-free service
- Accuracy or reliability of content
- Security guarantees
9.2 No Guarantee of Connections
- We do not guarantee you will meet anyone
- We do not vet or verify users (beyond age verification)
- We are not responsible for user interactions or relationships
9.3 Third-Party Content
- User-generated content is the responsibility of users
- We do not endorse or verify user content
- We are not liable for harm from user interactions
9.4 Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
- WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
- OUR TOTAL LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED $100 OR AMOUNT YOU PAID IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS
- THIS APPLIES EVEN IF WE'VE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES
This limitation applies to claims based on:
- Warranty, contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory
- Personal injury, property damage, or emotional distress
- Lost profits, data, or business opportunities
9.5 Exclusions
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of implied warranties or liability for certain damages. In such jurisdictions, the above limitations may not apply to you.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Rebel, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the App
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Content you post or share
- Your interactions with other users
11. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
11.1 Informal Resolution
Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at legal@rebel.app to attempt informal resolution. We'll work in good faith to resolve disputes.
11.2 Binding Arbitration
YOU AND REBEL AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE WILL BE RESOLVED THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION, not in court, except:
- Small claims court actions
- Intellectual property disputes
- Injunctive relief requests
Arbitration Agreement:
- Governed by the Federal Arbitration Act
- Conducted by JAMS or AAA
- One arbitrator, mutually agreed upon
- Arbitrator's decision is final and binding
11.3 Class Action Waiver
YOU AND REBEL AGREE TO WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS.
- Disputes must be brought individually, not as a class, consolidated, or representative action
- Arbitrator cannot combine multiple users' claims without consent
11.4 Opt-Out
You may opt-out of arbitration by emailing legal@rebel.app within 30 days of accepting these Terms. Include your name, address, and clear statement you want to opt-out.
11.5 Location
- Arbitration will be conducted in Arlington, Virginia or remotely
- Governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, excluding conflict of laws provisions
12. General Provisions
12.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
12.2 Severability
If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
12.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision is not a waiver of that right.
12.4 Assignment
You cannot assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
12.5 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Community Guidelines, constitute the entire agreement between you and Rebel.
12.6 Force Majeure
We are not liable for delays or failures due to causes beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, war, pandemics, etc.).
12.7 Survival
Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive (indemnity, disclaimers, arbitration, etc.).
13. Apple and Google Specific Terms
13.1 Apple App Store
If you access Rebel via the Apple App Store:
- These Terms are between you and Rebel, not Apple
- Apple has no obligation to provide support
- Apple is not responsible for the App or content
- You comply with Apple's App Store Terms of Service
- Apple is a third-party beneficiary with the right to enforce these Terms
13.2 Google Play Store
If you access Rebel via Google Play Store:
- These Terms are between you and Rebel, not Google
- Google has no obligation or liability regarding the App
- You comply with Google Play's Terms of Service
13.3 In-App Purchases
- Subscriptions are purchased through Apple/Google
- Subject to their payment terms and refund policies
- Manage subscriptions through your device settings
14. Community Guidelines
14.1 Be Respectful
- Treat others with kindness and respect
- Embrace diversity and inclusivity
- Engage in constructive dialogue
14.2 Be Safe
- Protect your personal information
- Report suspicious or harmful behavior
- Trust your instincts
14.3 Be Authentic
- Use real photos of yourself (for profile)
- Don't impersonate others
- Be honest in your interactions
14.4 Reporting Violations
If you see content or behavior that violates these Terms:
- Use the in-app report feature
- Provide details and evidence (screenshots)
- We'll investigate and take appropriate action
15. Contact Information
Questions about these Terms?
Emergency Safety Concerns:
- Email: safety@rebel.app
- For immediate danger, contact local law enforcement (911)
Summary of Key Points
- ✅ You must be 18+ to use Rebel
- ✅ Respect others - No hate speech, harassment, or illegal content
- ✅ Your messages are encrypted - We can't read them
- ✅ Communities are anonymous - Participate privately
- ✅ Subscriptions auto-renew - Cancel anytime through device settings
- ✅ Disputes go to arbitration - Not court (you can opt-out)
- ✅ We can terminate accounts - For Terms violations
- ✅ Screenshot to report - Help us keep the platform safe
BY USING REBEL, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.
Last Updated: January 3, 2026 | Version: 1.0