CONTENT POLICY AND CONSENT AGREEMENT

Effective Date: October 16, 2025
Last Updated: October 16, 2025

PURPOSE

This Content Policy and Consent Agreement governs the creation, upload, display, and use of all content on BUMPIn, with special emphasis on video and webcam content. This document ensures you understand and consent to how your content will be used and what content is acceptable.

BY UPLOADING CONTENT OR USING VIDEO FEATURES, YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS IN THIS DOCUMENT.

1. TYPES OF CONTENT

1.1 User-Generated Content

You will create and upload the following content:

Profile Content (Required):

Selfie Photograph: A still image of your face captured via webcam
Introduction Video: A 5-60 second video of yourself captured via webcam with audio

Optional Content:

Social media handles (Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter, Discord, Phone)
Text messages in platform communications
Profile preferences and settings

Real-Time Content:

Live Video Chat: Real-time video and audio communication with other users via WebRTC

1.2 Platform-Generated Content

We automatically generate and store:

Call history records (participants, duration, timestamp)
Matchmaking queue data
Usage analytics
Reports and moderation records

We DO NOT record, store, or access the actual content of your video calls.

2. WEBCAM AND VIDEO CONSENT

2.1 Camera and Microphone Access

When you use BUMPIn, you grant permission to:

Access your device's camera for selfie capture, video recording, and video chat
Access your device's microphone for video recording and video chat
Capture still images via your camera
Record video with audio via your camera and microphone

This access is required for the platform to function.

2.2 Browser Permissions

Your web browser will prompt you to:

Allow camera access
Allow microphone access
These permissions can be revoked at any time through browser settings

If you deny these permissions, you cannot use the Service.

2.3 When Camera/Microphone Are Active

Camera is active when:

Taking your selfie during onboarding
Recording your introduction video
In an active video chat call

Microphone is active when:

Recording your introduction video
In an active video chat call

You will see indicators:

Browser tab icon showing camera/mic is active
Operating system indicators (varies by OS)
In-app visual indicators

2.4 When Camera/Microphone Are NOT Active

Your camera and microphone are OFF when:

Browsing the matchmaking queue
Viewing call history
In settings
On any page except video recording or active calls

We only access your camera/mic when necessary for the features you're actively using.

3. CONTENT OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE

3.1 Your Ownership

You retain ownership of all content you create and upload, including:

Your selfie photograph
Your introduction video
Any text, social handles, or other information you provide

3.2 License You Grant Us

By uploading content, you grant BUMPIn a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to:

Use your content to:

Store on our servers and cloud storage
Display to other users in matchmaking
Display on your profile
Process for platform operation
Create backups
Compress or resize for performance
Deliver via CDN (Content Delivery Network)

We may:

Show your selfie and video to all users in the matchmaking queue
Display your profile to users who receive referral links to you
Use aggregated, anonymized data for analytics
Retain your content in backups for a reasonable time after deletion

We will NOT:

Sell your content to third parties
Use your content for advertising without permission
Distribute your content outside the platform (except if you're permanently banned - see Section 3.3)
Modify your content in misleading ways
License your content to others for commercial purposes

3.3 Exception: Public Blacklist

If you are permanently banned, we will publicly display your content on our blacklist website:

Your name
Your selfie photograph
Your introduction video
Ban reason and report count

By using BUMPIn, you explicitly consent to this potential public disclosure.

This serves the purpose of:

Community transparency
Accountability for violations
Deterrence of bad behavior
Warning others about problematic users

This disclosure is permanent and will not be removed.

4. CONTENT STANDARDS AND RESTRICTIONS

4.1 General Requirements

All content must:

✅ Be created by you and feature only you
✅ Be recent and accurately represent you
✅ Be appropriate for an 18+ dating platform
✅ Comply with all applicable laws
✅ Not violate third-party rights
✅ Be original (not copied from elsewhere)

4.2 Prohibited Content - Explicit

You may NOT upload or display content containing:

❌ Nudity:

Full or partial nudity
Exposed genitals, buttocks, or female breasts/nipples
Transparent or see-through clothing exposing intimate areas
Implied nudity or sexual positioning

❌ Sexually Explicit Material:

Pornographic content
Sexual acts or simulated sexual acts
Sexual gestures or poses
Sex toys or adult products
Content from adult entertainment contexts (strip clubs, etc.)
Fetish content

❌ Inappropriate Attire:

Swimwear (bikinis, speedos) unless at beach/pool and appropriate
Lingerie or underwear as outerwear
Clothing with explicit sexual text/images
No shirt or clothing covering torso

Exception: Appropriate attire in appropriate contexts (e.g., beach photos are ok if tasteful)

4.3 Prohibited Content - Violent/Disturbing

You may NOT upload or display:

❌ Violence:

Graphic violence or gore
Weapons pointed at camera or in threatening manner
Depictions of assault, murder, or harm
Self-harm or suicide content
Animal abuse or cruelty
Blood or injury (unless medical/educational context)

❌ Disturbing Content:

Shock imagery designed to disturb
Dead bodies or grave sites
Accidents or disasters
Medical procedures (graphic)
Content depicting suffering

4.4 Prohibited Content - Illegal/Harmful

You may NOT upload or display:

❌ Illegal Activity:

Drug use, production, or distribution
Illegal weapons
Stolen goods or contraband
Fraud or scams
Hacking or unauthorized access
Pirated content

❌ Hate and Harassment:

Hate symbols (swastikas, etc.)
Content promoting hate groups
Discriminatory content targeting protected groups
Content glorifying violence or terrorism
Extremist propaganda

❌ Minor Safety:

Anyone under 18 years old
Content sexualizing minors
Child exploitation material (CSAM)

Zero tolerance: CSAM will be immediately reported to NCMEC and law enforcement.

4.5 Prohibited Content - Deceptive

You may NOT upload or display:

❌ Fake or Misleading:

Photos/videos of someone else (catfishing)
Heavily edited photos that misrepresent appearance
Stock photos or celebrity images
AI-generated or deepfake content
Old photos that no longer represent you (>2 years)
Group photos (profile must feature only you)

❌ Impersonation:

Content impersonating another person
Content suggesting you are someone you're not
Content with fake names of public figures

4.6 Prohibited Content - Commercial

You may NOT upload or display:

❌ Commercial/Promotional:

Advertisements for products or services
Business logos or branding (prominent)
QR codes or URLs to external sites
Content promoting MLM or pyramid schemes
Solicitation for cam sites or OnlyFans
Promotional material for events or businesses

Exception: Casual mention of your profession is ok (e.g., "I'm a teacher")

4.7 Prohibited Content - Other

You may NOT upload or display:

❌ Offensive Content:

Obscene gestures
Profanity prominently displayed
Content designed to offend or shock
Gross-out imagery (bodily functions, etc.)

❌ Poor Quality Content:

Extremely blurry or dark photos/videos
Content where your face is not clearly visible
Photos with obstructions (sunglasses, masks, heavy filters)
Content with poor lighting making identification impossible

Exception: Masks for medical/religious reasons may be discussed with support

5. VIDEO CHAT CONSENT AND CONDUCT

5.1 Understanding Video Chat

By entering a video chat, you understand that:

The other user will see and hear you in real-time via live video
They will see your environment/background
The call is peer-to-peer (directly between you and them)
We do not record, monitor, or access call content
The call is private between you and the other user

5.2 Video Chat Consent

By initiating or accepting a video call, you consent to:

Being seen and heard by the other participant
Having your video and audio transmitted to them
The duration agreed upon by both participants
The terms of this Content Policy during the call

5.3 Video Chat Conduct Requirements

During video chats, you MUST:

✅ Wear appropriate clothing (see Section 4.2)
✅ Be in an appropriate location (not bathroom, not bedroom with bed prominently displayed)
✅ Behave respectfully and appropriately
✅ Keep content suitable for an 18+ dating context (not sexually explicit)
✅ End the call immediately if you feel uncomfortable

During video chats, you may NOT:

❌ Expose yourself or engage in sexual behavior
❌ Make sexual gestures or comments
❌ Harass, threaten, or abuse the other person
❌ Display prohibited content (see Section 4)
❌ Record or screenshot the other person without explicit consent
❌ Share explicit content from other platforms
❌ Engage in any behavior that would violate these policies

5.4 Recording Prohibition

You may NOT record video calls.

Recording others without consent may be illegal in your jurisdiction
Many states and countries require two-party consent for recording
Violating this may result in permanent ban and legal consequences
If someone records you without consent, report them immediately

If you wish to record, you MUST:

Ask the other person for explicit verbal consent
Ensure it's legal in both your jurisdictions
Clearly state what the recording will be used for
Not share recordings publicly or use them maliciously

We recommend not recording at all to respect privacy.

6. CONTENT MODERATION

6.1 Proactive Moderation

We may review content:

When flagged by automated systems
When reported by users
Randomly for quality assurance
When investigating violations

6.2 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove content that:

Violates this Content Policy
Violates Terms of Service
Is inappropriate or offensive
Is poor quality or doesn't meet standards
Is reported by multiple users
Is deemed harmful to the community

Content removal may occur without notice.

6.3 Account Consequences

Uploading prohibited content may result in:

Content removal
Warning
Temporary suspension
Permanent ban
Public blacklist inclusion
Law enforcement report (for illegal content)

6.4 Reporting Content

Users can report:

Profile photos/videos that violate policies
Behavior during video calls
Any content that makes them uncomfortable

See our Community Guidelines for the reporting process.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

7.1 Copyright

Your content must not infringe copyright.

Only upload content you created or have rights to
Don't use copyrighted music in your intro video
Don't use copyrighted images as your selfie
Don't display copyrighted materials during video calls

7.2 Trademark

Don't use others' trademarks without permission.

Don't wear clothing with prominent brand logos (casual brand wear is ok)
Don't display copyrighted materials
Don't impersonate brands or companies

7.3 DMCA Compliance

If you believe content on our platform infringes your copyright:

Submit a DMCA notice to:
Email: everything@napalmsky.com

Include:

Your contact information
Description of copyrighted work
URL or description of infringing content
Statement of good faith belief
Statement under penalty of perjury
Physical or electronic signature

7.4 Counter-Notifications

If your content was removed due to a DMCA claim and you believe it was a mistake, you may submit a counter-notification.

8. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

8.1 How Content is Stored

Your content is stored:

On secure cloud servers (encrypted at rest)
With access restricted to essential personnel
With regular backups for 90 days
In compliance with data protection regulations

8.2 Who Sees Your Content

Your selfie and video are visible to:

All active users in the matchmaking queue
Users who receive referral links to you
Moderators (when reviewing reports)

Your selfie and video are NOT visible to:

Search engines (unless banned and on blacklist)
Non-users
Third-party advertisers

8.3 Content Deletion

When you delete your account:

Your content is removed from active systems within 7 days
Backups are purged within 90 days
Content may be retained longer if required by law
If you were banned, blacklist content remains

To delete your account: Settings → Account → Delete Account

8.4 Content Retention After Ban

If you are permanently banned:

Your content is moved to the public blacklist
Your selfie and video are displayed publicly
This content is retained indefinitely
There is no right to removal

9. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT

9.1 Content in Your Background

Be mindful of:

Copyrighted posters, art, or media visible behind you
Other people visible in your background (privacy)
Inappropriate or offensive items in view
Branded products prominently displayed

While we may not enforce background content strictly, you're responsible for what's visible.

9.2 Social Media Content

When sharing social handles:

Ensure content on those platforms also complies with our standards
We may review external content if it's concerning
Linking to prohibited content (adult sites, etc.) may result in ban

10. SPECIFIC CONSENT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

10.1 Selfie and Video Consent

I understand and consent that:

✓ My selfie and video will be shown to all users in matchmaking
✓ Other users can view my profile content
✓ My content will be stored on BUMPIn's servers
✓ I am comfortable with other users seeing this content
✓ I grant BUMPIn the license described in Section 3.2

10.2 Video Chat Consent

I understand and consent that:

✓ Other users will see and hear me during live video chats
✓ Video calls are real-time and peer-to-peer
✓ I am responsible for my behavior during calls
✓ I should not record others without explicit consent
✓ I can end any call at any time if uncomfortable

10.3 Blacklist Consent

I understand and consent that:

✓ If I am permanently banned, my profile content will be publicly displayed
✓ This includes my name, selfie, video, and ban reason
✓ This disclosure is permanent and will not be removed
✓ This serves the purpose of transparency and accountability

10.4 Moderation Consent

I understand and consent that:

✓ My content may be reviewed by moderators
✓ Content violating policies may be removed without notice
✓ Violations may result in account suspension or ban
✓ BUMPIn has sole discretion over content decisions

11. LEGAL COMPLIANCE

11.1 Age Verification

By uploading content, you certify that:

You are at least 18 years of age
You have the legal right to upload and license the content
The content does not feature anyone under 18
You are not in a jurisdiction where using this service is prohibited

11.2 Jurisdiction-Specific Laws

You are responsible for compliance with:

Your local laws regarding webcam use
Laws about recording conversations (one-party vs. two-party consent)
Privacy laws in your jurisdiction
Content restrictions in your country
Export controls and sanctions

11.3 Illegal Content Reporting

We will report to authorities:

Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) → Reported to NCMEC/FBI
Human trafficking indicators
Credible threats of violence
Other illegal activity as required by law

12. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

12.1 Content Formats

Selfie:

Format: JPEG
Maximum size: 5 MB (optimized to ~800KB)
Resolution: Up to 1280x720
Captured via webcam only

Introduction Video:

Format: WebM (VP9 or VP8 codec)
Duration: 5-60 seconds
Maximum size: ~10 MB (optimized with bitrate control)
Captured via webcam with audio

Video Chat:

Protocol: WebRTC (peer-to-peer)
Resolution: Up to 1280x720 (depends on connection)
Audio: Opus codec
Not recorded or stored by us

12.2 Compression and Optimization

We may:

Compress images to reduce file size
Transcode videos for compatibility
Generate thumbnails or previews
Optimize for different devices and connections

This does not alter the content substantially, only technical parameters.

13. UPDATES TO CONTENT POLICY

We may update this Content Policy to:

Address new types of content
Clarify existing rules
Respond to legal requirements
Improve community safety

You will be notified of material changes via:

Email (if provided)
In-app notification
Platform banner

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. ENFORCEMENT EXAMPLES

✅ ACCEPTABLE CONTENT:

Selfie:

Clear, well-lit photo of your smiling face
Casual clothing (t-shirt, blouse, etc.)
Neutral or home background
Accurate representation of your appearance

Intro Video:

You introducing yourself: "Hi, I'm Alex. I love hiking and photography..."
Talking about your hobbies or interests
Showing your personality
Clear audio, appropriate setting

Video Chat:

Friendly conversation in your living room
Appropriate casual clothing
Respectful behavior throughout
Polite goodbye at the end

❌ UNACCEPTABLE CONTENT:

Selfie:

Someone else's photo (catfishing)
Photo with your ex cropped out
Heavily filtered photo that doesn't look like you
Shirtless selfie
Photo with offensive gestures

Intro Video:

Reading from a script robotically
Copyrighted music playing loudly
Other people visible who haven't consented
Inappropriate language or gestures
Filming in a messy or inappropriate location

Video Chat:

Making sexual comments or gestures
Being shirtless or inappropriately dressed
Harassing or insulting the other person
Showing explicit content from other sites
Recording the other person without consent

15. CONTACT AND APPEALS

Report Content Violations

Email: everything@napalmsky.com

Appeal Content Removal

Email: everything@napalmsky.com

Include:

Your username
Content that was removed
Explanation of why you believe it complies with policy

Note: Content removals for clear violations (nudity, illegal content, etc.) will not be reversed.

Questions About Policy

Email: everything@napalmsky.com

FINAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BY CLICKING "I AGREE," UPLOADING CONTENT, OR USING VIDEO FEATURES, YOU CERTIFY THAT:

✓ You have read and understand this Content Policy and Consent Agreement
✓ You are at least 18 years of age
✓ You consent to your content being used as described
✓ You consent to being seen and heard via video chat
✓ You consent to potential public blacklist disclosure if permanently banned
✓ Your content complies with all requirements and restrictions
✓ You will behave appropriately during video interactions
✓ You understand that violations may result in permanent ban

Thank you for helping keep BUMPIn safe, respectful, and genuine.

Last Updated: October 16, 2025