This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) applies to everyone who uses Talkspresso, including Providers and Clients. It is part of and incorporated into our Terms of Service. By using Talkspresso you agree to follow this AUP. If any term here conflicts with the Terms of Service, the more restrictive term controls.
Talkspresso uses PayPal to process payments. PayPal prohibits certain categories of activity, and a violation of this AUP can result in the loss of payment processing for the entire platform. Enforcement of this AUP is therefore strict.
You may not use Talkspresso to create, offer, advertise, sell, transmit, or request any of the following.
1. Adult and sexually oriented content or services
- Pornographic, sexually explicit, or sexually suggestive content.
- Nudity or partial nudity offered for sexual gratification.
- Adult live performances, sexual webcam or video services, or sexual chat.
- Escort, companionship, or other sexual or sexually oriented services.
- Any sexually oriented goods, materials, products, or digital products.
This category is prohibited regardless of whether such activity is legal in your location, because our payment processors do not permit it.
2. Illegal activity
- Any activity that violates applicable local, state, federal, or international law.
- Sale or promotion of illegal goods or services, controlled substances, weapons, or stolen property.
- Gambling, lotteries, or games of chance that are not properly licensed.
3. Harm to minors
- Any content that sexualizes, exploits, or endangers a minor.
- Any attempt to contact, groom, or solicit a minor.
- Use of the Service by anyone under the age required by our Terms of Service.
Talkspresso reports suspected child exploitation to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and to law enforcement as required by law.
4. Harassment, hate, and violence
- Threats, harassment, bullying, stalking, or intimidation.
- Hate speech or content that promotes violence or discrimination against people based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other protected characteristics.
- Content that promotes or incites self-harm, terrorism, or violent extremism.
5. Fraud and financial misconduct
- Fraudulent transactions, deceptive practices, or misrepresentation.
- Money laundering, or processing payments on behalf of an undisclosed third party.
- Price manipulation, fake reviews, fake ratings, or fake testimonials.
- Pyramid schemes, multi-level marketing recruitment, or get-rich-quick schemes.
- Circumventing the platform to arrange or take payment for sessions off-platform with a Provider or Client discovered through Talkspresso.
6. Intellectual property infringement
- Content that infringes any third party’s copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or other intellectual property right.
- Use of another person’s name, image, likeness, or brand without authorization.
7. Privacy and impersonation
- Posting another person’s private or personal information without their consent.
- Impersonating any person or entity, or misrepresenting your identity or affiliation.
- Recording or sharing a session in violation of our Terms of Service or applicable law.
8. Platform abuse and security
- Distributing spam, malware, viruses, or other harmful code.
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or networks.
- Scraping, crawling, or using automated tools without our written permission.
- Interfering with or disrupting the Service or its infrastructure.
9. Regulated and professional services without authorization
- Offering services that require a professional license (for example legal, medical, or financial advice) unless you hold the required license and comply with all applicable rules.
Enforcement
We may investigate any suspected violation of this AUP. We may remove content, suspend or terminate accounts, withhold or reverse payments associated with prohibited activity, and report illegal activity to law enforcement, in each case without prior notice and at our sole discretion. Violations that put our payment processing at risk may result in immediate termination. We are not liable for any loss resulting from enforcement of this AUP.
Reporting a violation
To report a violation of this AUP, contact us at support@talkspresso.com.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this AUP from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated AUP.
