Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Following are the terms and conditions for use of the StamfordDating.co.uk website and its service. (Each feature of the StamfordDating.co.uk website individually and collectively referred to as the "Service").

Please read them carefully. This service is provided to individuals who are 18 years or older. Each visitor of StamfordDating.co.uk should agree to these Terms of Service. Any person who does not agree must leave the StamfordDating.co.uk website immediately. The Service is offered to you conditioned on your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein.

Membership, Usernames and Passwords

To obtain membership with StamfordDating.co.uk, you must complete the registration process by providing current, complete and accurate information as prompted by the Registration Form. You must also choose a username and password. You are entirely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and all activities occurring under your username. In the event of unauthorised account use, notify StamfordDating.co.uk immediately.

Restricted Emails

Temporary emails are not permitted when registering for a StamfordDating account. We accept FREE UK email and private domain providers only.

Email Privacy

It is StamfordDating.co.uk's policy to keep members' email addresses private. Email addresses will not be displayed publicly or shared with other users. Moderators/Admins do not have access to members' email addresses or registration details.

Profile Photos Policy

All members must upload a real photo of themselves; avatars or placeholder images are not permitted. Members removing their profile pictures may have their accounts deleted or lose access to chat and private messaging functions. StamfordDating.co.uk maintains these standards to ensure a professional dating chat environment.

VIP Memberships, Prices and Refunds

Registered members may upgrade to a VIP account for an additional charge detailed within the VIP section. VIP members receive:

  • Unlimited Private Messaging
  • Exclusive Access to the VIP Dating Rooms
  • Private Photo Sharing
  • See Who’s Viewed Your Profile
  • Priority Profile Visibility
  • Access to Exclusive Dating Events
  • Advanced Profile Customisation

VIP prices are shown on our VIP page when logged into your StamfordDating account. All VIP purchases are final; StamfordDating.co.uk does not provide refunds.

VIP Payment Processing

VIP payments are processed via PayPal.com. We do not store payment details on our server. VIP memberships activate automatically after payment via PayPal's API. Should this service become unavailable, memberships will be activated manually within 24 hours. Payments will appear on your bank or credit card statement as "ChatFriends UK," as StamfordDating.co.uk is part of the ChatFriends network.

Member Public Uploads

Due to third-party advertising regulations, users must not upload sexually explicit or adult images publicly. Users are allowed to share these types of images in private only and at their own risk. Members violating this rule by uploading inappropriate content publicly will be banned from StamfordDating.

Message History

Public profile history is retained for three days; private message history for seven days. After this period, all logs and messages are permanently deleted from our servers. VIP members can access this extended history, while basic and guest accounts have restricted access.

Service & Member Conduct

You agree not to use the Service for any unlawful or prohibited activities. The Service is for personal use only; commercial use or resale is strictly prohibited. You must adhere to all local, national, and international laws, and you are solely responsible for your account activities. Specifically, you must not:

  • Engage in spamming or unsolicited messages.
  • Harass, threaten, or violate others' legal rights.
  • Upload unlawful, obscene, or inappropriate material.
  • Advertise or sell goods or services.
  • Collect personal information without consent.
  • Create false identities or misrepresent yourself.
  • Distribute harmful software or scripts.
  • Attempt unauthorised access or disrupt network functions.

Muted, Kicked, Hidden and Banned Accounts

Members violating rules (see Rules) will be immediately muted, kicked, hidden, or banned. Bans are permanent, and banned accounts are deleted without refund.

Third-Party Services and Logins

StamfordDating.co.uk does not support third-party login services such as Facebook or X. We are a private dating community. Users can register independently; VIP membership is optional but required for accessing certain premium features.

Links To Third Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party sites beyond our control. StamfordDating.co.uk is not responsible for external content or services. Members using YouTube API agree to the YouTube Terms of Service.

Disclaimer/Limitation Of Liability

Information provided on the Service may occasionally contain inaccuracies or errors. StamfordDating.co.uk cannot verify member-provided information. Interactions and transactions between members are solely the responsibility of involved parties.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify StamfordDating.co.uk and affiliates against claims or damages arising from your use of the Service.

Termination

StamfordDating.co.uk may terminate access or accounts without notice, for any reason, including inactivity beyond 12 months. Moderators inactive for over 90 days may revert to standard user status. Account deletion is available within profile settings or by email request.

Modifications To Terms Of Service

We reserve the right to modify these terms. Continued use of the Service following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.