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Account Eligibility — Criminal History Bar

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Why it matters

This provision is designed to protect user safety by barring individuals with certain criminal histories from the platform, but enforcement relies on self-reporting with no stated verification mechanism.

Consumer impact

Hinge users must submit almost all legal disputes to binding arbitration and waive their right to participate in class action lawsuits, significantly limiting legal recourse against the company. Subscriptions automatically renew and Hinge reserves the right to change subscription features at any time without offering refunds in most cases. You can opt out of the mandatory arbitration clause by sending written notice to legal@hinge.co within 30 days of first agreeing to the Terms.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC oversees compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act if background screening is conducted, and monitors deceptive representations about platform safety measures.
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Hinge Terms of Service
Entity
Hinge
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 20, 2026
Last verified
March 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-001229
Document ID
CA-D-00229
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Hinge | Document: Hinge Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-001229
Captured: 2026-03-20 10:24:46 UTC | SHA-256: 7ec908e4f0c0d2a2…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/hinge/hinge-terms-of-service/account-eligibility-criminal-history-bar/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
Medium
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