You cannot use Hinge if you have been convicted of, or pleaded no contest to, any crime involving violence, threats of violence, or sexual misconduct.
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This eligibility criterion functions as a gatekeeping mechanism for account authorization and allows Hinge to enforce account termination for users who do not meet the stated criminal history standard. The provision establishes a categorical basis for account denial or suspension independent of platform conduct.
While intended as a safety measure, this provision places the disclosure burden on users and could result in account termination without notice if Hinge later determines an eligibility condition is not met.
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"You have not committed, been convicted of, or pled no contest to any crime involving violence or a threat of violence, or sexual misconduct.— Excerpt from Hinge's Hinge Terms of Service
This eligibility criterion engages potential Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) considerations if Hinge conducts background checks, and raises questions about compliance with state background check laws and EEOC guidelines on criminal history use; the absence of a stated verification mechanism is a notable compliance gap.
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This eligibility criterion functions as a gatekeeping mechanism for account authorization and allows Hinge to enforce account termination for users who do not meet the stated criminal history standard. The provision establishes a categorical basis for account denial or suspension independent of platform conduct.
While intended as a safety measure, this provision places the disclosure burden on users and could result in account termination without notice if Hinge later determines an eligibility condition is not met.
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