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 Terms of Service
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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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