Embrace Club Terms and Conditions

TERMS OF USE

Thank you for using Embrace Club. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our platform and services. Please read them carefully. By accessing or using Embrace Club, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the website.

DEFINITIONS

  • Embrace Club – The digital platform providing access to services and connections between clients and holistic practitioners.
  • Embracer – A holistic practitioner using the platform therapeutic and well-being services.
  • Client – A user of the platform seeking services from an Embracer.
  • Permitted Services – Authorized services offered through the platform, such as platonic cuddling, reiki, meditation, coaching, massage, and other non-sexual holistic care.
  • Booking Tool – The scheduling feature provided by Embrace Club to facilitate appointments and enable reviews.
  • Platform – Refers to Embrace Club’s website and digital infrastructure used to connect users.
  • User – Any individual who creates an account on Embrace Club, either as a Client or Embracer.

1. ABOUT EMBRACE CLUB

Embrace Club is a digital platform that connects clients with Embracers, who are holistic practitioners offering therapeutic, well-being, and platonic services ("Permitted Services"). Embrace Club functions solely as a neutral marketplace and does not provide services directly.

Embrace Club is committed to fostering a safe and supportive community of practitioners and clients. We maintain high standards of conduct and professionalism. These Terms apply to all users of the platform, including Embracers (service providers) and Clients (service recipients).

2. CHANGES TO TERMS

Embrace Club reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email, platform notification, or other appropriate methods. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

3. AGE REQUIREMENT

This platform is intended for adult users only. You must be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use Embrace Club. We may request identification to verify age. Users under the legal age are not permitted to access or use the platform.

4. PLATFORM ROLE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Embrace Club serves as a neutral venue for holistic practitioners and clients to connect. While we conduct an interview with each practitioner before approving them to join the platform, this process is intended to support community standards and safety—not to guarantee qualifications, licensure, or suitability for any specific service. We do not certify or verify the credentials of practitioners, and Embrace Club makes no guarantees regarding the quality or outcome of services provided. Even though Embrace Club has the right to request identification or proof of certifications at any time, this does not constitute endorsement or verification.

Users are solely responsible for conducting their own due diligence. All services are provided directly by Embracers at their discretion. Embrace Club is not liable for any service outcome, damages, loss, or harm resulting from engagements arranged via the platform.

5. PERMITTED SERVICES ONLY

Embrace Club is strictly for non-sexual, platonic, therapeutic, and holistic services. Prohibited activities include:

  • Soliciting or offering sexual or romantic services
  • Engaging in nude, suggestive, or fetish-related behavior
  • Touching in areas covered by undergarments

Embrace Club reserves the right to take action against users who are found to be engaging in prohibited activities, as outlined in our Terms of Use. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, terminating user accounts, suspending access to the platform, and reporting the user to appropriate authorities when necessary. Embrace Club is committed to maintaining a platonic and authorized service environment, and will actively enforce policies to protect the safety and well-being of our users.

6. BOOKING AND REFUNDS

Embrace Club strongly recommends that practitioners (Embracers) use the platform's booking tool for all appointments with clients met through Embrace Club. Using the booking tool enables access to features such as the review system and helps foster trust and accountability within the community. However, use of the booking tool is not mandatory.

Practitioners may set their own refund policies. Embrace Club facilitates booking fees only and is not responsible for service fee refunds. Please note that Stripe, our third-party payment processor, applies a transaction fee of 2.9% plus $0.30 per successful card charge. This fee is automatically deducted from the practitioner's earnings.. This fee is automatically deducted from the practitioner's earnings.

Refunds are not issued for:

  • Client cancellations or no-shows
  • Changing one’s mind about receiving or providing a service
  • Premium features or membership access

A booking fee may be refunded if the Embracer is banned and has upcoming sessions. This refund applies only to future bookings affected by the ban and does not cover completed sessions or previously canceled appointments.

If a service provider fails to attend a confirmed session, Embrace Club will review the case to determine whether a refund is appropriate.

7. USER ACCOUNTS

Each user may only maintain one account. Multiple accounts, impersonation, or account misrepresentation is prohibited and may result in termination.

Users must:

  • Provide accurate and up-to-date information
  • Avoid using sexual or offensive usernames or profile content
  • Not include clothing preferences or any suggestive information
Users Verification Process

By agreeing to the verification process, you represent and warrant that you are the person you claim to be and that you will not impersonate any other person.

The verification process feature is designed to help minimize the risk of users impersonating other people and banned users from coming back. However, Embrace Club does not guarantee the effectiveness of this feature.

The verification pictures for clients will be viewable only by other Embracers, and not by other clients. Multiple accounts, impersonation, or account misrepresentation is prohibited and may result in termination.

Users must:

  • Provide accurate and up-to-date information
  • Avoid using sexual or offensive usernames or profile content
  • Not include clothing preferences or any suggestive information

8. PRIVACY AND DATA USE

By using Embrace Club, you consent to our collection and use of your data per our Privacy Policy. We implement reasonable security measures, but users acknowledge that no platform can guarantee complete security.

We do not sell or share personal information for marketing purposes. Users are responsible for protecting their own privacy and are advised to avoid sharing sensitive personal details with others.

Discretion Policy

By accessing this website, you agree to use any personal information provided to you by other users in a lawful and responsible manner. You further agree not to use personal information about other users for any reason without their express prior consent. Users who misuse the personal information of others—whether obtained through the website or otherwise—may face consequences including, but not limited to, account termination and reporting to the appropriate authorities. Embrace Club reserves the right to take any necessary action in response to such misuse, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We implement reasonable security measures, but users acknowledge that no platform can guarantee complete security.

We do not sell or share personal information for marketing purposes. Users are responsible for protecting their own privacy and are advised to avoid sharing sensitive personal details with others.

9. SAFETY AND INTERACTIONS

Users are fully responsible for their interactions. Embrace Club does not monitor or guarantee the safety of communications or meetings between users. You agree to act respectfully and with integrity during all digital and in-person engagements.

Do not share contact information (email, phone, social media, address) until a booking has been confirmed using our tool.

10. COMMUNITY CONDUCT

All users agree to:

  • Communicate respectfully and professionally
  • Not harass or misuse the platform
  • Follow Embrace Club guidelines on profile photos and content
  • Follow all safety, advertising, image, profile information, client screening, and other instructions or advice provided by Embrace Club's management
  • Not use the platform for dating purposes

Inappropriate images, spam, defamatory content, or abusive behavior will result in disciplinary action.

Photo and Content Guidelines

Users must follow these content rules when uploading images or creating profiles:

  • Only upload photos of yourself, fully clothed
  • No photos in bikinis, undergarments, or with sexually suggestive attire
  • No images with obscene gestures (e.g., middle finger)
  • Do not include contact information, usernames, or URLs in profile images or bios Embrace Club reserves the right to suspend or delete any content that violates these standards.
Public Messaging and Forum Guidelines

Messages, forum comments, and public posts must follow the same standards of respect, safety, and discretion. Users agree not to:

  • Post or share nudity or explicit content
  • Use sexually suggestive or discriminatory language
  • Share personal contact information in public areas
  • Engage in harassment or incite conflict Embrace Club reserves the right to monitor, delete, or moderate any public content that violates these standards.
Platform Integrity

You agree that Embrace Club may create and use test profiles to monitor community behavior and platform integrity. These accounts are used solely for moderation and compliance purposes.

Individual Use Only

This platform is intended for personal use by individual clients and practitioners. Organizations, businesses, or research entities are not permitted to create accounts or use Embrace Club services without express written consent.

11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All Embrace Club trademarks, graphics, logos, and site content are the property of Embrace Club LLC. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

12. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Disputes will be handled in accordance with applicable local and federal laws.

13. CONTACT US

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please reach out via our Contact page on embraceclub.com

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