Locals Only

Terms of Service

Locals Only LLC

Effective Date: March 6, 2026

Last Updated: March 6, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the Locals Only mobile application (“App”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Locals Only LLC (“Locals Only,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a Virginia limited liability company.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account or use the App. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older. If we learn that a user is under 18, we will terminate their account immediately.

3. Account Registration

3.1 Creating an Account

To use the App, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information updated.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately at app.localsonly@gmail.com if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

3.3 One Account Per Person

You may only create one personal account. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent bans, restrictions, or platform rules is prohibited and will result in termination of all associated accounts.

4. Account Types

4.1 Personal Accounts

Personal accounts are tied to a zipcode. You may change your zipcode once every 30 days. When you change your zipcode, your previously published posts will be removed from the platform.

4.2 Business Accounts

Business accounts are tied to a permanent business address. Business account posts appear in the Locals Only feed and are visible to users who follow your business. Business account locations are not subject to the 30-day change restriction.

5. User Content

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you post, upload, or share through the App (“User Content”), including text, images, and comments. By posting User Content, you grant Locals Only LLC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, sublicensable license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the App.

5.2 Content Standards

You agree that all User Content you post will:

  • Be accurate and truthful
  • Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
  • Not infringe any third party’s intellectual property, privacy, or other rights
  • Not be defamatory, harassing, threatening, obscene, or pornographic
  • Not promote violence, discrimination, or illegal activity
  • Not contain spam, commercial solicitations not permitted by the platform, or malware

5.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or that we determine, in our sole discretion, is harmful to the community. Posts that receive a sufficient number of unique reports from other users may be automatically removed. We are not obligated to review all content before it is posted.

5.4 Image Uploads

Each post may contain a single image. By uploading images, you represent that you have the right to share them and that they comply with our content standards.

6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Harass, bully, threaten, or intimidate other users
  • Post content that is defamatory, obscene, hateful, or sexually explicit
  • Collect or harvest personal data of other users without their consent
  • Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or scripts to access or interact with the App
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the App or its infrastructure
  • Interfere with or disrupt the App’s servers, networks, or functionality
  • Post content that infringes on any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property right
  • Abuse the content reporting system by filing false or bad-faith reports
  • Circumvent or attempt to circumvent any rate limits or usage restrictions

7. Post Boosting and Payments

7.1 Boosted Posts

Locals Only offers an optional paid feature that increases the visibility of your post (“Post Boost”). Post Boosts are available at the following rates:

  • $1.00 USD per day
  • $5.00 USD per week

7.2 Payment Processing

All payments are processed through our third-party payment processor(s). By purchasing a Post Boost, you agree to provide accurate and complete payment information and authorize us to charge the applicable fee to your payment method.

7.3 No Refunds

All Post Boost purchases are final and non-refundable. We do not offer refunds for any portion of a boosting period, including if your post is removed for a violation of these Terms during an active boost period.

7.4 Results Not Guaranteed

Post Boosts increase the visibility of your post within the App but do not guarantee any specific level of engagement, views, or outcomes.

7.5 Taxes

You are responsible for all taxes, duties, or other governmental charges applicable to your purchases.

8. Follows and Direct Messages

8.1 Following

You may follow other users and businesses. Following a user allows their posts to appear in your feeds. You may unfollow any user at any time.

8.2 Direct Messages

The App supports one-on-one direct messaging between users. Group messaging is not supported. You are solely responsible for the content of your direct messages. Misuse of direct messaging to harass or harm other users is a violation of these Terms.

9. Third-Party Services

The App uses third-party services including cloud infrastructure, authentication, and payment processing providers. Your use of the App is subject to the terms and privacy policies of those third-party providers. We are not responsible for the practices of any third-party services.

10. Intellectual Property

All content, features, branding, and functionality of the App — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, and software — are the exclusive property of Locals Only LLC or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the App without our express written permission.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may delete your account at any time through the App’s settings. Upon deletion, your profile and posts will be removed from the platform. Some data may be retained as described in our Privacy Policy.

11.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if we determine that you have violated these Terms or that your conduct poses a risk to other users or the platform. We are not liable to you or any third party for any termination of your account.

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the App immediately ceases. Sections 5.1, 10, 12, 13, 14, and 15 of these Terms survive termination.

12. Disclaimers

THE APP IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE SERVICE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE SECURE, FREE FROM VIRUSES, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDUCT OF ANY USER ON OR OFF THE APP. YOUR USE OF THE APP IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, LOCALS ONLY LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the App shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or by other means. Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Locals Only LLC
Email: app.localsonly@gmail.com
Website: localsonlyapp.us

These Terms of Service should be reviewed by a licensed attorney before publication. This document is a draft and does not constitute legal advice.