Terms of Service

Effective Date: Hello

Welcome to heytextme. By accessing or using our website, mobile web app, products, and services (collectively, the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service. Please read these Terms carefully, as they govern your use of heytextme and any purchases made through our platform.

Overview of Service

heytextme allows users to:

Customize and purchase QR code stickers through our website.
Use QR code stickers to allow others to initiate messaging through our platform.
Engage in one-on-one chat experiences with users of the platform.
Receive SMS notifications about replies if an account is created.

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use heytextme. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian. By creating an account or using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

You are of legal age to form a binding contract.
All information you provide is accurate and complete.
You will comply with these Terms and all applicable laws.

User Accounts

To fully use the Service, including receiving chat replies via SMS or ordering a personalized QR sticker, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and for all activity under your account. You agree not to:

Create an account using false information.
Use someone else’s name, username, or phone number without authorization.
Use the Service for spam, harassment, or any illegal activity.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

Messaging Features

Our platform enables QR code-based messaging between users. The initial message can be sent without creating an account, but to receive replies and ongoing notifications, users must create an account and provide a verified phone number. Users are solely responsible for the content of messages they send through the Service. You agree not to send content that is:

Illegal
Abusive or harassing
Pornographic or sexually explicit
Promoting violence or discrimination
In violation of intellectual property rights

We reserve the right to moderate, suspend, or remove content and users at our discretion.

Sticker Orders and Fulfillment

Users can purchase personalized QR code stickers through our website. When placing an order, you agree to: Provide accurate shipping and billing information. Understand that QR codes and usernames are printed as provided at checkout. Errors in the submitted text may not be corrected after production begins. Understand that all sticker sales are final once production has started, except where required by law. We aim to fulfill and ship orders quickly, but delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed.

Intellectual Property

All content on heytextme, including logos, text, images, software, and the platform design, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by intellectual property laws. Users may not: Copy or reproduce the Service or any part of it. Reverse-engineer or attempt to extract source code. Use our branding without permission. You retain ownership of content you submit (such as usernames or chat messages) but grant us a license to display and transmit this content as part of providing the Service.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited messages.
Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Service.
Attempt to bypass account verification or security features.
Engage in data scraping or automated data collection on our platform.
Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that:

The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
QR codes will function perfectly in all scanning environments.
Any specific results will be obtained from using the Service.

You use the Service at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, heytextme and its affiliates are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Service or your purchase of products through the platform. Our total liability to you for any claim will not exceed the amount you paid to us for the Service in the preceding 12 months.