Terms of Service
Effective Date: February 15, 2026
Welcome to Villanova Status.
Villanova Status is an independent, student-run platform designed to allow Villanova students to share relationship status information within a closed campus community.
By creating an account or using the service, you agree to these Terms of Service.
1. Independent Platform
Villanova Status is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Villanova University. Use of the Villanova name is solely to describe eligibility requirements.
2. Eligibility
To use this service, you must:
Be 18 years of age or older
Be a current Villanova University student
Use a valid @villanova.edu email address
Provide accurate information
We reserve the right to suspend or remove accounts that do not meet these requirements.
3. User Conduct
You agree not to:
Harass, threaten, stalk, or intimidate other users
Post false or misleading information
Impersonate another person
Use the platform to collect data for commercial or research purposes
Attempt to access other users’ accounts
Use the service for unlawful purposes
We may remove content or accounts that violate these rules at our sole discretion.
4. Profile Information
Your profile may be visible to authenticated users of the platform.
You are responsible for the information you choose to share. Do not post sensitive, confidential, or private information.
An “approachability” setting does not imply consent to contact, romantic interest, or any obligation to engage. All interactions must be respectful and voluntary.
5. Interactions and Safety
Villanova Status does not control user behavior and does not verify the accuracy of profile information.
You interact with other users at your own risk.
If you experience harassment or inappropriate behavior, you should:
Report the user
Block the user
Contact appropriate campus resources if necessary
In emergencies, contact 911 or Villanova Public Safety.
6. No Guarantee
We do not guarantee:
The accuracy of user information
That you will receive responses
That matches or compatibility are accurate
That the service will be uninterrupted or error-free
7. Termination
We may suspend or permanently remove accounts at our sole discretion for violations of these Terms or for creating safety risks.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Villanova Status and its operator are not liable for:
User conduct
Interactions between users
Emotional, physical, or reputational harm
Loss of data
Technical failures
Use of the service is at your own risk.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the operator of Villanova Status from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your misuse of the platform or violation of these Terms.
10. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the service means you accept the updated Terms.
11. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms, contact:
support@joinstatus.app