TERMS & CONDITIONS + PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Website: DatingHelpdesk.com

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Dating Helpdesk, a self-help platform designed to expand perspectives, encourage personal reflection, and support individuals navigating dating and relationships. Our primary function is self-help through The Dating Chronicle Blog, The Dating Chronicle Newsletter, and other educational content.

Any person you engage with through our platform (including contributors, independent contractors, “helpers,” or gig workers) offers personal perspectives only—not instructions, directives, therapy, or licensed professional advice.

Continued use of our website, services, or products constitutes your acceptance of these Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy.

2. Not Professional Advice

The Dating Helpdesk is not a medical, therapeutic, psychological, legal, financial, or counseling service. We do not claim to be therapists, counselors, social workers, psychologists, or any other licensed professionals.

Although some partners may have related backgrounds, they are not providing licensed services on this platform. All input is personal perspective, intended for self-help purposes only.

You accept full responsibility for your decisions.

3. Purpose of The Dating Helpdesk

The Dating Helpdesk exists to encourage personal growth, self-reflection, and self-help for individuals who are single, dating, or in relationships.

The core function of this platform is self-help content delivered through The Dating Chronicle Blog and Newsletter.

All other features—including user check-ins, optional calls, messages, and communications with independent contractors—are secondary and supplemental.

Independent contractors do not perform the platform’s primary function and are not employees of The Dating Helpdesk or its affiliated entities.

4. Perspectives, Not Directives

Personal perspectives
Shared lived experiences
Interpretations from multiple angles
Encouragement to broaden your thinking

We do not tell you what to do. We operate from a “do no harm” perspective and aim to help you see more—not decide for you.

5. Independent Contractor Status

Independent contractors (gig workers)
Paid per task
Control their own schedule and work process
Not employees or representatives

The Dating Helpdesk is not responsible for the statements or actions of independent contractors.

6. User Responsibilities

You are at least 18 years old
Your participation is voluntary
You will not rely on content as professional advice
You are responsible for your decisions
You use your own judgment

If you are experiencing a crisis or mental health emergency, contact local emergency services immediately.

7. Limitation of Liability

No liability for decisions based on content
No liability for contractor statements
Content provided “as-is”
You waive claims against affiliated entities

8. Privacy Policy

8.1 Information We Collect

Name, email, and contact details
Check-in submissions
Analytics data
Payment data (processed by third parties)

We do not sell personal information.

8.2 How We Use Information

Deliver blog and newsletter content
Support communication
Improve platform functionality
Process transactions

8.3 Sharing Information

Service providers
Independent contractors
Legal authorities when required

Personally identifiable information is never shared. Only anonymized insights may be used for improvement and education.

8.4 Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure.

9. Cancellations & Refunds

Subscription and service fees are non-refundable unless required by law. You may cancel at any time in your account settings.

10. Dispute Resolution

10.1 Venue

All disputes must be brought exclusively in the State of Maryland.

10.2 Arbitration

Disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, except small claims.

10.3 Class Action Waiver

Disputes may only be brought individually.

10.4 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless affiliated entities.

10.5 Attorney’s Fees

If we prevail, you agree to cover all legal costs.

10.6 Time Limit

Claims must be filed within one (1) year.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact

Email: contact@datinghelpdesk.com