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Intellectual Passions : Terms
NOTE: Intellectual Passions is one site within the Passions Network Inc., network of sites. "Passions Network" DOES NOT screen members against any criminal database, or use any type of background check system. While attempts are made to prevent spam and scams within the network, no system is foolproof. Please review the ONLINE DATING SAFETY section for information on popular scams. Please note that no online site can protect you from your own decisions and/or actions. If you choose to meet (in person) anyone you have interacted with online, you should ONLY do so in a protected environment, and preferably with a friend. ALSO, THIS SITE IS A PUBLIC SITE AND PROFILES WITHIN IT APPEAR IN PUBLIC SEARCH ENGINES. IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT ANYTHING IN YOUR PROFILE SHOWING UP IN ANY PUBLIC SEARCH ENGINE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO YOUR USERNAME), THEN DO NOT JOIN THIS SITE. IF YOU JOIN THIS SITE, YOU ARE ACKNOWLEDGING THE POSSIBILITY OF YOUR PROFILE INFORMATION BECOMING PUBLIC.
The following are the most common reasons why an account was deleted:
Incorrect location entered into the account
Creating more than one account within Passions Network
[Multiple sites are allowed within a single account. Multiple accounts are not allowed.]
No description added into the profile
Same description added for multiple sites within the same account
Adding nonsense into the description area
Promoting other sites within your description area
No 'Interests / Keywords' added into the profile
Invalid email address entered into the account
Posting an email address within a public area of the network
Posting a telephone number within a public area of the network
Posting a full name (first and last) within a public area of the network
Posting any other type of contact information within a public area of the network
Posting the personal information of any other member in any public area of the network (ie. Chat, Forums, Blogs, etc.)
Sending 'spam' to other members
Sending sexual solicitations to other members
Choosing an overtly sexual username
Posting an overtly sexual title or description within your account
Promoting oneself as an escort
Posting false information within an account
Displaying nudity on webcam, within the public chat areas
Harassing, or threatening other members within chat
Promoting other websites within chat
Being identified as having been convicted of a sexual crime
Inactive Account (failure to login to account for extended period of time)
Additional reasons listed within the main Terms of Service below
Creating an account while under 18 years of age
(Any indication that a member is under 18 is immediate grounds for deletion!*)
*We ask all members to report other members who identify themselves as under 18 years old.
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Terms of Service
The Terms & Conditions for use of any and all sites within the Passions Network, Inc. network of sites is as follows:
Intellectual Passions is part of the Passions Network, Inc. ("Passions Network") network of sites, and the service ("Service") provided by this site, and all other sites within the "Passions Network" network of sites, is a way for adults to meet each other online.
In exchange for access to this site, you release "Passions Network" from any and all risk, obligation, or liability that may result from your use of this website, or any other site within the "Passions Network". Users of this website should be aware that the information detailed on "Passions Network" may change. "Passions Network" makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness, timeliness or usefulness of any opinions, advice, services or other information contained or referenced in this website. Since this website is updated on a periodic basis, it may not contain the most recent information. "Passions Network" reserves the right to update or change information contained in this website at any time. "Passions Network" is not responsible for information appearing at hyperlinks. In consideration for your use of and access to this website, you agree that in no event will "Passions Network" or any other party involved in creating, producing or delivering this website, or any other site within the "Passions Network" network of sites, or any site linked to this website or to any site within the "Passions Network" network of sites, be liable to you in any manner whatsoever for any decision made or action or non-action taken by you in reliance upon the information provided through this website. In consideration for your use of and access to this website, you agree that no portion of this site or of any site within "Passions Network" will be copied without prior written authorization from "Passions Network". By accessing any link on this site, you agree to take full responsibility for your actions.
Sites within the Passions Network, Inc. network of sites are provided by Passions Network, Inc. ("Passions Network"). The "Passions Network" address is 511 6th Avenue #274, New York, NY 10011 USA. "Passions Network" is incorporated within the State of New York, with servers residing in Virginia.
This is a legal agreement ("Agreement") between you and "Passions Network". Please read the Agreement carefully before registering for the "Passions Network" "Service". By registering with a "Passions Network" site, you become a member of the "Service" (a "Member"), and you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement (the "Terms") for as long as you continue to be a Member. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS, PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THE "Passions Network" SERVICE. THE TERMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY "Passions Network" AT ANY TIME, EFFECTIVE UPON UPDATE OF THE TERMS SECTIONS WITHIN THE "PASSIONS NETWORK" NETWORK OF SITES.
MINORS MAY NOT BECOME MEMBERS. By becoming a Member, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.
Either you or "Passions Network" may terminate your "Passions Network" membership at any time, for any reason, without explanation. "Passions Network" reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the "Passions Network" service, without notice, upon any breach of this Agreement by you which is brought to the attention of "Passions Network", or while investigating a potential breach.
"Passions Network" reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the "Passions Network" service, without notice, upon any indication or suspicion that your profile is displaying false information, including but not limited to the wrong LOCATION information.
"Passions Network" also reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the "Passions Network" service, without notice, if you are accessing the service from an IP address where spam has been identified as originating from in the past, or from an IP address located within an IP block, or an IP range, where spam has been identified as originating from in the past.
"Passions Network" also reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the "Passions Network" service, without notice, if your profile does not contain a 'description'.
"Passions Network" also reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the "Passions Network" service, without notice, if you create multiple accounts within the network. While members are encouraged to join multiple sites within the network, multiple accounts are not allowed. Likewise, the repeated deletion of an account, followed by the creation/recreation of a new account can result in automatic deletion and banning from the network if this process is abused (as determined by "Passions Network" at it's sole discretion).
"Passions Network" also reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the "Passions Network" service, without notice, if "Passions Network" determines, in it's sole discretion, that your actions towards other members, or towards "Passions Network", or it's employees, or it's staff, are, or have been, abusive and/or disruptive in any way.
"Passions Network" also reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the "Passions Network" service, without notice, if you post negative and/or disparaging comments about other members, or about "Passions Network", or about it's employees, or about it's staff, in any public area of the network.
"Passions Network" also reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the "Passions Network" service, without notice, if we believe you to be under 18 years of age.
Your membership in the "Passions Network" service is for your sole, personal use. You may not authorize others to use your membership, and you may not assign or otherwise transfer your account to any other person or entity.
ONLINE CONDUCT. As a Member, you agree that:
You are solely responsible for the content or information you publish or display (hereinafter, "post") on the "Passions Network" service, or transmit to other "Passions Network" Members.
You will not post on the "Passions Network" service, or transmit to other "Passions Network" Members or Employees, any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, offensive, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, rude, racially offensive, or illegal material, or any material that infringes or violates another party's rights (including, but not limited to, intellectual property rights, and rights of privacy and publicity). "Passions Network" reserves the right to delete any account it views to be in violation of any of the above, without any requirement to provide any warning or explanation for it's decision.
You will use the "Passions Network" service in a manner consistent with any and all applicable laws and regulations.
You will not include in your profile any telephone numbers, street addresses, last names, URL's or E-mail addresses other than where asked for it in the Confidential Personal Information section.
You will not include in your profile any offensive anatomical or sexual references, any bugchasing references, any self-harm references or any offensive sexually suggestive or connotative language, and you will not post any photos containing nudity or personal information. "Passions Network" acknowledges that non-erotic nude photos are allowed on the Nudist Passions site within Passions Network. "Passions Network" reserves the right, but has no obligation, to reject any profile or photo that does not comply with these prohibitions. Passions Network also reserves the right to accept or deny any photo submitted for any reason, including but not limited to a judgement that the photo may be fake, or that it may not represent the member submitting it.
You will not post links to other websites in public areas of "Passions Network", including, but not limited to, the Forum area, the Blog area, the Video area, other member profile pages, or your own profile page. "Passions Network" reserves the right, but has no obligation, to delete any post, blog, comment or description that includes a link to another website. "Passions Network" reserves the right, but has no obligation, to delete any account posting links to other websites.
You will not engage in advertising to, or solicitation of, other members to buy or sell any products or services through the Service. You will not transmit any chain letters or junk E-mail to other "Passions Network" Members. For protection of members against such conduct, "Passions Network" has imposed a per-day email limit on subscribers. "Passions Network" reserves the right to monitor and review any internal email messages sent within the "Passions Network" system, to identify messages in conflict with the "Passions Network" Terms & Conditions.
You are solely responsible for your interactions with other "Passions Network" Members. "Passions Network" reserves the right, but has no obligation, to monitor and/or mediate disputes between you and other Members.
You are solely responsible for your behavior within the Chat system provided by "Passions Network". By participating in Chat, you specifically agree to adhere to the Chat Rules defined on the Chat page, as well as any additional rules outlined within the "TERMS". While it is legal in some locations for individuals to take specific drugs, including but not limited to Marijuana, "Passions Network" does not allow the public display of the use of drugs within it's Chat system. Any member using the streaming webcam feature within Chat acknowledges that it is against the "TERMS" to display drug use on cam. Failure to adhere to this rule can result in a ban from Chat and/or complete Account deletion.
INDEMNITY BY MEMBER: You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless "Passions Network", its officers, directors, employees, agents and third parties, for any losses, costs, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) relating to or arising out of your use of the "Passions Network" service, including any breach by you of the terms of this Agreement.
ONLINE CONTENT: Opinions, advice, statements, offers, or other information or content made available through the "Passions Network" service, but not directly by "Passions Network", are those of their respective authors, and should not necessarily be relied upon. Such authors are solely responsible for such content. "Passions Network" DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR USEFULNESS OF ANY INFORMATION ON THE SERVICE AND NEITHER ADOPTS NOR ENDORSES NOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY OPINION, ADVICE, OR STATEMENT MADE BY PARTIES OTHER THAN "Passions Network". UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL "Passions Network" BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANYONE'S RELIANCE ON INFORMATION OR OTHER CONTENT POSTED ON THE "Passions Network" SERVICE, OR TRANSMITTED TO "Passions Network" MEMBERS.
WARNING - PLEASE READ THIS: It is possible that other "Passions Network" Members or users (including unauthorized users, or "hackers") may post or transmit offensive or obscene materials on the "Passions Network" service and that you may be involuntarily exposed to such offensive and obscene materials. It also is remotely possible for others to obtain personal information about you due to your use of the Service, and that the recipient may use such information to harass or injure you. "Passions Network" is not responsible for the use of any personal information that you disclose on the Service. Please carefully select the type of information that you post on the "Passions Network" service or release to others.
"Passions Network" RESERVES THE RIGHT, BUT HAS NO OBLIGATION, TO MONITOR THE MATERIALS POSTED IN THE PUBLIC AREAS OF THE "Passions Network" SERVICE. "Passions Network" SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE ANY SUCH MATERIAL THAT IN ITS SOLE OPINION VIOLATES, OR IS ALLEGED TO VIOLATE, THE LAW OR THIS AGREEMENT. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS RIGHT OF "Passions Network", YOU REMAIN SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT OF THE MATERIALS YOU POST IN THE PUBLIC AREAS OF THE SERVICE AND IN YOUR PRIVATE E-MAIL MESSAGES. E-MAILS SENT BETWEEN YOU AND OTHER "Passions Network" MEMBERS THAT ARE NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL BE TREATED AS PRIVATE BY "Passions Network" TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WITH THE EXCEPTION AS STATED ABOVE RELATED TO INTERNAL EMAIL SPAM MANAGEMENT.
PROPRIETARY RIGHTS: "Passions Network" owns and retains other proprietary rights in the "Passions Network" service. The Service contains the copyrighted material, trademarks, and other proprietary information of "Passions Network", its licensors and licensees. In addition, other Members may post copyrighted information, which has copyright protection whether or not it is identified as copyrighted. Except for that information which is in the public domain or for which you have been given permission, you will not copy, modify, publish, transmit, distribute, perform, display, or sell any such proprietary information.
By posting information or content to any public area of "Passions Network", you automatically grant, and you represent and warrant that you have the right to grant, to "Passions Network" and other "Passions Network" Members an irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, fully-paid, worldwide license to use, copy, perform, display and distribute such information and content and to prepare derivative works of, or incorporate into other works, such information and content, and to grant and authorize sub-licenses of the foregoing.
COMPLAINTS: To resolve a complaint regarding the "Passions Network" service, you should first contact "Passions Network" Customer Support by clicking on the "Contact Us" button. Please provide details on your membership and the "Passions Network" site your initially joined, as well as details on the issue.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY: "Passions Network" PROVIDES THE "Passions Network" SERVICE ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND GRANTS NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, IN ANY COMMUNICATION WITH "Passions Network" OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES, OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICE. "Passions Network" specifically DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. "Passions Network" does not warrant that your use of the "Passions Network" service will be secure, uninterrupted, always available, or error-free, or will meet your requirements, or that any defects in the Service will be corrected. "Passions Network" DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR, AND NO WARRANTY IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO, CONNECTIVITY AND AVAILABILITY.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT WILL "Passions Network" BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROGRAMS, COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES OR SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE "Passions Network" SERVICE, EVEN IF "Passions Network" OR ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES KNOW OR HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR TO ANY PERSON OTHER THAN YOU. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, "Passions Network"'s LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU TO "Passions Network" FOR THE SERVICE DURING THE TERM OF MEMBERSHIP.
"Passions Network" will, on occasion, make available to members, information regarding other websites, promotions & contests. By acting on any information provided by "Passions Network", you specifically release "Passions Network" from any and all damages, direct, indirect, incidental and/or consequential, arising out of your actions based on the information provided, or links provided, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ECONOMIC IMPACT, PHYSICAL DAMAGES, BODILY INJURY AND OR EMOTIONAL DISTRESS AND DISCOMFORT.
DISCLAIMER: "Passions Network" utilizes 'stock images' on the sites within it's network to help portray the 'theme' of each site. In many cases, these stock images include individuals who have been found in stock photography sites based on being 'tagged' with a term that relates to the theme of a "Passions Network" website. "Passions Network" does not mean to imply that any individual portrayed via images found on any Stock photography site endorse any "Passions Network" site. In fact, NO inference should be made that that is the case. If asked by any model to have their image removed from display on any "Passions Network" site, or from use in any "Passions Network" advertising promotions, "Passions Network" will take prompt action to accomodate their request. The sole intent in using stock photography (primarily on each "Passions Network" website homepage and/or within any "Passions Network" advertising promotion is to help to explain the 'theme' of a particular site via the use of an image comprised of an individual, or an object, that matches the 'theme' of the site.
"Passions Network" reserves the right to block members from various areas within "Passions Network", in particular the Chat, Forum, Blog and Video areas, if at it's sole discretion, "Passions Network" feels that a member is disrupting an area witin a specific site or within "Passions Network" as a whole, or in some other way negatively affecting the network or the members within the network. Members agree that any previously posted material (ie. comments, videos, links, etc.) within a blocked area will no longer be available to them for editing and/or removal while they are blocked from that area. By joining, you agree that "Passions Network" is not obligated to explain the reasoning behind any block. If you are blocked from any area within a specific site or within "Passions Network", you may request that you be 'Un-blocked' by sending an email request via the Contact Us form in the HELP section, but "Passions Network" is not obligated to remove the block.
"Passions Network" DOES NOT SCREEN THE MEMBERS REGISTERING TO THE "Passions Network" SERVICE IN ANY WAY. AS A RESULT, ALL MEMBERS JOINING "Passions Network" MUST AGREE THAT "Passions Network" WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL AND/OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SERVICE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF COMMUNICATING AND/OR MEETING WITH OTHER MEMBERS OF THIS SERVICE, OR INTRODUCED TO YOU VIA THIS SERVICE. SUCH DAMAGES INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PHYSICAL DAMAGES, BODILY INJURY, FINANCIAL LOSSES AND OR EMOTIONAL DISTRESS AND DISCOMFORT. IN ADDITION, MEMBERS SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE INHERENT RISKS IN MEETING ANYONE INTRODUCED VIA AN ONLINE COMMUNITY SITE, AND AGREE TO TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ACTIONS, AND FOR ANY SUBSEQUENT CONSEQUENCES RESULTING FROM THEIR ACTIONS WITHIN ANY SITE IN "Passions Network", OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENCES RESULTING FROM THEIR MEETING OTHER MEMBERS OF ANY SITE WITHIN "Passions Network".
PRIVACY STATEMENT: IN NO EVENT WILL "Passions Network" BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE DISPLAY OR USE OF ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY YOU TO "Passions Network". BY UPLOADING ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION TO "Passions Network", YOU ARE HEREBY RELEASING "Passions Network" FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILTY REGARDING ANY USE OF THAT INFORMATION. BY PROVIDING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO "Passions Network", YOU ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZING "Passions Network" THE RIGHT TO USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR ANY AND ALL ADVERTISING PURPOSES IT CHOOSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONSOLIDATION OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WITH OTHER MEMBERS IN THE NETWORK TO BEST DETERMINE EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING PARTNERS AND CAMPAIGNS. YOU ALSO SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZE "Passions Network" THE RIGHT TO USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WITHIN ANY CONSOLIDATED MEMBER DATA "Passions Network" MAY CHOOSE TO MAKE PUBLICALLY AVAILABLE ONLINE, PROVIDED YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED WITHIN THE CONSOLIDATED DATA. IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION BEING USED FOR ADVERTISING PURPOSES, DO NOT JOIN "Passions Network". NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, "Passions Network"'s LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU TO "Passions Network" FOR THE SERVICE DURING THE TERM OF MEMBERSHIP.
Please note that while your personal information (name, email address, home address, phone number) will be kept confidential and will not be displayed within the "Passions Network" network of sites, it is highly likely that your basic profile information will be available to search engines. In particular, if you join any of the site specific 'Groups' within any site in Passions Network, your profile may appear within public search results for searchterms related to that 'Group'. If you are not comfortable being associated with a specific site, or a specific 'Group', or if you have any concerns about your profile showing up within any search engine based on general search terms, DO NOT join "Passions Network". While we attempt to provide some semblance of privacy by protecting your confidential personal data (specifically defined as your name, email address, home address, phone number, and any credit card information provided to "Passions Network" at any time), we do not prevent your profile from appearing within public search results. By joining any site within "Passions Network", you are specifically releasing Passions Network Inc. from any liability, injury or damages, direct, indirect, incidental and/or consequential, resulting from the display of your profile information within public search engine search results, or any other public display of your profile information. If you are not comfortable with your profile being displayed within public search results for any search term, including but not limited to your username, DO NOT JOIN ANY SITE WITHIN PASSIONS NETWORK. If you join any site within Passions Network, and then choose to delete your account due to concerns regarding your profile appearing within public search results, you agree that the ONLY obligation of Passions Network, is to remove your profile photos and profile information from within the Passions Network system, with the exception of the username, information and / or comments posted by you within the forums and/or the blog system. You specifically agree that Passions Network has no obligation to remove, or to attempt to remove any information appearing within public search results.
"Passions Network" uses third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use information about you (not including your name, address, email address or telephone number) about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices about not having this information used by these companies, click here. "Passions Network" works with Google, which, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our network. Google uses the DART cookie to serve ads to "Passions Network" members and visitors based on their visits to our sites, as well as their visits to other sites on the internet. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting Google here. "Passions Network" and all sites within "Passions Network", including Intellectual Passions are licensed under one or more of the following United States Patents: 7,558,807; 7,647,339; 7,873,665; 8,065,333; and/or 8,296,325.
"Passions Network" allows third-party companies to collect certain information when you visit sites within "Passions Network", including this site, Intellectual Passions. These third-party companies may utilize cookies, pixels or other technologies to collect and use non-personally identifiable information (e.g., hashed identifiers, click stream information, browser type, time and date, subject of advertisements clicked or scrolled over) during your visits to this and other web sites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services likely to be of greater interest to you. To learn more about this behavioral advertising practice or to opt-out of this type of advertising, you can visit the websites of Solve Media, the Digital Advertising Alliance or the Internet Advertising Bureau.
U.S.C. 2257 Compliance : All images displayed on this site are in compliance with U.S.C. 2257. All members are 18 years or older, per our Terms of Service, and no erotic images of any sort are accepted within profiles. As such, the site is exempt from on-site record keeping requirements, but details of membership are available if needed.
Deleted Account?
The following are the most common reasons why an account was deleted:
Incorrect location entered into the account
Creating more than one account within Passions Network
[Multiple sites are allowed within a single account. Multiple accounts are not allowed.]
No description added into the profile
Same description added for multiple sites within the same account
Adding nonsense into the description area
Promoting other sites within your description area
No 'Interests / Keywords' added into the profile
Invalid email address entered into the account
Posting an email address within a public area of the network
Posting a telephone number within a public area of the network
Posting a full name (first and last) within a public area of the network
Posting any other type of contact information within a public area of the network
Posting the personal information of any other member in any public area of the network (ie. Chat, Forums, Blogs, etc.)
Sending 'spam' to other members
Sending sexual solicitations to other members
Choosing an overtly sexual username
Posting an overtly sexual title or description within your account
Promoting oneself as an escort
Posting false information within an account
Displaying nudity on webcam, within the public chat areas
Harassing, or threatening other members within chat
Promoting other websites within chat
Being identified as having been convicted of a sexual crime
Inactive Account (failure to login to account for extended period of time)
Additional reasons listed within the main Terms of Service below
Creating an account while under 18 years of age
(Any indication that a member is under 18 is immediate grounds for deletion!*)
*We ask all members to report other members who identify themselves as under 18 years old.
The Terms & Conditions for use of any and all sites within the Passions Network, Inc. network of sites is as follows:
Intellectual Passions is part of the Passions Network, Inc. ("Passions Network") network of sites, and the service ("Service") provided by this site, and all other sites within the "Passions Network" network of sites, is a way for adults to meet each other online.
In exchange for access to this site, you release "Passions Network" from any and all risk, obligation, or liability that may result from your use of this website, or any other site within the "Passions Network". Users of this website should be aware that the information detailed on "Passions Network" may change. "Passions Network" makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness, timeliness or usefulness of any opinions, advice, services or other information contained or referenced in this website. Since this website is updated on a periodic basis, it may not contain the most recent information. "Passions Network" reserves the right to update or change information contained in this website at any time. "Passions Network" is not responsible for information appearing at hyperlinks. In consideration for your use of and access to this website, you agree that in no event will "Passions Network" or any other party involved in creating, producing or delivering this website, or any other site within the "Passions Network" network of sites, or any site linked to this website or to any site within the "Passions Network" network of sites, be liable to you in any manner whatsoever for any decision made or action or non-action taken by you in reliance upon the information provided through this website. In consideration for your use of and access to this website, you agree that no portion of this site or of any site within "Passions Network" will be copied without prior written authorization from "Passions Network". By accessing any link on this site, you agree to take full responsibility for your actions.
Sites within the Passions Network, Inc. network of sites are provided by Passions Network, Inc. ("Passions Network"). The "Passions Network" address is 511 6th Avenue #274, New York, NY 10011 USA. "Passions Network" is incorporated within the State of New York, with servers residing in Virginia.
This is a legal agreement ("Agreement") between you and "Passions Network". Please read the Agreement carefully before registering for the "Passions Network" "Service". By registering with a "Passions Network" site, you become a member of the "Service" (a "Member"), and you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement (the "Terms") for as long as you continue to be a Member. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS, PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THE "Passions Network" SERVICE. THE TERMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY "Passions Network" AT ANY TIME, EFFECTIVE UPON UPDATE OF THE TERMS SECTIONS WITHIN THE "PASSIONS NETWORK" NETWORK OF SITES.
MINORS MAY NOT BECOME MEMBERS. By becoming a Member, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.
Either you or "Passions Network" may terminate your "Passions Network" membership at any time, for any reason, without explanation. "Passions Network" reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the "Passions Network" service, without notice, upon any breach of this Agreement by you which is brought to the attention of "Passions Network", or while investigating a potential breach.
"Passions Network" reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the "Passions Network" service, without notice, upon any indication or suspicion that your profile is displaying false information, including but not limited to the wrong LOCATION information.
"Passions Network" also reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the "Passions Network" service, without notice, if you are accessing the service from an IP address where spam has been identified as originating from in the past, or from an IP address located within an IP block, or an IP range, where spam has been identified as originating from in the past.
"Passions Network" also reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the "Passions Network" service, without notice, if your profile does not contain a 'description'.
"Passions Network" also reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the "Passions Network" service, without notice, if you create multiple accounts within the network. While members are encouraged to join multiple sites within the network, multiple accounts are not allowed. Likewise, the repeated deletion of an account, followed by the creation/recreation of a new account can result in automatic deletion and banning from the network if this process is abused (as determined by "Passions Network" at it's sole discretion).
"Passions Network" also reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the "Passions Network" service, without notice, if "Passions Network" determines, in it's sole discretion, that your actions towards other members, or towards "Passions Network", or it's employees, or it's staff, are, or have been, abusive and/or disruptive in any way.
"Passions Network" also reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the "Passions Network" service, without notice, if you post negative and/or disparaging comments about other members, or about "Passions Network", or about it's employees, or about it's staff, in any public area of the network.
"Passions Network" also reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the "Passions Network" service, without notice, if we believe you to be under 18 years of age.
Your membership in the "Passions Network" service is for your sole, personal use. You may not authorize others to use your membership, and you may not assign or otherwise transfer your account to any other person or entity.
ONLINE CONDUCT. As a Member, you agree that:
You are solely responsible for the content or information you publish or display (hereinafter, "post") on the "Passions Network" service, or transmit to other "Passions Network" Members.
You will not post on the "Passions Network" service, or transmit to other "Passions Network" Members or Employees, any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, offensive, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, rude, racially offensive, or illegal material, or any material that infringes or violates another party's rights (including, but not limited to, intellectual property rights, and rights of privacy and publicity). "Passions Network" reserves the right to delete any account it views to be in violation of any of the above, without any requirement to provide any warning or explanation for it's decision.
You will use the "Passions Network" service in a manner consistent with any and all applicable laws and regulations.
You will not include in your profile any telephone numbers, street addresses, last names, URL's or E-mail addresses other than where asked for it in the Confidential Personal Information section.
You will not include in your profile any offensive anatomical or sexual references, any bugchasing references, any self-harm references or any offensive sexually suggestive or connotative language, and you will not post any photos containing nudity or personal information. "Passions Network" acknowledges that non-erotic nude photos are allowed on the Nudist Passions site within Passions Network. "Passions Network" reserves the right, but has no obligation, to reject any profile or photo that does not comply with these prohibitions. Passions Network also reserves the right to accept or deny any photo submitted for any reason, including but not limited to a judgement that the photo may be fake, or that it may not represent the member submitting it.
You will not post links to other websites in public areas of "Passions Network", including, but not limited to, the Forum area, the Blog area, the Video area, other member profile pages, or your own profile page. "Passions Network" reserves the right, but has no obligation, to delete any post, blog, comment or description that includes a link to another website. "Passions Network" reserves the right, but has no obligation, to delete any account posting links to other websites.
You will not engage in advertising to, or solicitation of, other members to buy or sell any products or services through the Service. You will not transmit any chain letters or junk E-mail to other "Passions Network" Members. For protection of members against such conduct, "Passions Network" has imposed a per-day email limit on subscribers. "Passions Network" reserves the right to monitor and review any internal email messages sent within the "Passions Network" system, to identify messages in conflict with the "Passions Network" Terms & Conditions.
You are solely responsible for your interactions with other "Passions Network" Members. "Passions Network" reserves the right, but has no obligation, to monitor and/or mediate disputes between you and other Members.
You are solely responsible for your behavior within the Chat system provided by "Passions Network". By participating in Chat, you specifically agree to adhere to the Chat Rules defined on the Chat page, as well as any additional rules outlined within the "TERMS". While it is legal in some locations for individuals to take specific drugs, including but not limited to Marijuana, "Passions Network" does not allow the public display of the use of drugs within it's Chat system. Any member using the streaming webcam feature within Chat acknowledges that it is against the "TERMS" to display drug use on cam. Failure to adhere to this rule can result in a ban from Chat and/or complete Account deletion.
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ONLINE CONTENT: Opinions, advice, statements, offers, or other information or content made available through the "Passions Network" service, but not directly by "Passions Network", are those of their respective authors, and should not necessarily be relied upon. Such authors are solely responsible for such content. "Passions Network" DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR USEFULNESS OF ANY INFORMATION ON THE SERVICE AND NEITHER ADOPTS NOR ENDORSES NOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY OPINION, ADVICE, OR STATEMENT MADE BY PARTIES OTHER THAN "Passions Network". UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL "Passions Network" BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANYONE'S RELIANCE ON INFORMATION OR OTHER CONTENT POSTED ON THE "Passions Network" SERVICE, OR TRANSMITTED TO "Passions Network" MEMBERS.
WARNING - PLEASE READ THIS: It is possible that other "Passions Network" Members or users (including unauthorized users, or "hackers") may post or transmit offensive or obscene materials on the "Passions Network" service and that you may be involuntarily exposed to such offensive and obscene materials. It also is remotely possible for others to obtain personal information about you due to your use of the Service, and that the recipient may use such information to harass or injure you. "Passions Network" is not responsible for the use of any personal information that you disclose on the Service. Please carefully select the type of information that you post on the "Passions Network" service or release to others.
"Passions Network" RESERVES THE RIGHT, BUT HAS NO OBLIGATION, TO MONITOR THE MATERIALS POSTED IN THE PUBLIC AREAS OF THE "Passions Network" SERVICE. "Passions Network" SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE ANY SUCH MATERIAL THAT IN ITS SOLE OPINION VIOLATES, OR IS ALLEGED TO VIOLATE, THE LAW OR THIS AGREEMENT. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS RIGHT OF "Passions Network", YOU REMAIN SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT OF THE MATERIALS YOU POST IN THE PUBLIC AREAS OF THE SERVICE AND IN YOUR PRIVATE E-MAIL MESSAGES. E-MAILS SENT BETWEEN YOU AND OTHER "Passions Network" MEMBERS THAT ARE NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL BE TREATED AS PRIVATE BY "Passions Network" TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WITH THE EXCEPTION AS STATED ABOVE RELATED TO INTERNAL EMAIL SPAM MANAGEMENT.
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