Welcome to 18Candles.com. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our website, including any content, functionality, and services offered. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully before you start using 18Candles.com.
If you do not agree to these terms, please do not access or use our website. Our content is designed to provide information about dating, travel, and lifestyle topics for adults. By continuing to use this site, you confirm that you understand and accept these terms in full.
Last Updated: [19 September 2025]
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using 18Candles.com, you agree to abide by our Terms of Use
By accessing or using 18Candles.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and 18Candles.com.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use our website. Your continued use of the site following the posting of revised Terms of Use means that you accept and agree to the changes.
2. Prohibited Activities
When using 18Candles.com, you agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
Content Restrictions
- Post, transmit, or distribute content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or invasive of another’s privacy
- Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
- Post or transmit unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, or any other forms of solicitation
Technical Restrictions
- Use data mining, robots, scraping, or similar data gathering methods
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or any systems or networks connected to the website
- Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers or networks connected to the website
- Introduce malware, viruses, or other harmful code to the website
Violation of these prohibitions may result in termination of your access to 18Candles.com and potential legal action.
3. User Accounts
Account Creation and Security
If you create an account on 18Candles.com, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password, and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your username or password.
Account Termination
We reserve the right to disable any user account, at our sole discretion, if we believe you have violated any provision of these Terms of Use. We may also terminate or suspend your access to the website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms of Use.
Important: You are solely responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. Keep your login credentials secure and never share them with others.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
Website Content
The 18Candles.com website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, text, displays, images, video, audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by 18Candles.com, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
Trademarks
The 18Candles.com name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of 18Candles.com or its affiliates. You may not use such marks without the prior written permission of 18Candles.com.
Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use 18Candles.com for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include:
- Modifying or copying the materials on the website
- Using the materials for any commercial purpose or public display
- Attempting to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the website
- Removing any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
- Transferring the materials to another person or “mirroring” the materials on any other server
This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by 18Candles.com at any time.
5. User-Generated Content
Content Submission
If you submit, post, or share content on 18Candles.com, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.
Content Representations
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or control all rights to the content you post
- The content is accurate and not misleading
- The content does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity
- The content does not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party
Content Monitoring
We have the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any content posted on 18Candles.com. We take no responsibility and assume no liability for any content posted by you or any third party.
6. Disclaimers
Informational Purposes Only
The content on 18Candles.com is provided for general information purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely. We make no representations, warranties, or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content on our website is accurate, complete, or up to date.
18Candles.com is not a provider of legal, financial, travel, or dating advice. Our content should never be used as a substitute for professional consultation.
Not Professional Advice
18Candles.com is not a law firm, financial advisor, travel agency, or dating service. We are not lawyers, financial advisors, or travel agents. The information we provide about dating apps, hotel bookings, and travel guidance is subjective and based on our personal experiences and research.
External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by 18Candles.com. We do not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites.
Warning: Always consult with appropriate professionals before making important legal, financial, travel, or personal decisions based on information found on 18Candles.com.
7. Limitation of Liability
Exclusion of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, 18Candles.com and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, suppliers, or licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
- Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the website
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the website
- Any content obtained from the website
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
- Any decisions you make based on information provided on 18Candles.com, including decisions related to dating apps, hotel bookings, or travel plans
- Technical errors, interruptions, or security breaches
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the total liability of 18Candles.com to you for all damages, losses, or causes of action exceed the amount you have paid to 18Candles.com, if any, in the past six months, or $100.00, whichever is greater.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless 18Candles.com and its licensors, service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the website.
8. User Responsibilities
Assumption of Risk
You understand and agree that you assume all risks when using 18Candles.com, including risks associated with:
Dating Apps
- Meeting people through dating apps or services we recommend
- Sharing personal information with third parties
- Safety concerns related to in-person meetings
- Financial transactions with dating services
Travel & Accommodations
- Booking hotels or accommodations based on our recommendations
- Traveling to destinations we discuss
- Using travel services or agencies we mention
- International travel complications or emergencies
Verification of Third-Party Terms
Before using any third-party service mentioned on 18Candles.com, you are responsible for reviewing and agreeing to that service’s own terms and conditions. This includes dating apps, hotel booking services, travel agencies, and any other external services we may reference.
Remember: Always conduct your own research and exercise caution when making decisions based on our recommendations. Your safety and satisfaction are your responsibility.
9. Affiliate Partnerships & Third-Party Services
Affiliate Disclosure
18Candles.com participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases or sign-ups made through links on our website. When you click on and purchase through these links, it helps support our website at no additional cost to you.
We strive to recommend products and services we believe in, regardless of affiliate relationships. However, you should be aware that our recommendations may be influenced by these financial relationships.
Third-Party Services
18Candles.com may recommend or link to third-party websites, applications, or services, including:
- Dating applications and websites
- Hotel booking platforms
- Travel agencies and tour operators
- Lifestyle products and services
We do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. 18Candles.com is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources.
When you leave our website and access third-party services, you do so at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those third parties.
10. Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference, explains how we collect, use, and disclose information about you. By using 18Candles.com, you consent to our collection and use of personal information as described in our Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to read our Privacy Policy carefully. You can access our Privacy Policy at any time by clicking on the “Privacy Policy” link in the footer of our website.
11. Changes to Terms
Modifications
We may revise and update these Terms of Use from time to time at our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them and apply to all access to and use of the website thereafter.
Notification
We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of any significant changes to these Terms of Use by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email. However, it is your responsibility to check these Terms of Use periodically for changes.
Continued Use
Your continued use of 18Candles.com following the posting of revised Terms of Use means that you accept and agree to the changes. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the website.
12. Governing Law
Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use and your use of 18Candles.com shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution
Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of 18Candles.com shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in [City, State]. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of, and agree that venue is proper in, these courts in any such legal action or proceeding.
Waiver and Severability
No waiver by 18Candles.com of any term or condition set out in these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of 18Candles.com to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
If any provision of these Terms of Use is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms of Use will continue in full force and effect.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Email: legal@18candles.com
Mailing Address:
18Candles.com Legal Department
[Street Address]
[City, State ZIP]
United States
Have Questions About Our Terms?
We’re here to help clarify any part of our Terms of Use. If you need assistance understanding your rights and responsibilities when using 18Candles.com, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
14. Acknowledgment
By using 18Candles.com, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Use, understood them, and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you must not access or use the website.
Thank you for taking the time to understand our Terms of Use. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a safe, respectful, and legally compliant environment on 18Candles.com.
