Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: November 14th 2025

Last Updated: November 14th 2025

Welcome to Shift! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Shift mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the “Service” or “Shift”).

By creating an account or using Shift, you agree to these Terms.

If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. About Shift

Shift is a social and cultural platform designed to bring people together around Irish pubs, culture, events, and community. Users may also enable a Dating Mode, which unlocks features for discovering and connecting with others who are open to dating.

Shift supports:

2. Eligibility

To use Shift, you must:

  1. Be at least 18 years old.
  2. Be legally capable of entering a binding contract.
  3. Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws.
  4. Not have been previously removed or banned from Shift.
  5. Use the Service in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws.

Dating Mode is only available to users 18 or older.

3. Accounts & Registration

You may sign up using:

Required onboarding information includes:

You must maintain accurate information and keep your login credentials secure.

4. Profile Types

Shift provides:

4.1 Social Profile (Always On)

Visible to all Social users.

4.2 Dating Profile (Optional Toggle)

Visible only when Dating Mode is ON and only to compatible users.

Turning Dating Mode OFF hides your Dating profile but does not delete Dating data unless you delete your account.

5. User Conduct & Community Guidelines

You agree not to:

Shift is designed to foster a respectful Irish cultural community. Treat others accordingly.

6. User Content & License

You retain ownership of all User Content.

You grant Shift a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, distribute, and display your content as necessary to provide the Service.

Shift may remove or restrict content that violates these Terms.

7. Admin Content (Craic Articles & Events)

Only admins or approved moderators may post Craic articles or designate featured events.

You may report content at any time.

8. Comments, Reactions & Engagement

Shift supports text comments, image comments, replies (one level deep), and six reaction types.

Shift may remove content that violates policies.

9. Entities: Pubs, Orgs, Artists

Users may browse and favorite entities. Fans and checked-in users may appear unless blocked.

10. Location Services

Shift may request location to enable:

Location can be disabled in device settings.

11. Check-In Feature

You may check in at supported venues when within 0.5 miles.

Check-ins show your presence and the number of other users checked in.

Spoofing or falsifying location is prohibited.

12. Events & Get Togethers

Users may create Events and Get Togethers.

Events require admin approval; Get Togethers do not.

Users can comment, react, and view the “Meet IRL” attendee lists.

13. Social & Dating Connections

Shift maintains separate connection systems for Social and Dating.

Requests may be sent, received, accepted, rejected, or canceled.

14. Messaging

Messaging is powered by GetStream.io.

A chat begins when a connection is accepted.

No distinction exists between Social and Dating chats.

15. Blocking

Blocking hides users from:

Blocking applies globally across Social and Dating.

16. Subscriptions & Paid Features

16.1 Shift Social — Supporter Tiers

(Optional contributions that unlock perks; non-refundable.)

16.2 Shift Dating — Looker Subscription

Paid subscription that unlocks Dating Mode and related functionality.

Auto-renewal and billing handled through Apple/Google.

17. Push Notifications

Notifications may include:

You may disable notifications at any time.

18. Reporting & Moderation

Shift may remove content, restrict features, suspend accounts, or ban users.

Shift is not required to disclose the results of moderation decisions.

19. Account Suspension & Termination

Shift may suspend or terminate your account for:

You may delete your account at any time.

20. Third-Party Services

Shift integrates with:

Use of third-party services is subject to their terms.

21. Disclaimer of Warranties

Shift is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

Shift does not guarantee:

22. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted:

Some jurisdictions limit enforceability; those rules apply accordingly.

23. Safety & Offline Conduct

Shift does not conduct criminal background checks or identity verification.

Users are solely responsible for evaluating the risks of interacting with others.

Use common-sense precautions when arranging in-person meetups.

23A. In-Person Meetups & Assumption of Risk

Shift encourages social interaction, cultural exploration, and in-person meetups at pubs, events, Get Togethers, and other locations.

By using the Service, you understand and agree that any in-person interactions or meetups you choose to participate in—whether suggested, displayed, facilitated, or organized through Shift—are entirely at your own risk.

You acknowledge that:

You agree that Shift is not responsible for any harm, loss, or damage arising from or connected to any in-person meeting or event.

23B. Release of Claims (In-Person Interactions & Venues)

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you hereby release and discharge Shift, its officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, demands, losses, liabilities, or damages arising from:

This release applies whether or not the meetup appeared in the app, was recommended, suggested, or listed by Shift, or was attended by other Shift users.

24. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Shift harmless from claims, damages, losses, and legal expenses arising from:

25. Copyright & DMCA

If you believe content infringes your copyright, email [email protected] with the required DMCA information.

26. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of:

[Insert Governing Jurisdiction — typically Delaware or West Virginia]

Disputes will be resolved first by negotiation, then by binding arbitration (unless prohibited).

You waive participation in class-action lawsuits.

27. Changes to Terms

Shift may update these Terms periodically.

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

28. Contact Information

In-App Intercom

or

[email protected]

29. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Shift and supersede all prior agreements.

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