Welcome to Picha! By accessing or using the Picha dating application (the "App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and the End User License Agreement (EULA) ("Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Picha regarding your use of the App. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using the application. Picha reserves the right to modify these terms at any time and will notify users of significant updates through the App or via email. Your continued use of Picha after such changes are notified will constitute your acceptance of the new Terms.
Picha grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download, install, and use the application on your personal device solely for your personal, non-commercial dating purposes, in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws. You agree not to:
To use Picha, you must be at least 18 years of age. By using Picha, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. You are responsible for:
Picha is a platform for respectful and genuine connections. We strictly prohibit the sharing of objectionable, abusive, illegal, or otherwise inappropriate content and behaviors. Users may not submit, post, display, or share content, or engage in conduct that:
Picha reserves the right to review, monitor, remove, or refuse to display any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, without prior notice and in our sole discretion. We also reserve the right to suspend or terminate offending user accounts and take appropriate legal action.
Picha employs automated tools and human moderation efforts to detect and address objectionable content and user conduct, with the aim of maintaining a safe and positive environment for our community. However, automated filtering is not foolproof, and human moderation may not catch everything immediately. We strive to continuously improve our moderation processes and rely on community reporting to help us take swift action.
We encourage all users to actively participate in maintaining a respectful community. If you encounter any content or behavior from other users that you believe violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate, please utilize the in-app reporting feature to notify Picha’s moderation team. Reports are reviewed confidentially and help us ensure platform safety.
Picha provides a blocking feature that empowers users to control their experience by blocking and preventing further interactions from specific users who they find uncomfortable or unwelcome. Using the block feature is a direct way for you to manage your interactions on the App.
Upon receiving user reports or otherwise identifying potentially violating content or behavior, Picha’s moderation team will investigate the report promptly, typically within 24-48 hours. If a violation is verified, we will take appropriate action, which may include, but is not limited to, removal of the content, issuing warnings to the user, temporary suspension of account access, or permanent termination of the user’s account, depending on the severity and nature of the violation. We will also cooperate with law enforcement if required.
Picha and its original content (excluding User-Generated Content), features, functionality, trademarks, service marks, logos, and software, are owned by or licensed to Picha and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You agree not to infringe upon or misuse any intellectual property associated with Picha. User-Generated Content (as defined below) remains the intellectual property of the individual user who created it.
By submitting or uploading content to Picha ("User-Generated Content"), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display your User-Generated Content in connection with the operation and provision of the Picha App and our services. This license is necessary for us to operate the App and provide the services you expect.
Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information on how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. By using Picha, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy and consent to the data practices outlined therein. This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and made a part of these Terms.
You are solely responsible for any content you post, upload, share, transmit, or otherwise make available via Picha ("User-Generated Content"), and for your interactions with other users. By submitting User-Generated Content, you represent and warrant that: (i) you own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to use and authorize Picha to use your User-Generated Content in the manner contemplated by the App and these Terms; and (ii) your User-Generated Content does not violate these Terms, any applicable laws, or the rights of any third party. Picha takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any User-Generated Content that you or any other user posts, sends, or receives through the App. We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse to post any User-Generated Content for any reason, without prior notice.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Picha, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, suppliers, or licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use Picha; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on Picha; (iii) any content obtained from Picha; or (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, even if Picha has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall Picha's aggregate liability for all claims relating to the App exceed the amount you paid Picha, if any, in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or one hundred US dollars (USD $100.00), whichever is greater. Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitations may not apply to you.
Picha is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Picha disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and any warranties arising out of course of dealing or usage of trade. We do not warrant that Picha will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the App or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of the content or information on Picha or the content of any sites linked to the App. You acknowledge and agree that your use of Picha is at your sole risk.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Picha, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with (i) your access to or use of Picha; (ii) your User-Generated Content; (iii) your violation of these Terms; or (iv) your infringement or violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights or privacy rights. This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of Picha.
Picha reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend, limit, or terminate your account and access to the App, at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, including but not limited to, if we believe that you have violated these Terms or any applicable law, or if we believe your conduct is harmful to our users or Picha. Reasons for termination may include, but are not limited to, violation of Prohibited Content and User Conduct guidelines, security concerns, or legal requirements. Upon termination, your right to use Picha will immediately cease, and you must cease all use of the App. Picha reserves the right to remove or delete your account information and User-Generated Content following termination, subject to our Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
These Terms and your relationship with Picha shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Uganda. Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of Picha will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Kampala, Uganda. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of these courts for the purpose of litigating all such claims.
Picha values its relationship with its users and aims to resolve any disputes amicably and efficiently. In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of Picha, you and Picha agree to first attempt to resolve the matter informally through good-faith negotiation for a period of 30 days from the date the dispute arises. If informal negotiation fails to resolve the dispute, and if permitted by applicable law, any unresolved dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Kampala, Uganda, in accordance with its applicable arbitration rules and procedures in effect at the time arbitration is initiated. Arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis, and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Nothing in this Section shall prevent either party from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of a party's intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights.
Picha reserves the right to modify or update these Terms of Use and EULA at any time, in our sole discretion. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms within the App and/or through other reasonable means, such as email or in-app notifications. The "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms