Originally Published:
Thu, 1 May 2025 - 00:00

Welcome to Spectrum for Men (“we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website and services. By accessing or using our site, you agree to these Terms. Please read them carefully.

1. Nature and Purpose of the Website

Spectrum for Men is a niche online community for Gay, Bi, and Queer individuals, providing product reviews, articles, blogs, a directory, forums, social networking, and affiliate content. The site includes advertising, some of which may be for adult goods and services. Content is intended strictly for individuals over the age of consent; minors are not permitted.

2. Age Restriction and Verification Policy

All users must complete our age verification process as described in our Age Restriction and Verification Policy before they may access any adult content. We do not accept self-declared age or payment-based age checks as sufficient for access to age-restricted content. Only robust age verification methods, such as government-issued ID, biometric verification, or approved third-party services, are accepted. We do not retain copies of government-issued IDs or sensitive documents after verification is complete, except as required by law. Only non-identifying verification tokens and status are retained for compliance and audit purposes.”Access to Spectrum for Men is restricted to individuals 18 years of age or older.

3. User Interaction and Content

• Users may post, upload, and share content including text, images, videos, reviews, and comments.
• All content must comply with our Acceptable Use Policy and Community Guidelines. Prohibited behaviors include harassment, hate speech, illegal activity, and spam.
• Content moderation is performed by both human and AI processes; flagged content may be reviewed and removed at our discretion.
• Users are solely responsible for their contributions and must ensure they have the rights to post any material.

4. Data Collection and Processing

• We collect personal information such as usernames, names, emails, IP addresses, payment details, and technical logs.
• Data is collected via forms, cookies, and similar technologies for account creation, marketing, advertising, and analytics.
• Users may provide sensitive information in profiles or content. No data is knowingly collected from minors.
• For more details, see our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

• User data is not knowingly shared with third parties except for essential partners, vendors, and advertising networks.
• No international data transfers occur.
• For further information, refer to our Data Processing Agreement (DPA).

6. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

We comply with applicable data protection and consumer laws, including:

• United States (Washington State: RCW, WAC, FTC Act, COPPA, HIPAA, GLBA, PAVE Act)
• Canada (PIPEDA, provincial laws)
• UK (UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018)
• Ireland (EU GDPR, Irish Data Protection Act 2018)
• Australia (Privacy Act 1988, APPs)
• New Zealand (Privacy Act 2020)

7. Intellectual Property

• Website articles, reviews, and blog posts created by us are our property. All other content is user-generated.
• Users retain copyright and licensing for their content but grant us a perpetual, worldwide license to display it on the site unless consent is withdrawn.
• For copyright issues, see our Copyright Notice & Intellectual Property Policy.

8. Commercial Terms, Memberships, Subscriptions, and Donations

• SaaS, memberships, and donations are refundable upon request within 30 days.
• Recurring subscriptions may be canceled and refunded within 30 days or before the end of the subscription period.

9. Payment, Delivery, Refund, and Return Policies

• Payment is due before goods or services are provided. Accepted payment methods are listed at checkout.
• Shipping is within the US only; goods are shipped within 3 business days for in-stock items.
• Returns are accepted within 30 days for credit or replacement; merchandise must be returned in like-new condition, with all original packaging. Return shipping is the customer’s responsibility.
• Taxes and a 15% restocking fee may apply to returned physical goods.
• Subscription and membership taxes apply where required.
• Payment disputes are handled via customer support; chargebacks or failed payments may result in account suspension.

10. Customer Service

• Support is available via self-service resources, ticketing, and email, with a response within 2 business days.

11. Pricing

• No hidden fees or dynamic pricing, except for location-based conversions with a US based currency (e.g., $10 USD or $12 CAD).

12. Limitations of Liability and Disclaimers

• Use of the site is at your own risk. We provide information for general purposes only and disclaim any liability for actions taken based on site content.
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information, including advice or recommendations.
• See our Disclaimer for more details.

13. User Rights and Responsibilities

• Users must comply with all policies, including the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), Community Guidelines, and User-Generated Content Agreement, Age Restrictions and Verification Policy.
• Users own their data and content and may manage or delete their accounts at any time.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.

14. Administrative and Contact Information

• The site is owned and operated by Spectrum for Men, Contact us. PO Box 2269, Westport, WA 98595, USA.
• We are the Data Controller. No Data Protection Officer is appointed.

15. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Washington State, USA, and applicable international regulations.

If you have questions or require assistance, contact us or via our support channels.

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