These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the Link2Wink app.
(1) These Terms and Conditions (hereinafter "T&C") govern the use of the mobile application "Link2Wink" (hereinafter "App") as well as all functions, content, and services offered via the App.
(2) The provider of the App within the meaning of the legal regulations is:
Kay Brilla
Ahornallee 37a
16547 Birkenwerder
Germany
Email: support@link2wink.app
Kay Brilla acts as a sole proprietor.
(3) The currently valid Community Guidelines are part of these T&C and supplement them. By using the App, the user also accepts these as binding.
(4) Use of the App is permitted exclusively for private, non-commercial purposes. Commercial use or use within the scope of independent professional activity requires the prior express consent of the provider.
(1) Registration Requirement
Use of the App requires the creation of a user account. There is no entitlement to registration or use of the App.
(2) Eligibility
Registration and use are permitted only to natural persons who have reached the age of 18 and have full legal capacity. By registering, the user confirms that they meet these requirements.
(3) One Account per Person
Only one user account is permitted per person. Multiple registrations are not allowed.
(4) Truthful Information
The user is obliged to provide truthful, complete, and up-to-date information during registration. Changes to the data provided must be updated immediately in the user account.
(5) Access Data and Account Security
Access data must be kept secret by the user and may not be passed on to third parties. The user is responsible for all activities that occur via their user account, provided they are responsible for them. Any misuse or suspicion of unauthorized use must be reported to the provider immediately.
(6) Prohibited Registrations
The creation of fake profiles, automated accounts (especially by bots or scripts), or the use of third-party identities is prohibited.
(7) Verification Measures
To ensure identity, the provider may require confirmation of the provided email address (double opt-in procedure). Furthermore, the provider may provide for optional or mandatory verification measures. There is no claim to the implementation or recognition of a specific form of verification.
(8) Blocking and Deletion
The provider is entitled to temporarily block or permanently delete user accounts in the event of violations of these T&C or the Community Guidelines. There is no claim to the restoration of a blocked or deleted account.
(1) Basic Function of the App
Link2Wink is a mobile platform for contacting and matching users with the aim of initiating real encounters in close proximity.
(2) Functions
The App provides the following functions in particular:
The specific range of functions may vary depending on the stage of development, end device, or user status (e.g., basic or paid subscription).
(3) No Promise of Mediation or Success
The provider does not owe the establishment of matches, contacts, conversations, or real encounters. A specific success or a specific number of matches is not owed.
(4) Further Development of the App
The provider is entitled to change, expand, limit, or discontinue functions, provided this is reasonable for the user.
(5) Availability
There is no claim to uninterrupted or anytime availability of the App. Maintenance work, technical disruptions, further developments, or security-related measures may lead to temporary restrictions.
(1) Responsibility for Content
Users are responsible for all content they publish within the App or send via the App (e.g., profile details, photos, messages).
(2) Prohibited Content and Behavior
It is specifically prohibited to:
(3) Review and Intervention Rights of the Provider
The provider is entitled to remove, block, or prevent the publication of content in whole or in part if there are concrete indications of a violation of these T&C, the Community Guidelines, or applicable law.
(4) Sanctions
In the event of violations, the provider is entitled to warn users, delete content, restrict functions, or temporarily or permanently block or delete user accounts. The choice of measure is at the provider's dutiful discretion, taking into account the severity of the violation.
(5) No Claim to Publication
There is no claim to the publication or permanent availability of certain content.
(1) Users generally retain the rights to the content they create (e.g., profile information, images, posts, messages, hotspots, or other content).
(2) By posting content in the App, the user grants the provider a simple, non-exclusive, spatially unrestricted right of use for the duration of use required to store, process, technically provide, and display this content to other users of the App, insofar as this is necessary for the operation and provision of the platform.
(3) The provider is entitled to technically process, reproduce, or transmit content insofar as this is necessary for the provision of the App, for display on various end devices, or to ensure the functionality of the platform.
(4) The right of use generally ends with the deletion of the content or the termination of the user account, provided that no legal retention obligations or legitimate interests of the provider conflict.
(5) The user warrants that they have the necessary rights to the content they post and that its publication does not violate the rights of third parties or applicable law.
(1) Communication after Match
Direct communication between users (e.g., via 1:1 text chat) is generally only possible after a mutual match.
(2) Purpose of Communication
The chat function serves exclusively to initiate contact between users within the framework of the App use. Use beyond this, particularly for commercial purposes, is prohibited.
(3) Technical Usage Limits
The provider is entitled to provide for usage limits for technical, security-related, or conceptual reasons. This applies in particular to:
(4) Rolling Storage Principle
Chats are subject to a technical storage limit. Only the most recently exchanged messages are stored. Older messages may be automatically and irretrievably deleted (rolling storage principle).
(5) Automatic Deletion of Matches
Matches can be deleted automatically, especially if no interaction occurs between the users within a technically defined period.
(6) No Claim to Archiving or Restoration
There is no claim to the permanent storage, archiving, or restoration of matches, messages, or other communication content.
(7) Storage within the Scope of Reports and Moderation
Within the scope of reports or moderation measures due to a possible violation of these T&C or the Community Guidelines, relevant profile information, content, and communication data (e.g., chat histories or images) may be stored and evaluated in the form of limited data backups ("snapshots") to the extent permitted by law.
Storage generally only takes place for as long as is necessary to examine the facts, usually up to 30 days.
If this is necessary for the prevention of abuse, for the enforcement of the terms of use, for the defense against claims, or for legal defense, storage may also take place beyond this period. In such cases, the storage period can be up to three years.
(1) Description of the Function
The App can provide a function for creating so-called "Hotspots". Hotspots allow users to suggest locations and time periods where several users are likely to be present or could meet.
(2) User-Generated Content
Hotspots represent user-generated content. The provider exclusively provides the technical platform through which users can create and view hotspots.
(3) No Organizer Role
Hotspots are merely non-binding suggestions or hints from users. The provider does not organize meetings and does not act as an organizer, co-organizer, or mediator of meetings suggested via hotspots.
(4) Permissible Locations
Hotspots may only be created for publicly accessible locations. Providing private home addresses, non-public locations, or other unsuitable meeting points is prohibited.
(5) Responsibility of Users
Users are solely responsible for what content they publish in hotspots and whether they participate in a suggested meeting.
(6) Participation in Meetings
Participation in meetings that take place in connection with a hotspot is exclusively at the users' own risk. The provider assumes no responsibility for whether, when, or how many users actually appear at a suggested hotspot.
(7) Restriction of Use
The creation of hotspots can be restricted to certain user groups (e.g., verified users). Further technical or organizational usage restrictions may be provided.
(8) Moderation
The provider is entitled to remove or restrict hotspots and to warn or block user accounts if content violates these T&C, the Community Guidelines, or applicable law.
(1) Principle of Data Minimization
Personal data is stored only to the extent and for as long as is necessary for the provision of the App, the fulfillment of the contractual relationship, or to safeguard the legitimate interests of the provider. Otherwise, deletion takes place in accordance with the legal regulations.
(2) Chats in case of Inactivity
Communication content may be automatically deleted after prolonged inactivity. For basic users, chat histories are usually deleted after approximately three months of inactivity. For users with an active paid subscription, storage can usually take place for up to approximately twelve months.
(3) User Profiles in case of Inactivity
User profiles of basic users can usually be automatically deleted after approximately six months of inactivity. During an active paid subscription, there is generally no automatic deletion of the profile solely due to inactivity.
(4) Information for Ongoing Subscriptions
Inactive users with an ongoing paid subscription may be informed at reasonable intervals about the continued existence of their subscription.
(5) NextStage Content
Content published within the "NextStage" function (e.g., posts or votes) is generally automatically deleted after completion of the respective challenge, provided that no legal retention obligations conflict.
(6) Moderation and Reports
Within the scope of reports or moderation measures, relevant profile information and communication content may be stored in the form of limited data backups ("snapshots").
Storage generally only takes place for as long as is necessary to examine the facts, usually up to 30 days.
If this is necessary for the prevention of abuse, for the enforcement of the terms of use, for the defense against claims, or for legal defense, storage may also take place beyond this period. In such cases, the storage period can be up to three years.
(7) Block Data
Information about blocked users is stored exclusively for the technical enforcement of the blocking function and is not used for other purposes.
(8) No Claim to Further Storage
There is no claim to the storage of data beyond the periods mentioned in this regulation.
(1) Functionality of the Proximity Search
The App allows finding other active users in close proximity via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. A location determination via GPS, WLAN, or mobile network does not take place within the scope of the proximity search.
(2) Time Limit of the Search
The proximity search is technically limited to a maximum of two (2) hours per search process. The limit is enforced on the server side.
(3) Technical Implementation during Active Search
During an active search session, an operating system foreground service can be used, which makes the ongoing search visible on the system side.
The foreground service serves exclusively to:
(4) Termination of the Search
The proximity search ends automatically when the time limit expires or if the foreground service is terminated on the system side. Simply closing the App in the background does not necessarily lead to the immediate termination of an active search session, provided the foreground service remains active. Operating system-related differences (e.g., between Android and iOS) can influence this behavior.
(5) Prohibition of Circumvention
Circumvention of technical limits, in particular by manipulating the App, permanent background search beyond the intended mechanisms, or other interventions in the system logic, is prohibited.
(6) Security and Abuse Protection
The provider is entitled to prematurely terminate or restrict search processes for security, data protection, or abuse reasons.
(7) Server-Side Status Processing
To ensure technical functionality and system integrity, the provider can update or synchronize search status information on the server side, particularly if an active search session was technically interrupted, unexpectedly terminated, or placed in an inconsistent state. This processing serves exclusively system stability and functional security.
(8) Data Processing within the Proximity Search
Only technically necessary status information is processed within the scope of the proximity search and the technical system control. Independent location tracking, behavior analysis, or profiling outside the processes necessary for the function of the App does not take place.
(1) Blocking Function
Users can block other users via the functions provided in the App. Blocked users cannot start new interactions with the blocking user.
(2) Reporting System (Notice-and-Action)
Users can report content or behaviors that they consider unlawful or a violation of these T&C or the Community Guidelines via the reporting functions provided in the App.
(3) Platform within the Meaning of the Digital Services Act (DSA)
Link2Wink is an online platform within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act – DSA).
(4) Review of Reported Content
Reported content as well as related profile information or communication content may be temporarily stored and evaluated for up to three years for the purpose of review, abuse prevention, enforcement of the terms of use, and legal defense.
(5) Moderation Measures
If the provider determines a violation of these T&C, the Community Guidelines, or applicable law, it can take the following measures in particular:
(6) Discretion
Measures are taken at the provider's dutiful discretion, taking into account the severity, frequency, and impact of the violation.
(7) No Claim to Restoration
There is no claim to the restoration of deleted content or blocked accounts.
(8) No General Monitoring Obligation
There is no obligation for the provider to actively monitor all user content. Measures are taken in particular on a case-by-case basis after receiving a report or if there are concrete indications of unlawful content.
(9) Technical Support Systems
The provider can use technical systems that support users in complying with community rules (e.g., automated hints when entering certain content). Such systems serve exclusively as support and do not replace any prior content check or complete control of all user content.
(10) Right to be Heard / Contact Opportunity
Affected users can contact the provider via the contact options specified in the App for queries or to review a moderation measure.
(11) Block Data
Information about blocked users is stored exclusively for the technical enforcement of the blocking function and is deleted after the purpose no longer applies.
(12) Statutory Claims
Statutory claims of the users remain unaffected.
(1) Usage Models
The App can be used in the following variants:
(2) Range of Functions
The specific scope of performance of the respective variant results from the current description within the App.
(3) Conclusion of Contract for Subscriptions
Paid subscriptions are concluded exclusively via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store platforms.
(4) Payment Processing
Payment processing is handled exclusively via the respective platform operator. The provider receives no payment data from users.
(5) External Technical Management
The provider can use external service providers for the technical management of subscriptions (e.g., for status queries or function activation). Independent payment processing by the provider does not take place.
(6) Prices, Terms, and Cancellation
Prices, billing intervals, terms, automatic renewals, and cancellation modalities are based on the conditions of the respective platform operator (Apple App Store or Google Play Store). Cancellations must be made exclusively via the respective user account in the corresponding store.
(1) Service Description
The App can provide the optional function "ILIWIO" (AI Dating Companion). ILIWIO generates automated, AI-supported suggestions or impulses for real encounter situations between users.
(2) Usage Framework
Use of ILIWIO is generally only possible during an active proximity search.
(3) Type of Output
Depending on the technical design, the generated content can be output as text or optionally as audio.
(4) Automated Processing
The answers are generated automatically on the server side using cloud-based AI systems. A manual content check of individual outputs does not take place.
(5) Technical and Economic Limits
The use of ILIWIO can be subject to technical or economic usage limits, in particular regarding the frequency, duration, or scope of generation.
(6) Change and Availability
The provider is entitled to restrict, change, or discontinue the ILIWIO function in whole or in part at any time, in particular for reasons of maintenance, security, further development, or cost control. There is no claim to permanent or uninterrupted availability.
(7) No Advisory or Success Promise
ILIWIO does not represent psychological, therapeutic, legal, or other professional advice. No guarantee is given for the accuracy, appropriateness, prospect of success, or suitability of the generated content.
(8) User Responsibility
The use of the content generated by ILIWIO is at the user's own risk. Users are solely responsible for their behavior towards other persons as well as for decisions in connection with real encounters.
(9) Misuse
Abusive use of the function can lead to the restriction or blocking of access to ILIWIO or the entire user account.
(1) Unlimited Liability
The provider is liable without limitation in cases of intent and gross negligence as well as in the case of culpable injury to life, body, or health.
(2) Liability for Slight Negligence
In the case of a slightly negligent breach of essential contractual obligations (cardinal obligations), the provider's liability is limited to the contract-typical, foreseeable damage. Essential contractual obligations are those obligations whose fulfillment enables the proper execution of the contract in the first place and on whose compliance the user may regularly rely.
(3) Exclusion Otherwise
Otherwise, liability of the provider for slight negligence is excluded.
(4) Behavior of Other Users and Real Encounters
The provider is not liable for the behavior of users towards each other or for damages arising in connection with real encounters between users. The organization, implementation, and participation in real meetings take place exclusively at the users' own risk.
(5) AI-Generated Content
For content generated automatically by AI systems (e.g., ILIWIO), the provider is only liable within the framework of the above provisions. The use of such content is at the user's own risk.
(6) Product Liability and Mandatory Statutory Provisions
Liability under the Product Liability Act as well as mandatory statutory liability regulations remain unaffected.
(1) The user indemnifies the provider from all claims that other users or other third parties assert against the provider due to a culpable violation of their rights by content or actions of the user within the App.
(2) This applies in particular to claims in connection with:
(3) In this case, the user also assumes the necessary costs of the provider's legal defense, including statutory lawyer and court costs.
(1) Termination by the User
The user can delete their user account at any time via the function provided in the App and thereby terminate the usage relationship.
(2) Termination by the Provider
The provider is entitled to terminate the usage relationship extraordinarily for good cause. Good cause exists in particular in the event of serious or repeated violations of these T&C, the Community Guidelines, or applicable law.
(3) Consequences of Termination of Contract
Upon the termination of the contract taking effect, the user account is deactivated and the stored data is deleted in accordance with these T&C and the privacy policy, provided that no legal retention obligations or legitimate interests of the provider conflict.
(4) Subscription Contracts
Deletion of the user account does not automatically terminate an existing paid subscription. Subscriptions must be canceled separately via the respective user account in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
(5) No Claim to Restoration
There is no claim to the restoration of a deleted or terminated user account.
(1) Applicable Law
The law of the Federal Republic of Germany applies, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). For consumers, this choice of law only applies insofar as no mandatory legal provisions of the state in which the consumer has their habitual residence are restricted as a result.
(2) Jurisdiction
If the user is a merchant, a legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law, the place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from or in connection with this contractual relationship is the seat of the provider. For consumers, the statutory jurisdictional regulations apply.
(3) Changes to the T&C
The provider is entitled to change these T&C with effect for the future, provided there is a factual reason, in particular in the case of changes in the legal situation, technical framework conditions, or the scope of performance of the App. The user will be informed about changes in an appropriate manner. If the user does not object to the validity of the amended T&C within a reasonable period, the changes are deemed accepted. The provider will separately point out the right to object and the consequences of silence to the user.
(4) Severability Clause
Should individual provisions of these T&C be or become invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions remains unaffected.
(5) Language Versions
If these T&C are provided in several language versions, the German version is exclusively decisive for the legal interpretation.
Status: April 2026 (Version 1.0)