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Last updated: June 17, 2026

Welcome to gChat, an online chat platform that belongs to the appsPride ecosystem. Before using the service, please read these Terms and Conditions carefully. By accessing or using gChat, you confirm that you have understood and accepted these terms.

1. Responsible entity

gChat is a digital application integrated into the appsPride ecosystem. appsPride is responsible for managing, developing, maintaining and moderating the platform, as well as enforcing the rules described in this document.

2. Minimum age requirement

gChat is intended exclusively for users aged 18 years or older.

By using gChat, you declare that you are at least 18 years old. If you do not meet this requirement, you are not authorised to access or use the platform.

3. Nature of the service

gChat is an online communication platform that allows users to participate in public rooms and/or private conversations, where they may exchange text messages, photos, videos and audio, always in accordance with the community rules and applicable law.

The service may be available through a website, Android application, WebView or other versions made available by appsPride.

4. Use without registration

gChat may allow use without creating an account. However, some technical information may be collected for security, abuse prevention, moderation, statistics and service improvement purposes.

The absence of registration does not mean absolute anonymity. In the event of serious rule violations, abuse, reports or valid legal requests, appsPride may take technical and administrative measures to protect the community.

5. General rules of use

By using gChat, you agree to respect other users and not to use the platform for illegal, abusive, offensive or harmful purposes.

The following are prohibited:

• Using the platform if you are under 18 years old;
• Sharing illegal, violent, threatening, discriminatory or abusive content;
• Harassing, intimidating, stalking or threatening other users;
• Sharing personal data of third parties without authorisation;
• Sending spam, unauthorised advertising or abusive automated messages;
• Impersonating another person, entity or organisation;
• Sharing content involving minors, exploitation, abuse or any illegal material;
• Attempting to bypass blocks, suspensions or moderation systems;
• Using bots, scripts or automated tools without authorisation from appsPride;
• Exploiting technical flaws, vulnerabilities or attempting to compromise platform security.

6. User-generated content

Users are responsible for all content they send, publish or share on gChat, including messages, images, videos, audio, usernames and any other information.

By sharing content on gChat, you confirm that you have the right to do so and that such content does not violate third-party rights, applicable laws or community rules.

appsPride is not responsible for content published by users, but reserves the right to remove, block or report content that violates these Terms, the law or the safety of the community.

7. Sensitive content and personal safety

We recommend that you do not share sensitive personal information on gChat, such as your address, identification documents, banking details, passwords, exact location, private contacts or intimate information that could put your safety at risk.

Sharing photos, videos or audio is your responsibility. You should be careful about what you send, especially in conversations with people you do not know.

8. Reports and moderation

gChat provides reporting mechanisms so users can report behaviour, messages or content that violates the platform rules.

Reports may be reviewed through automated systems and also by human manual review. appsPride may apply measures based on the number of reports, the severity of the content, the user’s behaviour and usage history.

In certain cases, multiple reports against the same user may result in temporary automatic blocks, access suspension or other preventive measures.

appsPride reserves the right to remove content, restrict access, block users, suspend devices, limit features or take other necessary measures to protect the community.

9. Blocks and suspensions

Misuse of gChat may result in temporary or permanent blocking, without prior notice, especially in cases of abuse, harassment, illegal content, spam, false reports or attempts to bypass security rules.

appsPride may apply blocks based on technical data, reports, manual review, automated systems or other platform protection mechanisms.

10. Advertising and monetisation

gChat may display advertising from appsPride or external partners. Advertising helps keep the service available and supports the development of the platform.

Ads may be shown on public pages, chat rooms, mobile applications or other areas of the service.

appsPride is not responsible for content, products or services presented by external advertisers. Any interaction with ads or third-party websites is the responsibility of the user.

11. Third-party services

gChat may use external services for features such as analytics, security, advertising, validation, hosting, notifications or other technical resources.

The use of these services may be subject to the respective terms and privacy policies of third-party providers.

12. Service availability

appsPride aims to keep gChat available and functional, but does not guarantee that the service will always be free from failures, interruptions, errors, data loss, attacks, technical maintenance or external issues.

The service may be changed, suspended, limited or discontinued at any time, in whole or in part, without prior notice.

13. Changes to the service

appsPride may add, remove or modify gChat features, including rooms, private messages, file sharing, reporting systems, advertising, moderation rules and other resources.

Some features may only be available in certain versions, countries, devices or platforms.

14. User responsibility

The user is responsible for how they use gChat, the interactions they establish with other users and the content they choose to share.

appsPride is not responsible for meetings, conversations, agreements, conflicts, losses, damages or consequences resulting from interactions between users inside or outside the platform.

15. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, appsPride shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use gChat.

This includes, without limitation, loss of data, loss of revenue, reputational damage, technical issues, third-party content or the behaviour of other users.

16. Intellectual property

The gChat name, the appsPride ecosystem, logos, design, code, structure, proprietary content, graphic elements and features belong to appsPride or their respective rights holders.

It is not permitted to copy, reproduce, modify, distribute or commercially exploit any part of the service without prior authorisation.

17. Privacy and cookies

Use of gChat is also subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, where we explain what data may be collected, how it is used and what rights users have.

By using gChat, you should also consult those documents.

18. LGBTQIA+ community

gChat was created to provide a communication space for adults, focused on inclusion, respect and freedom of expression within legal limits and community rules.

Hate speech, discrimination or attacks based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, origin, religion, disability or any other personal characteristic will not be tolerated.

19. Changes to these Terms and Conditions

appsPride may update these Terms and Conditions at any time for legal, technical, operational or security reasons.

The most recent version will be available on the website or in the application. Continued use of gChat after changes means that you accept the updated terms.

20. Contact

For questions, reports, information requests or matters related to these Terms and Conditions, you may contact appsPride through the contact methods available on the official website.

Official website: www.appspride.com

Platform: gchat.appspride.com

21. Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using gChat, you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted these Terms and Conditions, as well as the Community Rules, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

These Community Rules define the standards of use for gChat, a platform belonging to the appsPride ecosystem.

By accessing or using gChat, you agree to respect these rules, as well as our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

1. Purpose of the community

gChat was created to enable online conversations between adult users, in public rooms and private conversations, promoting an environment of respect, freedom, safety and responsibility.

We want users to be able to chat, meet new people and interact easily, while always respecting others and the platform rules.

2. Mandatory minimum age

gChat is intended exclusively for users aged 18 or over.

Use of the platform by anyone under 18 is prohibited. If a user is identified or reported as being underage, appsPride may block access, remove associated content and take other necessary measures.

3. Respect between users

All users must treat others with respect. Behaviour intended to humiliate, intimidate, harass, threaten, insult or harm other users is not allowed.

Examples of prohibited behaviour include:

• Personal insults;
• Threats;
• Harassment;
• Stalking or insisting after refusal;
• Hate speech;
• Discriminatory comments;
• Public humiliation of other users;
• Repeated provocation intended to cause conflict.

4. Prohibited content

It is prohibited to publish, send, share or encourage any illegal, abusive, violent, misleading, offensive or risky content.

The following are expressly prohibited:

• Content involving minors;
• Sexual content involving minors, whether real or fictional;
• Intimate content of third parties without consent;
• Photos, videos or audio of other people without authorisation;
• Violent, threatening or violence-inciting content;
• Discriminatory, racist, xenophobic, homophobic, transphobic or offensive content;
• Content promoting self-harm, suicide or physical harm;
• Content encouraging crimes, fraud or illegal activities;
• Personal data of third parties, such as addresses, phone numbers, documents, passwords or banking data;
• Malicious links, viruses, phishing attempts or dangerous content.

5. Adult content

gChat is a platform intended for adults. However, being an adult community does not mean that every type of content is allowed.

Adult content may be subject to rules, limitations, moderation or removal, especially when it:

• Is shared in inappropriate places;
• Is sent repeatedly or without being requested;
• Involves third parties without consent;
• Is used for harassment, pressure or blackmail;
• Violates the law, third-party rights or platform rules.

Never send intimate or sensitive content unless you are sure the other person wants to receive it.

6. Consent and personal boundaries

Consent is essential. Each user has the right to define their own boundaries. If someone does not want to continue a conversation, does not reply or asks you to stop, that decision must be respected.

It is not allowed to:

• Insist repeatedly after refusal;
• Pressure someone to send photos, videos, audio or personal data;
• Send unsolicited intimate content;
• Use blackmail, threats or emotional manipulation;
• Attempt to bypass blocks or restrictions applied by another user.

7. Privacy and personal data

Users must protect their own privacy and respect the privacy of others.

Do not share sensitive information such as address, phone number, identification documents, banking data, passwords, exact location or private information about third parties.

It is prohibited to:

• Disclose personal data of other users;
• Expose private conversations without consent;
• Publish images, videos or audio of third parties without authorisation;
• Engage in doxxing or encourage others to do so;
• Use personal information to threaten, stalk or harm someone.

8. Identity, nickname and representation

Users must not use names, images or information with the purpose of deceiving, confusing or impersonating another person, entity, brand or platform representative.

It is not allowed to:

• Impersonate another user;
• Pretend to be a moderator, administrator or representative of appsPride;
• Use offensive, discriminatory or threatening nicknames;
• Use a false identity to deceive, defraud or manipulate other users.

9. Spam, advertising and self-promotion

It is not allowed to use gChat for spam, abusive advertising, repeated link sharing or unauthorised promotion.

It is prohibited to:

• Send repeated or automated messages;
• Promote websites, groups, services or products without authorisation;
• Use bots, scripts or automation to contact users;
• Send suspicious, malicious or misleading links;
• Carry out phishing, fraudulent schemes or false promises.

10. Platform security

Any attempt to compromise, exploit, attack or harm the operation of gChat is prohibited.

It is not allowed to:

• Attempt to access restricted areas without authorisation;
• Exploit technical flaws or vulnerabilities;
• Use scripts, bots or automated tools without authorisation;
• Overload servers or harm the operation of the service;
• Attempt to bypass blocks, suspensions, limits or security systems;
• Send malicious files, viruses or dangerous links.

11. Reports

gChat provides reporting mechanisms so users can report inappropriate behaviour, messages or content.

Reports may be analysed by automated systems and also through human manual review. appsPride may apply measures based on the severity of the situation, number of reports, technical history, user behaviour and risk to the community.

False, abusive or malicious reports made with the intention of harming another user may also lead to measures against the person who submitted them.

12. Moderation and applicable measures

To protect the community, appsPride may apply moderation measures whenever considered necessary.

Measures may include, among others:

• Warning the user;
• Removing messages or content;
• Limiting features;
• Temporary block;
• Extended suspension;
• Permanent block;
• Block by IP, device, browser or other technical identifiers;
• Reporting to competent authorities, where applicable.

In certain cases, multiple reports against the same user may result in automatic temporary blocks or other preventive measures.

13. Responsible use of public rooms

Public rooms are shared spaces. Therefore, users should avoid behaviour that harms the experience of others.

In public rooms, avoid:

• Sending repeated messages;
• Interrupting conversations with spam;
• Sharing overly sensitive content without context;
• Repeatedly provoking conflict;
• Exposing private conversations;
• Publishing your own or third-party personal data.

14. Responsible use of private messages

Private messages must be used with respect and responsibility.

Do not use private messages to harass, pressure, threaten, send unsolicited content, promote schemes, send spam or attempt to bypass blocks.

If you receive an inappropriate message, you may block the user, leave the conversation or submit a report, where available.

15. User-generated content

The user is responsible for everything they write, send or share on gChat.

appsPride does not necessarily endorse the opinions, messages, images, videos or audio published by users.

Content that violates these rules, the Terms and Conditions or applicable legislation may be removed without prior notice.

16. Compliance with the law

Users must comply with the applicable laws of the country where they are located and respect the rights of other users.

Any use of the platform for illegal activities, exploitation, fraud, threats, blackmail, abuse, sharing prohibited content or violating rights may result in content removal, session/account blocking and reporting to competent authorities, where applicable.

17. Changes to the Community Rules

appsPride may update these Community Rules at any time for legal, technical, operational, security or community protection reasons.

The most recent version will be available on the website or in the application. Continued use of gChat after changes means that you have taken notice of the updated version.

18. Contact

For questions related to rules, reports, security or platform use, you may contact appsPride through the means indicated on the official website.

Official website: www.appspride.com

Last updated: June 17, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how gChat, a platform belonging to the appsPride ecosystem, collects, uses, stores and protects users’ data.

By accessing or using gChat, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Entity responsible for data processing

The entity responsible for the processing of personal data collected through gChat is appsPride, the entity responsible for managing, developing, maintaining, securing and moderating the platform.

Official website: www.appspride.com

2. Minimum age

gChat is intended exclusively for users aged 18 or over.

We do not knowingly collect data from users under the age of 18. If it is identified that a minor is using the platform, measures may be taken to block access and remove associated data, where applicable.

3. Data we may collect

gChat may allow use without creating an account. Even so, to ensure the operation, security and moderation of the platform, some data may be collected.

We may collect the following types of data:

• Username or nickname chosen by the user;
• Messages sent in public rooms;
• Private messages, when technically necessary for operation, security or moderation;
• Photos, videos or audio sent by the user;
• Country, room or language selected;
• IP address;
• Technical identifiers of the device or browser;
• Date and time of access;
• Technical usage, error and security logs;
• Reports made or received;
• Information related to blocks, suspensions or moderation;
• Local preferences stored in the browser, such as acceptance of terms or temporary settings.

4. Data provided voluntarily

Some data is provided directly by the user when using gChat, for example by writing messages, sending images, videos or audio, choosing a username or participating in a public or private conversation.

The user is responsible for the personal data they decide to share on the platform. We recommend not sharing sensitive information, such as address, identification documents, banking details, passwords, exact location or private information about third parties.

5. Purposes of data collection

Data collected through gChat may be used for the following purposes:

• To enable the operation of public rooms and private conversations;
• To enable the sending of text, photos, videos and audio;
• To ensure platform security;
• To prevent abuse, spam, harassment, fraud or misuse;
• To enforce community rules;
• To review reports submitted by users;
• To apply temporary or permanent blocks when necessary;
• To improve the user experience;
• To fix technical errors;
• To produce internal statistics and aggregated metrics;
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to legitimate requests from competent authorities.

6. Legal basis for data processing

Data processing on gChat may be based on different legal grounds, depending on the purpose.

• Performance of the service: when processing is necessary to enable the basic operation of the chat, rooms, messages and essential features.
• Legitimate interest: when processing is necessary for security, abuse prevention, moderation, community protection, internal statistics and platform improvement.
• Consent: where applicable, for example for non-essential cookies, certain preferences or features that depend on user authorisation.
• Legal obligation: when necessary to comply with a legal obligation or respond to valid requests from competent authorities.

7. Public and private messages

Messages sent in public rooms on gChat may be visible to other users present in the same room.

Private messages are intended for communication between users. However, in the event of a report, abuse, suspected violation of rules or technical necessity, certain data associated with conversations may be reviewed for security and moderation purposes.

8. Photos, videos and audio

gChat may allow users to send photos, videos and audio in public rooms or private conversations.

The user must ensure that they have the right to share such content and that it does not violate third-party rights, community rules or applicable law.

Illegal, abusive, violent, discriminatory content, content involving minors or content that violates platform rules may be removed, blocked, reported or forwarded to competent authorities, where applicable.

9. Reports and moderation

gChat provides reporting mechanisms to allow users to report inappropriate behaviour, messages or content.

Reports may be analysed through automated systems and also by human manual review. appsPride may apply measures based on the severity of the situation, number of reports, technical history, user behaviour and risk to the community.

In certain cases, multiple reports against the same user may lead to automatic temporary blocks, suspensions or other preventive measures.

10. Technical data and security

To protect gChat and its users, technical data may be collected, such as IP address, browser, device, date and time of access, error logs, abuse attempts and other security-related events.

This data helps prevent attacks, spam, abusive use, malicious session creation, circumvention of blocks and other harmful activities.

11. Cookies and local storage

gChat may use cookies, localStorage, sessionStorage or similar technologies to store preferences, improve the user experience, maintain technical sessions, prevent abuse and collect statistics.

Some cookies or similar technologies are necessary for the service to operate. Others, such as analytics or advertising cookies, may depend on consent, where applicable.

For more information, please consult our Cookie Policy.

12. Advertising and external partners

gChat may display its own advertising or advertising from external partners.

Advertising partners may use cookies, technical identifiers or similar technologies to display ads, measure performance, prevent ad fraud or generate statistics.

appsPride does not fully control the privacy practices of external websites, platforms or services. We recommend consulting the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

13. Third-party services

gChat may use third-party services for hosting, security, statistics, advertising, validation, technical analysis, storage, content delivery or other features.

These services should only process data to the extent necessary to provide their respective services or fulfil technical, legal, statistical or security purposes.

14. Data sharing

appsPride does not sell users’ personal data.

Data may only be shared when necessary, namely:

• With technical providers that help keep the service active;
• With hosting, security, analytics or advertising services;
• When necessary to investigate abuse, fraud, spam or rule violations;
• When required by law or by a competent authority;
• To protect the rights, security and integrity of appsPride, gChat and users.

15. International data transfers

Some services used by gChat may be located outside Portugal or outside the European Union.

Where applicable, appsPride will seek to use appropriate mechanisms to protect personal data, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

16. Data retention period

Personal data will be retained only for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including service operation, security, moderation, abuse prevention, legal compliance and dispute resolution.

Some technical data, reports, block records or security events may be retained for longer when necessary to protect the community, prevent recurrence or comply with legal obligations.

17. Users’ rights

Under applicable legislation, users may have the right to:

• Access their personal data;
• Request correction of incorrect data;
• Request deletion of data, where applicable;
• Request restriction of processing;
• Object to certain processing activities;
• Withdraw consent, where processing is based on consent;
• Request data portability, where applicable;
• Lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority.

Some rights may not apply in all situations, especially where there are legal obligations, security needs, abuse prevention or other legitimate grounds for retaining certain data.

18. How to exercise your rights

To exercise rights related to personal data, request clarification or request removal of information, you may contact appsPride through the means available on the official website:

www.appspride.com

To help analyse the request, it may be necessary to provide sufficient information to identify the request, session, user, content or situation concerned.

19. Data security

appsPride applies technical and organisational measures designed to protect data against unauthorised access, alteration, loss, destruction, abuse or improper disclosure.

However, no online system is completely immune to failures, attacks or technical risks. Users should also adopt good security practices, avoiding sharing sensitive information or content that could compromise their privacy.

20. Third-party content and external links

gChat may contain links, ads or references to external websites and services.

appsPride is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or policies of such third parties. The use of external services is the responsibility of the user.

21. Changes to this Privacy Policy

appsPride may update this Privacy Policy at any time for legal, technical, operational or security reasons.

The most recent version will be available on the website or in the application. Continued use of gChat after changes means that you have taken notice of the updated version.

22. Contact

For questions related to privacy, personal data, reports or security, you may contact appsPride through the means indicated on the official website.

Official website: www.appspride.com

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