Restrictions

Last Updated: 01 January 2025

To maintain a secure, lawful, and trustworthy environment, HolidayBuddie® applies the following eligibility and usage restrictions. These measures are designed to protect users, preserve platform integrity, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and risk management standards.

1. Age Requirement

Access to HolidayBuddie is strictly limited to individuals aged 18 years or older.

We do not permit:

  • Registration by minors
  • Misrepresentation of age
  • Use of the platform on behalf of minors

Accounts found in violation of this requirement may be permanently terminated.

2. Geographic Availability

HolidayBuddie services are not available in certain jurisdictions due to regulatory, security, compliance, sanctions, or risk considerations.

As of the effective date, access is restricted in the following locations:

  • Algeria
  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Afghanistan
  • Areas of Gaza
  • Bosnia & Herzegovina
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Bangladesh
  • Chad
  • Central African Republic
  • Cameroon
  • Ethiopia
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Haiti
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Kosovo
  • Libya
  • Lebanon
  • Myanmar
  • Mali
  • Mozambique
  • North Korea
  • Niger
  • Pakistan
  • Republic of the Congo
  • Sudan
  • South Sudan
  • Syria
  • Somalia
  • Sierra Leone
  • Tanzania
  • Uganda
  • Yemen
  • Zimbabwe

Geographic restrictions may be modified, expanded, or reduced at any time based on evolving legal, regulatory, sanctions, payment processing, or risk assessment considerations.

HolidayBuddie does not guarantee availability of services in all jurisdictions.

3. One Person – One Account

Each individual may maintain only one active account.

The following are prohibited:

  • Multiple accounts by the same individual
  • Account sharing
  • Impersonation
  • Use of false identity information
  • Use of fabricated or misleading profile data

Accounts found to violate this policy may be suspended or permanently removed.

4. Commercial Activity Restrictions

HolidayBuddie is a personal social connection platform and is not intended for commercial exploitation.

The following activities are prohibited without prior written authorization:

  • Advertising or promotional activity
  • Sale of products or services
  • Contests or sweepstakes
  • Lead generation
  • Recruitment or solicitation
  • Multi-level marketing (MLM)
  • Escort or adult service promotion

5. Prohibited and Illegal Activities

Users may not use the platform to engage in, promote, or facilitate:

  • Illegal activities under applicable law
  • Hate speech or incitement to violence
  • Extremism or terrorism
  • Human trafficking
  • Sexual exploitation
  • Prostitution or solicitation for sexual services
  • Fraud, coercion, or criminal conduct

HolidayBuddie reserves the right to cooperate with law enforcement authorities where legally required.

6. Enforcement

Violation of these restrictions may result in:

  • Account suspension
  • Permanent termination
  • IP blocking
  • Content removal
  • Legal action where applicable

HolidayBuddie reserves sole discretion to determine whether conduct violates this policy, subject to applicable laws.

Why This Version Is Stronger

  • Removes emotional marketing tone
  • Removes dramatic threats
  • Uses compliance language
  • Protects you legally
  • Frames geographic restriction professionally
  • Avoids sounding discriminatory
  • Aligns with sanctions & payment risk standards
  • Feels structured and calm
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