BackpagePro - Terms of Service

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using BackpagePro. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these terms.

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BackpagePro Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 15, 2025 Version: 3.2 Effective Date: January 20, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using BackpagePro ("Platform", "Service", "we", "us", "our"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the BackpagePro adult classifieds platform available at backpagepro.net and related services.

Important Notice

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and BackpagePro Network. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use our Service. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any modified Terms.

2. Eligibility Requirements

To use BackpagePro, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction)
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
  • Reside in an area where our Service is legally permitted
  • Use the Service only for personal, non-commercial purposes
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information

We reserve the right to verify your age and identity through appropriate means. Accounts found to be in violation of eligibility requirements will be terminated without notice.

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features, you must register for an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your password and accept all risks of unauthorized access
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Not share your account credentials with third parties

You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to disable any account at our sole discretion if we believe you have violated these Terms.

4. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use the Service to:

Illegal Activities

Promote or engage in any illegal activities, including but not limited to human trafficking, exploitation, or prostitution where prohibited by law

False Information

Post false, misleading, or deceptive information in listings or profiles

Harassment

Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users

Commercial Use

Use the Service for commercial advertising or promotional purposes without authorization

Data Mining

Use automated systems to extract data from the Service

Circumvention

Attempt to circumvent any security or access controls

5. Content Guidelines

Users may post content including text, images, and other materials ("User Content"). You retain ownership of your User Content, but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, display, and distribute it on our platform.

Prohibited content includes:

  • Content depicting minors or suggestive of minors
  • Content promoting violence, hate speech, or discrimination
  • Content that infringes on intellectual property rights
  • Content containing viruses or malicious code
  • Content that violates any applicable laws or regulations

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines without prior notice.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By using our Service, you consent to:

  • Collection of technical data including IP addresses and device information
  • Use of cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • Processing of your personal data for Service provision
  • Data retention as outlined in our Privacy Policy

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Service Limitations and Modifications

We reserve the right to:

Service Aspect Our Rights
Platform Access Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time
Features Add, remove, or modify features without prior notice
User Access Restrict access to certain users or geographic regions
Content Moderate, remove, or restrict any content at our discretion
Service Levels Not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service

8. Geographic Limitations

BackpagePro primarily serves the following Southern California areas:

Los Angeles

Central Los Angeles metropolitan area listings

San Fernando Valley

SFV and surrounding region classifieds

Burbank

Burbank and northern metro area

Long Beach

Long Beach coastal area listings

Access from other regions may be restricted based on local laws and regulations. You are responsible for ensuring your use of the Service complies with local laws in your jurisdiction.

9. Termination and Suspension

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason including but not limited to:

  • Breach of these Terms
  • Violation of applicable laws or regulations
  • Suspicious or fraudulent activity
  • Requests by law enforcement or other government agencies
  • Extended periods of inactivity

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. We may retain your information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Disclaimer of Warranties: The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, BackpagePro Network shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Service.

Important Legal Disclaimer

We act as a platform for user-generated content and do not verify the accuracy of listings or the identity of users. You assume all risks associated with interactions with other users. We are not responsible for the conduct of any user on or off the Service.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Material changes will be communicated through:

  • Email notification to registered users
  • Notice on our website
  • In-app notifications where applicable

You are responsible for reviewing these Terms periodically for changes.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Los Angeles County, California. You agree to waive any right to participate in class-action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email Support

legal@backpagepro.net

Contact Form

Use our contact page

Mailing Address

BackpagePro Network, Los Angeles, CA (Service inquiries only)

Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using the BackpagePro Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.