Effective Date: September 19, 2026
By downloading, accessing, or using the smallwrld mobile application ("App") or visiting www.smallwrld.app ("Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App or Site. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Smallwrld Applications, LLC ("smallwrld," "we," "us," or "our").
You must be at least 18 years of age to use smallwrld. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the App on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
smallwrld is a proximity-based networking platform that facilitates introductions between users who share mutual connections. The App uses location data and user-defined contact networks ("inner circles") to surface potential connections when users are in physical proximity. All introductions are subject to a double opt-in process, meaning no connection is made or personal information shared unless both parties independently express interest.
To use certain features of the App, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information updated. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately at hello@smallwrld.app of any unauthorized use of your account.
You agree not to use smallwrld to:
The App uses your device's location services to verify your proximity to a venue you have voluntarily selected during a check-in. Location data is collected only at the moment of check-in verification and is not continuously tracked or stored. By using the check-in feature, you consent to this limited, one-time location access. You may withdraw this consent at any time by disabling location permissions for the App in your device settings, though doing so will disable check-in functionality.
smallwrld allows you to designate up to ten individuals as your "inner circle." You represent and warrant that you have obtained any necessary consents from those individuals before adding them. We use inner circle data solely to identify potential mutual-connection matches and do not sell or share this data with third parties for marketing purposes.
The App provides a limited number of proximity "pings" per month at no charge. Additional pings and premium features may be purchased on a per-use basis or through a monthly subscription ("Premium"). All purchases are final and non-refundable unless required by applicable law. Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly basis and automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You may manage or cancel your subscription through your device's app store account settings.
By opting in, you agree to receive account alerts and important notifications from smallwrld at the mobile phone number provided.
SMS consent is optional and is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.
For information about how we collect and use your personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.
All content, features, and functionality of the App and Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, and software, are owned by or licensed to Smallwrld Applications, LLC and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content without our prior written permission.
THE APP AND SITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. YOUR USE OF THE APP IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SMALLWRLD APPLICATIONS, LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM (A) YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP; (B) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS; OR (C) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE APP. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE GREATER OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Smallwrld Applications, LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the App, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the App at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the App will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, except that either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms in the App or by sending you an email. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Smallwrld Applications, LLC
P.O. Box 133
Weston, MA 02493
hello@smallwrld.app