By using FlashChat, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this service.
1. About FlashChat
FlashChat is a free, anonymous, real-time chat platform available at flashchat.fun. It connects users for text conversations, video and voice calls, self-destructing photo and voice note sharing, GIFs, emoji reactions, message replies, Flash Cards, FlashBuddies, end-to-end encrypted Saved Chat, group Rooms, optional Profiles with timelines, FlashRadio, an Arcade, and AI chat companions (including FlashBot). The service is provided as-is without warranty.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to use FlashChat. By accessing or using the service, you represent and warrant that you are 18 or older. FlashChat is not intended for minors. We do not knowingly allow users under 18 to access the platform.
If we become aware that a user is under 18, their access will be terminated immediately and any associated data deleted. If you believe a minor is using FlashChat, please contact us at [email protected].
3. No Account Required
FlashChat does not require account creation, registration, or login for core chat features. You are assigned a random vibe-themed username on your first visit, kept until you change it. You may optionally set a custom profile (nickname, @handle, avatar or photo, bio, interests) tied to a device-generated ID stored in your browser.
Optionally, after verifying an email address, you may set a password (stored only as a salted hash) to sign in to your profile from another device, and generate a single-use recovery code as a backup sign-in method. These are opt-in conveniences — the platform never requires them. You can pause, log out of, or permanently delete your account from Me → Settings → Account at any time (see Section 13).
4. User Conduct
By using FlashChat, you agree not to:
Harass, threaten, bully, or intimidate other users
Share content involving minors in any sexual or exploitative context
Distribute illegal content, including CSAM, non-consensual intimate imagery, or content promoting violence or terrorism
Impersonate another person, or misrepresent who you are in a way meant to deceive or harm
Use the platform for spam, phishing, scams, or commercial solicitation
Attempt to exploit, hack, or interfere with the service or other users' experience
Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Collect or harvest information about other users
Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to access the service
Abuse Flash Cards, Rooms, FlashBuddies, profile timelines or nudges to harass or stalk specific users
Create multiple device profiles to evade moderation or bans
Violation of these rules may result in immediate disconnection, rate-limiting, or a permanent device-level block.
5. Content & Media
5.1 Self-Destructing Media
Photos and voice notes sent through FlashChat 1-on-1 chats are designed to self-destruct after a timer (3–10 seconds for photos, one-time play for voice notes). Media is transmitted via WebSocket relay and is not stored on any server, unless the person who received a photo reports the sender: it is then kept with the report for moderators for 180 days.
5.2 GIFs and Stickers
GIFs and stickers are available in chats, Saved Chat, and Rooms, provided by Klipy, a third-party GIF service. Your browser searches and fetches GIF media directly from Klipy's servers. GIF content is governed by Klipy's terms and content policies.
5.3 Emoji Reactions and Message Replies
You may react to messages with emoji and reply directly to specific messages in a conversation. These interactions are relayed in real-time and not stored.
5.4 No Guarantee of Deletion
While FlashChat implements self-destruct timers and screenshot detection, we cannot guarantee that recipients have not saved, screenshotted, or recorded your content using device-level capabilities. Send media at your own risk.
5.5 User Responsibility
You are solely responsible for the content you share. Do not share content that you would not want permanently associated with you, as FlashChat cannot control what recipients do with received content.
6. Video & Voice Calls
FlashChat offers anonymous video and voice-only calling between matched users using WebRTC technology, plus direct calls between FlashBuddies and a "Watch Together" mode for synchronised YouTube viewing during a chat. Each day's first calls (five with a verified email, one without) are free for their first 10 minutes, then billed per minute in FlashCoins (2 a minute for video, 1 for voice). After those, a one-to-one call costs FlashCoins to connect (5 for video, 3 for voice, covering the first 3 minutes) and then per minute. The caller pays (Section 14.2). By using calls, you agree that:
You will not use video calls to display nudity, sexual content, or illegal material
You will not record or capture video call sessions without the other party's consent
Setting up a call shares network details, including your IP address, with the other person's browser, so the other person can see your IP address on any call
Calls try a direct peer-to-peer connection first; when that is not possible, they are routed through a TURN relay — our self-hosted relay server first, then Cloudflare's TURN service. Relays forward encrypted packets for connection purposes only; video/audio content is not stored or monitored
Group video calls in private Rooms support up to 15 participants in a mesh topology
Watch Together plays YouTube videos through YouTube's embedded player, subject to YouTube's own terms
7. 18+ Content & Moderation
FlashChat uses AI-powered image classification to detect potentially sensitive content. Photos sent in chats and rooms, and uploads such as Flash Card images, profile photos and timeline photos, are checked on our own servers, including against known child-abuse images; chat and room photos are checked again in the receiving browser (TensorFlow.js). Chat images are never sent to a third-party service for analysis. Only nudity and sexual activity are acted on: a sexually explicit photo, or one matching a known child-abuse image, is not sent or posted anywhere. Photos without nudity, such as swimwear, short dresses, gym or beach photos, are allowed everywhere and shown like any other photo; they do not need an 18+ label. If the check takes longer than a moment, a chat photo is delivered first and blurred if the check then finds it explicit. In chats and rooms every photo opens with a tap.
Daily review of Flash Cards: once a day, every new Flash Card and wall post (text, link and photo, without your identity) is reviewed by an AI model run by Groq. A card with adult text (sexual jokes or talk, crude humour) is moved to the 18+ section, where it is blurred until tapped; a photo is never moved there for being revealing. A card it finds clearly unlawful or harmful (for example sexual content involving a minor, explicit nudity, sharing someone's intimate images, sex for money, threats, or selling drugs or weapons) is taken down for review by a person, and its author cannot post cards or create rooms until that review is done. You are notified each time; a moderator can restore the card. To dispute a decision, contact the Grievance Officer.
Video clips on Flash Cards (when available, for accounts with 100 or more karma): one frame every 2 seconds is checked when the clip is uploaded, and a clip showing nudity or sexual activity is refused; there are no 18+ clips. The sound is not checked automatically, but every rule in these Terms applies to it, and a clip can be reported like any card.
Sexually explicit or pornographic content is not allowed anywhere on FlashChat, including on cards marked 18+ and in Rooms flagged 18+. Those labels are for mature topics and crude humour. Posting 18+ cards requires standing karma.
18+ card visibility is a per-profile setting enforced on our servers. It is off by default; you can turn "Show 18+ Flash Cards" on or off at any time in Preferences, and 18+ Rooms require an in-app age confirmation before first join. These are self-declarations, not identity verification.
Other adult content (sexual talk, crude sexual humour) is allowed only on 18+ cards and in 18+ Rooms, not in stranger chat, video calls or profile photos.
The detection system is not perfect. False positives and false negatives may occur, and detection does not constitute permission to share explicit content outside the designated surfaces.
Users who share explicit content, or harass others with sexual content, may be rate-limited or permanently blocked.
8. Flash Cards
Flash Cards are anonymous public posts visible to all FlashChat users. By posting a Flash Card, you agree that:
Your card content (text, tags, image, video clip, music or video embed) will be visible to all FlashChat users
If you turn on the optional location toggle, the city name resolved from your location is shown publicly on that card
Other users may heart your card, comment on it (including reactions and replies), or request a Spark Chat with you
Posting costs and some actions require karma, which is earned through positive engagement and tied to a verified email
Flash Cards must not contain prohibited content (see Section 22); 18+ cards must be marked as such (see Section 7)
Cards you create are stored in our database until you delete them
We reserve the right to remove cards that violate these Terms without notice
9. Saved Chat (Encrypted Buddy Messages)
Saved Chat lets you exchange persistent, end-to-end encrypted messages, photos, voice notes, and GIFs with your FlashBuddies. By using Saved Chat, you acknowledge that:
Messages are encrypted on your device before they reach us; our servers store only ciphertext they cannot read
Saved Chat messages expire automatically: an unread message is kept for up to 30 days, and a read one is deleted within at most 24 hours of being read (shorter per-buddy timers are available), and you can unsend a message or clear a conversation at any time
Your encryption identity lives on one active device. You can move it to a new device with a one-time pairing code, or opt in to an encrypted key backup protected by your password — losing your device (and any backup password) means those messages cannot be recovered by anyone, including us
Encryption does not exempt content from these Terms — recipients can still report conversations, and prohibited content rules apply
10. FlashBuddies
FlashBuddies allows you to form persistent anonymous friendships with other users. By using FlashBuddies, you agree that:
Buddy connections are stored in our database and persist across sessions
You may send and receive buddy requests, accept or decline them at any time
Buddies can invite each other to chat, exchange Saved Chat messages (Section 9), start direct video or voice calls, and send nudges
FlashBuddies may not be used to stalk, harass, or repeatedly contact users who have declined or removed you
You may remove any FlashBuddy connection, or block a user, at any time from within the app
Buddy invitations to chat expire automatically after 2 hours if not accepted
11. FlashDating
FlashDating, a swipe-based matching feature, is switched off and not available. These Terms will describe its rules before it is offered again. A dating profile made while it was available is deleted with your account, or earlier on request to [email protected].
12. Rooms
Rooms are persistent group chat spaces: a public room holds up to 500 members (1,000 for the official language rooms) and a private room up to 50. By creating or joining a Room, you agree that:
Room messages are stored for room history while the room exists — private rooms are password-protected and members-only, but their messages are not end-to-end encrypted
Room creators and moderators may set room rules, pin messages, enable slow mode, promote or demote moderators, and remove members or messages that violate these Terms or the room's rules
Rooms flagged 18+ require an in-app age confirmation before first join (see Section 7)
Room creators are responsible for the content shared in their room; creating public rooms requires standing karma
Group video calls in Rooms (up to 15 participants) are not recorded or stored
Media shared in Rooms (photos, voice notes, GIFs) is subject to the same content policies as 1-on-1 chat
We reserve the right to close or remove any Room that violates these Terms
13. Profiles & Timelines
Optional user profiles allow you to set a nickname, @handle, avatar or photo, bio, and interests. Every profile also has a timeline — a public history of your posts, plus an optional photo strip and a wall where others can post. By creating a profile, you agree that:
Profile data is stored in our database and tied to your device ID
Your profile and timeline may be visible to other users in public contexts (buddy requests, Flash Cards, Rooms). You control who can view your timeline (everyone or buddies only) and who can post on your wall (nobody, buddies, or anyone — buddies by default) in Preferences
Wall posts left on your timeline are treated like Flash Cards, and you may delete anything on your own timeline
Nudges are lightweight pokes between users, rate-limited per pair; the same wall permissions apply
You may optionally add an email address — used for verification codes, account recovery, password reset, and as the identity key for karma
Profile content, photos, and timeline photos must not be misleading, impersonating, or contain prohibited material; uploaded photos are automatically moderated
You can pause your account (reversible, hides your content), or permanently delete it in-app from the Account tab — deletion removes your profile, cards, comments, hearts, buddy connections, and push subscriptions, while moderation and abuse-prevention audit records may be retained as required for compliance
14. Arcade & FlashCoins
14.1 Arcade Games
The FlashChat Arcade provides free browser-based games (such as Ludo, Chess, Snakes & Ladders, Connect Four, Sudoku, Block Puzzle, 2048, Quiz Master and Memory Match). The Arcade is provided for entertainment purposes only. High scores, personal bests, and daily-challenge progress may be saved in your browser and on our servers, tied to your randomly generated device identifier, to power leaderboards. Some games can be played online with other people, who see your nickname, @handle and avatar; the conduct rules of these Terms apply there as in chat. The Daily spin awards karma, which has no monetary value. No prizes or items of monetary value are offered, and we make no warranties about the availability or functionality of any specific game.
14.2 FlashCoins (No Cash Value)
FlashCoins are an optional in-app credit. You earn them (for example a welcome amount and a daily amount with a verified email) and can spend them on extras such as gifts, card boosts, profile looks, a match pass or calls beyond the free ones. FlashCoins have no cash value: they can be used only on FlashChat and cannot be sold, transferred outside FlashChat, withdrawn, or exchanged for money or anything of monetary value. We may change what FlashCoins cost or buy, and may remove or reset coins obtained through abuse. Spending FlashCoins is final.
14.3 Buying FlashCoins
Where we offer it, you can also buy a pack of FlashCoins. Buying needs a verified email address and is open only to users aged 18 or over. The price of each pack is shown before you pay and includes any applicable taxes; payments are processed by our payment partner, and we never see or store your card or bank details. Coins are added to your account as soon as the payment is confirmed (see Delivery Policy), and an invoice is emailed to your verified address and kept in Account. A purchase gives you a limited right to use the coins on FlashChat; it does not make them money or property you own. Refunds are covered by the Refund & Cancellation Policy. Coins left in an account are removed if the account is deleted, and paid coins obtained through fraud or a reversed payment may be removed.
15. FlashBot & AI Companions
FlashChat includes AI-powered chat companions. FlashBot is the labelled companion; not every AI companion is explicitly labelled as a bot. AI companions are served only when no human partner is available in the matchmaking queue. By using FlashChat, you acknowledge that:
Some chat partners may be AI companions, and messages in those conversations are sent to Groq's inference API to generate responses (see the Privacy Policy, Section 6). Conversations between two human users are never sent to any AI provider
AI responses are machine-generated and may be inaccurate, inappropriate, or unexpected — they are not advice of any kind
You must not attempt to use AI companions for harmful, illegal, or prohibited purposes
AI companion conversations are not stored on our servers
A small number of Flash Cards each day are posted by automated accounts rather than by users. These are FlashBot (news, memes, music, jokes), AIBot (artificial-intelligence news), TechBot (consumer technology), NewsBot (general-interest news), SportsBot (sport) and MemeBot (memes). Their cards are AI-written or reposted from third-party sources (web search, Reddit, YouTube channel feeds), are automatically screened, and may nonetheless contain errors — they are not editorial or factual reporting. Each carries the posting account's name and handle on the card
16. FlashRadio & Podcasts
FlashRadio offers curated third-party internet radio stations and podcasts inside the app. Streams and podcast audio play directly from the broadcaster's or publisher's servers in your browser — FlashChat does not host, control, or take responsibility for that content, and station or episode availability may change without notice. Playback positions are stored only in your browser.
17. Privacy & Data
17.1 What We Do Not Collect
No real name, phone number, or government identifier
No plaintext passwords — the optional profile password is stored only as a salted hash
No 1-on-1 anonymous chat messages, images, or voice notes (relayed in real time, stored only when someone reports the chat)
No advertising cookies; analytics cookies only with your explicit consent
If you use optional features (Flash Cards, Profiles, Rooms, FlashBuddies, Saved Chat, FlashDating), associated data is stored — Saved Chat messages only as end-to-end encrypted ciphertext that expires (up to 30 days unread, within 24 hours of being read). See our full Privacy Policy for details.
17.2 What We Process
WebSocket connections: Maintained in server memory while connected. Cleared on disconnect.
Session state: Temporary IDs for reconnection, purged within 2 minutes of disconnection (5 minutes if the app was in the background).
IP addresses: May appear in standard server access logs for security. Not used for tracking.
Optional feature data: Profile, timeline, Flash Card, Room, FlashBuddy, Saved Chat (ciphertext only), FlashDating, Arcade, and push-subscription data if you use those features.
Moderation reports and logs: Stored for legal compliance.
17.3 Third-Party Services
Oracle Cloud: Database and object storage for persistent features.
Cloudflare: DNS, CDN, a TURN relay for calls, and Turnstile bot protection on profile creation.
Groq: AI inference for AI chat companions, FlashBot's daily cards, and the daily safety review of Flash Cards.
Klipy: GIF and sticker search, fetched directly by your browser.
Resend / Brevo: Delivery of verification, recovery, password-reset and reminder emails.
Pixabay: Suggested photo backgrounds when you tap “Suggest photos” on a new Flash Card.
OpenStreetMap Nominatim: Optional, user-initiated city lookup for Flash Cards and profiles.
Google Analytics: Used with Consent Mode v2 — analytics cookies only with your explicit consent.
The complete list, including embedded media and radio/podcast providers, is in the Privacy Policy, Section 7.
18. Intellectual Property
The FlashChat name, logo, design, and source code are the property of the FlashChat project. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of the FlashChat platform without permission.
Content you share through FlashChat remains yours. By sending content, you grant FlashChat a temporary, limited license to transmit that content to your chat partner or room members for the sole purpose of delivering the message.
19. Disclaimers
FlashChat is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, including but not limited to:
Fitness for a particular purpose
Uninterrupted or error-free service
Accuracy of sensitive-content detection
Permanence of self-destructing media deletion
Security of transmitted content
Accuracy or appropriateness of AI companion responses or AI-generated Flash Cards
Availability or functionality of specific Arcade games
Availability or content of third-party radio stations, podcasts, GIFs, or embedded media
Recoverability of end-to-end encrypted Saved Chat messages if you lose your device or backup password
You use FlashChat at your own risk. We do not guarantee that other users will follow these terms or behave appropriately.
20. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, FlashChat and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
Your use of or inability to use the service
Content shared by other users in chats, rooms, flash cards, timelines, or dating profiles
Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions
AI companion responses or AI-generated content
Any other matter relating to the service
21. Termination
We reserve the right to disconnect, rate-limit, or block any user at any time, for any reason, without notice. Since no mandatory accounts exist, "termination" means disconnection and/or device-level blocking from the service. You may stop using FlashChat at any time by simply closing the browser tab.
22. Prohibited Content
The following content is strictly prohibited on FlashChat across all features (chat, video, rooms, flash cards, timelines, dating profiles, and profiles):
Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) or any sexual content involving minors
Non-consensual intimate imagery ("revenge porn")
Content that promotes, glorifies, or incites violence, terrorism, or self-harm
Hate speech targeting race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability
Content designed to defraud, phish, or scam other users
Malware, viruses, or any code designed to harm systems or users
Obscene or pornographic content, content that invades another person's privacy (including bodily privacy), and anything harmful to children
Content that impersonates another person, including images, video or audio created or altered (for example with AI) to falsely show a real person or event
Information you know to be false or misleading, or that deceives people about where it came from
Content that infringes a copyright, trademark, patent or other proprietary right
Content that threatens the unity, integrity, defence, security or sovereignty of India, its relations with foreign states or public order, incites any offence, or obstructs the investigation of one
Online money games, or advertising or promoting them
Content that violates applicable Indian or international law
If you break these rules we may remove the content, suspend or end your access, and where the law requires it, report the matter to law enforcement and share information about you with them or with the person harmed. We remind users of these rules from time to time inside the app.
Detection of CSAM or terrorism content is immediately reported to the relevant authorities and law enforcement agencies as required by Indian law.
23. Reporting to Authorities
FlashChat complies fully with Indian law, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. We will disclose user information to law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by a lawful order. We actively report CSAM and terrorism-related content to the appropriate authorities without waiting for a formal order.
24. Grievance Redressal
As required by IT Intermediary Guidelines Rule 3(2), FlashChat has a Grievance Officer to address complaints from Indian users. You may file a grievance related to content, privacy, or platform issues at:
We aim to acknowledge grievances within 24 hours and resolve them within 15 days as required by law.
25. Content Removal & Takedown
FlashChat will process content removal requests — including DMCA takedowns, CSAM reports, government orders, and user-initiated deletions — in accordance with applicable law and our Content Takedown Policy.
26. User Appeals
If you believe your content was removed or your access was restricted in error, you may appeal by contacting us at [email protected] with relevant details. A Flash Card image flagged as adult content can also be appealed in the app with Send for review (see the grievance page). We will review appeals within 15 days. Appeals for CSAM-related actions are not eligible for review.
27. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules made under it. Any dispute arising from them is subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in India.
28. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of FlashChat after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. For material changes, we will display a notice on the platform.
29. Contact
For questions about these Terms, content disputes, or legal matters: