AshleyMadison.com is an adultery site set up as a means to help people cheat on their spouses.  The site, which has appealed mainly to men, is known for its slogan: “Life is short. Have an affair”.

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Users with valid, proven claims can recoup up to $3,500 depending on the documentation kept supporting their losses, and attorneys of the users could receive up to one-third of the payout to account for legal fees.  The settlement terms require final approval by a St. Louis federal judge.The lawsuit will cost Ruby more than a fourth of its revenue.  The company will also have to dip into the remainder of its profits to fund security improvements to ensure user privacy in the future. Former federal judge Layn Phillips said that the settlement would provide “a valuable recovery for the class in face of many obstacles.”Evidently, there are still many unhappily wed couples out there desperate to find new mates, as the site’s security breach hasn’t stopped the “most open-minded dating community in the world” from since achieving 54 million customers with additional members added daily.  The front of the webpage boasts the following disclaimer: “Discretion matters – We know you value your privacy, and we do too. We will never ask you to log in using a public social network account, and we have several features designed to help you keep your private life private—whatever your reasons.”  Perhaps it should consider adding another disclaimer stating it cannot guarantee personal information will always remain under wraps and members should use the site at their own risk.

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