Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Lifelog ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

Lifelog is a personal audio diary application that allows you to:

Record audio diary entries
Store recordings securely in the cloud
Automatically transcribe recordings into readable text
Play back recordings with synchronized transcript highlighting
Organize and search your diary entries

3. Account Registration

3.1 Sign in

You sign in to Lifelog with Google or Sign in with Apple. You are responsible for keeping your sign-in credentials secure and for activity on your account.

3.2 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use Lifelog
You must provide accurate and complete information
You may only create one account per person
You may not share your account with others

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if:

You violate these Terms
You use the App for illegal activities
Your account is inactive for an extended period
We discontinue the service

4. User Content

4.1 Your Recordings

You retain all ownership rights to the audio recordings and transcripts you create ("User Content"). By using Lifelog, you grant us a limited license to:

Store your recordings on our servers
Process your audio for transcription
Display your content back to you within the App
Perform technical operations necessary to provide the service

4.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your User Content. You agree that your recordings will not:

Violate any laws or regulations
Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
Contain harmful, threatening, or harassing content
Contain malware or malicious code
Be used to impersonate others or misrepresent your identity

4.3 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms, though we do not actively monitor user content. Your audio diary is private and personal to you.

4.4 Backup Responsibility

While we take reasonable measures to backup your data, you are responsible for maintaining your own backups of important recordings.

5. Subscription and Payments

5.1 Premium Subscription (If Applicable)

Lifelog may offer premium subscription plans:

Monthly Subscription: $6.99/month
Annual Subscription: $34.99/year

5.2 Billing

Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase
You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings
No refunds for partial subscription periods

5.3 Free Trial

If offered, free trials automatically convert to paid subscriptions unless canceled before the trial period ends.

5.4 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change subscription prices with 30 days notice. Price changes will not affect current subscribers until their next renewal period.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to:

Use the App for any illegal purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
Remove or modify any copyright notices or proprietary markings
Use automated systems (bots) to access the App
Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality
Violate any applicable laws or regulations

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Rights

Lifelog, including its design, features, code, and trademarks, is owned by Michael Perusse and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your data.

9. Third-Party Services

Lifelog uses third-party services:

Supabase for backend infrastructure
AssemblyAI for audio transcription
Google OAuth for authentication

These services have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of these third-party providers.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

10.1 "As Is" Service

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10.2 No Guarantee of Availability

We do not guarantee that:

The App will be uninterrupted or error-free
Defects will be corrected
The App is free of viruses or harmful components
Transcriptions will be 100% accurate

10.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
Loss of data, recordings, or transcripts
Loss of profits or revenue
Service interruptions or data breaches

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE APP IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS LESS.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lifelog and Michael Perusse from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your violation of these Terms
Your User Content
Your use or misuse of the App

12. Termination

12.1 Your Right to Terminate

You may stop using the App at any time and delete your account from the Settings screen.

12.2 Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App:

For violation of these Terms
For fraudulent or illegal activity
If we discontinue the service

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

Your right to use the App will immediately cease
Your data will be deleted according to our Privacy Policy
Subscription fees already paid are non-refundable

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting updated Terms in the App
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us to attempt informal resolution.

15.2 Arbitration

Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally will be resolved through binding arbitration under the American Arbitration Association (AAA) rules, rather than in court.

15.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive your right to participate in class action lawsuits.

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lifelog.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

16.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations to any party at any time.

16.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control (e.g., natural disasters, government actions, internet outages).

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact:

Email: michaelperusse@gmail.com

App Support: In-app feedback form (Settings → Help & Feedback)

18. App Store Terms

Your use of Lifelog is also subject to the Apple App Store Terms of Service. In the event of conflict between these Terms and the App Store terms, the App Store terms will prevail.

By using Lifelog, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Terms of Service for Lifelog