Terms of Service

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the Baby Journal mobile application (the "App") operated by Tinycore Studios ("we", "us", or "our"). By creating an account or using the App you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Baby Journal you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years of age (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction)
• You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• You have read and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

Baby Journal is a private journaling and tracking application that allows parents and caregivers to record, store, and share memories, milestones, and daily care information about their children. Features include journaling, milestone tracking, growth recording, appointment logging, photo storage, and (where enabled) shared access with invited caregivers.

3. Account Registration

3.1 Creating an Account

You must create an account to use the App. You may register using:

• An email address and password
• Google Sign-In
• Apple Sign-In

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information up to date.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately at support@tinycorestudios.com if you suspect any unauthorised access to your account.

3.3 One Account Per User

You may not create multiple accounts or share your account credentials with other people. To share journal access with a partner or caregiver, use the in-app caregiver invitation feature.

4. User Content

4.1 Ownership

You retain full ownership of all content you create in the App, including journal entries, notes, photos, milestones, and any other data you submit ("User Content"). We do not claim any ownership rights over your User Content.

4.2 Licence to Us

By submitting User Content to the App, you grant Tinycore Studios a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to store, process, and transmit your User Content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the App. We will not use your User Content for any other purpose.

4.3 Your Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for your User Content. You represent and warrant that:

• You have all rights necessary to submit the User Content
• Your User Content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights
• Your User Content does not violate any applicable law or these Terms
• You will not upload content that is unlawful, harmful, offensive, or violates the rights of others

4.4 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove User Content that violates these Terms, though we have no obligation to monitor User Content.

5. Caregiver Sharing

When you invite another person to access your journal:

• You are responsible for ensuring you have appropriate consent to share your child's information with that person
• You can revoke caregiver access at any time from within the App
• Invited caregivers are bound by these Terms when they accept an invitation and create or use an account

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the App to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation
• Infringe the intellectual property rights of others
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or other harmful software
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
• Use the App for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent
• Harass, abuse, or harm any other person

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Property

The App, including its design, code, features, logos, and all content provided by Tinycore Studios (excluding User Content), is owned by or licensed to Tinycore Studios and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.

7.2 Limited Licence to Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to install and use the App on your personal device for your personal, non-commercial use.

8. Privacy and Data

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the App you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

8.1 Data Storage

Your journal data is stored on Google Cloud infrastructure (Firebase). You acknowledge that data transmission over the internet is not guaranteed to be completely secure, and while we take reasonable measures to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8.2 Data Portability and Deletion

You have the right to request a copy of your data or to have your data deleted. See Section 9 of the Privacy Policy for how to make such requests.

9. Subscriptions and Payments

The App is currently free to use. If we introduce paid features or subscription plans in the future, we will:

• Provide clear pricing before any charge is made
• Process payments via the Apple App Store or Google Play billing systems
• Provide advance notice before any free features become paid features

Subscription management, refunds, and billing disputes for App Store or Play Store purchases are governed by Apple's or Google's respective terms and policies.

10. Termination

10.1 By You

You may stop using the App at any time. To delete your account and all associated data, contact us at privacy@tinycorestudios.com with the subject line "Data Deletion Request". See the Privacy Policy for full details.

10.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Pose a security risk to us or other users

We will provide notice where reasonably practicable, except where immediate action is necessary to protect safety or security.

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the App ceases immediately. We will delete your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

11. Disclaimers

11.1 No Medical Advice

Baby Journal is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Growth charts, milestone guides, and any other health-related content in the App are provided for informational and tracking purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical advice regarding your child's health, development, or nutrition.

11.2 "As Is" Service

The App is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Tinycore Studios and its directors, employees, and contractors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use or inability to use the App
• Any loss of data, including journal entries or photos
• Unauthorised access to your data
• Any other matter relating to the App

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or (b) AUD $10.

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability that cannot be limited or excluded by law, including liability for fraud or for death or personal injury caused by negligence.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Tinycore Studios and its directors, employees, and contractors from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the App
• Your User Content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.

If you have a dispute with us, we encourage you to contact us first at support@tinycorestudios.com so we can try to resolve it informally before any formal proceedings.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this document
• Displaying a notice in the App

Your continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the App.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Tinycore Studios regarding the App and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.

18. Contact Us

For any questions about these Terms:

Tinycore Studios
Email: support@tinycorestudios.com