Terms of Service

Welcome to BeardForge! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the BeardForge mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the BeardForge app, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

BeardForge is a beard growth and care assistant application that provides:

• AI-generated daily checklists for beard care
• Personalized beard growth plans
• Progress tracking and motivational tools
• Educational content about beard care and grooming
• Optional premium features through subscription

3. Free Service and Subscription Features

3.1 Free Service

BeardForge provides core functionality at no cost, including basic growth tracking, standard checklists, and fundamental beard care guidance.

3.2 Premium Subscription

Optional subscription features include:

• Enhanced progress tracking with detailed analytics
• Additional personalized growth plans
• Advanced customization options
• Priority customer support

3.3 Subscription Terms

• Subscriptions are processed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store
• Billing and cancellation are managed through your respective app store account
• Subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by applicable law
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date

4. User Accounts and Responsibilities

4.1 Account Creation

You may need to create an account to access certain features. You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and current information
• Maintaining the security of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

4.2 Acceptable Use

You agree to use BeardForge only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You will not:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

5. Intellectual Property Rights

BeardForge and all related content, features, and functionality are owned by BeardForge and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use our trademarks or logos without authorization
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Create derivative works based on our Service

6. Health and Wellness Disclaimer

7. Service Modifications and Availability

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time
• Update app features, content, and functionality without prior notice
• Limit access to certain features based on technical or business requirements
• Perform maintenance that may temporarily affect Service availability

8. Account Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to BeardForge if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in fraudulent or abusive behavior
• Use the Service in a manner that could harm other users or our systems
• Fail to comply with applicable laws and regulations

You may terminate your account at any time by deleting the app and contacting us to request data deletion.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 Service Disclaimers

BeardForge is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

9.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, BeardForge shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Estonia. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of BeardForge shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Estonia.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our Service or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of BeardForge after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Contact Information

13. 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 so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.