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Welcome to LockedPillar. By accessing or using this application, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully before using the app.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By installing, accessing, or using LockedPillar (the "App"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the App.
2. Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights
IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Users are solely responsible for ensuring they have the legal right to use any content they upload to or create within the App.
2.1 Use of Copyrighted Material
- You must only upload, store, or practice with content that you own or have explicit permission to use
- The use of copyrighted material is strictly prohibited unless such use falls within fair use provisions or other legal exceptions applicable in your jurisdiction
- You are responsible for understanding and complying with copyright laws in your country or region
- LockedPillar provides a "Public Library" containing verified public domain content that is safe to use
- Content you add to your "Personal Library" is your responsibility and must comply with all applicable copyright laws
2.2 Fair Use and Educational Purpose
While LockedPillar may be used for educational and memorization purposes, this does not automatically grant fair use rights. Fair use determination depends on multiple factors including:
- The purpose and character of the use (commercial vs. educational)
- The nature of the copyrighted work
- The amount used in relation to the whole work
- The effect on the potential market for the copyrighted work
Users must make their own fair use determinations based on their jurisdiction's laws.
2.3 Prohibited Content
You may NOT upload or use content that:
- Infringes on the copyright, trademark, patent, or other intellectual property rights of others
- Violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law
- Contains material that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
3. Application Software License
PROHIBITED: Unauthorized copying, modification, distribution, or reverse engineering of the LockedPillar application or any part thereof is strictly prohibited.
3.1 License Grant
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
- Install and use the App on devices you own or control
- Use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes
3.2 Restrictions
You may NOT:
- Copy, modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works of the App
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to discover the source code of the App
- Sell, rent, lease, sublicense, distribute, or otherwise transfer the App to third parties
- Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices
- Use the App for any commercial purpose without explicit written permission
- Circumvent or disable any security features or usage limitations
3.3 Ownership
LockedPillar and all associated intellectual property rights remain the exclusive property of the developer. These Terms do not grant you any ownership rights to the App.
4. User Content and Responsibilities
4.1 Your Content
- You retain all rights to content you create or upload to your Personal Library
- All personal content is stored locally on your device only
- We do not access, monitor, or claim any rights to your personal content
4.2 Your Responsibilities
You are solely responsible for:
- Ensuring you have the legal right to use all content you upload or create
- Complying with all applicable copyright and intellectual property laws
- Any consequences arising from your use of copyrighted or proprietary material
- Maintaining the confidentiality of any personal data or content you store in the App
- All activity that occurs under your use of the App
4.3 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LockedPillar and its developers from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms of Use
- Your violation of any third-party rights, including copyright and intellectual property rights
- Your use of the App or any content you upload to it
5. Privacy and Data
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle data. Key points:
- All personal content is stored locally on your device
- We do not collect, store, or transmit your personal content
- Audio from microphone sessions is processed locally and not recorded or stored
- You are responsible for backing up your content
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
- Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of any content or information
- Warranties that the App will meet your requirements or expectations
We do not warrant that:
- The speech recognition features will be accurate for all accents or languages
- The App will function properly on all devices or browsers
- Your data will be preserved indefinitely (you should maintain backups)
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- We shall not be liable for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
- Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you (if any) for using the App
- We are not responsible for any damages arising from your violation of copyright laws or these Terms
8. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree NOT to use the App to:
- Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
- Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
- Upload or distribute malicious code or harmful content
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App or related systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the App's functionality
- Circumvent any access or usage restrictions
9. Termination
9.1 Termination by You
You may stop using the App at any time by:
- Uninstalling the App from your device
- Clearing browser data to remove all app content
9.2 Termination by Us
We reserve the right to:
- Discontinue the App at any time without notice
- Modify or restrict access to features
- Update these Terms of Use at any time
9.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your license to use the App immediately ceases
- You must stop all use of the App
- Provisions regarding intellectual property, liability, and indemnification survive termination
10. Premium Subscriptions and Payments
10.1 Subscription Tiers
LockedPillar offers both free and premium subscription tiers:
- Free Tier: Basic functionality with limitations (3 personal sets maximum)
- Premium Monthly: Recurring monthly subscription with full features
- Premium Annual: Recurring annual subscription with full features and cost savings
10.2 Subscription Billing
When you subscribe to a premium plan:
- You will be charged automatically at the start of each billing period (monthly or annual)
- Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date
- Prices are subject to change with 30 days' advance notice to existing subscribers
- All payments are processed securely through Stripe payment processing
- You are responsible for maintaining valid payment information
10.3 Subscription Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time through the app settings. Upon cancellation:
- Your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period
- You will retain full access to premium features until the subscription expires
- You will not be charged for subsequent billing periods
- Your account will automatically revert to the free tier when the subscription ends
- No refunds will be provided for partial billing periods
CANCELLATION NOTICE: Cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing period. To cancel, go to the app settings and select "Manage Subscription" from the account menu.
10.4 Payment Failures and Grace Period
If a subscription payment fails:
- We will attempt to process payment multiple times over a 1-month grace period
- You will retain access to premium features during the grace period
- You will be notified to update your payment method
- If payment is not received within the grace period, your subscription will be canceled and access will revert to the free tier
- You may update your payment method at any time through the subscription management interface
10.5 Refund Policy
Subscription payments are generally non-refundable. However:
- If you believe you were charged in error, contact support immediately
- Refunds may be issued at our discretion for technical errors or billing mistakes
- No refunds are provided for partial subscription periods after cancellation
- Canceling your subscription does not entitle you to a refund for the current billing period
10.6 Changes to Features and Pricing
We reserve the right to:
- Modify the features included in each subscription tier
- Change subscription pricing with 30 days' advance notice
- Discontinue certain features or the subscription service entirely
- Existing subscribers will be grandfathered at their current price for ongoing subscription periods
10.7 Subscription Sharing
Premium subscriptions are licensed to individual users only:
- You may not share your subscription credentials with others
- Each subscription is tied to a specific username and account
- Unauthorized sharing may result in subscription termination without refund
11. Updates and Modifications
11.1 App Updates
We may update the App periodically to:
- Add new features or functionality
- Fix bugs or improve performance
- Enhance security
- Comply with legal requirements
11.2 Terms Updates
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we do:
- We will update the "Effective Date" at the top
- Material changes will be communicated through the App
- Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of modified Terms
- If you do not agree to modified Terms, you must stop using the App
12. Third-Party Services
The App uses browser-based APIs and services:
- Speech Recognition: Uses your browser's built-in speech recognition (subject to browser vendor's terms)
- Web Storage: Uses browser storage APIs for local data persistence
- Service Workers: Uses PWA technologies for offline functionality
Your use of these browser features is subject to your browser vendor's terms and policies.
13. Jurisdiction and Governing Law
- These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales
- Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales
- Copyright compliance is the responsibility of the user and must conform to applicable laws in the user's jurisdiction
- You agree to comply with all local, state, national, and international laws applicable to your use of the App
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid:
- That provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary
- The remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and LockedPillar regarding your use of the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
16. No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
18. Acknowledgment
By using LockedPillar, you acknowledge that:
- You have read and understood these Terms of Use
- You agree to be bound by these Terms
- You are responsible for complying with all applicable copyright and intellectual property laws
- You understand that unauthorized use of copyrighted material or copying of the App is prohibited
- You accept all risks associated with your use of the App