Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By downloading, installing, or using But Why? ("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

But Why? is an AI-powered educational application that helps parents explain complex topics to children using age-appropriate language and visual aids.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must be at least 18 years old to create an account

3.2 Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all activity under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Use

• Use the App for personal, educational purposes
• Share content appropriately with your children
• Provide feedback to help us improve the service

4.2 Prohibited Use

• Use the App for any illegal or harmful purposes
• Attempt to reverse engineer or modify the App
• Upload inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Interfere with the App's operation or security

4.3 Content Guidelines

• Do not submit content that is harmful, offensive, or inappropriate for children
• Respect copyright and intellectual property rights
• Do not submit personal information of others without consent

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Rights

• The App and its content are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws
• AI-generated explanations and illustrations are our property
• You retain rights to content you submit (questions, photos)

5.2 Your License

• We grant you a limited, non-exclusive license to use the App
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute the App without permission
• You grant us license to use submitted content to provide services

6. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms.

7. Subscriptions and Payments

7.1 Subscription Plans

• Free tier: Limited usage
• Paid tiers: Enhanced features and usage limits
• Prices are subject to change with notice

7.2 Billing

• Payments processed by RevenueCat
• Automatic renewal unless cancelled
• Refunds handled according to platform policies

7.3 Cancellation

• Cancel subscriptions through app store settings
• Access continues until end of billing period
• No refunds for partial billing periods

8. AI Content Disclaimer

8.1 AI-Generated Content

• Explanations are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies
• Always review content before sharing with children
• We are not responsible for reliance on AI-generated content

8.2 Educational Purpose Only

• The App is for educational entertainment purposes
• Not a substitute for professional educational services
• Parents should supervise children's use

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 Service Availability

• We strive for high availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
• We may modify or discontinue features with notice

9.2 No Warranties

• The App is provided "as is" without warranties
• We disclaim all warranties, express or implied
• Use at your own risk

9.3 Limitation of Liability

• Our liability is limited to the amount you paid for the service
• We are not liable for indirect or consequential damages
• Some jurisdictions don't allow liability limitations

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims arising from your use of the App or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

11.1 Our Right to Terminate

• We may terminate or suspend your account for violations
• We will provide notice when possible

11.2 Your Right to Terminate

• You may delete your account at any time
• Deleting removes all associated data

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes will be resolved in [Your Venue] courts.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms with notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.

14. Severability

If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us.

16. Contact Information