Terms of Service for Kansyl

Last Updated: October 3, 2025

Effective Date: October 3, 2025

Agreement to Terms

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

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Kansyl ("we," "us," or "our").

1. Description of Service

1.1 What Kansyl Does

Kansyl is a subscription management and free trial tracking application that helps you:

  • Track subscription services and free trials
  • Monitor subscription costs and spending
  • Receive renewal reminders before billing dates
  • Scan receipts using AI to automatically detect subscription information
  • Store your subscription data locally on your device (no cloud sync in v1.0)
  • Calculate savings from cancelled subscriptions
  • Organize subscriptions by category

1.2 Service Limitations

Kansyl is a tracking and reminder tool only. We do not:

  • ❌ Manage your actual subscriptions or payments
  • ❌ Cancel subscriptions on your behalf
  • ❌ Have access to your payment methods or credit cards
  • ❌ Guarantee that reminders will prevent all unwanted charges
  • ❌ Provide financial advice or recommendations

You are solely responsible for managing and cancelling your actual subscriptions with service providers.

2. Account Registration and Security

2.1 Account Creation

  • You must create an account to use certain features of Kansyl
  • You must provide accurate and complete information
  • You must be at least 13 years old to use Kansyl
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials

2.2 Google Sign-In

  • Kansyl uses Google OAuth for authentication
  • By signing in with Google, you agree to Google's Terms of Service
  • We receive only your email address and basic profile information from Google
  • You can revoke Kansyl's access through your Google account settings

2.3 Account Security

You agree to:

  • Keep your account credentials secure
  • Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
  • Not share your account with others
  • Not use another person's account without permission

2.4 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Abuse the Service or harm other users
  • Remain inactive for extended periods (with notice)

3. User Conduct and Prohibited Uses

3.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use Kansyl only for its intended purpose: tracking your personal subscriptions and free trials.

3.2 Prohibited Activities

  • ❌ Use the Service for any illegal purpose
  • ❌ Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or compromise the App
  • ❌ Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • ❌ Abuse the AI receipt scanning feature with excessive requests
  • ❌ Scrape, data mine, or extract data from the Service
  • ❌ Impersonate others or create fake accounts
  • ❌ Share or sell your account access
  • ❌ Use automated tools or bots to access the Service
  • ❌ Interfere with other users' enjoyment of the Service
  • ❌ Violate any applicable laws or regulations

3.3 Consequences of Violation

Violation of these Terms may result in:

  • Warning or account suspension
  • Permanent account termination
  • Legal action if necessary
  • Reporting to law enforcement for illegal activity

4. AI Receipt Scanning Feature

4.1 How It Works

  • You can photograph or select receipt images
  • Images are processed locally on your device using OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
  • Only extracted text is sent to our AI service provider (DeepSeek)
  • The AI analyzes text to detect subscription information
  • You review and confirm detected information before saving

4.2 AI Service Limitations

  • AI detection is not 100% accurate
  • You must review and verify all AI-detected information
  • Receipt images must be clear and legible for best results
  • We are not responsible for errors in AI-detected information
  • The AI service is subject to usage limits and availability

4.3 Fair Use Policy

To ensure fair use of AI resources:

  • We may limit the number of receipt scans per day
  • Excessive or abusive use may result in temporary restrictions
  • Commercial use of receipt scanning is prohibited without written permission

5. Subscription Data and Content

5.1 Your Data Ownership

  • You own all subscription data you create in Kansyl
  • You grant us a limited license to process and store your data to provide the Service
  • This license ends when you delete your account or data

5.2 Data Accuracy

  • You are responsible for the accuracy of data you enter
  • We are not responsible for incorrect reminders based on inaccurate data
  • You should verify all information with your subscription providers

5.3 Data Backup

  • While we implement backup systems, you are responsible for maintaining your own backups
  • We recommend using the "Export Data" feature regularly
  • We are not liable for data loss due to technical failures, account deletion, or other causes

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Kansyl's Property

All content, features, and functionality of Kansyl, including but not limited to:

  • App design, interface, and user experience
  • Software code, algorithms, and architecture
  • Logos, trademarks, and branding
  • Service templates and logos

...are owned by Kansyl and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

  • Download and use the App on your personal devices
  • Use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes

You may NOT:

  • Modify, copy, distribute, or create derivative works
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
  • Use Kansyl's trademarks without written permission

6.3 Third-Party Content

Some subscription service logos and names are trademarks of their respective owners. We use these for identification purposes only and do not claim ownership.

7. Fees and Payment

7.1 Free Service

Kansyl is currently a free service. We do not charge subscription fees or in-app purchases.

7.2 Future Pricing Changes

We reserve the right to:

  • Introduce premium features or subscription tiers in the future
  • Provide advance notice of any pricing changes (at least 30 days)
  • Allow existing users to continue using current features under grandfathered terms

7.3 AI Service Costs

  • If you provide your own DeepSeek API key, you are responsible for any costs incurred with DeepSeek
  • We are not responsible for charges from third-party AI services
  • Usage limits apply to prevent excessive costs

8. Third-Party Services

8.1 Services We Use

Kansyl integrates with third-party services:

8.2 Third-Party Responsibility

  • We are not responsible for third-party service failures or changes
  • Third-party terms and privacy policies apply to their respective services
  • Service availability may change without notice

8.3 iCloud/CloudKit (Not Used in v1.0)

  • Status: Not implemented in version 1.0
  • Future Plans: iCloud sync will be available as a premium feature in a future update
  • Current Storage: All data is stored locally on your device using Core Data

8.4 No Affiliation

Kansyl is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any subscription service providers whose services you track in the App.

9. Disclaimers and Warranties

9.1 "AS IS" Service

KANSYL IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy or reliability of information
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation

9.2 No Guarantee of Results

We do not guarantee that:

  • Reminders will always be delivered on time
  • The Service will be available 24/7 without interruptions
  • AI receipt scanning will be 100% accurate
  • Your data will never be lost
  • The App will be compatible with all devices or OS versions

9.3 User Responsibility

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:

  • You are solely responsible for managing your subscriptions
  • Kansyl is a tracking tool, not a subscription cancellation service
  • You must cancel unwanted subscriptions directly with service providers
  • We are not liable for charges resulting from forgotten cancellations

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

10.1 No Liability for Damages

WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Lost profits or revenues
  • Data loss or corruption
  • Subscription charges you failed to cancel
  • Opportunity costs or business interruption
  • Emotional distress or other non-monetary damages

...EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

10.2 Maximum Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, OR $50, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

10.3 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Kansyl and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
  • Content you submit or actions you take in the App

12. Privacy Policy

Your use of Kansyl is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.

Key Privacy Points:

  • ✅ We do not sell your personal data
  • ✅ We use industry-standard security measures
  • ✅ You can export or delete your data at any time
  • ✅ We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and Apple's guidelines

13. Modifications to Terms

13.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date
  • We will notify you through the App or via email (for material changes)
  • Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance

13.2 Rejecting Changes

If you do not agree to modified Terms:

  • Stop using the Service
  • Delete your account
  • Contact us for account closure

14. Termination

14.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

  • Using the "Delete Account" feature in Settings
  • Uninstalling the App
  • Contacting us directly

14.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without notice, for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Extended periods of inactivity (with prior notice)
  • At our discretion for any other reason

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service ends immediately
  • Your data will be deleted within 30 days (unless required by law to retain)
  • Sections of these Terms that should survive termination will remain in effect

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any legal claim, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will do our best to resolve disputes amicably.

Contact: kansyl@juan-oclock.com

15.2 Arbitration Agreement

Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that:

  • You may assert claims in small claims court
  • Either party may seek injunctive relief

15.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE SHALL BE BROUGHT ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS ONLY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

15.4 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

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

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

16.5 No Agency

No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created between you and Kansyl by these Terms or use of the Service.

16.6 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, network infrastructure failures, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

17. Apple App Store Terms

17.1 Acknowledgment

  • These Terms are between you and Kansyl, not Apple
  • Apple is not responsible for the App or its content
  • Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support
  • Apple is not responsible for product liability claims
  • Apple is not responsible for intellectual property infringement claims

17.2 Third-Party Beneficiary

Apple is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms and may enforce them against you.

17.3 Apple Media Services Terms

Your use of the App is also subject to the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions.

18. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms:

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.

19. Acceptance of Terms

BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, OR USING KANSYL, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE APP.

Thank you for using Kansyl!
Last Updated: October 3, 2025