Terms of Service for ChoresAndAllowance

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By downloading, installing, or using the ChoresAndAllowance mobile application ("the 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.

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

2. Description of Service

ChoresAndAllowance is a mobile application designed to help families:

The App is intended for family use and requires parental setup and supervision for children under 13.

3. Age Requirements and Parental Consent

3.1 Minimum Age

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. If you are between 13 and 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you must have parental permission to use the App.

3.2 Children Under 13

The App may be used by children under 13 with parental consent and setup. Parents or legal guardians are solely responsible for:

By adding a child profile, you represent that you are the parent or legal guardian of that child and consent to their use of the App.

4. Account and Family Management

4.1 Account Creation

To use certain features, you must create a family account by:

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized use of your account.

4.3 Family Invite Codes

Family invite codes allow multiple devices to access the same family data. You acknowledge that:

5. Subscription Terms

5.1 Free and Premium Tiers

The App offers both free and premium subscription tiers:

Free Tier includes:
Premium Tier includes:

5.2 Subscription Pricing and Payment

Premium subscriptions are offered on a monthly or annual basis. Current pricing is displayed in the app and may vary by region. All payments are processed through Apple's In-App Purchase system and are subject to applicable taxes.

5.3 Subscription Management

Subscriptions are managed through your Apple ID account. To manage or cancel your subscription:

  1. Open Settings on your iOS device
  2. Tap your name at the top
  3. Tap "Subscriptions"
  4. Select ChoresAndAllowance
  5. Manage or cancel as needed

5.4 Automatic Renewal

Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

5.5 Free Trials

We may offer free trial periods for Premium subscriptions. If offered:

5.6 Refunds and Cancellations

All purchases are final and non-refundable except where required by law. Subscription refunds are handled by Apple according to their policies. To request a refund:

  1. Visit https://reportaproblem.apple.com
  2. Sign in with your Apple ID
  3. Select the purchase and request a refund

If you cancel your subscription, you will retain Premium access until the end of your current billing period. No partial refunds are provided for unused portions of a subscription term.

5.7 Family-Wide Access

Premium subscriptions apply to the entire family account. When any family member purchases Premium:

5.8 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change subscription prices at any time. Price changes will:

You may cancel before the price change takes effect to avoid the new pricing.

6. User Conduct and Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Rights

The App and all content, features, and functionality are owned by Veskisoft and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial family use.

7.2 Your Rights

You retain ownership of all data you create within the App (chore lists, family information, etc.). By using the App, you grant us a license to store, process, and sync this data as necessary to provide the service.

8. Data and Privacy

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at veskisoft.com/privacy. By using the App, you consent to our collection and use of data as described in the Privacy Policy.

8.1 Data Storage and Sync

Premium users benefit from cloud synchronization via Firebase. You acknowledge that:

8.2 Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your family's data at any time by contacting us at gavin@veskisoft.com. Data deletion is permanent and may prevent subscription recovery.

9. Third-Party Services

The App uses third-party services including:

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices or policies of third-party services.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

10.1 "AS IS" Disclaimer

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10.2 No Guarantee of Service

We do not guarantee that:

10.3 Financial Management Disclaimer

The App provides a virtual ledger for tracking family allowances and chores. This is NOT real currency and has no monetary value outside the App. We are not responsible for:

Parents are solely responsible for actual allowance payments to children.

10.4 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VESKISOFT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR $100 USD, WHICHEVER IS LESS.

11. Indemnification

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

12. Modification and Termination

12.1 Changes to the App

We reserve the right to:

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

12.2 Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be effective:

Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12.3 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

12.4 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the App immediately, without prior notice, for:

Upon termination, your right to use the App will immediately cease, but these Terms will continue to apply to any prior use.

13. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

13.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at gavin@veskisoft.com. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days.

13.2 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, you agree that any dispute will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if they qualify.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to bring claims against us only in your individual capacity and not as part of any class or representative action. Class arbitrations and class actions are not permitted.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Estonia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute not subject to arbitration will be resolved in the courts of Tallinn, Estonia.

15. Apple-Specific Terms

As the App is distributed through Apple's App Store, the following additional terms apply:

15.1 Acknowledgment

You acknowledge that these Terms are between you and Veskisoft only, not with Apple, and Apple is not responsible for the App or its content.

15.2 Scope of License

The license granted is limited to a non-transferable license to use the App on Apple devices that you own or control as permitted by Apple's Usage Rules.

15.3 Maintenance and Support

Veskisoft is solely responsible for providing maintenance and support for the App. Apple has no obligation to provide any support services.

15.4 Warranty

In the event of any failure of the App to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price (if any). To the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple has no other warranty obligation.

15.5 Product Claims

Veskisoft, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any claims relating to the App or your possession/use of the App, including:

15.6 Intellectual Property Rights

In the event of any third-party claim that the App infringes intellectual property rights, Veskisoft, not Apple, will be responsible for investigating and defending such claims.

15.7 Third-Party Beneficiary

Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms, and upon your acceptance, Apple will have the right to enforce these Terms against you.

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Entire Agreement

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

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

16.4 Assignment

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

16.5 Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, labor disputes, or internet/network failures.

16.6 Survival

Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or to exercise your rights:

Email: gavin@veskisoft.com
Website: veskisoft.com

For subscription issues:
Contact Apple Support or visit reportaproblem.apple.com

For privacy questions:
See our Privacy Policy at veskisoft.com/privacy

By using ChoresAndAllowance, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.