Terms of Service

App Name: PawTalk AI

Effective Date: June 30, 2026

Update Date: June 30, 2026

This "Terms of Service" (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is a contract to make you aware of your rights and ours before using our application (hereinafter referred to as "App" or "Software") and related services (hereinafter referred to as "Services"). This Agreement does not apply to any third-party websites, services, or applications, even if they are accessible via our Services.

By accessing, viewing, or using the App, you agree to the terms and conditions described in this Agreement. If you do not agree to this Agreement, please stop using the App immediately.

We have the right to modify the terms regarding software updates in this Agreement. You can view the modified version from the Software. You understand and agree that if you continue to use the Software after these terms are changed, we will consider your use as acceptance and compliance with the updated terms.

1. Intellectual Property

  1. The App is independently developed by us. You acknowledge and agree that we reserve all copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and all other intellectual property rights related to the App and any other rights, titles, and interests associated therewith. The App and all related information, including but not limited to text expressions and combinations, icons, decorative images, tables, colors, user interfaces, frameworks, related data, printed materials, or electronic documents, are protected by applicable national copyright, trademark, patent, unfair competition laws, and relevant international agreements.
  2. You shall not (nor permit any other person to) directly or indirectly take any actions that infringe or may infringe upon our intellectual property rights and related interests (including but not limited to utilizing the aforementioned intellectual property, or allowing others to do so) and the App. We reserve the right to pursue claims for any infringement.
  3. Unless prior written consent is obtained from us, you shall not (or engage third parties to) conduct reverse engineering, disassembly, or attempt to derive the source code of the App for non-profit purposes or other purposes, or create derivative works, services, plugins, extensions, compatibility features, interconnectivity actions, etc., based on the App. Unless we provide prior written consent, we reserve the right to pursue claims for any infringement.

2. App License Scope

  1. We grant you a personal, revocable, non-transferable, and non-exclusive license to use the App. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, you are permitted to install, use, display, or run the App or use the Services on your smart mobile terminal device, including but not limited to tablets and smartphones (referred to as "Terminal Devices") for non-commercial purposes.
  2. You shall not use the App under the following circumstances:
    1. You shall not create derivative works from the App or commercialize all or part of the content of the App in any way;
    2. You may only use the App for lawful purposes;
    3. You shall not use, sell, modify, or distribute the App unless permitted by the features of the App;
    4. You shall not engage in any acts that may jeopardize the security of the computer network, including but not limited to: using unauthorized data or accessing servers/accounts without authorization; entering public computer networks or other computer systems of others without permission to delete, alter, or add stored information; attempting to search, scan, test the App system, leaking the network, or other behaviors that damage network security; trying to interfere with or harm the normal operation of the App system, deliberately transmitting malware or viruses to harm normal network information services; spoofing (parts of) the name of TCP/IP data packets.
  3. You shall not use the App in any manner that may cause damage, suspension, overloading, or deterioration in quality of the App (or the servers and Internet connected to the App) or in a manner that may affect the Services provided by the App.
  4. You promise not to copy, grant sublicenses, share, or sell the App or Services to anyone else. You shall bear full responsibility for any costs and expenses arising therefrom.
  5. We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you. If you violate any of these restrictions, this license may automatically terminate and may be terminated by us at any time in our discretion.

3. Privacy

For information on how we collect, use and share your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy. You agree that we may use this data according to our Privacy Policy.

4. User Age Restrictions

The App is not directed towards any minor users. If you are a minor and decide to use the App in any manner, you should first obtain consent from your guardian and/or other responsible adults, and use the App under the guidance and supervision of your guardian or other responsible adults. Additionally, your guardian and/or other responsible adults should assist you in understanding the content of this Agreement and other relevant legal documents correctly to guide you in using the App properly.

5. Paid Services

  1. For any paid services we provide (hereinafter referred to as "Paid Services"), we accept the payment methods instructed prior to your current purchase, which may include Apple Pay and any other payment methods we provide to you from time to time. You must have a valid accepted payment method to purchase Paid Services. You agree to comply with any relevant terms of service or other legal agreements with Apple or third parties managing your use of specific payment processing methods. The prices for Paid Services may change at any time, and we do not provide price protection or refunds for promotional price reductions. You agree to pay the fees for any Paid Services you order. We will charge your credit card or other payment method based on the prices provided for the relevant Paid Services, along with any additional amounts related to applicable taxes, bank fees, and currency fluctuations. If your payment method is invalid due to credit card expiration or similar reasons, and we cannot charge you during the billing cycle, we reserve the right to immediately cancel access to any Paid Services you have ordered until you update your payment method. If you do not update your payment method within a reasonable time, we may cancel your Paid Services.
  2. Please note that once you purchase Paid Services, we will not provide refunds regardless of whether you use the service.

6. Disclaimers

  1. You acknowledge and agree that the App may involve potential risks, such as service interruptions, failure to respond to user requests, due to force majeure, mobile terminal viruses or hacking attacks, system instability, user physical location, phone shutdown, and other technical or telecommunications line issues. Under no circumstances shall we be liable for the aforementioned risks.
  2. We are not responsible for any losses incurred by users due to telecommunications line failures, technical problems, the Internet, mobile terminal failures, system instability, and other force majeure.
  3. We reserve the right to modify or terminate the Services at any time due to business developments and adjustments, and we are not liable to users or any third parties for exercising this right.
  4. Services and our derivative works that are not officially published or authorized by us constitute illegal acts. Downloading, installing, and using this App may entail unforeseen risks. We are not responsible for any legal liabilities or issues arising from this.
  5. You agree that, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we possess the right to additional disclaimers not listed in this Agreement.

7. Indemnification

  1. You are responsible for all actions taken and information posted within the App. Therefore, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us, our partners, licensors, affiliates, contractors, managers, officers, directors, employees, representatives, and agents harmless from any third-party claims, damages (actual and/or consequential), lawsuits, demands, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising from or related to:
    1. Your negligence, omission or malicious actions;
    2. Your access to and use of the App;
    3. Any content you upload or submit to the App;
    4. Your violation of any term of this Agreement;
    5. Your violation of any laws or rights of any third party.
  2. We reserve the exclusive rights to resolve, compromise, and pay any and all claims or causes of action brought against us without your prior consent. Upon our request, you will fully cooperate with us in defending any related claims.

8. Miscellaneous

  1. Without written authorization from the other party, users may not assign or transfer the rights granted by these terms or assign specified responsibilities and obligations to others.
  2. The validity and interpretation of these terms shall apply to the laws of the United States. If any provisions in these terms conflict with U.S. law, they shall be reinterpreted according to the relevant law. The invalidity or reinterpretation of these terms shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. We and the user agree to attempt to resolve any issues arising from these terms through negotiation. If negotiation fails, either party may submit the matter to arbitration in accordance with these terms, and any such disputes shall ultimately be arbitrated by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) according to AAA arbitration rules. The arbitration award is final and binding.
  3. We reserve the right to make the final interpretation of these terms.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about the Services or this Agreement, or wish to obtain previous versions of the current document, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].