Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

Welcome to SneakerVault. By downloading, accessing, or using our iOS application ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using SneakerVault, you confirm that:

• You are at least 13 years old
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• You accept and agree to be bound by these Terms

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

SneakerVault is a digital sneaker collection management application that provides:

• AI-powered sneaker photo recognition
• Market value tracking from StockX
• Wear logging with NFC support
• Analytics and insights about your collection
• Instagram reel generation
• Cloud synchronization across devices

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time with or without notice.

3. User Accounts and Authentication

3.1 Account Creation

• You must use Apple Sign In to create an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Apple ID
• You must provide accurate and complete information
• One account per user is permitted

3.2 Account Security

• You are responsible for all activity under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• We are not liable for losses due to unauthorized use of your account

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use SneakerVault only for lawful purposes. You will NOT:

• Use the App to violate any laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the App
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Use the App for commercial purposes without our permission
• Circumvent any technical limitations or restrictions

5. User Content

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you upload to SneakerVault (photos, sneaker data, etc.). By uploading content, you grant us a limited license to:

• Store and display your content within the App
• Sync your content across your devices
• Process your content to provide services (AI recognition, reel generation)

5.2 Content Responsibility

• You are solely responsible for your content
• You must have rights to all content you upload
• You must not upload copyrighted, trademarked, or illegal content
• We reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Rights

SneakerVault and all related trademarks, logos, and content are owned by us. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our intellectual property
• Use our trademarks without written permission
• Remove or alter any copyright notices

6.2 Third-Party Content

Market value data from StockX, brand names, and product images may be owned by third parties. We use this data under fair use for informational purposes only.

7. Third-Party Services

SneakerVault integrates with third-party services:

• Apple Sign In: Subject to Apple's Terms of Service
• StockX: Market data is for informational purposes only; we are not affiliated with StockX
• Instagram: If you enable Instagram automation, you use it at your own risk and must comply with Instagram's Terms of Service
• Google Gemini: AI features use Google's API, subject to Google's Terms

We are not responsible for third-party services' availability, accuracy, or changes to their terms.

8. Fees and Payments

SneakerVault is currently free to use. We reserve the right to introduce paid features or subscriptions in the future. If we do:

• We will provide at least 30 days' notice
• Existing users may be grandfathered into free access
• All payments will be processed through Apple's App Store

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 Service "As Is"

SneakerVault is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• Accuracy of market values or AI recognition
• Compatibility with all devices
• Data security against all breaches

9.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability to you will not exceed $100 USD
• We are not liable for data loss (though we make reasonable efforts to prevent it)
• We are not liable for third-party service failures

9.3 Market Value Disclaimer

Market values displayed in the App are estimates based on StockX data. They are:

• For informational purposes only
• Not guaranteed to be accurate or current
• Not financial advice
• Not a promise of actual resale value

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the App
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you upload to the App

11. Termination

11.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Deleting the App from your device
• Contacting us to request account deletion

11.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

• You violate these Terms
• We suspect fraudulent or illegal activity
• Required by law
• We discontinue the service

11.3 Effect of Termination

• Your access to the App will end immediately
• Your data will be deleted according to our Privacy Policy
• Sections 6, 9, 10, and 13 survive termination

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective:

• Upon posting the updated Terms in the App
• After notifying you via email or in-app notification
• 30 days after the "Last Updated" date changes

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

13. Governing Law and Disputes

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Arbitration

Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules, except:

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

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action or collective proceeding.

14. Miscellaneous

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and SneakerVault.

14.2 Severability

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

14.3 Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms. We may assign them to a successor or affiliate.

14.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, internet outages, etc.).

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Support: [email protected]

16. Acknowledgment

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