Terms of Service for Pye
Effective Date: May 1, 2025
1. Introduction and Acceptance
Welcome to Pye. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Pye ("we," "our," or "us") regarding your use of our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use the Service.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
3. Account Registration
3.1 Account Creation
To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You may register directly through our application or use third-party authentication services such as Google or Apple Sign-In.
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized use of your account
We recommend enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enhance the security of your account.
3.3 Accurate Information
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
3.4 Partner Connections
You may establish connections with partners on the Service. These connections will only be established when:
- You add someone as a partner and they explicitly approve this connection, or
- Someone adds you as a partner and you explicitly approve this connection
We will never establish partner connections without mutual consent and approval from both parties involved. You can revoke these connections at any time through your account settings.
4. Service Description
Pye provides calendar and scheduling tools designed for individuals in polyamorous or ethically non-monogamous relationships. Key features include:
- Calendar management and availability sharing
- Partner-based permission models
- Template-based privacy controls
- Optional integration with external calendar services
- Client-side encryption of sensitive data
5. User Content and Conduct
5.1 User Content
"User Content" means any information, data, text, or other materials that you upload, store, send, or receive through the Service.
You retain all rights to your User Content. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to host, store, and display your User Content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you and your authorized partners.
5.2 Prohibited Content
You agree not to upload, share, or transmit any User Content that:
- Violates applicable laws or regulations
- Infringes on the rights of others
- Contains malicious code or malware
- Is unauthorized sexually explicit or pornographic
- Harasses, bullies, or intimidates others
- Promotes hate speech or discrimination
- Exposes or reveals other users' sexual preferences, practices, or histories without their explicit, free, and informed consent
5.3 Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to engage in any of the following activities:
- Use the Service to stalk, harass, or harm another person
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Attempt to access accounts or data not belonging to you
- Use the Service for any illegal purpose
- Reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of our application
- Circumvent or disable any security features of the Service
6. Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 Our Intellectual Property
The Service, including its content, features, and functionality, is owned by Pye and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any right to use our trademarks, logos, domain names, or other brand features.
6.2 Feedback
If you provide us with any feedback or suggestions regarding the Service, you grant us the right to use such feedback without restriction or compensation to you.
7. Third-Party Services and Content
7.1 Third-Party Services
The Service may integrate with or contain links to third-party websites or services, such as Google Calendar or Apple Authentication. We do not control these third-party services, and you acknowledge that your use of such services is governed by their respective terms of service and privacy policies.
7.2 Calendar Integration
When you connect external calendar services:
- We access your calendar data according to the permissions you grant
- We may display but not modify your external calendar data without explicit permission
- You are responsible for reviewing and understanding the privacy policies of these third-party services
8. Subscription and Payment Terms
8.1 Free and Paid Services
Pye may offer both free and paid subscription plans. Features available in each plan will be described on our website or within the application.
8.2 Payment and Billing
If you subscribe to a paid plan:
- You agree to pay all fees in accordance with the pricing and payment terms in effect at the time of your subscription
- You authorize us to charge your chosen payment method for subscription fees
- All payments are non-refundable except as expressly stated in these Terms or where required by law
- Prices are subject to change, but you will be notified of any price changes before they take effect
8.3 Subscription Term and Renewal
Paid subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each subscription period unless you cancel before the renewal date.
8.4 Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting our support team. Upon cancellation, your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period.
9. Disclaimers
THE SERVICE 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, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:
- THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS
- THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
- THE RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE
- THE QUALITY OF THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PYE, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
- YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE
- ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE
- ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE
- UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THE SERVICE DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DATE OF THE CLAIM.
11. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Pye and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.
12. Modification of the Service and Terms
12.1 Modifications to the Service
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service or any features or portions thereof without prior notice. You agree that we will not be liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service or any part thereof.
12.2 Modifications to the Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on our website. If a revision, in our sole discretion, is material, we will notify you via email or through the Service. By continuing to access or use the Service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.
13. Termination
13.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by following the instructions in the Service or by contacting our support team.
13.2 Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your access to and use of the Service, at our sole discretion, at any time and without notice for any reason, including if we believe that you have violated these Terms.
13.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
- We may delete or anonymize your User Content
- You may request to export your data within 30 days of termination
Sections of these Terms that, by their nature, should survive termination will survive termination, including but not limited to Sections 6, 9, 10, 11, and 13.
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be submitted to mandatory, binding arbitration in [Your Jurisdiction], except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.
15. General Provisions
15.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Pye regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
15.2 Waiver and Severability
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
15.3 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Any attempt to assign or transfer these Terms without such consent will be null. We may assign or transfer these Terms, at our sole discretion, without restriction.
15.4 Relationship Between Parties
Nothing in these Terms shall be construed as creating a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and Pye.
15.5 Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
- Email: legal@pyeapp.com
- Address: [Your Company Address]
By using Pye, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.